Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John “Jack” Aubrey Neiss, Ii

John “Jack” Aubrey Neiss, Ii

Jun 29, 2021

John "Jack" Aubrey Neiss, II, 76, of Strasburg, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John A. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Coykendall) Neiss.

Jack had a passion for locomotives and was a locomotive engineer for Conrail for 32 years. He traveled throughout the country...

Christopher E. Miller

Christopher E. Miller

Jun 28, 2021

A loving father, husband, son, and friend, Christopher E. Miller, 38 of Willow Street, PA passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. He is the son of John "Jack" Miller and Deborah Miller. He was the husband to Toni Miller for over 5 years, and the father to Austin and Alaina Miller.

Chris graduated from Lampeter Strasburg...

David L. Baker

David L. Baker

Jun 27, 2021

David L. Baker, 71, of Marietta, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Manor Care – Kingston Court in the loving arms of his youngest son, Darren. Born in Lewisberry, he was the son of the late Edward and Carrie Baker and the husband of the late Patricia A. (Hixon) Baker, who passed in 2013. They shared 42 years...

Timothy M. Landis

Timothy M. Landis

Jun 27, 2021

Timothy M. Landis of East Petersburg passed away unexpectedly at age 53 on June 27, 2021 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. He was the son of Gordon S. and Sarah "Sally" Landis, the beloved husband of 33 years to Beth Anne (Fry) Landis, and the father to Meagan Landis.

Tim was a man of God...

Helma M. Diemer

Helma M. Diemer

Jun 27, 2021

Helma M. Diemer, 91, of Neffsville, PA, passed away on June 27, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ in 1930, she was first generation American and the daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Rock. Helma was the loving wife of the late Arthur W. Diemer who passed away in February, 1992.

Over her life, Helma set the...

Herbert L. Nixdorf

Herbert L. Nixdorf

Jun 27, 2021

Herbert L. Nixdorf, 63, of Leola, PA entered into rest on Sunday June 27, 2021.

Born October 21, 1957 in Lancaster, Herbert was the son of Herbert H. and Doris J. (Rineer) Nixdorf. Herbert graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1975 and went on to work for Lancaster General Hospital as a O.R. Patient Transporter for...

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Burrs

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Burrs

Jun 26, 2021

Elizabeth A. Burrs, 79, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to the late William W. Fenninger and the late Elizabeth (Faust) Fenninger, and the step-daughter of the late Robert Stewart.

Betty lived in her Lancaster City home since birth. She graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School...

John D. Hanna, Sr.

John D. Hanna, Sr.

Jun 25, 2021

John D. Hanna, Sr., 66, of New Providence, reunited with his soulmate, June 25, 2021. Those who knew John well, knew he died of a broken heart after the passing of his wife Carolyn Rae Hanna on May 3, 2021. Born in Peach Bottom, he was the son of the late William E. Hanna and Ida Louise (Sheets) Davis....

Anna Hoffman

Anna Hoffman

Jun 24, 2021

Anna Veronica (Jenter) Hoffman, 90 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Cavalry Fellowship Homes, Lancaster, PA. She was born in Bronx, NY on January 13, 1931 to Louis and Anna Jenter (both deceased). For 51 years, Anna was the wife of Henry M. Hoffman (deceased 2003). She was the loving mother of Robert H. Hoffman...

Nancy L. Hoffer

Nancy L. Hoffer

Jun 24, 2021

Nancy L. Hoffer, 66, of Eden Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd H. and Anna L. (Werntz) Lowe. Nancy was the loving wife of Douglas M. Hoffer, and they celebrated 43 years of marriage last November.

Nancy...

Nancy Mast Kraybill

Nancy Mast Kraybill

Jun 24, 2021

Nancy Mast Kraybill, 95, Lititz, died at Luther Acres on June 24, from complications of a stroke followed by a broken hip, with her loving family by her side. Born in Lancaster on February 10, 1926, she was the daughter of Jacob K and Maude Roop Mast of Christiana.

After attending grade school in Christiana and graduating...

Christopher Brazill

Christopher Brazill

Jun 23, 2021

Christopher Brazill, 48, of Lancaster, entered Heaven and into the arms of his father, on June 23, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of Patricia A. Brazill and the late Danny A. Brazill.

Chris was a 1991 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He attended Albright College and Harrisburg...

Michael Hayes Croy

Michael Hayes Croy

Jun 23, 2021

Michael Hayes Croy, 21, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Darren H. Croy of Morgantown, and Thalia M. (Kiapokas) Croy of Brownstown.

Michael graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and Brownstown Vocational-Technical School with the Class of 2018 and was a culinary student at...

Valerie Lee Curran

Valerie Lee Curran

Jun 22, 2021

Valerie Lee Curran, 77, of Lancaster passed away on June 22, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Copaigue, NY she was the daughter of Marguerite (Schepins) Bolles and the late Francis Bolles and the loving wife of Thomas Ward Curran with whom she shared 41 years of marriage.

Over the years Valerie wore many hats; she...

Charles Leroy Wenger

Charles Leroy Wenger

Jun 22, 2021

Charles Leroy Wenger, 77, originally of Chambersburg, entered eternal life on June 22, 2021.

You may wonder who "Leroy " was. He was son to Glenn Sr and Christine (Horn) and devoted husband for 54years to Sharon (Pugh). Known as "dad" to Michele (Crist) and her husband Lewis and Michael and his wife Emily (Hess). Five grandchildren,...

Ana Lydia Harnish

Ana Lydia Harnish

Jun 22, 2021

Ana Lydia (Medina) Harnish, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021 and finally got her wish to meet Jesus face to face. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 7, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Felipe Medina Vargas and Lydia Ortiz. She was the wife of Jerry L. Harnish, Jr. for 28 years.

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William C. “Bill” Weiss

William C. “Bill” Weiss

Jun 21, 2021

William C. "Bill" Weiss, 77, of Mt. Joy, passed away on June 21, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Charles and Kathryn (Blaine) Weiss and the husband of Carol Weiss for 32 years.

Bill attended Stevens Trade School and became a Pressman for Lancaster Press for over 42...

William B. Madge

William B. Madge

Jun 21, 2021

William "Bill" Blackwell Madge, age 85, passed away on June 21 at Maple Farm, Akron, PA. A former resident of Gordonville, PA and Holmdel, NJ, he was born in Neptune, NJ. Bill was the only child of the late Wreiford and Lillian Madge of Freehold, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 54 years (June 24) Linda Schanck...

Elmer A. “Boss” Schnader

Elmer A. “Boss” Schnader

Jun 21, 2021

Elmer A. Schnader, known by many as Boss, 97, of Cornwall, PA passed away peacefully on Monday June 21, 2021 at Cornwall Manor.

Born April 21, 1924 in Lancaster, Elmer was the son of the late Elmer and Francis (Suter) Schnader. Elmer married Dorothy Bailey on October 24, 1943 and together shared 77 years of marriage together....

Alta A. (Eichelberger) Rummel

Alta A. (Eichelberger) Rummel

Jun 21, 2021

Alta A. (Eichelberger) Rummel, 99, of Lititz, passed away on June 21, 2021 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Carrie (Bard) and Walter R. Eichelberger. She was the loving wife to the late Robert G. Rummel who passed in 1988 after 42 years of marriage.

Alta was a long-time...

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