Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

Glena Joy Boston

Glena Joy Boston

Sep 18, 2021

Glena Joy Boston, 72, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Glen and Myrtle Ione (Wilemon) Knowles. Glena was preceded in death by her husband, Alan M. Boston, in 1988 and her mother-in-law, Eleanor Boston, earlier this year.

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Ann S. Silverstein

Ann S. Silverstein

Sep 18, 2021

Ann S. Silverstein, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA.

She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Shirley (Selfon) Edelson. Ann was the beloved wife of the late Dr. David Silverstein for 57 years.

Ann worked as the office manager at her late husband and...

William H. “Bill” Helms

William H. “Bill” Helms

Sep 18, 2021

William H. "Bill" Helms, 79, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Henry Garver and Anna G. Helms. He was the loving husband of Hazel M. (Bemis) Helms with whom he shared over 61 years of marriage.

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Nathan Levitan, Jr.

Nathan Levitan, Jr.

Sep 18, 2021

Nathan Levitan, Jr., 85, (known as 'Tommy' by close family) of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Mary L. Darlington Levitan and the late T. Shirley Kauffman Levitan. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nathan Sr. and Anna M. Smith Levitan.

Nate...

Nancy Wilker Fitch

Nancy Wilker Fitch

Sep 17, 2021

Nancy Wilker Fitch, 83, of Willow Street (former longtime resident of Holmdel, NJ), passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021 in the company of loved ones. Born in Allentown, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Conrad and Lorene (Haas) Wilker of Palmerton, PA. She was also the loving wife of the late Scott Fitch. Nancy was a...

Thomas R. Smith

Thomas R. Smith

Sep 17, 2021

Thomas R. Smith, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Ruth (Shimp) Smith.

Tom retired from Manheim Township Public Works where he worked in building maintenance and was a pool keeper.

A selfless person, Tom always...

John F. Lochonic, Jr.

John F. Lochonic, Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

John F. Lochonic, Jr., 94, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, Friday, September 17, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late John F. and Stella (Gruszczynski) Lochonic, Sr. John was the loving husband of 68 years, to the late Ella M. (Hevner) Lochonic who died in 2019.

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Robert W. "Bob" Groff

Robert W. "Bob" Groff

Sep 17, 2021

Robert W. "Bob" Groff, 78, of Manheim, passed away September 17, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Witmer W. and Amy E. (Metzler) Groff and the loving husband of Jacqueline F. (Kirchoff) Groff until her passing last year. In 1961 he graduated from Hempfield High School. He was a supervisor...

Walter “Walt” J. Heidecker

Walter “Walt” J. Heidecker

Sep 17, 2021

Walter "Walt" J. Heidecker, 87, of Willow Street, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.

He was the husband of Ruth A. (Buterbaugh) Heidecker, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Henry and Pearl (Melzer) Heidecker.

Walt had been a Pastor on staff...

Ronald Steven Naudus

Ronald Steven Naudus

Sep 17, 2021

Ronald Steven Naudus, 73, of Warwick Twp., "bought the farm" on Friday, September 17, 2021 after a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Born in Somerville NJ, he was the son of the late George Naudus and Doris Worman Naudus.

Farming and agriculture were an important part of Ron's life. He owned a lawn care...

Jenna L. Weaver

Jenna L. Weaver

Sep 16, 2021

Jenna L. Weaver, 33, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Bachman and Debbie A Wildt.

Jenna was not defined by her illness and addiction, and yet she still died from an overdose. Her friends and family will remember her for the beautiful, headstrong, funny, caring...

Albert W. Gillis Jr.

Albert W. Gillis Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Albert W. Gillis Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster at the age of 79.

Albert was the son of the late Albert W. Gillis Sr. and the late Mary (Blinkovitch) Gillis. Albert was the husband of Gladys (Hoover) Gillis.

Albert was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic...

Margaret “Marge” M. Stefanisko

Margaret “Marge” M. Stefanisko

Sep 16, 2021

Margaret M. Stefanisko, 80 of Landisville, passed away peacefully at UPMC Lititz on September 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Marie (Boney) Kostic. She was the beloved wife to the late Michael Stefanisko for over 33 years, before he passed in 1993.

Margaret was born in Hazelton, PA and graduated from...

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