Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Violet M. Neff

Violet M. Neff

Nov 24, 2021

Violet M. Neff, 75, of Acworth, GA, formerly of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

She was the wife of the late James C. Neff who passed away in 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edger and Mabel Brubaker Rineer.

Violet had worked as a production worker...

Molly Crichlow-Leon

Molly Crichlow-Leon

Nov 24, 2021

Molly Crichlow-Leon, 85, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at NY Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Born in Trinidad, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Crichlow and Dhapapia Bedassie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Leon.

Molly worked at San Fernando General Hospital for over 33 years. She was...

William "Bill" Epler

William "Bill" Epler

Nov 24, 2021

William "Bill" Epler passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Lancaster.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years Nancy Kirkner-Epler, his three lovely daughters from the marriage to his late wife Sharon Kofalt: Lisa Swaboda (husband Bill), Michele Mistretta (husband John) Kristen Costello (husband Mike also his two step daughters Sherry ( husband Chris),...

Isabell E. Alleman

Isabell E. Alleman

Nov 23, 2021

Isabell Elaine Erzen Alleman passed away at age 101 on Tuesday November 23rd. She was preceded by her husband, Raymond A. Alleman, Sr. She is survived by her sons Raymond A Jr and wife Patricia, Charles R. and husband Richard, Robert W and Kristine, nephew David R. Erzen and wife Deborah, grandchildren Justin, Kathryn and John, and 5 great...

Priscilla Faith (Hartman) Wright

Priscilla Faith (Hartman) Wright

Nov 23, 2021

Priscilla Faith (Hartman) Wright, 81 yrs. of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021, at the Hospice Inpatient Care Center Mount Joy. Priscilla was the daughter of the late Marvin W. Hartman Sr. and Vera Dymond Weber. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA. She was the wife of the late Dempsey Wright married 23 years.

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Barry Lee Flory

Barry Lee Flory

Nov 23, 2021

The Soul in the Faith that we came to know and love as Brother Barry Lee Flory, has left his earthly body to await the return of his Savior and to be reunited with all in the one Kingdom, as His plan for him here has been completed. He departs this kingdom to answer for his book of life...

James E. Jenkins

James E. Jenkins

Nov 22, 2021

James E. Jenkins, 80, of Narvon, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 22, 2021.

He was the husband of Judith "Judi" Helms Jenkins. Born in Independence, VA, Jim was the son of the late Paul and Juanita Joines Jenkins.

He had worked for many years at West Chester University, where he was a...

Margaret J. “Peg” Buckreis

Margaret J. “Peg” Buckreis

Nov 22, 2021

Margaret J. "Peg" Buckreis, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Richard A. Buckreis, who passed away in 2015, and was previously married to the late David Auker who passed away in 2003. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Adrian H. and Ruth...

Vicky Jenkins

Vicky Jenkins

Nov 22, 2021

Vicky Lynne Jenkins (Gemmill), 66, of Lititz, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in York, PA to Faye (Kohr) Gemmill and the late Donald Gemmill and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina before moving to Lancaster, PA. She was married to the late Tom Jenkins for 41 years prior to his passing...

John K. Bauer

John K. Bauer

Nov 22, 2021

John K. Bauer, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the only child of the late Karl and Grace (Himpsl) Bauer. John was the loving husband of the late Janet L. (Sheaffer) Bauer, and they shared 43 years of marriage at the time of her passing...

Vincent G. Corradino

Vincent G. Corradino

Nov 22, 2021

Vincent G. Corradino, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Born and raised in Lancaster City, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Minnie Mae (Nolt) Corradino.

A well-known hair stylist in Lancaster for more than 45 years, Vincent was the owner of Vincent & Company hair salon on Fruitville Pike. He...

William Richard "Dick" Vollmar

William Richard "Dick" Vollmar

Nov 21, 2021

William Richard "Dick" Vollmar, 85, of Willow Valley near Lancaster, Pa, formerly of Landenberg Pa. and Laurel, Md., died November 21.

Dick was born May 2, 1936 in Philadelphia. He attended Philadelphia public schools and graduated from Central High School. He studied mechanical engineering at Drexel University, where he graduated with both a bachelor of science degree...

James C. Hawke

James C. Hawke

Nov 21, 2021

James C. Hawke, age 59, of Lancaster,PA died Sunday November 21,2021 at Doylestown Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A native of Lancaster since age 1, Jim attended Manheim Township schools and was employed by H.M. Stauffer and Sons in Leola. Jim was a faithful, hardworking, quiet man who most enjoyed being outdoors working or tending to...

Michael A. Mimnall

Michael A. Mimnall

Nov 21, 2021

Michael A. Mimnall, 51, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Donald and Nancy (Buckwalter) Mimnall.

He worked as a dock handler for YRC Freight in Carlisle.

Michael was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing trips to Raystown Lake...

Barbara Ann Roessler

Barbara Ann Roessler

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara Ann Roessler, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Albert Roessler, who passed away in 1990. Born in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Elizabeth Wagner Pettit.

Barbara had worked as a housekeeper for the Lincoln Motor Lodge...

Melody Ann Petersheim

Melody Ann Petersheim

Nov 20, 2021

Melody Ann Petersheim, 55, of York, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Melody was born on July 28, 1966, in Bronx New York. She was the daughter of the late Esther Mae Petersheim. Glad Tiding (GT) Mennonite Church in the Bronx was a pivotal point in the life of Melody. It was during these early years...

Barbara Ann Cunningham

Barbara Ann Cunningham

Nov 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Cunningham, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the only child of the late Joseph J. and Ruth E. (Gigl) Schmitz.

Barbara graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School with the Class of 1956. She worked as clerk in the Lancaster...

Beverly A. (Johnson) Boynes

Beverly A. (Johnson) Boynes

Nov 20, 2021

Beverly A. (Johnson) Boynes, 69, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in York, PA she was the daughter of the late Laura (Govans) and Clarence Johnson. She was the loving wife to Joseph E. Boynes.

Beverly had a passion for cooking. She was a talented baker and loved to cook for...

Raymond “Ray” Shoffstall

Raymond “Ray” Shoffstall

Nov 19, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Shoffstall, 66 of Lancaster, PA unexpectedly passed away on November 19, 2021.

Everyone who knew Ray, knew his love and passion was his family and friends, DJing at the Jukebox NightClub for 30 years, and going to OCMD every year with his family.

DJ Ray was a big man with an even bigger...

Judith K. Scordas

Judith K. Scordas

Nov 19, 2021

Judith K. Scordas, 86, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Avenel, NJ, passed away at Ephrata Manor on November 19, 2021. Born in Irvington, NJ she was the daughter of the late George J. Leonhard and Geraldine A. (Handy) Varela, wife of the late Howard Varela. She was the loving wife of Conrad Scordas until his passing in 2004.

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