Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Ruth S. Byler
Feb 21, 2021
Ruth S. Byler, 90, of Lititz, passed away peacefully into God's loving arms on February 21, 2021.
Ruth was born on February 5, 1931 to Christ and Esther Lapp in Lampeter, Pa. She was preceded in death almost three years ago by her husband, J. Robert. Bob and Ruth called Brethren Village home for the last almost10...
Louise Pomerantz
Feb 21, 2021
Louise Kass Pomerantz of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Rye, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her residence in the Mennonite Home of Lancaster. She was 99 years old, and would have turned 100 in December.
Louise led a full and wonderful life. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to George and Kate Kass on...
Stephen M. Mcbride
Feb 20, 2021
Stephen M. McBride, 72, of Lititz, passed away at Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
He was the husband of Stephanie K. Long McBride, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage this past May 4th. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Elizabeth J. Kauffman...
Rose Marie Kochenberger
Feb 19, 2021
Rose Marie Kochenberger, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Gerald J. and Blanche G. (Rich) Wingle. Rose was the faithful wife and best friend of Thomas P. Kochenberger, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage.
A...
Keith Edward Littler, Sr.
Feb 19, 2021
Keith E. Littler, Sr., 45, of Strasburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Huntington Station, NY he was the son of Margaret (Hulser) and Edward Littler. He was the beloved husband to Brenda (Jackson) Littler for over 23 years.
A beloved husband, father, pappy, son, brother and friend....
Sharmistha Mallik
Feb 18, 2021
Sharmistha Mallik, 75, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on February 18, 2021. Born in Kolkata, India, she was the daughter of the late Sushil Kumar Das and Bivabhati Das. Sharmistha was the loving wife of Arun with whom she celebrated 40 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2014....
John E. Carmen
Feb 18, 2021
John E. Carmen, 59, of Washington Boro, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born in Columbia, PA, he was the son of Pearl (Schropp) Carmen and the late Glenn Carmen.
For more than 25 years, John worked as a truck driver for Roadway Express Trucking and was a proud member of the International...
Robert Wendell Westcott
Feb 18, 2021
Robert Wendell Westcott, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Calvary Homes. Born in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late Norman C. and Eunice M. (Bovee) Westcott. He was one of four siblings: Arlene (deceased); Paul (deceased); Ronald (New Holland, PA). He was the loving husband of Kathryn "Kay" (Hardy) Westcott, with whom...
J. Henry Cyr
Feb 17, 2021
Everyone lives life hoping it matters. J. Henry Cyr lived a life that mattered and lived that life fully. On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Henry passed away peacefully at Garden Spot Village, New Holland PA on his 97th birthday. Henry was born in Keegan, Maine and graduated from Juvénat des Pères Maristes Sillery, Québec in 1943.
Henry...
Dawne M. Windlebleck
Feb 17, 2021
Dawne Marie Windlebleck, 66, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 17, 2021. Dawne was the daughter of the late Jacob and Marguerite (Furlow) Stoe of Lancaster.
Born August 6, 1954, Dawne graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, attended Millersville University and graduated Valedictorian from Lancaster County Paramedic Training Institute. Dawne went on to work at...
Walter Joseph Gundling
Feb 17, 2021
Walter Joseph Gundling, 82, of Mountville, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on February 17, 2021, after a full and rewarding life. Walter was the loving husband of Kathleen Ann (Wiegand) Gundling to whom he was married for 58 years, 10 months.
Born in Lancaster, Walter was the son of the...
Ammon W. Mengel
Feb 17, 2021
Ammon W. Mengel, 94, died peacefully February 17, 2021 at Brethren Village, Lititz. Born in Breinigsville, PA on August 1, 1926, he was the son of William A. Mengel and Elverta Lohrman Mengel. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Kathleen (Koch) Mengel and his great-granddaughter, Sasha Marie Mekinda.
Ammon was the loving father...
Quinny Mama
Feb 16, 2021
Sweet little Quinn gained her angel wings on February 16, 2021, after a tragic accident. She was the sweetest little girl with the cutest smile and kind heart. Her family will remember her affectionate spirit and spunky attitude. Though she was only 23 months old, she had an old soul, loved everyone, and was very smart.
Those...
Peter D. Davenport
Feb 16, 2021
Peter D. Davenport, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2021. Pete grew up in Forest Hills, NY and after many memories at Public School 144, attended Trinity School for high school. He enjoyed playing baseball and cheering on his beloved Dodgers. Pete attended Tufts University where he joined the Theta Delta Chi fraternity and met...
John W. Drozdowski
Feb 16, 2021
John W. Drozdowski, 72, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1948 in Schenectady, NY to the late Joseph and Frances (Slowek) Drozdowski. John was married to Mary (Nowak) Drozdowski for 46 years.
In addition to his loving wife, John is survived by their daughter, Amy...
Betty M. Burkhart
Feb 16, 2021
In the early morning hours, on Tuesday, February 16th, Betty M. Burkhart, beloved mother, aunt, sister, "Gram", great-gram, great-great-grammy, and friend, passed away in her sleep at the age of 90, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born Melvina (a fact her siblings & grandchildren often poked fun at) on January 21, 1931 in Idamay, WV to...
Richard “Dick” Lauriello
Feb 16, 2021
Richard "Dick" Lauriello, 90, died Feb. 16, peacefully at home.
Born in Philadelphia on June 14, 1930, he was the son of Anthony and Anna (DiLullo) Lauriello. He was the husband of Anne with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on Jan. 24.
Richard attended St. Rita's Parochial School and LaSalle College High School...
Earl J. Morrison
Feb 16, 2021
Earl J. Morrison, 87, of Manheim Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Earl A. Morrison and Harriet Tilling. Earl was the beloved husband of Ann B. (Cecil) Morrison and together they shared over 66 years of marriage.
After graduating from...
Hubert Adams Louis Thiboldeaux, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Hubert Thiboldeaux, Jr., affectionately known as Bert, passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 74. He was the loving and devoted husband of Joann Thiboldeaux (Kaelin) for the past 54 years.
In addition to his wife, Joann, he is survived by his faithful children: Mark Sr. (Julie), Kim, Kristina Newman (Thiboldeaux) (David), Matthew, and...
C. Dennis Bear
Feb 16, 2021
C. Dennis Bear, known by many as Dennie, 71, of Lancaster, passed on peacefully Tuesday February 16, 2021.
Born March 31, 1949 in Lancaster, Dennie was the son of the late Clarence and Irene (Myers) Bear. A 1967 graduate of McCaskey High School, Dennie enlisted in the United States Army following high school and was stationed in...
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