Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Thomas E. Benevento

Thomas E. Benevento

Feb 28, 2021

Thomas E. Benevento, aged 63, passed away February 28, 2021 after a courageous fight with leukemia. Thomas was the loving husband of Laura, their relationship and marriage spanning 44 years. He was a doting father to Kate and Ev, their two beautiful daughters.

For 25 years Thomas was a skilled and dedicated Waterways Conservation Officer with the...

Gregory D. Heagy

Gregory D. Heagy

Feb 27, 2021

Gregory D. Heagy, 61, of Lititz passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Sara (Forney) Heagy and the late Donald Heagy.

He was employed at Tell Manufacturing (Spectrum Brands) as a purchaser for 17 years.

Greg was an aviation enthusiast and a member of the Liberty...

Nevin Walter Wentz Jr.

Nevin Walter Wentz Jr.

Feb 27, 2021

Nevin Walter Wentz Jr., also known as "Butch" to his family and friends, passed away on February 27, 2021 in Lancaster Pa, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Jeannie Wentz. He was born in Hanover, Pa. on June 27, 1948 to Nevin Wentz Sr. (deceased) and Patricia (Martin)...

John Vowler Evans

John Vowler Evans

Feb 26, 2021

John "Jack" V. Evans, 96, of Lititz, passed away on February 26, 2021, at Luther Acres. Jack was born on December 4, 1924, in Kingston, PA, the son of the late Isaac and Mae (Vowler) Evans. He was the loving husband of Doris M. (White) Evans for more than 63 years, until her passing in 2015.

Jack...

Richard “Dick” Rauschkolb

Richard “Dick” Rauschkolb

Feb 26, 2021

Richard "Dick" Rauschkolb, age 89, died peacefully on February 26, 2021 in Doylestown, PA. Born in Brooklyn on August 12, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Anna Rauschkolb. Upon graduation from Woodrow Wilson Vocational High School, Richard served in the United States Air Force and later, the Air Force reserves, until being honorably discharged as...

Patricia A. Manno

Patricia A. Manno

Feb 26, 2021

Patricia A. Manno, 73, of Mount Joy, passed away at home on Friday, February 26th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Helen Fuhrman. Pat was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

A hard-working and dedicated woman, Pat retired as the Vice President of Sales for...

Aristoteles "Ted" Theros

Aristoteles "Ted" Theros

Feb 26, 2021

Aristoteles "Ted" Theros, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2021 at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James and Eugenia (Achilles) Theros. He was the loving husband of the late Eva (Chomalou) Theros with whom he shared fifty-five and a half years of marriage before her passing in 2006.

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Rosemary Stella (Keough) Mcpartland

Rosemary Stella (Keough) Mcpartland

Feb 25, 2021

Rosemary Stella Keough McPartland, 95, of Millersville passed away on February 25, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John George and Rosella (Roth) Keough. Rosemary was also the wife of the late Harry Joseph McPartland, Sr. with whom she shared 62 ½ years of marriage until his death on...

Patricia A. Olson

Patricia A. Olson

Feb 25, 2021

Patricia A. (Welsh) Olson, 89, of St. Anne's Retirement Community, passed away into eternal rest on February 25, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born May 24, 1931 in Lancaster to the late William L. & Mary M. Welsh. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, class of 1949.

She was the wife of...

Edmond E. Thomas

Edmond E. Thomas

Feb 25, 2021

Edmond E. Thomas, 90, of Millersville, passed away at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born in Parksburg, PA, he was the son of the late Edmond and Virginia (Bland) Thomas. Ed was the loving husband of Catherine (Stewart) Thomas, and they celebrated 48 years of marriage together.

Ed worked as the Chief Operator of the Lancaster...

Dorothy C. Birkenbine

Dorothy C. Birkenbine

Feb 24, 2021

Dorothy C. Birkenbine, 93, of Lancaster, PA. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Butler) and Charles Murr. She was the wife of the late John L. Birkenbine. A private graveside service will be held at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Navigators Ministry c/o Millersville...

Ersilia (Stavolone) Morton

Ersilia (Stavolone) Morton

Feb 24, 2021

Ersilia (Stavolone) "Elsa" Morton, 80, of Mountville, passed away peacefully at Paramount Senior Living on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Consiglia Stavolone-Caruso and Lorenzo Stavolone. She was the loving wife to the late Niles Rhoderick Morton, Sr. with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Ersilia and...

Erma M. Wilson

Erma M. Wilson

Feb 24, 2021

Erma M. Wilson, 90, of Washington Boro, PA and formerly of Conestoga, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Robert E. Wilson, who passed away in 1991. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Loretta I. Kissinger Treadway.

Erma had worked for...

Willie J. Pompey, Jr.

Willie J. Pompey, Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

Willie J. Pompey Jr., 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at LGH. Born in Manning, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Willie J. Pompey, Sr. and Elva (Hilton) Pompey.

Willie was a loving father, son, brother and friend. Being with family was his number one priority and he enjoyed every...

John Soders, Jr.

John Soders, Jr.

Feb 23, 2021

John Soders Jr, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Soders Sr. and Viola Cooper. John was the husband of Maria Soders (Torres) with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage.

John was an avid hunter, loved motorcycles having various throughout the...

Naomi R. Grubb

Naomi R. Grubb

Feb 23, 2021

Naomi R. Grubb, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Orvin C. and Mary (Groff) Keperling.

In 1960, Naomi married the love of her life, Lloyd J. Grubb, Jr. They would raise a family together and...

James W. “Jimmy” Roth

James W. “Jimmy” Roth

Feb 22, 2021

James W. "Jimmy" Roth, 54, of Lititz, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday February 22, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. He was born February 22, 1967 in Lancaster.

A 1985 graduate of Warwick High School, James went on to work as a welder with various local companies. James was an avid motorcycle racing enthusiast and was a member of...

Lisa Moore Skiles

Lisa Moore Skiles

Feb 22, 2021

Lisa Moore Skiles, 59, of Kinzers, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, February 22, 2021, from a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of E. Romaine (Hart) Moore and the late Claire E. Moore.

In addition to her mother, Lisa is survived by her husband Jeffrey Skiles;...

Aristeo Navarrete

Aristeo Navarrete

Feb 21, 2021

Aristeo Navarrete, 74, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador he was the son of the late Victor and Ester Acosta Navarrete.

He worked at ITT Industries Inc. for over 35 years.

Aristeo is survived by his daughter, Dr. Jessica Romero of Leesburg, VA and son, Joshua Navarrete...

Beulah “Bea” Landis Frey

Beulah “Bea” Landis Frey

Feb 21, 2021

Beulah "Bea" Landis Frey went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021 following a lengthy illness at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Hinkletown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Alta (Martin) Hoover. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Landis, who passed in 1999, and the late Charles...

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