Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Larry Paul Wixon

Larry Paul Wixon

Sep 10, 2021

Larry Paul Wixon, 83, passed away at his Strasburg home with his loving wife Hope by his side on Friday, September 10, 2021. They celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage last May. Born in Reading, Larry was the son of the late Paul R. and Sara M. (Ott) Wixon.

He graduated from Muhlenberg Township High School, and...

Walter J. Zale, Jr.

Walter J. Zale, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Walter J. Zale, Jr., 80, of Lititz and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Braddock, PA to the late Walter J. Zale, Sr. and Anne (Zukas) Zale. Married in Donora, PA at St. Michael's Church, Walt enjoyed 53 years of marriage with his wife Judith (Pavlik) Zale.

A graduate of...

Glenn Warwood

Glenn Warwood

Sep 9, 2021

Glenn B. "Red" Warwood, Sr., 69 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Lebanon VA Hospice. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the oldest of six children to Paul and Thelma (Barrett) Warwood. Glenn honorably served in the US Air Force as an Operating Room Specialist, and was a hard worker, spending a three decade career working...

William H. Kunkle, Jr.

William H. Kunkle, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

William H. Kunkle, Jr, age 97 of Lancaster, died September 9, 2021 at home. Born on October 4, 1923, In Refton, PA. He was the son of the late William H. Kunkle, Sr & Clara Bell (Lefever) Kunkle. He was married to his lovely wife, the late Helen Snader Kunkle for over 70 years.

Bill graduated from...

Derrik M. Hess

Derrik M. Hess

Sep 9, 2021

Derrik M. Hess, 30, of San Diego, formerly of West Chester & Bethlehem, PA died suddenly on September 9, 2021 in Tijuan, Mexico.

Funeral arrangements are pending until Derrik is safely brought home to Pennsylvania.

Altagracia Martinez

Altagracia Martinez

Sep 9, 2021

Altagracia Martinez, 96, of Ephrata, formerly Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born on April 20, 1926 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Gabino Martinez and Eloiza Rosa.

She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her...

Harry L. Kahler

Harry L. Kahler

Sep 9, 2021

Harry L. Kahler, 78, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Jane C. (Ulmer) Kahler. He was the loving husband of Gloria (Gerhart) Kahler with whom he shared over 54 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two...

William J. "Bill" Latsha

William J. "Bill" Latsha

Sep 8, 2021

William J. "Bill" Latsha, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, with his devoted wife by his side. He fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma, for the past year. Born January 15, 1951, in Shamokin, Bill was the son of the late William E. and Hazel (Metz) Latsha. In August he celebrated his 49th wedding anniversary...

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr.

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr.

Sep 8, 2021

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr., 29, of York, formerly of Manheim, passed away at home on September 8th, 2021. He was the son of Eric J. Gerlitzki, Sr., of Manheim, and Deneen L. Boyd, of Mountville. Eric worked as a Team Lead at the Harley Davidson Plant. He loved being a father, working on his truck, spending time with friends...

John “Mort” Rutherfurd, Jr.

John “Mort” Rutherfurd, Jr.

Sep 8, 2021

John "Mort" Rutherfurd, Jr., 81 of Manheim, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021. He was the son of the late John M. Rutherfurd, Sr. and Marian (Dunstan) Rutherfurd. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra in 2009, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

Mort completed his high school education at the...

Helen J. Kline

Helen J. Kline

Sep 8, 2021

Helen June (Rudy) Kline, 93, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 at Luther Acres Retirement Community in Lititz. Born and raised in Lititz, she was the only child of Clayton B. and Sadie G. (Wolf) Rudy and the loving and devoted wife of E. Bernard "Barney" Kline until his passing in 2012.

Helen loved her hometown...

Joy Ann Vogeler

Joy Ann Vogeler

Sep 7, 2021

Joy Ann Vogeler, 68, of Ephrata, PA died September 7, 2021.

Jeremiah R. Spickler

Jeremiah R. Spickler

Sep 7, 2021

Jeremiah R. Spickler, 36, of Columbia, PA entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at his home.

Born October 19, 1984 in Lancaster, Jeremiah was the son of Mark Spickler and Candice (Getz) Wall. A proud graduate of Lancaster Academy, Jeremiah went on to enjoy a long tenured position with Field of Screams where...

Lori Ann Sheetz

Lori Ann Sheetz

Sep 7, 2021

Lori Ann Sheetz, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Edward S. and Fay (Werner) Schwartz. Lori was the beloved wife of Eric C. Sheetz, and together they shared 18 years of marriage this past February, and they are the parents of two sons,...

Shirley Y. Monaghan

Shirley Y. Monaghan

Sep 7, 2021

Shirley Y. Monaghan, 97, passed away on September 7, 2021. Born in Lancaster on December 28, 1923, she was the wife of the late William E. Monaghan.

Preceding Shirley in death were her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Yetter Sr., her son William E. Monaghan, her sister Carol Pittock, and her brother Edgar S. Yetter, Jr....

Barbara N. Benneian

Barbara N. Benneian

Sep 6, 2021

Barbara Nartouhi Benneian, 57, of Los Angeles, California, passed away and went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2021.

She was the loving daughter of the late John and Margaret Benneian, devoted sister of Albert (Sherry) of Phoenix, Arizona, Aaron (Teresa) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armen of Santa Fe, New Mexico and caring aunt of Henry...

Alma G. Mcmahon

Alma G. Mcmahon

Sep 6, 2021

Alma G. McMahon, 88, of East Millinocket, ME, recently of Lititz, PA, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA. Alma was born in Å i Lofoten, Norway. Her parents were the late Hilmar and Gjertine (Jensen) Thuv.

Alma was married to Michael McMahon Sr. until his passing in 2006.

Alma met...

Dorothy E. Harnish

Dorothy E. Harnish

Sep 6, 2021

Dorothy E. Harnish, 90, of New Providence, went into the arms of the Lord, September 6, 2021 at Brethren Village. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Russell) Steinman and the devoted wife of Paul H. Harnish until his passing in 1979.

In 1985 she retired from Alcoa after...

Teresa M. Dowd

Teresa M. Dowd

Sep 6, 2021

Teresa M. Dowd, 56, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Dolores J. Miller Dowd with whom she resided, and David P. Dowd, husband of Linda, of Lancaster. Teresa earned her Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Millersville University. She then worked as...

Kerry S. Foudin

Kerry S. Foudin

Sep 6, 2021

Kerry S. Foudin, 35, of Lancaster, passed away September 6, 2021, after a brave and courageous battle with acute leukemia. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Dawn Fisher and Robert Foudin.

He recently completed his apprenticeship and started tattooing at the Electric Pumpkin Tattoo in Mountville where he further developed his skills in drawing and...

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