Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Andrew Colin Hall

Andrew Colin Hall

Aug 2, 2021

Andrew Colin Hall, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Millersville, PA. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the dear son of John A. and Amy M. (O'Brien) Hall of Phoenix, MD.

Andrew graduated from Dulaney High School with the Class of 2016. He worked full time as a High Lift Fork Lift Operator...

James T. Forsha

James T. Forsha

Aug 1, 2021

James T. "Forsh" Forsha, 91, a retired teacher and coach from Manheim Central School District, and most recently a resident of Lititz, passed comfortably and peacefully from natural causes with family surrounding him on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born in Blairstown, PA, he was the son of Harry L. and Viola Ruth (Kelly) Forsha. Jim was the beloved husband...

Manuel Cordero Pacheco

Manuel Cordero Pacheco

Aug 1, 2021

Manuel Cordero Pacheco, 70, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico he was the son of Ana Pacheco and the late Manuel Cordero.

He retired as a laborer from Tyson Foods in New Holland.

Manuel enjoyed playing dominoes and spending time with family and friends.

He is...

Allan W. Shirk

Allan W. Shirk

Jul 31, 2021

Allan W. Shirk of Lititz, PA, was born March 12, 1942, to Clarence P. and AnnaMary Weaver Shirk of East Earl, PA. He is survived by his wife and life-long travel partner, Ruth Ann (Wert) Shirk. They marked 56 years of marriage on June 18, before pancreatic cancer took him on July 31, 2021.

Allan graduated from...

Sylvia M. (Galie) Sanders

Sylvia M. (Galie) Sanders

Jul 30, 2021

Sylvia M. (Galie) Sanders, 65, of Lancaster, passed away before her time on July 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Kathleen B. (Hohenwarter) Galie and the late Joseph D. Galie, Sr.

Sylvia and John D. Sanders, Jr. shared 45 beautiful years of marriage. Sylvia will be remembered for...

Irene Lorraine (Mcgee) Myers

Irene Lorraine (Mcgee) Myers

Jul 30, 2021

Irene Lorraine (McGee) Myers passed away at Hospice Inpatient Care on Friday July 30, 2021. Lorraine was the wife of Howard Myers for 40 years who passed away in 2009.

Lorraine was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Simmons) McGee. Born and raised in Mt. Caramel, she was the second oldest growing up with 6...

Brian D. Von Stetten

Brian D. Von Stetten

Jul 28, 2021

Brian D. Von Stetten, 50, of Lititz Pennsylvania, passed away at home on July 28, 2021. For the last 18 months, Brian struggled with symptomatic Parkinson's disease, along with other complicating health issues. Born in Easton, Maryland, Brian was the son of Jim and Reenie Von Stetten of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Brian grew up in Dover, Delaware, graduating...

Hannah Elizabeth Garland

Hannah Elizabeth Garland

Jul 27, 2021

Hannah Elizabeth Garland, age 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 27th after a sudden illness. Hannah graduated from the Lancaster General School of Nursing and Immaculata University. She traveled the world and served as a traveling nurse around the US. She was an ER nurse for many years and worked for Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster County, at...

Naomi Ruth “Ginger” Gingerich

Naomi Ruth “Ginger” Gingerich

Jul 27, 2021

Naomi Ruth "Ginger" Gingerich, 75, went home to the arms of her beloved Jesus from her home in Lititz on July 27, 2021. She was born September 18, 1945, in Linwood, Michigan and grew up in Versailles, MO.

She attended Heston College in Kansas and then completed a general diploma in nursing at Kansas City General Hospital....

C. Louise Butler

C. Louise Butler

Jul 26, 2021

C. Louise Butler, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Monday July 26, 2021.

Louise was born on July 2, 1945 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Helen J. (Heisey) Charles. Louise married Samuel Butler on June 12, 1964 and together shared 57 years of matrimony. Together they raised a loving family,...

Jamie Diaz

Jamie Diaz

Jul 25, 2021

Jamie Diaz, 44, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Jimmy Diaz of Puerto Rico and Luz M. DeJesus of Lancaster.

He was raised in the Catholic Faith. Jaime was a car painter for Maaco. He loved to work on cars...

Arthur R. Hulme

Arthur R. Hulme

Jul 24, 2021

Arthur R. Hulme, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Art is the husband of Arline A. Griffin Hulme with whom he shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. and Marie Clara Lynch Hulme.

Arthur earned an undergraduate degree in Health and...

Howard Archibald Long

Howard Archibald Long

Jul 24, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Howard A. Long

Howard Archibald Long, 100, of Lancaster, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on July 24, 2021, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born January 27, 1921, in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Claudius...

Christos J. Hampilos

Christos J. Hampilos

Jul 23, 2021

Christos J. Hampilos, 58, of Lancaster, died on Friday, July 23, 2021. Christos was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Christos J. and Elaine J. (Katsaras) Hampilos.

Chris, as he was known by those who knew him best, was born and raised in Lancaster. The youngest of 4, he grew up knowing...

Vaughn Bosley

Vaughn Bosley

Jul 23, 2021

Vaughn Bosley, 66, of New Holland, PA, entered into rest on Friday July 23, 2021. Born October 13, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA, Vaughn was the son of the late George Sr. and Pearl (Steward) Bosley.

A self-made scrap metal hauler, Vaughn was a hard worker that was always there for his family. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool,...

Dr. James "Jim" E. Johnson

Dr. James "Jim" E. Johnson

Jul 23, 2021

Dr. James (Jim) E. Johnson, 82, of Leola, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Ontonagon, Michigan, he was the son of the late Charles and Irene Johnson. He was the loving husband to Margie Johnson for 60 years.

If you spend any time talking with Jim, you likely know that...

Carl D. Smith, Sr.

Carl D. Smith, Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

Carl D. Smith, Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his home.Born March 9, 1937, Carl was the son of the late Elmer and Anna (Nicodemus) Smith.

A McCaskey High School graduate, Carl went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at Lancaster County Prison as...

Sondra A. Eckman

Sondra A. Eckman

Jul 22, 2021

Sondra Ann Eckman, 55, wife of Charles, of St. Stephen's, SC passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Edith P. Greentree Lunger

Edith P. Greentree Lunger

Jul 22, 2021

Edith Greentree Lunger, 82, a resident of Lancashire Terrace, passed away on July 22, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. She grew up in Lansdowne, PA and was the daughter of the late William L.V. Paschall and Charlotte Burk Scott. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Lunger for almost 6 years. Edie was a retired...

Helena R. Roberts

Helena R. Roberts

Jul 22, 2021

Helena R. Roberts, 80, of Masonic Village, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born in Audubon, NJ she was the daughter of the late Clinton, Sr. and Ethel (David) Amspacher. She was the wife of the late Kim Roberts who passed away in 2000.

She was a 1959 graduate of...

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