Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Gary L. Bishop

Gary L. Bishop

May 11, 2021

Gary L. Bishop, 79, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Barbara and his son Scott by his side on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Gary and Barbara shared 55 wonderful years of marriage after meeting while working at the Liberty Street office of Armstrong World Industries.

Born in Pittsburgh to the late Carl and Lucille...

B. Rodney Flory, Jr.

B. Rodney Flory, Jr.

May 11, 2021

B. Rodney Flory Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Rod was born April 6, 1943 in Lancaster. He was the son of B. Rodney Flory Sr. & Dorothy R. Flory who preceded him in death.

As a young man Rod was impressed by Christ's doctrine of love, peace, and unity. This...

Roland G. “Breezy” Mcclune, Sr.

Roland G. “Breezy” Mcclune, Sr.

May 10, 2021

Roland G. McClune, Sr., 65 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late George and Gladys McClune. He was the loving husband to Deborah A. McClune for over 45 years.

Roland was a very dedicated and hardworking man who served the City of...

James D. Diffenderfer

James D. Diffenderfer

May 10, 2021

James D. Diffenderfer, 75, of Lancaster, passed away due to Covid on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Ammon) Diffenderfer. He was the former husband of Darlene F. (Hartranft) Diffenderfer of Lancaster.

Jim had worked for KD Tool and Die Company for over 30...

Ruth W. Stas

Ruth W. Stas

May 9, 2021

Ruth W. Stas, 92, of Lancaster passed away at her home on May 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Born in Long Level, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Naomi (Kisner) Wallick and beloved wife of Michael J. Stas, with whom she shared 50 blissful years together and 48 years of marriage....

Chrystopher Darlington

Chrystopher Darlington

May 9, 2021

On Sunday May 9th, our wonderful and beautiful Chrystopher Darlington, of Lancaster Pa, left us far too soon.

Chrys loved so passionately and endlessly. His late great grandmother, Dorothy Parker, was hugely influential in his life and one of his greatest comforts. His uncle, Blanford Parker, is his greatest champion. His son Maddox is the love of...

Olivia E. Landa Guillen

Olivia E. Landa Guillen

May 9, 2021

Olivia E. Landa Guillen, 91, of Lancaster, PA died May 9, 2021.

Raymond Merle Alwine

Raymond Merle Alwine

May 8, 2021

Raymond Merle Alwine, 93, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Lancaster, PA died on May 8, 2021, in Kenosha, WI. Born in Johnstown, PA on November 23, 1927, he was the son of the late David and Edith (Thomas) Alwine. Merle enjoyed every moment he spent with his loving wife of 23 years, Doris (Neumeyer) Alwine.

Merle was...

Summer Carla Dawn Madden

Summer Carla Dawn Madden

May 8, 2021

Summer Carla Dawn Madden 31of Lancaster, Pa passed away on Saturday, May 8th 2021. Born in Greenville County South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Philip Linn Elting and Kimberly Ann Madden. She is survived by a son Kyle Hadden of Kirkwood, PA step-mother Sheila A. Eating of Shippensburg PA. Loving fiancé of Donald Forsythe. Burial will...

Helen M. Milligan

Helen M. Milligan

May 8, 2021

Helen M. Milligan, 69, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Saturday May 8, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Born August 21, 1951 in Philadelphia, Helen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cora (Martin) Milligan.

Gracious and loving by nature, Helen served as a foster care parent to many children through...

Robert L. Dotson

Robert L. Dotson

May 8, 2021

Robert L. Dotson transitioned from this world on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Robert was born July 3, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Odell and Eva J. Dotson.

Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Bertha Dotson. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories his 5 children: Shonda Dotson of Missouri, Evonne, James,...

Jane L. Kauffman

Jane L. Kauffman

May 8, 2021

Jane L. Kauffman, 89 of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. She was the daughter of the late John W. Kauffman, Sr. and Nora (West) Kauffman, and the lifelong companion of the late William J. Quinn, Jr.

Jane is survived by her son, Mark W. Kauffman and his wife Deborah of...

Francesco “Franco” Antonio Celia

Francesco “Franco” Antonio Celia

May 7, 2021

Francesco "Franco" Antonio Celia, 88, of Manheim was surrounded by his family when he passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Born in Gasperina, Italy he was the son of the late Innocenzo and Rosie Grace (Martello) Celia. He immigrated to United States in 1953.

He was the loving companion and dance partner of Jacqueline Atkinson.

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Richard L. Dotter

Richard L. Dotter

May 7, 2021

Richard L. Dotter, 86, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Richard was the husband of Dorothy "Dottie" (Reed) Dotter, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of LeRoy Dotter and Esther Beers.

Richard was a veteran of the US...

Denton L. Neuhauser

Denton L. Neuhauser

May 6, 2021

Denton L. Neuhauser, 75, of Talmage, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ivan and Geraldine (McGinnis) Neuhauser. Denny was the loving husband of Deborah L. (Nolt) Neuhauser, and they would have celebrated 22 years of marriage on May 20.

As a member...

William B. "Bill" Medina

William B. "Bill" Medina

May 6, 2021

William B. Medina, known by many as Bill, 74, of Millersville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 6, 2021. Bill was born on June 2, 1946 in New York, NY.

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from October 1965 to April 1966. Following his honorable service to our country, he met...

Kathy Jo Martin

Kathy Jo Martin

May 6, 2021

Kathy Jo Martin, 64, of East Hempfield Township, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to the late Russell and Elsie (Brubaker) Carpenter. Kathy shared 38 years of marriage with her husband Joseph J. Martin.

She was a graduate of Warwick High School and she...

Marianne T. Rudy

Marianne T. Rudy

May 6, 2021

Marianne T. Rudy, 61, of Ephrata, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Norman G. and Rose T. (Schreder) Strosser. She was the devoted wife of George J. Rudy, her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared more than 39 years of...

John L Nicklas

John L Nicklas

May 5, 2021

John L Nicklas, 85, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Lancashire Hall. Born on April 24th, 1936 in Richmond IN, he was the son of Paul G. and Florence (Niewoehner) Nicklas. John was the beloved husband of Patricia (Shell) Nicklas, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage last July.

John grew...

William John Reuter

William John Reuter

May 5, 2021

Eminent banking executive, dedicated philanthropist and beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, William "Bill" John Reuter, passed away on May 5, 2021.

Born June 2, 1949, Bill was raised in East Baltimore where he attended the Our Lady of Fatima parochial school followed by Archbishop Curley High School. His successful school career included graduating from the University...

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