Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John J. " Jack" Mahoney

John J. " Jack" Mahoney

Feb 27, 2022

John J. "Jack" Mahoney, 83, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late John E. and Anna (Mulroy) Mahoney. He was the loving husband of Margaret "Maggie" (Hogan) Mahoney with whom he shared over 58...

Andrew G. Zourides

Andrew G. Zourides

Feb 27, 2022

Andrew G. Zourides, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Masonic Village surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 3rd, 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Julie (Roussis) Zourides, who passed away in 2013 following 58 years of devoted marriage. He was the son of...

Edward Earl Crafton

Edward Earl Crafton

Feb 26, 2022

Edward Earl Crafton, 78 of Lancaster, PA passed away in the evening of February 26, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital; as a result of multiple illnesses. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Goshen, IN on August 12, 1943, to the late Melvin Crafton and Elizabeth (Brown) Crafton. He is survived by his brother...

Naomi T. Hibbard

Naomi T. Hibbard

Feb 26, 2022

Naomi T. (Nevarre) Hibbard, 91, of Reading, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born in Summerhill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Thomas) and John Nevarre. She was the beloved wife to the late Herbert N. Hibbard, Jr. with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Naomi was a member...

John G. Parker

John G. Parker

Feb 26, 2022

John Glen Parker, 83, was born in Lancaster County, PA to John A. Parker & Violet Bosley. He was the 2nd born, and is preceded in death by brothers Robert Bosley; Richard L., Earl F., Carl E., and William P. Parker.

A well-known Lancaster City resident, you could find Mr. Parker at Central Market, snacking and chatting...

Mildred Jane Kerr

Mildred Jane Kerr

Feb 26, 2022

Mildred Jane Kerr, 88, passed away at her Lititz residence with her loving daughter Vicky by her side on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born in Elizabethtown to the late Paul Joshua and Mildred Kirkpatrick Hoffer.

She was raised in Hershey, and graduated from Hershey High School. Mildred faithfully attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hershey...

Maryann C. Buckwalter

Maryann C. Buckwalter

Feb 26, 2022

MaryAnn C. Buckwalter, 90, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

MaryAnn was born in Lancaster to the late Charles A. and Florence V. (Mattern) Hoenninger. She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High school as well as practical nursing school....

Ezra Wenger Burkholder

Ezra Wenger Burkholder

Feb 25, 2022

Ezra Wenger Burkholder, 90, of Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2022. He was the son of John and Mary (Wenger) Burkholder. Ezra was preceded in death by his wife Lois (2016) after 61 years of marriage.

Surviving are his four children: Vera Jane, wife of James...

Doris M. Dorwart

Doris M. Dorwart

Feb 25, 2022

Doris M. Dorwart, age 94, passed away on February 25, 2022, at Kadima Nursing Home in Lititz. Born on February 5, 1928, she was the daughter of Elsie R. and Joseph V. Weber. Doris' first husband was William C. Schaeffer. Her second husband was Marlin R. Epler. Doris was the wife of Kenneth G. Dorwart for 17 years, until...

Terri L. Smith

Terri L. Smith

Feb 25, 2022

Terri L. Smith, 61, of Lancaster passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William Carl and June (Goswick) Hamaker. She was the wife of the late David S. Smith who passed away in 2012. A graduate of Manheim Township High School. Terri was...

Gary L. Buckwalter

Gary L. Buckwalter

Feb 24, 2022

Gary L. Buckwalter, 87, died at Prrovidence place Assisted Living in Lancaster PA,on Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born in Kittaning, PA, the son of Leslie P. and Kathryn Buckwalter.

Gary is survived by Mary, his wife of 64 years; two daughters, Aline Osborn and her husband Richard, and Denise Buckwalter and her husband David Orr;...

Matthew Spence Hellmann

Matthew Spence Hellmann

Feb 24, 2022

Matthew Spence Hellmann, 33, died unexpectedly at home from an aneurysm, Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born April 6, 1988, in Hershey, he was the son of Michael G. and Lynne E. (Spence) Hellmann. A twin, he was 58 minutes older than his brother, Zachary.

A 2006 graduate from Hempfield High School, Matt went on to earn his...

Maryanne Pozza

Maryanne Pozza

Feb 24, 2022

Maryanne was born September 24th, 1941 at 20 E. Frederick St., Lancaster. When she was 5 years old, she moved to 15 E. Frederick St. which became her home for the next 75 years.

Maryanne went to St. Anne's School and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1959. She never missed a day of school through...

John R. Evans, Jr.

John R. Evans, Jr.

Feb 24, 2022

John ("Rod", "Ev") R Evans, Jr, 63, of Allentown, died unexpectedly the morning of February 24, 2022. Born in the Philadelphia area, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Lorenson) Evans, Sr. He is survived by his sister Kim Evans-Whitney of Lititz, PA.

John was most recently employed by Advanced Cleaning Solutions, LLC.

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Warren Gilbert "Gil" Keen

Warren Gilbert "Gil" Keen

Feb 24, 2022

Warren Gilbert Keen, 94, passed away at his East Lampeter Township home on Thursday, February 24, 2022, with his loving wife Jean by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jesse Newton and Catherine (Slaugh) Keen.

He attended J. P., McCaskey High School and enlisted in the US Navy Reserves at age...

Charles F. "Charlie" Roth

Charles F. "Charlie" Roth

Feb 23, 2022

Charles F. "Charlie" Roth, 75, of Newtown Square, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 23, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Emil and Hazel (McClure) Roth.

Many will remember Charlie as a self-employed CPA, and a long-time member on the board of Paradise Custom Kitchen. He was well...

Richard A. Fleckenstein

Richard A. Fleckenstein

Feb 23, 2022

Richard A. Fleckenstein, a lifelong resident of Lititz, PA, died peacefully on February 23, 2022 at United Zion Retirement Community. Richard was the son of the late August C. and Kathryn (Resch) Fleckenstein and the brother of the late August C. Fleckenstein, Jr. He would have celebrated his 94th birthday on March 23, 2022. A 1945 graduate of Lititz...

Mildred Edna "Millie" Overly

Mildred Edna "Millie" Overly

Feb 23, 2022

Mildred Edna "Millie" Overly, 91, of Millersville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mildred E. (Posten) Hoover, Sr. She was the loving wife of George Kenna Overly, with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Of the Methodist faith, Millie devoted...

Norma L. Palumbo

Norma L. Palumbo

Feb 22, 2022

Norma Lucille Palumbo (maiden name, Bowers) enjoyed, among so many things, reading. She passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 with her very own story tucked under the pillow. Her head resting on top.

All the joy and discovery. All the puzzles and dreams. It had been wonderful. Not grand. Just right. Looking back, she felt like...

Edward Joseph "Kaz" Krzanowsky

Edward Joseph "Kaz" Krzanowsky

Feb 22, 2022

Edward Joseph "Kaz" Krzanowsky, 70 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Blaine and Bessie Krzanowsky. He is survived by his partner Linda Hevener of Lancaster. Ed worked for the Farfield Company since 1977. His current position was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President...

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