Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

James Thomas Robertson

James Thomas Robertson

Dec 29, 2021

Jim was born on January 13, 1941 to James Robertson and Mary Catherine Hickey Robertson in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. James and Mary's families came to the United States from Scotland and Ireland, respectively, to build a better life for themselves and their future family. Jim's parents lived in New York City for a while and he was proud of their...

Nicole Clark Lewis

Nicole Clark Lewis

Dec 28, 2021

Nicole Clark Lewis, 55, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on December 28, 2021. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was born to the parents of James E. Clark and Ellen M. Kerstetter.

Nicole graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School and became a registered nurse. She began her career as a nurse at Elizabethtown Rehab...

Jacqueline H. Sahrhage

Jacqueline H. Sahrhage

Dec 28, 2021

Jacqueline H. "Jackie" Sahrhage, 86, formerly of Morton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Bertha May (Dengel) Hechler. Jackie was the beloved wife of the late William F. Sahrhage, Jr. who passed in 2000.

Jackie...

Lydia B. Yarnell

Lydia B. Yarnell

Dec 28, 2021

Lydia B. Yarnell, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home. Born in Independence, LA, she was the daughter of the late Ory Bergeron and the late Louise (Gary) Bergeron. She was the beloved wife of Harold N. Yarnell Jr., with whom she shared 67 years of marriage before his passing in 2015.

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Eleanor S. Labella

Eleanor S. Labella

Dec 27, 2021

Eleanor S. (Ellie) Labella, 90, of Broomall, PA and most recently Lititz, PA passed away on December 27, 2021 in Lititz, PA.

Eleanor S. Labella was born in Berlin, NH to first generation immigrants Katherine Alkevich and Constantine Savchick on March 20, 1931. She went to high school at Berlin High School and graduated in 1950. Following...

Susan Kay Wilson

Susan Kay Wilson

Dec 27, 2021

Susan Kay Wilson, 70, of Lititz went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021 at her home. Born in Bryn Mawr, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Aurelia (Pavoni) Gannarelli. Susan shared her life with her husband David Wilson, with whom she was very happily married to for 50 years.

Susan...

Alonzo Williams, Sr.

Alonzo Williams, Sr.

Dec 27, 2021

Alonzo Williams, Sr., 68, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home Lancaster, PA with his loving wife Patricia by his side. He was born in Lancaster to the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Bernice J. (Wright) Williams.

He attended J. P. McCaskey high School where he played Football and Track & Field. Alonzo...

Annamarie Albert

Annamarie Albert

Dec 27, 2021

AnnaMarie Albert, 38, passed away at her Lancaster Township home on Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Bronx, NY to John Albert and Anna I (Cruz) DeRosa.

A graduate of Walton High School, Bronx, she also took some courses at HACC, Lancaster Campus. AnnaMarie worked at Manheim Auto Auction, and then at Hershey Park and...

Pelegrin Fernandez Serrano

Pelegrin Fernandez Serrano

Dec 26, 2021

Pelegrin Fernandez-Serrano, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Antonio Fernandez and Saturnina Serrano. Pelegrin was the husband of Tomas Blanco Chavarria-Fernandez of Honduras.

Pelegrin honorably served his country with the US Army from 1956-1957. He was a...

F. James Loose

F. James Loose

Dec 26, 2021

F. James Loose, 91, of Lititz, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Luther Acres. He was married for 56 years to H. Joanne Eberly Loose who died in 2011.

Born on October 9, 1930 in Hopeland, PA, Jim was the son of the late Charles E. and Carrie W. Loose. Jim was a 1947 graduate of...

Helen Mechler

Helen Mechler

Dec 26, 2021

Helen Therese Mechler, 100, of Lancaster, passed away at Landis Homes on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Born on February 4, 1921 in Elizabeth, NJ, Helen was the daughter of the late James and Martha (Heusser) Meek. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Anthony Mechler in 1995; as well as her sisters Catherine...

Frances J. Scholl

Frances J. Scholl

Dec 26, 2021

Frances (Fran) Jean Kinson Scholl, age 71, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at hospice in Mount Joy, PA surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving husband Hans of 40 years, son Major Eric (Laura) Scholl, US Army, daughters Sandra Kyburz and Karin (Steve) Renfer of Switzerland, grandchildren Nick, Shelby, Bode and Lilly and siblings Kathryn...

Joan W. Dopler

Joan W. Dopler

Dec 25, 2021

Joan Wade Dopler passed from us on the 25th of December 2021. Born September 25, 1930 she was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Wade and Lillian Gertrude (Peters) Wade. She was the youngest of three children; Doris Rita (Wade) Tafel, and Russell Craig Wade.

Married to James Andrew Smith (deceased) Joan is survived by their three children;...

Parvin Shadman

Parvin Shadman

Dec 25, 2021

Our precious mother, Parvin Shadman, got her wings and went to walk with the angels at 12:14am on Christmas morning, Saturday, December 25, 2021, while residing in her own home. Her strength, her love and her will fought hard for months to stay with her family, she left on her own terms at 83 years old. She devoted her...

Carlton Shaffley Bahn

Carlton Shaffley Bahn

Dec 24, 2021

Carlton Shaffley Bahn, 57, of Lancaster, PA has passed away on December 24th, 2021 at UPMC – Lititz due to natural causes.

Carl Bahn born on May 15, 1964 in York PA. He was raised in San Francisco by his parents, June Elizabeth Osterhoudt and Edward Charles Osterhoudt. He attended Oceana High School in Northern Pacifica, California...

Elizabeth (Betty) Melville Cianci

Elizabeth (Betty) Melville Cianci

Dec 24, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Melville Cianci passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Manheim, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the only child of the late Robert and Mary Melville.

Her work experience began as a Congressional Secretary for Honorable William A. Barrett of Philadelphia for three years and as a legal secretary with the law firm of...

James R. Hoerle-Lt. Colonel, Usaf Retired

James R. Hoerle-Lt. Colonel, Usaf Retired

Dec 24, 2021

James "Jim" Rupley Hoerle, 87, of Willow Valley passed away on December 24, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Parsons and Carolyn Rupley Hoerle.

Jim graduated from Carlisle High School and the United States Naval Academy. (He was proud to have been a classmate of the late John McCain.)

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Margaret Border

Margaret Border

Dec 24, 2021

On December 24, 2021 we lost our beloved family angel, and a new set of wings were issued in heaven. She passed away at home surrounded by family members.

Originally from Norwich England, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris (Ames) Edwards. She is survived by her loving husband Charles of 63 years; twin...

Elizabeth A. Taglieri

Elizabeth A. Taglieri

Dec 24, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Ackerman) Taglieri, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Retirement Community on Friday, December 24, 2021. Betty was born in McSherrystown, PA to the late Elizabeth (Wagaman) and Robert J. Ackerman. She was the beloved wife to the late Carmine "Coach" Taglieri for over 61 years.

Mom, Grandma and Sister will be...

Norman E. Connelly

Norman E. Connelly

Dec 23, 2021

Norman E. Connelly, 75, of Lititz, went into the arms of the Lord December 23, 2021. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of Norman and Helen (Zug) Connelly. He was the loving husband of Brenda (Keller) Connelly for more than 18 years.

Norman was a welder by trade, working for Jack Garner & Sons,...

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