Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Maria C. Stofflet
Jun 28, 2022
Maria C. Stofflet, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was the loving wife of Russel S. Stofflet, Jr. with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
Born in East Stroudsburg, Maria was the daughter of the late Russell and Jennie (Farino) Presty. She worked as a Merchandiser for 8 years before devoting...
Martha Jean Smith
Jun 27, 2022
Martha Jean Smith, 82, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Brethren Village.
Born in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Richard Posey and Edna Martin Frame, and stepdaughter of the late Marvin J. Frame. She was the wife of the late John R. Smith, who passed away on Feb....
Richard S. Cummings
Jun 27, 2022
Richard S. Cummings, age 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022, at Calvary Homes Skilled Care after a long journey through Parkinson's.
Dick was born in Carthage, NY, a son of Bertha and Lorne Cummings.
He graduated from Augustinian Academy in Carthage, NY and Mohawk Valley Technical Institute, Utica, NY, with...
Mark Andrew Wickenheiser
Jun 27, 2022
Mark Andrew Wickenheiser, 33, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Nancy A. and Dean A. Wickenheiser.
Mark had a loving spirit and contagious smile. He enjoyed watching and interacting with movies, playing video games and swimming. Those who knew and loved...
Jane E. Petts
Jun 26, 2022
Jane E. Petts, 65 of Mount Joy, PA passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at home. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Mildred F. and William F. Labiak, Sr. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Petts and the beloved companion to Kevin Reilly.
Jane was a member of...
Doreen A. Hemperly
Jun 26, 2022
Doreen A. Hemperly, 74, of Lancaster, passed away after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Staten Island, New York, Doreen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gloria (Crean) Dardis. She grew up in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In 1970, she graduated from Millersville University...
Anna M. Keener
Jun 26, 2022
Anna Mae Keener, 89, went to her heavenly home on June 26, 2022.
She was a resident of Brethren Village, and born July 8, 1932 in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mae Gantz. She was the wife of the late Clarence Keener. She is survived by her three children: Jim (Rob) ,...
Ruth E. Diirner
Jun 25, 2022
Ruth Ellen (Allison) Diirner 92 of East Petersburg Pa. Formally of Mount Union Pa. Went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 25th. Ruth retired from Warner Lambert. She is survived by three grandsons. Jacob (Heidi), Lee (Gina) Diirner, Jason 16 Great grandchildren. 10 great great grandchildren. She is preceeded in death of her children Charles L. (Chuck)...
Paul R. Hess
Jun 25, 2022
Paul R. Hess, 83, of Lancaster, passed away June 25, 2022. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Mary M. (Messina) Hess. He shared 38 years of marriage with Kathleen A. Hess until her passing in August 2021.
Paul will be remembered for his more than 30 dedicated years with Yellow...
Tyreese "Ty" Deshon Smith
Jun 25, 2022
Tyreese "Ty" Deshon Smith passed away unexpectedly after a tragic car accident on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 16. He was the loving son of Bernice McKenzie.
He recently completed his sophomore year at Conestoga Valley High School, where he played on the Varsity football team. Ty loved playing sports. He was in the...
Rosalie Breneman
Jun 25, 2022
Rosalie Breneman, 84, of Reading, formerly of Lancaster passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel (Robinson) Wilson. She was married to the late Geary L. Breneman who passed away in 1986. She worked in the food service department as a cook...
Osbie "Gene" J. Bellamy
Jun 25, 2022
Osbie "Gene" J. Bellamy, 79, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC he was the son of the late Eva Mae (Williams) and Amos Bellamy.
Osbie was a member of Bright Side Baptist Church. Prior to retirement he was employed as a butcher. He enjoyed talking to his buddies,...
Amy N. Kenavan
Jun 25, 2022
Amy Nicole Kenavan, 38, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of Francis J. "Frank" Kenavan, Jr. and Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Gromoll) Kenavan.
Amy attended the Schreiber Center (Formerly Easter Sales) and...
Evelyn June Wissler
Jun 25, 2022
Evelyn June Wissler, 90, of Warwick Twp., passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Erla W. (Weik) Long. Evelyn was the loving and faithful wife of the late John Wolf Wissler, with whom she celebrated nearly 63 years of marriage.
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Annick Ghislaine Breese
Jun 25, 2022
Annick Ghislaine Breese, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Moravian Manor. Born in Amiens, France, she was the daughter of the late Georges Gilbert and Christianne Maria (Castermant) Philippe. Annick was the loving wife of the late Robert M. Breese who passed in 2004.
Before moving to the United States, Annick received...
Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gottwald
Jun 24, 2022
Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gottwald, 76, of Lititz, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, June 24, 2022. Gerry shared 48 years of marriage with her husband Theodore "Ted" J. Gottwald before his passing in 2017.
Born in Abington, PA, Gerry was the daughter of the late Luther C. and Blanche Elizabeth (Heyse) Schwartz.
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Sophia W. Shreiner
Jun 24, 2022
Sophia Wyda Shreiner went to be with Jesus at the age of 101 on June 24, 2022.
Born in Mount Carmel, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Sosauko) Wyda. Sophia was the wife of the late Lester E. Shreiner, a native of Lititz, PA, who passed away in December, 1992.
She...
Andrew F. Smith
Jun 23, 2022
Andrew F. "Andy" Smith, 73, of Ann Arbor, MI passed away June 23, 2022. A long-time resident of Ann Arbor, MI, Andy was born to the late Richard and Joane (Rumely) Smith in Providence, RI and spent his formative years in Lancaster County, PA.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Foust) Smith, of Ann Arbor, MI....
Kathy Muldowney Simmons
Jun 23, 2022
Kathy Simmons, 76, of Lancaster, passed in peace with her husband at her side at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Kathy suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness. She was the daughter of Ella (Brennan) and James Muldowney of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, and was the last of 8 children.
She grew up in...
Travis A. Edwards
Jun 23, 2022
Travis Anthony Edwards, 29, of Leola, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Phoenix, AZ, he was the loving son of Theresa "Terri" (Toomey) Morgan and Archer Morgan, III.
Travis enjoyed working with his hands and loved gardening and fixing motorcycles. Though he was unable to serve, he had a deep respect for...
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