Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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...
Steven D. Shelly
Oct 31, 2021
Steven D. Shelly, 73, of Pequea, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Betty Loo (Eckman) and Elwood Shelly. He was the loving husband to Tammi (Grove) Shelly for over 35 years.
Steve was a lifelong resident of...
Betty T. Hughes
Oct 30, 2021
Betty T. Hughes, 95, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born in Stelton, Middlesex County, NJ, to the late Claude and Catherine (Moeller) Travis.
Betty graduated from Pratt Institute of Art in New York City, and was an Artist Extraordinaire. During their 60-year marriage...
Jeanne Anne Moses
Oct 30, 2021
Jeanne A. Moses, 81, of Mountville, entered into rest peacefully at home on October 30, 2021, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Cindi Moses and her companion Dale Ober; her grandson Adam Tuwati and his father Kal Tuwati; her brother Ken Bell and his wife Linda; nephews and nieces; step-children; and...
Michael Joseph "Mike" Dini
Oct 30, 2021
Michael Joseph "Mike" Dini, 78, of Columbia, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Fred and Mary (Andreoni) Dini of Camp Hill, PA. He was the loving husband of Bonnie Dini, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Mike served in the U.S....
Janet B. (Brunner) Miller
Oct 29, 2021
Janet B. (Brunner) Miller, 77, of Lancaster, entered into heaven on Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born in Carlisle, PA she was the daughter of Edith (Ickes) and George W. Brunner. She was the loving wife to Stephen Miller for 49 years. She was the loving mother to Douglas Miller (wife Kelly) of Mount Holly Springs,...
Charnelle Marie “Bug” Toaltoan
Oct 29, 2021
Charnelle Marie "Bug" Toaltoan, 44 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Rhonda Toaltoan, Clifton Jackson, step-father John Brown and her late step-father James Miles.
Bug worked as a CNA for various nursing homes in Lancaster County, offering her care to those in...
James E. Feeney
Oct 29, 2021
James E. Feeney, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.
He was the husband of the late Mary Metroka Feeney, who passed away in 1988. Born in Mahanoy Plane, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Kathleen McCauley Feeney.
Jim had worked at the R & D Facility...
Gerard E. "Gere" Frailey
Oct 29, 2021
Gerard E. "Gere" Frailey, 93, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Brethren Village, Lititz. Born July 30, 1928, he was the youngest son of the late William 0. and Edna (Rooney) Frailey. He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (McClain) Frailey, and they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past June...
Mary G. Bomberger
Oct 28, 2021
Mary G. Bomberger, 81, a proud mother and grandmother, died Oct. 28 at her residence at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Mary and her husband, Galen P. Bomberger, of Akron, shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.
She was a Philadelphia native, born there July 3, 1940, daughter of the late George Stewart and Mary Hickey...
Sharon D. Atkins
Oct 28, 2021
Sharon D. Atkins, 71 of Columbia, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 28, 2021 after a long journey with Alzheimer's. Born in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle (Widener) Roten, and the beloved wife of Robert Atkins for over 53 years.
Sharon graduated from Solanco High...
Muriel Annie Bell Tucker
Oct 28, 2021
Muriel Annie Bell Tucker, 98, of Willow Street, PA, passed peacefully into her Lord and Savior's presence on October 28, 2021.
She is survived by her daughters Janice Dubois of Scarborough, ME, Shirley Tucker of Lancaster, PA and Beverly Detwiler of Rustburg, VA.; 11 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Dexter Burton Tucker,...
Clifford L. Martin
Oct 27, 2021
Clifford Lee Martin, 58, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at UPMC Lititz. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Leroy H. and Laura S. (Martin) Martin of Ephrata. Cliff was the loving husband of Roxanne (Trimble) Martin, celebrating 15 years of marriage this past June, and a loving father to their daughter, Rachel Martin....
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