Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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,...

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

Dec 23, 2021

Woodrow Wilson, 78, of Leola, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, December 23 2021. He was the loving husband of Ellen Mariah (Weldon) Wilson. Together they shared 56 years of marriage.

Born on January 29, 1943 in Eastover, SC, Woodrow was the son of the late Willie and Ruby (Miller) Wilson. He was also preceded...

Frank E. Cimino, Jr.

Frank E. Cimino, Jr.

Dec 23, 2021

Frank E. Cimino, Jr., 76, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Hershey Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Neptune, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Janet (Cook) Cimino. Frank was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cimino, who passed in September, 2019.

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Donna L. Neff

Donna L. Neff

Dec 23, 2021

Donna L. Neff, 61, of Quarryville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Chester County Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Ashtabula, OH, she was the daughter of Marjorie (Service) Fenton and the late Earl R. Fenton. She was the loving wife of Robert W. Neff with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage on December 13.

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Kevin L. Warner

Kevin L. Warner

Dec 22, 2021

Kevin L. Warner, 58, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Van Cleve and Louise June Warner. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Ecker) Warner for over 38 years.

He was a very hard-working man who was involved in masonry and concrete...

Carl R. Kreider

Carl R. Kreider

Dec 22, 2021

Carl Royce Kreider, 88 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank and Ada Kreider, and the beloved husband to Jeannette Marie Kreider who preceded him in passing in March, 2021.

Carl was very social and could make conversation with anyone. He was a...

Crystal A. Barthold

Crystal A. Barthold

Dec 22, 2021

Crystal A. Barthold, 40, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly following an accident, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Dearborn, MI, she was the daughter of the late Burnley and Gloria (Bracken) Barthold. Crystal was the wife of the late Michael Canfield.

Crystal is survived by her children: Jayda Myers, Cayden Myers, and Bella Canfield; her siblings:...

Timothy L. Landis

Timothy L. Landis

Dec 22, 2021

Timothy L. Landis, 65, of Lititz, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was also known as "Wilbur" to a few close friends. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late David Landis and Mary (Wenger)...

Dolores (Dori) L. Denuel

Dolores (Dori) L. Denuel

Dec 22, 2021

Dolores (Dori) L. Denuel, 90 of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. The family wants to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful caregivers that helped with her care over these last months of her life. Thank you, Lori, Desiree, Emilie, and Crystal for giving her such wonderful care with such kindness and respect which helped...

Steven M. Simonson

Steven M. Simonson

Dec 21, 2021

Steven M. Simonson, 46, of Oceanside, NY, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of Daniel C. and Theresa (Razzano) Simonson, of Lancaster, PA.

After high school, Steve attended Nassau Community College and went on to work for Verizon for 23 years as an Installation Technician....

Claude R. Kurtz

Claude R. Kurtz

Dec 21, 2021

Claude R. Kurtz, 73, of Lancaster, PA died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late George C. Kurtz and Rosaline Lefever Kurtz and the husband of Donna. Claude and Donna were married in 1975. In addition to his wife, Claude is survived by two sons, Eric M. of...

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