Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Robert “Robbie” L. Thomas

Robert “Robbie” L. Thomas

Sep 25, 2021

Robert "Robbie" L. Thomas, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Joe Grizzle and Olive Thomas.

Robert attended The Father, Son and Holy Ghost Church. Prior to retirement he worked at Lombardo's as a chef for over 28 years and Red Lobster for...

Ruth A. Heidecker

Ruth A. Heidecker

Sep 24, 2021

Ruth A. Heidecker, 87, of Willow Street passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Walter "Walt" Heidecker who passed away a week prior on Friday, September 17, 2021. Together they shared 67 yrs. of marriage and ministry.

Although born in New Jersey, Ruth was raised in Baltimore, MD....

Andrew L. "Drew" Perry

Andrew L. "Drew" Perry

Sep 24, 2021

Andrew L. "Drew" Perry, 40, of Landisville, passed away after a brief illness on September 24, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Denise and James Maloney of Florida and the late James Perry.

Drew received his diploma from Warwick High School and his HVAC training from Lancaster Vo-Tech.

Drew will be...

Anna Louise Kennamer Barnett

Anna Louise Kennamer Barnett

Sep 24, 2021

Anna Louise Kennamer Barnett passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born in Miami, Florida on January 31, 1938. Her parents were David W. Kennamer and Anna Louise Kennamer (Appelget). Lou spent her childhood and teen years in Northport, New York, Long Island where her father was an administrator in the VA hospital. She graduated from the Northfield...

Robert “Bob” E. Shreiner

Robert “Bob” E. Shreiner

Sep 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" E. Shreiner, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Lititz, PA he was the son of the late Louella (Mellinger) and Victor Shreiner. He was the loving husband to Julia (Miller) Shreiner for almost 67 years.

Bob was a member of St. Paul United Church...

David Clyde Williams

David Clyde Williams

Sep 24, 2021

David Clyde Williams, 75 of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late Rev. C. T and Nellie Ruth (Hammond) Williams. In addition to his parents, three brothers preceded him in death; Robert E. Williams (Margaret), Jonathan and Angelo.

David graduated from E. E....

Shane Allen “Zippoboy” Shank

Shane Allen “Zippoboy” Shank

Sep 24, 2021

Shane Allen Shank, 40, of Ephrata, peacefully embarked upon yet another journey on September 24th from complications of a traumatic brain injury due to an assault nearly two years ago. Shane was the beloved son of Mary Snyder Linger of Ephrata, loving stepson of George G. Ries of Lancaster, and son of Russell G. Shank of Elizabethtown. Shane leaves...

Linda J. Benfer

Linda J. Benfer

Sep 23, 2021

Linda J. Benfer, 81, of Lancaster and formerly of Lebanon, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Marvin R. Benfer, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage this past July 7th. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late John and Jean Auchenbach Falk....

William E. “Billy” Lengel

William E. “Billy” Lengel

Sep 23, 2021

William E. "Billy" Lengel, 70 of Lancaster, passed away at home on September 23, 2021. He was the son of the late William C. and Patricia A. (Essick) Lengel.

Billy was known for keeping to himself and being content with his own company. He was an avid fisher and often visited Middle Creek for the best catch....

Cecily W. Rogers

Cecily W. Rogers

Sep 22, 2021

Cecily Proctor Wright Rogers went to be with her Lord and Savior, on the morning of September 22, 2021 and is worshiping and glorifying Him, free from the pain she endured on earth.

Cecily was preceded in death by her father Dr. Ernest Bevier Wright and her mother Elizabeth Caldwell Wright (Whiting.)

Cecily leaves behind...

Gloria Ann Free

Gloria Ann Free

Sep 22, 2021

Gloria Ann Free, 87, a resident at Pleasant View Communities, passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Gloria was married to Jerome, Jerry, Free for 64 years. Jerry passed away in September 2019. Gloria was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Filomena Brignola. She lived her whole life in Lancaster, PA.

Gloria...

Josephine A. “Jo” Hiemenz

Josephine A. “Jo” Hiemenz

Sep 21, 2021

Josephine A. "Jo" Hiemenz, 81 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Regina (Anthony) Mehaffey, and the beloved wife to her late husband John H. "Jack" Hiemenz III who passed in 2014.

Born in Lancaster, Jo was a...

Lon R. Ibach

Lon R. Ibach

Sep 20, 2021

Lon R. Ibach, 77 years old. 6/3/44 to 9/20/21 passed away at home in Largo FL on Monday, 9/20 surrounded by loved ones. He had lost his battle with cancer.

He was born in Ephrata and lived in Lititz until leaving for the Navy in 1963. His parents were Harold Ibach and Verna (Keller) Strauss. While serving...

Ned C. Steele

Ned C. Steele

Sep 20, 2021

Ned C. Steele, 83, of Willow Valley, PA, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Don C. and Dolores (Enright) Steele. Ned was the loving husband of Jane Marie (Lieberman) Steele, with whom he would have celebrated 56 years of marriage, on November 6.

A 1960 graduate of...

Helen A. Martin

Helen A. Martin

Sep 20, 2021

Helen A. Martin, 95, of St. Anne's Retirement Community and formerly of High Street, Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was married to the late Richard H. Martin for 43 years before his death in 1995.

She was born in Steelton, PA to the late Ignatius and Mary (Neubauer) Krasovic....

Samantha " Sam" M. Hattenback

Samantha " Sam" M. Hattenback

Sep 19, 2021

Samantha M. Hattenback, 40, of Lancaster, passed away September 19, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Linda M. Hattenbach.

She graduated Frankford High School in 1999 and most recently worked at Sensible Portions. Sam was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan who also enjoyed playing soccer when she was younger. She had a heart of...

Theresa Irene Nigro

Theresa Irene Nigro

Sep 19, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the church on Friday.

Mark W. Renz

Mark W. Renz

Sep 19, 2021

Mark W. Renz, 51, of Denver, died on Sunday, Sept. 19 at home after suffering with liver cancer.

Mark was a crew leader at C & D Battery of Leola.

He is survived by a wife Sheila (Haus) Renz, of Denver, daughter, Victoria Martin, of Ephrata, 2 brothers, Joe, husband of Pamela Martin, of Newmanstown,...

Doris M. Coxey

Doris M. Coxey

Sep 18, 2021

Doris M. Coxey, 98, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021at Newport Meadows Nursing Center. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Regina Cavanaugh Burgess and the wife of Robert E. Coxey Jr. who passed away in 1984 She was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Lester, Frank, and Harold and...

Wendy M. Ecenrode

Wendy M. Ecenrode

Sep 18, 2021

Wendy M. Ecenrode, 59, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Barbara (Plaster) Ecenrode and the late Roger Ecenrode.

She will be remembered for her many dedicated years at the Manheim Auto Auction. Wendy will be fondly remembered for having a heart of...

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