Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Elizabeth “Betty” Caroline Snyder

Elizabeth “Betty” Caroline Snyder

Sep 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Caroline Snyder, our loving mother and unflinching family matriarch, on September 6, 2021.

She left us while sleeping peacefully in her home in Gordonville, PA. She joins her devoted husband of 35 years (Bob Snyder) and daughters (Denise Worthington and Betty) in eternal peace....

Margaret A. "Peggy" Dever

Margaret A. "Peggy" Dever

Sep 5, 2021

Margaret A. "Peggy" Dever, 72, of Kinzers, formerly of Philadelphia passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born In Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann Marie (Kenney) Jones. She was the wife of Thomas P. Dever, Sr. with whom she shared over 52 years of marriage.

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Genine R. Donato

Genine R. Donato

Sep 5, 2021

Genine R. Donato, 58 of East Petersburg, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday September 5th 2021 after a brief illness.

She was born January 20th 1963 in Sunbury Community Hospital, a daughter of the late George Nicodemus Stahl and the late Joyce Lorae (Barner) Stahl. At the age of 5, she accepted...

Eugenia Rodriguez Diaz Rivera

Eugenia Rodriguez Diaz Rivera

Sep 4, 2021

Eugenia Rodriguez Diaz Rivera, 74. of Lancaster, PA, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Saul Rivera Otero. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Alberto Rodriguez Rivera and Dorotea Diaz Delgado.

Eugenia was a homemaker and was a great cook and talented at...

Gary B. Kogon

Gary B. Kogon

Sep 4, 2021

Gary B. Kogon, 67, passed away peacefully due to glioblastoma multiforme on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Wilmington, DE, and was the son of the late Dr. Irving and Rita Kogon.

Gary completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Tennessee in...

Gus Edward Forte

Gus Edward Forte

Sep 3, 2021

Gus Edward Forte, 54 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2021. He was the son of Cosimo Forte and the late Merla (Ambrose) Forte, and the beloved husband to Tammy (Ressler) Forte for almost 29 years.

Gus graduated from Hempfield High School in 1985 and has been driving for Crowley Trucking for 3 ½ years....

Jennifer A. Lenox

Jennifer A. Lenox

Sep 3, 2021

Jennifer A. Lenox, 37, of New Providence, passed away very unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 3, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of William P. and Diane L. (Webb) Lenox with whom she resided.

Following high school graduation, Jennifer attended Millersville University for a time, and lived in the Washington DC area for...

Dorothy E. Andes

Dorothy E. Andes

Sep 3, 2021

Dorothy E. Andes, 86, of Pleasant View Communities, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. Born in North Washington, Butler County, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Dean and Mary J. (Maharg) Marsh. She was the wife of the late Lester R. Andes who died in 2000.

Dorothy worked as a pay roll accountant for...

Mary M. Ehemann

Mary M. Ehemann

Sep 3, 2021

Mary M. Ehemann, 101, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at United Zion Home in Lititz. Born on August 17, 1920 in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Sarah (McCoy) Jennings. Her husband of 51 years, George Ehemann Sr., preceded her in death in 1991. She often spoke of her large...

Jacomyntje “Conny” Nichols

Jacomyntje “Conny” Nichols

Sep 3, 2021

Surrounded by her family, Jacomyntje "Conny" Nichols, age 81, passed into eternity future on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Hospice and Community Care Center in Mount Joy, PA.

Born in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands, in 1939, Conny lived with fresh memories of a Nazi occupied Holland.

Married for 60 years to Bernard "Nick" Nichols, Conny...

Clint M. Miller

Clint M. Miller

Sep 2, 2021

Clint M. Miller, 65, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 2, 2021 at his home.

Born November 8, 1955 in Bethlehem, PA, Clint was the son of the late Ralph and Jesse Louise (Mason) Miller. He graduated from Freedom High School and Lehigh University. Clint married his beloved wife, Sharon Shimoskie, on June 17, 1978...

Glenn E. Henderson

Glenn E. Henderson

Sep 2, 2021

Glenn E. Henderson, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born in Mahoning Twp., Montour County, PA, he was the son of the late John T. and Agnes A. (Kaseman) Henderson.

Glenn proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War era and upon his honorable discharge, worked as a...

Nancy "Wigo" Acosta-Ruiz

Nancy "Wigo" Acosta-Ruiz

Sep 2, 2021

Nancy "Wigo" Acosta-Ruiz, 49, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of Rosalia Ruiz and the late Damian Acosta. She was the loving and faithful companion of Jose Diaz (Wigo).

Nancy was a sales manager for Rent-A-Center for many years. She...

Rahsaan Henderson

Rahsaan Henderson

Sep 1, 2021

Rahsaan "Porky" Henderson, 33 of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully and with family by his side on September 1, 2021. He was the son of Socorro Henderson and Eric Wesley-Brown, and his late step-father Stephen Morales.

Born and raised in Lancaster, Porky was a J.P. McCaskey graduate. He had an amazing sense of humor, the biggest and...

Olga Sanchez-Maldonado

Olga Sanchez-Maldonado

Sep 1, 2021

A funeral service will be held at 12PM on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service.

Carolyn E. Wenger

Carolyn E. Wenger

Sep 1, 2021

Carolyn E. Wenger, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancashire Hall, Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of Edward G. Pascht and Eva Mae (Kauffman) Honsaker.

Of the Lutheran Faith, she was a faithful and longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster. She also enjoyed attending the Albright Life Center where...

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Storm Butz

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Storm Butz

Sep 1, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Storm Butz passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born October 5, 1932 in Lancaster, Betty was the daughter of the late William Luther and Elizabeth Funke Storm. She was the loving wife of Jean Allen Butz, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.

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Harry F. Parker

Harry F. Parker

Aug 31, 2021

Harry Francis Parker, 74 of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, the third of five children to Harry (Sr.) and Dorothy (Shaffer) Parker. Harry graduated from West Catholic High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army, earn both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Temple...

Frederick Whitmyer Jr.

Frederick Whitmyer Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Frederick "Boone" Whitmyer Jr., 64, son of the late Frederick Whitmyer Sr., Sandra Ruhl and step father Ronald Ruhl, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2021.

Fred is survived by his sons Noah (Teena) and Keith (Jordan) Whitmyer, stepson Jeremy Millard, granddaughters Ryleigh and Lexi, brothers Vernon and Shawn (Diane) Whitmyer, ex-wife Kim Bartlow, and...

Joseph R. Zahn

Joseph R. Zahn

Aug 31, 2021

Joseph R. Zahn, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was the husband of Jeanne A. Montgomery Zahn, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage this past July 2nd. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Zahn and the late Mary Hauck Snyder.

Joseph had worked as...

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