Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Joseph E. Gray, Jr.
Nov 7, 2021
Joseph Evans Gray, Jr., 97, of Lititz, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Girvin) Gray. He was the loving husband of the late Betty J. Gray, with whom he shared 69 wonderful years of marriage.
Joe was a faithful Roman Catholic, who was,...
Gulderen "Rose" Ersoy Larmie
Nov 6, 2021
Gulderen "Rose" Ersoy Larmie, 88, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Sonny" Larmie, who passed away on November 7, 1998.
Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Rose was raised by her grandmother, Eminye Semiye and lived all over the country before relocating...
Anna Mae Diller
Nov 6, 2021
Anna Mae Diller, age 93, of Willow Street went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Willow Valley Retirement Communities after a lengthy illness. Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late Titus and Fannie (Mylin) Burkholder. Her childhood was spent on the Burkholder farm at Mylin's corner. She was married...
Teresa C. Burke
Nov 6, 2021
Teresa C. Burke, 65, of Manheim, PA, entered into Heaven on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Hinsdale, IL, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Reside) and Thomas A. Cavanaugh, and the loving wife to John P. Burke for over 41 years.
Teresa graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in education and taught...
Linda Jean (Baker) Murray
Nov 6, 2021
Linda Jean (Baker) Murray, 73, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Leola, PA, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA.
Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late G. Richard Baker and Thelma M. Beaner Baker Rittenhouse.
Linda graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1966. In her earlier...
Nancy B. Roberts
Nov 5, 2021
Nancy B. Roberts, 92, of Lititz, PA, passed away November 5, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Morris and Lilian (Hamilton) Wingate. She graduated from Charlotte Technical High School in 1948.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her twin sister and lifelong best friend Patsy Trigg,...
Kathleen A. Garreth
Nov 5, 2021
Kathleen A. Garreth, 59, of Lancaster passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ross W. and Regina R. (Kirchner) Garreth.
Kathleen enjoyed exercising, traveling, and bowling where she won many ribbons for the Special Olympics.
She is survived by her brother, Richard L. Garreth...
Herman R. Horst
Nov 5, 2021
Herman R. Horst, 89, of Lancaster, walked into heaven peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 5, 2021. Born in East Earl, PA he was the son of the late Cora (Dickersheid) and Harvey M. Horst. He was the loving husband to Rosa Iris (Torres) for over 60 years. Herman was a great man. He was humble,...
David J. Schober Sr.
Nov 4, 2021
David J. "Dave" Schober, Sr., 82 of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Cecelia Schober, and the beloved husband to Marjorie Schober for over 45 years. Dave was an avid fisherman and often visited the Accomac area with his...
Joseph Vaccarino
Nov 4, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Vaccarino,74, of Lancaster, departed this world on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Joe was born on August 28, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Salvatore and Concetta (Loretta) (Micalizzi) Vaccarino. He grew up on Cheever Place in Brooklyn with his 5 brothers and sisters. Joe loved reminiscing about the good ol' days and...
Rachel A. Weaver
Nov 4, 2021
Rachel A. Weaver, 41, of Lititz, went into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, TN, she was the daughter of Bryan and Anne (Jobe) Monroe. She was the loving wife of Jeremy Weaver, with whom she shared over 19 years of marriage.
She was a graduate of...
Robert “Bo” John Stauffer
Nov 4, 2021
On November 4, 2021, Robert "Bo" John Stauffer passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. and Esther V. Stauffer of Lancaster; his brother, Charles "Buddy" Stauffer of Lancaster; and his son, Robert J. Stauffer II of Landisville. He is survived by his wife of...
Paul S. Hilton, Jr.
Nov 3, 2021
Paul S. Hilton, Jr., 76, of Lancaster, passed away at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, York, on Wednesday, November, 3, 2021. He was born in Hudson, NY to the late Paul S. Sr, and Laura (Poppiti) Hilton. Paul shared 55 years of marriage with his wife Linda R. (Santivenere) Hilton.
A graduate of Hudson High School,...
Dorothy C. "Dottie" Landis
Nov 3, 2021
Dorothy C. "Dottie" Landis, 77, of Lancaster, slipped quietly into the loving arms of Jesus, while surrounded by her husband and children, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born in Leechburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Bortz) Geer. Dottie was the loving wife of William R. "Ron" Landis, with whom she celebrated 56 years of...
Sophie S. Dawson
Nov 2, 2021
Sophie S Dawson, 79, passed peacefully unto to the Lord Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. Born February 3rd, 1942, in Steelton Pa to Alex and Mary Zorich, Sophie made Lancaster her home in the 1970s. Sophie served many meals from breakfast to dinner working as a waitress from White Planes New York to Lancaster County for well over 30 years....
Jennifer Lynn Herr
Nov 2, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Herr, 57, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. She will be remembered as a strong, loving mother, companion, sister and friend to those she held close.
Born and raised in Lancaster, Jennifer was the daughter of Sandra M. Herr, Lancaster and the late James Z. Herr.
Jennifer graduated from...
Larry A. Donmoyer
Nov 2, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Larry A. Donmoyer, 83, of Lititz, PA on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Luthercare in Lititz, PA. He was the devoted husband of Doris S. Donmoyer, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage.
He was the son of the late Robert G. and Emma...
Christine Ann Heisey
Nov 2, 2021
Christine Ann (Gromling) Heisey passed unexpectedly into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November, 2 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned into her heavenly home.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and canning vegetables from her garden along with camping with her family and friends.
Christine was...
John Robert "Jack" Hirschler
Nov 1, 2021
John Robert "Jack" Hirschler of Lancaster County passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, after suffering with vascular dementia for five years. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Reenie) Hirschler until her death on March 30, 2011.
Born in Scranton, PA on June 4, 1943, he was the son of the late John and Jeanne...
Ruth L. Barr
Oct 31, 2021
Ruth L. Barr, 92, of Lancaster, formerly of Lampeter, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. Born in Lampeter, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Krentz) Lefever. She was the wife of the late Benjamin M. Barr who passed away in 2005.
She was a 1947 graduate of West...
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