Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Daniel L. Barkume

Daniel L. Barkume

Apr 12, 2021

Daniel L. Barkume, 72, of Brunnerville, passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, April 12, 2021. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late John V. and Mary F. (McCarthy) Barkume. Daniel was the beloved husband of Judith (Croft) Barkume, and together they celebrated 49 years of marriage this past November.

Daniel worked...

David Warren

David Warren

Apr 11, 2021

David Warren, 75, of Columbia, PA husband to Darlene Warren and father to James Warren of Trenton, NJ, Debra Warren Hudasko of Moorestown, NJ, grandfather to Collin Hudasko and Paige Hudasko of Moorestown, NJ and Steven and Linda Warren New York, NY passed away after an extended illness.

Patricia L. Benedict

Patricia L. Benedict

Apr 11, 2021

Patricia L. Benedict (May) 43, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly and way to soon on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Camp Lejeune, NC. She was the daughter of Ellen (Hoover) Houshower and Lynnwood May.

Patty had a heart of gold and loved her family and friends unconditionally. She loved unicorns, fairies and dragonflies...

Timothy (Joey) Joseph Breen

Timothy (Joey) Joseph Breen

Apr 11, 2021

Timothy (Joey) Joseph Breen, 32, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2021. The husband of Brenda Breen, Joey was the loving father of three children: Cooper, 10, John, 6, and Jorjeen, 4.

Born October 5, 1988 in Lancaster, PA, Joey is the son of Timothy E. Breen and Cherie (Rohrer) Breen. As an avid outdoorsman,...

Annabel C. Wilson

Annabel C. Wilson

Apr 11, 2021

Annabel Corena Wilson, 97, of Cornwall, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 11, 2021 at Cornwall Manor. Born January 1, 1924, Annabel was the daughter of the late J. Campbell and Blanche McEwen (England) Worrell. She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Richard L. Wilson who passed away in 1995.

A lifelong woman of...

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.

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