Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Doris Anne Miller

Doris Anne Miller

Sep 13, 2021

Doris Anne Miller, 78, passed away at her Lancaster home on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to the late James F. and Dorothy A. (Herzog) McCloskey. Doris's husband Harold Henry Miller died in 2011.

A graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Doris earned an associate's degree in Physical Education from West Chester University,...

Susan Frances Kessler Danforth

Susan Frances Kessler Danforth

Sep 13, 2021

Susan Frances Kessler Danforth, 90, of Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, and formerly of Strasburg Township, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte W. Shaw and State Senator Edward J. Kessler. She was the wife of Theodore S. Danforth, who passed away May 1989....

Jackie S. "Jack" Lewis

Jackie S. "Jack" Lewis

Sep 13, 2021

Jackie S. "Jack" Lewis, 62, of Manheim, formerly of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Burton and Ruby (Henderson) Lewis. He was the loving husband of Linda (Johnson) Lewis with whom he shared over 38 years of marriage. He was a 1976 graduate...

Sue Ann Austin

Sue Ann Austin

Sep 13, 2021

Sue Ann Austin, 54, of Manor Twp., passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 13, 2021, following a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Rose (Zanowicz) Guziejka. Sue Ann was the beloved wife of Douglas R. Austin, and together they celebrated 15 years...

Edgar G. Breneman

Edgar G. Breneman

Sep 12, 2021

Edgar G. Breneman, 85, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hugoton, KS, he was the son of the late Edgar E. and Ruth (Peifer) Breneman. He was the husband of the late Jean L. (Mancuso) Breneman, who passed away Feb 12, 2021 with whom he celebrated over...

Marcia L. (Herr) Brackbill

Marcia L. (Herr) Brackbill

Sep 12, 2021

Marcia L. (Herr) Brackbill, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Plank) and Luther R. Herr. She was the loving wife to Robert "Bob" H. Brackbill, with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage.

Marcia...

Mary Elizabeth Galinat

Mary Elizabeth Galinat

Sep 12, 2021

Mary Galinat, 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021, due to the effects of a large pulmonary embolism. Up until her death, she stubbornly lived independently and maintained a mental acuity that was enviable. She lived as she wanted and brought joy to all she met.

Mary Elizabeth O'Reilly was born May 20, 1932, in Springfield,...

Clyde W. Stauffer

Clyde W. Stauffer

Sep 12, 2021

Clyde W. Stauffer, 64, of Willow Street, PA entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Pauline (Benedict) and Stanley E. Stauffer, Sr. He was the loving husband and best friend to Diane (Enck) Stauffer for over 34 years.

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Howard E. "Howie" Fyock

Howard E. "Howie" Fyock

Sep 11, 2021

Howard E. "Howie" Fyock, 79, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Howie was born in Johnstown, PA, March 6, 1942. He was one of 14 children born to the late Merle E. and Elizabeth (Held) Fyock. Howie was the beloved husband of Patricia Lance Fyock, and they celebrated 53 years of marriage...

Henry B. Navaroli

Henry B. Navaroli

Sep 11, 2021

Henry B. Navaroli, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (D'Nardo) Navaroli. He was the husband of 55 years to the late Margaret L. Navaroli, who died in 2003 and companion of Donna M. Marion, who died in 2017.

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Barbara Ann Wiseman

Barbara Ann Wiseman

Sep 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Wiseman, 81, of Lancaster, formerly of Cranford & Westfield, NJ, and Charlotte NC. passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Irvington, NJ she was the daughter of the late Helen and Edward Huth. She was the loving wife to Roger K. Wiseman for nearly 62 years.

Barbara was a...

Larry Paul Wixon

Larry Paul Wixon

Sep 10, 2021

Larry Paul Wixon, 83, passed away at his Strasburg home with his loving wife Hope by his side on Friday, September 10, 2021. They celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage last May. Born in Reading, Larry was the son of the late Paul R. and Sara M. (Ott) Wixon.

He graduated from Muhlenberg Township High School, and...

Walter J. Zale, Jr.

Walter J. Zale, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Walter J. Zale, Jr., 80, of Lititz and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Braddock, PA to the late Walter J. Zale, Sr. and Anne (Zukas) Zale. Married in Donora, PA at St. Michael's Church, Walt enjoyed 53 years of marriage with his wife Judith (Pavlik) Zale.

A graduate of...

Glenn Warwood

Glenn Warwood

Sep 9, 2021

Glenn B. "Red" Warwood, Sr., 69 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Lebanon VA Hospice. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the oldest of six children to Paul and Thelma (Barrett) Warwood. Glenn honorably served in the US Air Force as an Operating Room Specialist, and was a hard worker, spending a three decade career working...

William H. Kunkle, Jr.

William H. Kunkle, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

William H. Kunkle, Jr, age 97 of Lancaster, died September 9, 2021 at home. Born on October 4, 1923, In Refton, PA. He was the son of the late William H. Kunkle, Sr & Clara Bell (Lefever) Kunkle. He was married to his lovely wife, the late Helen Snader Kunkle for over 70 years.

Bill graduated from...

Derrik M. Hess

Derrik M. Hess

Sep 9, 2021

Derrik M. Hess, 30, of San Diego, formerly of West Chester & Bethlehem, PA died suddenly on September 9, 2021 in Tijuan, Mexico.

Funeral arrangements are pending until Derrik is safely brought home to Pennsylvania.

Altagracia Martinez

Altagracia Martinez

Sep 9, 2021

Altagracia Martinez, 96, of Ephrata, formerly Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born on April 20, 1926 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Gabino Martinez and Eloiza Rosa.

She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her...

Harry L. Kahler

Harry L. Kahler

Sep 9, 2021

Harry L. Kahler, 78, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Jane C. (Ulmer) Kahler. He was the loving husband of Gloria (Gerhart) Kahler with whom he shared over 54 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two...

William J. "Bill" Latsha

William J. "Bill" Latsha

Sep 8, 2021

William J. "Bill" Latsha, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, with his devoted wife by his side. He fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma, for the past year. Born January 15, 1951, in Shamokin, Bill was the son of the late William E. and Hazel (Metz) Latsha. In August he celebrated his 49th wedding anniversary...

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr.

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr.

Sep 8, 2021

Eric J. Gerlitzki, Jr., 29, of York, formerly of Manheim, passed away at home on September 8th, 2021. He was the son of Eric J. Gerlitzki, Sr., of Manheim, and Deneen L. Boyd, of Mountville. Eric worked as a Team Lead at the Harley Davidson Plant. He loved being a father, working on his truck, spending time with friends...

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