Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

May Wentink Gaynor (Hain)

May Wentink Gaynor (Hain)

Apr 10, 2021

May was born on Palm Sunday, April 2, 1950, to James M. and Neeltje W. Hain. She grew up in Berks County, and later moved to New Hampshire, where she graduated from the High Mowing School, in Wilton, NH, in 1968.

May graduated in 1972 from Kutztown State College with a BA degree in Early Education and...

Edgie Mae Johnson Butts

Edgie Mae Johnson Butts

Apr 9, 2021

Edgie Mae Johnson Butts, age 78, passed away on April 9, 2021 due to heart failure. She was born September 6, 1942 in Crisp County, Cordele, Georgia to Willie and Trudie (Cross) Johnson. She married Jessie Lee Butts, in Warwick, Georgia in 1959, who preceded her in death.

She received her education in Warwick, Georgia, from New...

Roy G. Snow, Jr.

Roy G. Snow, Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

Roy G. Snow, Jr., 76, of Ronks, PA went to be with his Lord at home on Friday, April 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Morrisville, PA he was the son of the late Roy Snow, Sr. and Eleanor (Vannacoben) and Howard Mifflin. He was the loving husband to Diane M. (Stuller) for over 55 years....

Patricia R. Anderson

Patricia R. Anderson

Apr 8, 2021

Patricia (Rivenburg) Anderson, 85, of Lititz, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior, at home, on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Born in Phoenixville, PA on October 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Millington N. and Eleanor E. (Shunk) Rivenburg. She was the devoted wife of David R. Anderson for 60 years this year (August...

Patricia W. Rhoads

Patricia W. Rhoads

Apr 8, 2021

Patricia W. Rhoads, 85, of Homestead Village, Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in East Donegal Township, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Kathryn (Reynolds) Wolfe.

After graduating from the former East Donegal High School with the Class of 1953, Patricia started...

Susana Nunez

Susana Nunez

Apr 7, 2021

Susana Nunez, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Beatriz Vega and Maria Jesus.

Susana devoted much of her time to her home and family. She loved knitting, sewing, doing arts and crafts, and spending time...

Raymond E. Kern

Raymond E. Kern

Apr 5, 2021

Raymond E. Kern, 95, resident of Willow Valley Retirement Communities, Lancaster, PA passed away on April 5, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria Kern.

Born January 16, 1926 in Slatington, PA, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Myrtle (Rex) Kern. He is also survived by his first wife Jennie Trozzo....

Ruth L. Walp

Ruth L. Walp

Apr 5, 2021

Ruth L. Walp passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Brethren Village. Born in 1928, Mrs. Walp was in her 93rd year. She was the wife of the late William W. "Bill" Walp, who passed away in 2013. She had lived her entire married life in Lancaster, residing at Brethren Village since 2005.

Born in Binghamton,...

William J. "Bill" Clayton

William J. "Bill" Clayton

Apr 4, 2021

William J. "Bill" Clayton, 84, of Pequea, passed away in a boating accident on his private lake on Pennsy Rd., April 4, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William G. and Emma L. (Ziebold) Clayton.

He was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia and went on to attend Pierce School...

Theresa Mae Fenton Barr

Theresa Mae Fenton Barr

Apr 4, 2021

Theresa Mae Fenton Barr, 57, of Stevens, PA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care inpatient unit in Mount Joy, PA, on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born in Columbia, PA, to the late Harry F. Bayman, Sr. and Carole Frederick Bayman Therrien.

Her husband, Matthew W. Fenton, died June 29, 2018.

Theresa graduated...

Natalie O. Stief

Natalie O. Stief

Apr 4, 2021

Natalie O. Stief, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 4, 2021 at Masonic Village.

Born in Norristown, PA, Natalie was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Garner) Schoettle. Natalie was a proud and devoted nurse for over 40 years. Following her nursing career, she worked as a bailiff at the Lancaster County...

Kenneth E. “Ken” Wolff

Kenneth E. “Ken” Wolff

Apr 4, 2021

Kenneth E. "Ken" Wolff, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on April 4, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital with his sister, Lyn, at his side. Born and raised in Lancaster, Ken was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Mary (Gallagher) Wolff. He was also the loving husband of the late Jodi K. (Worley) Wolff who passed in 2017....

Dr. Raymond William “Bill” Nissley

Dr. Raymond William “Bill” Nissley

Apr 4, 2021

Dr. Bill Nissley entered Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at age 64, only eleven days after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Born on June 17, 1956 in the city of Lancaster, Bill was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Leo Nissley and Mary Catherine Trapnell, along...

Frederick A. “Fred” Spittle, Jr.

Frederick A. “Fred” Spittle, Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Frederick A. "Fred" Spittle Jr., 82, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Frederick A. Spittle Jr. and Anna (Cabey) Spittle. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Smith) Spittle with whom he shared over 49 years of marriage.

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Michael Paul Henry

Michael Paul Henry

Apr 3, 2021

Michael Paul Henry, 79, of Lancaster, PA died April 3, 2021.

Betty Joann Charles

Betty Joann Charles

Apr 3, 2021

Betty Joann Charles journeyed to our Lord on April 3, 2021 at the age of 74.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and J. Norman Charles, brother J. Kenny Charles and nephew Michael Reddig.

Joann is survived by her daughter Sandy (Lacerda) Zeigler and husband Jonathan of Harleysville, PA and their two...

Ray R. Boltz

Ray R. Boltz

Apr 3, 2021

Ray R. Boltz, 90, formerly of Akron, Lancaster and Mount Joy, passed away at Masonic Village on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Harvey and Ida (Spitler) Boltz.

Earning his bachelor's degree from Penn State University, Ray was a Penn State Football fan for life. Ray co-owned Erb Brothers Landscaping with...

Reba Pinkerton Roberts

Reba Pinkerton Roberts

Apr 2, 2021

Reba Pinkerton Roberts, 93, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Brethren Village. Born in Midkiff, Lincoln County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Pinkerton and Frances Hager Pinkerton. Reba was the loving wife of the late Samuel L. Roberts who passed away in 1978.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Gigi),...

June J. Sherman

June J. Sherman

Apr 2, 2021

June J. Sherman, 90, of Lancaster passed away on April 2, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, with her loving family by her side. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Getz) Begel. She was also the wife of the late William E. Sherman Jr. with whom she shared 64...

Judith A. “Judy” Raugh

Judith A. “Judy” Raugh

Apr 2, 2021

Judith A. "Judy" Raugh, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Judy was the wife of the late William J. "Bill" Raugh, who passed away in 2014. Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Ross D. and Grace Hamilton Ammon.

Judy worked as a building assistant and teachers' aide...

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