Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kerry D. Fritz, Jr.

Kerry D. Fritz, Jr.

Feb 12, 2021

Kerry D. Fritz, Jr., 58, formerly of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly in Cambodia, on Friday, February 12, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Janet (Meiskey) Cummings, wife of Kenny Cummings; and Kerry D. Fritz, Sr., husband of Carol Fritz.

A 1980 graduate of Manheim Central, Kerry joined the US Navy. Following his tour with...

Tiffany Latoya Williams

Tiffany Latoya Williams

Feb 12, 2021

Tiffany Latoya Williams passed away on February 12, 2021 at her home in Harrisburg PA. Born June 2, 1983 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Donette Washington and Johnny Rosado. Survived by one sister, Shavonne Williams, her nanny, Cindy Williams, aunt, Annette McKinney, and her children that she loved so much; Anasja Williams of Philadelphia, Donte Williams and...

Jean L. Breneman

Jean L. Breneman

Feb 12, 2021

Jean L. Breneman, 87, of Lancaster passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Avon, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles and Freda (Scorsone) Mancuso. She was the wife of Edgar G. Breneman with whom she celebrated over 62 years of marriage.

She was self-employed as...

Benigno Sanchez Rivera

Benigno Sanchez Rivera

Feb 12, 2021

Benigno Sanchez Rivera, 72, of Lancaster, passed away February 12, 2021 at his home. Born August 15, 1948 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, Benigno was the son of the late Victor Sr. and Clemencia (Rivera) Sanchez.

Through the years, Benigno could be seen walking around town with a big smile and offering friendly conversation to many. He enjoyed...

Nancy Jean Augustine

Nancy Jean Augustine

Feb 12, 2021

Nancy Jean (Newcomer) Augustine was reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, grandparents, and dogs on Friday, February 12, 2021 in her 84th year, just a few weeks short of her 85th birthday after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Jean Pfautz Newcomer and J. Raymond Newcomer of Lititz. Nancy grew up on a farm...

Leon (Buddy) Glover, Jr.

Leon (Buddy) Glover, Jr.

Feb 11, 2021

Leon (Buddy) Glover, Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy," passed on to Glory on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 1949, Buddy was the son of the late Romaine C. Ransom Glover Banks and Leon B. Glover, Sr.

Buddy Glover lived an exemplary life, driven by core values that guided...

Theresa E. "Terry" Plastino

Theresa E. "Terry" Plastino

Feb 11, 2021

Theresa E. "Terry" Plastino, 84, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord on February 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Maris K. and Sarah (Keppel) Rineer. She was the devoted wife of Marvin W. Plastino for over 48 years, until his passing in 2007.

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Leon "Buddy" Glover, Jr.

Leon "Buddy" Glover, Jr.

Feb 11, 2021

Leon "Buddy" Glover, Jr. of Lancaster, PA passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Buddy's funeral services are being planned and will be announced on Wednesday.

George C. Keenen

George C. Keenen

Feb 11, 2021

George C. Keenen, 65, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Lancaster to the late George B. and Anna (Breneiser) Keenen.

George shared 38 years of marriage with his wife Kathleen M. Keenen. In addition to Kathleen, George is survived by their son, Jonathan C. Keenen, husband of Rebekah, and their daughter...

Patricia Mae Branche

Patricia Mae Branche

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia Mae Branche, 79, of Lancaster, died February 11, 2021 at LGH. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter to the late Walter B. and Gladys Irene (Gantz) Dorsey.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Branche in 2006.

She was a life member of Bethel AME Church where she was...

Richard P. Hallacher

Richard P. Hallacher

Feb 11, 2021

Richard "Dick" P. Hallacher, 86, of Lititz, PA, died peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Richard and Laura Bartch Hallacher. He was the devoted husband for 63 years to the late Merita Wagaman Hallacher who passed away in 2019.

Richard was a...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Wagner

Gerald E. "Jerry" Wagner

Feb 11, 2021

Gerald E. "Jerry" Wagner, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at The Glen at Willow Valley. He was born in Lancaster to the late Lawrence and Ida (Ault) Wagner. Jerry enjoyed 56 wonderful years with his wife Leona A. (Darnell) Wagner before her death in 2006.

A 1948 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School,...

Kenneth L. Pyne

Kenneth L. Pyne

Feb 10, 2021

Kenneth L. Pyne, 86, of Macungie and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Jean B. Guss, who passed away in 2018. Born in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Kenneth C. and Gladys Mitchell Pyne.

He was a graduate of Moravian...

Hildegarde E. Tammany

Hildegarde E. Tammany

Feb 10, 2021

Hildegarde E. Tammany, 98, of Pleasant View Communities, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Daisy (Huber) Reincke. She was the loving wife of the late Harry S. Tammany.

Of the Catholic Faith, Hildegarde's primary concern was for her family and rearing her children. Hildegarde had...

Ivor D. Jones

Ivor D. Jones

Feb 10, 2021

Ivor D. Jones, 86, of Marietta passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband of Elda (Bundy) Jones, with whom he would have celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary on June 19th, 2021.

He was born in Mahanoy City, on May 25th 1934, son of the late John and Edna (Taylor) Jones....

John J. Lackner, Sr.

John J. Lackner, Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

John J. Lackner, Sr., 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, John managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. In his final days, he was surrounded at home by his wife, children,...

James L. Boettger

James L. Boettger

Feb 9, 2021

James L. "Jim" Boettger, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the of the late Dorothy (Shenk) Brown and Lamar H. "Red" Boettger. He was the loving husband to Diana M. (Vogt) Boettger with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Jim was a beloved husband,...

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Walter

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Walter

Feb 9, 2021

Geraldine M. Walter, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on February 9, 2021 at Moravian Manor. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Teresa (Hecker) Schreder.

She attended Lancaster Catholic High School, graduating class of 1951. In 1953 Gerry married the love of her life, Robert F. Walter, with whom she...

Andrew A. Chappory

Andrew A. Chappory

Feb 9, 2021

Andrew A. Chappory, 87, of East Hempfield Twp, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 of natural causes. Born in New York and raised in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Albert L. Chappory and Catherine (Nemitz) DiOrio, and the step-son of the late Pasquale DiOrio. Andy was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia M. (Kirsch)...

Mary E. “Betty” Rieker

Mary E. “Betty” Rieker

Feb 9, 2021

Mary E. "Betty" Rieker, 95, of Lancaster was reunited in heaven with her late husband James D. Rieker on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late A. John Henkel and Elizabeth C. (Zimmerman) Henkel. She was the loving wife of James D. Rieker who passed away in 1991.

Betty graduated...

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