Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Frederick F. Suess

Frederick F. Suess

Apr 1, 2022

Frederick F. Suess, 89, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 1, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frederick C. "Fritz" and Philomina (Gross) Suess. Fred was the loving husband of the late Urania (Brockie) Suess, and they shared 60 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2014....

Evelyn M. Rapp

Evelyn M. Rapp

Apr 1, 2022

Evelyn Mary Rapp, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was the wife of the late Albert Richard Rapp and the daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn (Carmichael) Watson.

Evelyn is remembered by her family as a social and outgoing person. She loved the outdoors,...

Fred G. Dochat

Fred G. Dochat

Apr 1, 2022

Fred G. Dochat, 93 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Homestead Village. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Christian G. and Catherine (Dorwart) Dochat. He shared 55 years of marriage with his beloved wife Barbara prior to her passing in 2018.

Fred served in the US Army...

Shirley R. Kreider

Shirley R. Kreider

Apr 1, 2022

Shirley R. Kreider, 92, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on April 1, 2022. Born and raised in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ruth (Mellinger) Ressler.

Shirley worked for many years as the secretary at the Lampeter Church of the Brethren. She also played piano for the church and...

Elizabeth M. Schaefer

Elizabeth M. Schaefer

Apr 1, 2022

Elizabeth Meg Schaefer, daughter of Ernst Milton Schaefer, Sr, and Georgianna Gregson Schaefer, died on April 1, 2022, after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Jan Schaefer; and by her brother, Ernst M. Schaefer, Jr, and his son, Julian Schaefer; and by stepbrothers, Thomas, Daniel, and Roger Droz and their respective wives, Alina, Teresa, and Marilyn...

Ann Joan Pannell Reitenbach Norris

Ann Joan Pannell Reitenbach Norris

Mar 31, 2022

Ann Joan "Nancy" Pannell Reitenbach Norris, 90, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022, at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA surrounded by her children and enveloped by the love of her family and friends. Her devotion to family, curiosity about the world, and extraordinary spirit characterized her life.

Nancy was born September 28, 1931, in Queens, NY the...

Edward A. Bresch, Iii

Edward A. Bresch, Iii

Mar 31, 2022

Edward A. Bresch, III, 68, a long-time resident of Faith Friendship Ministries in Mountville, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward A. Bresch, Jr. and Patricia R. (Strickland) Bresch Davis.

Edward graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School with the Class of 1971. While a resident at...

William H. Trees

William H. Trees

Mar 31, 2022

In loving remembrance of William Henry Trees of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who passed away late in the evening of March 31st 2022. He was 75 years old. Bill was a hero in the eyes of his family and the nation as he served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. After returning home, he worked...

Matthew H. Seigford

Matthew H. Seigford

Mar 31, 2022

Matthew H. "Sig" Seigford, 57, of Lancaster and formerly of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 after a two year struggle with lymphoma.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of William L. and Patricia E. Randall Seigford of Lancaster. He was a graduate of Warwick High School and attended Indiana University of...

Marie P. Foose

Marie P. Foose

Mar 31, 2022

Marie P. (Prociw) Foose, 78, of Strasburg, PA passed on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Masonic Village after a year battle with lung disease. Born August 30, 1943 in Judenberg, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Fronie (Czoloska) and Simeon Prociw. She was the beloved wife to James R. Foose with whom she shared over 52 years...

Ronnie C. Mohney

Ronnie C. Mohney

Mar 30, 2022

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Ron Mohney, 72 of Lancaster, died peacefully in the loving arms of his lifetime soulmate of 51 years, Marlene Kirchner, after a brief illness. The pain in my heart is unbearable.

Born in Kittanning, PA on July 6, 1949, Ron was the son of the late H. Jay and Wilma (Rehm) Mohney....

Joseph S. Barnett

Joseph S. Barnett

Mar 30, 2022

Joseph Samuel Barnett, 30 of Willow Street, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family after a long-term illness on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Lori (Smith) Barnett and the late Randy L. Barnett.

Joseph had the gift of being the most social, outgoing, and optimistic person. He loved spending...

Jeannie Marie Hubbs

Jeannie Marie Hubbs

Mar 29, 2022

Jeannie Marie Hubbs, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angela (Guardino) Torregrossa. Jeannie was the loving wife of Bruce L. Hubbs with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Jeannie was gifted in sign language and utilized her skills for...

Louis J. Hine

Louis J. Hine

Mar 29, 2022

Louis J. Hine, 96, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born in Gloversville, NY he was the son of the late Elton and Ruth (Wolf) Hine, and husband to the late Janis (Garlock) Hine.

He is survived by four children, Kim Sparger wife of Phillip of Spencer, NC, Paul...

Edwin C. Laudano

Edwin C. Laudano

Mar 28, 2022

On March 28th, 2022, Edwin C. Laudano, 89, of St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, while surrounded by his loving family, took his final journey. In addition to being greeted by his Lord Jesus, we know he was welcomed by his late mother and father, Ida and Charlie Laudano, and Ginger and Lucci, his two dogs.

Ed...

Robert M. Ellis Sr.

Robert M. Ellis Sr.

Mar 28, 2022

Robert Morgan Ellis, Sr.,84, passed away on March 28, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Debra (Dinger) Ellis for eleven years, and the son of the late Dr. George Joseph and Katherine (Johnson) Ellis.

Through his life, Robert worked with various banks in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He also owned gift shops in...

E. Arlene (Esbenshade) Holbein

E. Arlene (Esbenshade) Holbein

Mar 28, 2022

In the embrace of loving family, E. Arlene Esbenshade Holbein passed away the morning of her 99th birthday, March 28, 2022 at home. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Sangrey) Werner of Willow Street.

Arlene was the widow of her beloved high school sweetheart Donald Z. Esbenshade. The two met at her West...

Melvina Sabatini Rohrer

Melvina Sabatini Rohrer

Mar 28, 2022

Melvina Sabatini Rohrer, 92, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly at home, Monday, March 28, 2022. Born in Smock, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Maria (Orsini) Sabatini. Melvina was the loving wife of the late Guy M. Rohrer who died in 1994.

Melvina owned and operated her own hair salon for over 40...

Jocelyn “Jocie” F. Barbash

Jocelyn “Jocie” F. Barbash

Mar 28, 2022

Jocelyn "Jocie" F. Barbash, 93, most recently of Lititz, PA, passed away on March 28, 2022. Born May 4, 1928, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of the late Bertrand L. and Florence A. (Cain) Ehrmann. She was a long-time resident of Spring Mount, PA. Jocie was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and later followed in...

Blanche Charles

Blanche Charles

Mar 28, 2022

Blanche Charles, 83, an independent resident of Calvary Homes, Lancaster, formerly of Millersville, passed peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022 at LGH. She was the daughter of the late Abram and Frances (Hollinger) Mummau. She was the wife of the late John H. Charles who passed away in August 2021 after 62 years of marriage.

Blanche was...

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