Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Sharon Anne Fantazier

Sharon Anne Fantazier

Apr 25, 2022

Sharon A. Fantazier, 81, of Mountville, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, April 25, 2022 after many years battling Alzheimer's. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Norbert and Gertrude (Newmeyer) King. Sharon was the beloved wife of Richard M. Fantazier, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

After...

Yvonne "Vonnie" "Nonnie" Charles Smith

Yvonne "Vonnie" "Nonnie" Charles Smith

Apr 25, 2022

Yvonne "Vonnie" "Nonnie" Charles Smith, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on March 25, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She will be remembered as a kind, selfless, caring, patient, giving, and loving person; a great teacher, the best wife, the best mother to 3 boys, and the best Nonnie (grandmother) to 6...

Filomena Ferreira Gagliardi

Filomena Ferreira Gagliardi

Apr 24, 2022

Filomena Ferreira Gagliardi passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2021, after a long illness.

She was the wife of Philip Louis Gagliardi, who passed away last June, having been married nearly 62 years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Joseph and Karen and granddaughters Jill and Rachel Gagliardi.

Fil was born on April...

Hoa H. Hong

Hoa H. Hong

Apr 24, 2022

Hoa Hue Hong, 66, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the daughter of Nga N. Tu and the late Kieu T. Hong.

Hoa worked as a material handler for Donnelly Financial Solutions for more than 20 years.

Although she didn't affiliate with one particular religious group, Hoa...

Patricia A. Hohman

Patricia A. Hohman

Apr 24, 2022

Patricia A. Hohman, 88, of Lancaster, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Francis (Weaver) Seifert. Pat was the loving wife of the late William J. Hohman, and they shared 46 years of marriage at the time of his...

Kenneth P. Johnson

Kenneth P. Johnson

Apr 24, 2022

Kenneth Philip Johnson, 59, of Quarryville, passed away at home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was the loving husband of Jane Kay Johnson. Born in Enon, Ohio, he was the son of the late Philip Ezekiel Johnson and Patricia Ann (Jones/Johnson) Seigle.

Kenneth earned his Masters Degree in Instructional Systems Design from University of Maryland in...

Catherine Theresa Ball

Catherine Theresa Ball

Apr 24, 2022

Catherine Theresa Ball, 84, most recently of Lancaster, PA, passed away on April 24th, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Moore, proprietors of Moore's Cafe on Scott Street in the East End. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry "Hank" Ball.

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Vox Charles “Pete” Swift

Vox Charles “Pete” Swift

Apr 22, 2022

Vox Charles "Pete" Swift, 92, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022, in Port Charlotte, FL.

Charles was born on May 20, 1929, and spent his youth in his family's home near Homeville, PA. He was the third of eleven children of Claude V. and Minnie Bell (Williams) Swift. Charles remembered fondly his time in Homeville with...

Robin L. Buterbaugh

Robin L. Buterbaugh

Apr 22, 2022

Robin L. Buterbaugh, 74, of Conestoga, PA passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Benjamin "Jim" Harold and Ethel E. (Rhoades) Buterbaugh.

Robin was a member of Green Hills United Methodist Church. Rob was a proud veteran of the US Army. Prior to retirement, he worked...

Judith Elizabeth Bitts

Judith Elizabeth Bitts

Apr 22, 2022

Judith E. Bitts, 74, of Lancaster passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at LGH. Born in New Castle, PA she was the daughter of the late Emery and Goldie (Barber) Kaufman. She was the loving wife of Earl R. Bitts with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage.

She worked as an administrative assistant for BB&T...

Christopher V. Mcivor

Christopher V. Mcivor

Apr 21, 2022

Christopher V. McIvor, age 47, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 21st, 2022.

He was the son of the late Ken and Sandra (Eshelman) McIvor and the grandson of the late Lester P. Eshelman and Thelma (Beaston) Eshelman.

Chris owned a business, Mr. Fix It, and repaired electronics for work...

Jack R. Seiple

Jack R. Seiple

Apr 21, 2022

Jack R. Seiple, III passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2022. Jack was born to Jack R. Seiple, Jr. and Valerie J. Seiple in Virginia Beach, VA. He received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and was a senior scientist for Johnson & Johnson. Jack was a passionate scientist working on cutting-edge technology integral...

Dorothy C. Hurst

Dorothy C. Hurst

Apr 21, 2022

Dorothy C. Hurst died on April 21, 2022 at Calvary Homes.

Mrs. Hurst retired from the School District of Lancaster in 1992, where she was a secretary. She belonged to the PA Association of School Retirees and also School District of Lancaster Retirees. She was 60 year member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster, PA.

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Edita E. Tapia

Edita E. Tapia

Apr 21, 2022

Edita E. Tapia, 87 of Lancaster, passed away on April 21, 2022. Born in Moca of the Dominican Republic, she made a home in Lancaster. Edita enjoyed many hobbies and interests. From sewing to cooking or gardening she found happiness in making things for herself and others. Her crocheting was well loved and she was happy to make whatever...

Pat Loughlin

Pat Loughlin

Apr 21, 2022

Patricia Quinn Loughlin

On Thursday, April 21st at age 85, formerly of Rochester, NY. Predeceased by her son, Peter, and ex-husband of 24 years, Donald Loughlin. Pat is survived by her brother, Walter Quinn, Pasadena, MD; sons, Ted (Kerry) of Lititz, PA and Tim (Susan) of Canton, GA; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Quinn, Dylan and Shannon; her niece,...

Belva N. Mcclune

Belva N. Mcclune

Apr 21, 2022

Belva N. McClune, 101, formerly of Willow Street, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor North in Landisville on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late H. Paul McClune, with whom she shared almost 70 years of marriage until his passing in 2013. Born in Martic Township, she was the daughter of the late Clarence...

James M. Morgan

James M. Morgan

Apr 20, 2022

James M. Morgan, 67, passed away at his East Hempfield Township home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He shared 34 years of marriage with his wife, Sarah, "Sally" J. (Willner) Morgan. Born in Denver, CO, Jim was the son of the late James W. and Mary (Heit) Morgan.

Jim was an active pilot from the age of...

Stanley “Coach Kab” Kabacinski

Stanley “Coach Kab” Kabacinski

Apr 19, 2022

Stanley "Coach Kab" Kabacinski of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Duryea, PA, passed away on April 19, 2022 at the age of 72. Father. Coach. Educator. Motivational Speaker. And so much more, Coach Kab created a legacy of passion and enthusiasm for life with his trademark "Yes!" exclamation and a pumped fist.

Coach Kab was born on May...

Raymond J. Kowalick

Raymond J. Kowalick

Apr 19, 2022

Raymond J. Kowalick, 85, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was the husband of Anne Marie Yockachonis Kowalick with whom he shared 62 years of marriage this past November 7th. Born in West Mahanoy Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna Korinchock Kowalick. Ray worked for 35 years in Pennsylvania...

David W. Pinkerton

David W. Pinkerton

Apr 19, 2022

David William "Dave" Pinkerton, 71, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on April 19th 2022. He was the loving husband of Christine (Arndt) Pinkerton, with whom he has spent nearly 50 fifty years of marriage. He was born in Lancaster to the late Charles and Mary Alice Pinkerton.

Dave worked as a machinist for...

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