Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

James P. "Jim" Feeley

James P. "Jim" Feeley

Apr 29, 2021

James P. "Jim" Feeley, 86, of Lititz, went into the arms of his Lord on April 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Montreal, Canada he was the son of the late Michael and Bridget (Wymbs) Feeley. He was the devoted husband of Mary (Harley) Feeley for more than 58 years.

He attended St. Leonard's...

Caeleb Xavier Wesley

Caeleb Xavier Wesley

Apr 28, 2021

Caeleb Xavier Wesley, 20, of Lebanon, formerly of Denver, PA, died suddenly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Born in Salisbury, MD he is the son of Christi (Beats) and Nicholas Gutshall and the late Stacy Dean Wesley.

Caeleb graduated from Cocalico High School in 2019 and Brownstown Campus CTC...

Marie A. Moeller

Marie A. Moeller

Apr 28, 2021

Marie Ann (Chesonis) Moeller, 82, of Lancaster went into the arms of her Lord and Savior peacefully at home with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Towanda, PA she was the daughter of Catherine and Alexander Chesonis. She was the devoted wife of John "Jack" Moeller for 63 years this August. She grew...

Joan L. Sellers

Joan L. Sellers

Apr 27, 2021

Joan L. Sellers, 80, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Bowman) Brady.

Joan was a graduate of Penn Manor High School in Millersville. She worked for many years as a Manager at the Historic Revere Tavern...

Donald L. Walters

Donald L. Walters

Apr 26, 2021

Donald L. Walters, 84, of Willow Valley, passed away on April 26, 2021. Dr. Walters was born in 1937 in Indiana. He received the bachelor's and master's degree from Indiana University and the Doctor of Education from the University of Miami, Florida. He joined Temple University in 1966 where he served as a professor of educational administration and held...

Gerald T. “Jerry” Randall

Gerald T. “Jerry” Randall

Apr 26, 2021

Gerald T. "Jerry" Randall, 81, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care with his 2 daughters, Tracy Randall-Loose wife of Kevin Loose, Susan Randall-Sloan wife of Shane Sloan and wife of 56 years, Barbara A. (Bachman) Randall by his side on Monday April 26, 2021. Born in Dumfries, VA, he was the son of the late...

Rev. John D. Schmalhofer

Rev. John D. Schmalhofer

Apr 26, 2021

Rev. John D. Schmalhofer, 73, of Chambersburg, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary A. (Baker) Schmalhofer.

He graduated from St. Joseph's School, Lancaster Catholic High School 1966, Saint Mary's College, Kentucky 1970, and Mount Saint Mary's Seminary,...

Russell E. Pike

Russell E. Pike

Apr 25, 2021

Russell E. Pike—a kind, gentle, and quiet family man—died April 25, 2021, at his home in Lancaster, Pa., with his loving wife Pauline by his side. He was 80.

Born November 26, 1940, in Dighton, Mass., to Roy and Esther Pike, he was a lifelong nature lover and ham radio enthusiast. Some of his happiest memories are...

Rithese “Eva Yvonne” Paraison

Rithese “Eva Yvonne” Paraison

Apr 25, 2021

Rithese "Eva Yvonnne" Paraison, 87, of New Providence, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Julie and Ernest Paraison.

A member of New Life Assembly Church, Eva enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable garden and cooking. Most of all she cherished spending...

Julio S. Berrios

Julio S. Berrios

Apr 25, 2021

Julio S. Berrios, 92, of East Petersburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Yabucoa, PR, he was the son of the late Rafael Sanchez and Eulalia Berrios.

Julio was very proud of his United States citizenship and his ability to learn the English language. He joined the U.S....

Kelly M. Lynch

Kelly M. Lynch

Apr 25, 2021

Kelly M. Lynch, 40, of Lancaster completed her "One Colorful Journey" here on earth Sunday, April 25th, 2021.

Kelly deeply loved her husband, Paul Lynch, who strove to treat her like the queen he knew she was. Kelly was an unbelievable mother to her three children: Grace Lynch, 13; Liam Lynch, 9; and Olivia L. Lynch who...

Jean Jackubowski

Jean Jackubowski

Apr 25, 2021

Jean Jackubowski, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, on Sunday morning, April 25, 2021. She was 84 and a resident of Manor Township for the last four years. Previously, she lived in Willow Street, (Pequea Township) for 54 years.

Born at home in the Wilkes-Barre area she was the youngest child of the late Frank and Mary...

Susan E. Atherton

Susan E. Atherton

Apr 24, 2021

Susan E. Atherton, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Port Chester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederic and Elizabeth (Pennock) Atherton.

Susie had a long career as a sales associate and assistant manager for both Waterford Crystal and Reed and Barton. She was also...

Thelma Mae Herr “Tootie”

Thelma Mae Herr “Tootie”

Apr 24, 2021

Thelma Mae Herr "Tootie", 92, of East Petersburg, PA passed away on April 24, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bessie Alexander. She was preceded in death by a brother Glendon and sister Margaurite (Foltz). She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 71 years, Paul R. Herr....

John H. Leaman

John H. Leaman

Apr 24, 2021

John H. Leaman, 80, of Lancaster, entered into the arms of his savior on Saturday April 24th, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Leola, PA. John was one of seven sons and two daughters born to the late Daniel Wenger and Ethel R. (Metzler) Leaman. He was the best friend and loving husband to...

Evelyn M. Coolidge

Evelyn M. Coolidge

Apr 23, 2021

Evelyn M. Coolidge, 91, of Millersville, passed away on April 23, 2021 at Moravian Manor. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Lily M. (Hershey) Gantz and was the wife of the late William A. Coolidge until his passing in 2005.

Evelyn was independent and incredibly hard worker, both things...

Lois “Ricki” Papavasilion

Lois “Ricki” Papavasilion

Apr 22, 2021

Lois "Ricki" Papavasilion, 89, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home. Born in Altha, FL, she was the daughter of the late John Dempsey Cumbie and Rosa Strickland. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Papavasilion who passed away in 2015, to whom she was wed for over 60 years.

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James C. “Jimmy” Hampilos

James C. “Jimmy” Hampilos

Apr 22, 2021

James C. Hampilos, 59, of York, formerly of Lancaster, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Jimmy was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Christ J. and Elaine J. (Katsaras) Hampilos.

Jimmy was a lovable and very loving guy. If he loved or liked you, you knew it. He enjoyed listening to music,...

Marlene Valerie Smith

Marlene Valerie Smith

Apr 22, 2021

Marlene Valerie Smith passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, in Lancaster, PA. Born on July 24, 1951, Marlene flourished in the love of her beloved mother Bernice Smith and her devoted grandparents Rae and Arthur Hurshman. Marlene worked for the U.S. Postal Service until resigning for health reasons.

After the death of her mother and grandparents,...

Gladys J. Adams

Gladys J. Adams

Apr 21, 2021

Gladys J. Adams, 95, of Mountville, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community in Lancaster. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ella Mae (Hagy) (Wike) Ellinger. Gladys was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred H. Howard, a local homebuilder who passed in 1971, and her second...

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