Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Margaret Ann Gardner

Margaret Ann Gardner

May 27, 2021

Margaret Ann Gardner, 69, of Lancaster, passed away at St. Anne's Retirement Community on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a 4-year battle with cancer. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph L. and Gertrude (Klos) Gardner.

A graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Margaret completed her studies at Misericordia University and Drexel University. A dedicated...

James A. Shoff, Jr.

James A. Shoff, Jr.

May 27, 2021

James A. Shoff, Jr. 81, of Millersville, PA passed away at Manor Care on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Millersville, PA he was the son of the late Edna Goldie (Stauffer) and James A. Shoff, Sr. He was the loving husband to Theresa M. (Martin) Shoff. He will be missed by his beloved children: Diane M. Phillips (Jimmie)...

Roy E. Barley, Sr.

Roy E. Barley, Sr.

May 26, 2021

Roy E. Barley Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Lancaster to the late Paul Neff and Ada Mae (Trissler) Barley. Roy enjoyed 59 years of marriage with his wife Elaine (Fiester) Barley.

A graduate of Penn Manor High School Class of 1956, Roy served...

Richard A. Harvin

Richard A. Harvin

May 25, 2021

Richard A. Harvin, 70, of Lancaster, passed away in an unfortunate accident on May 25, 2021, in Manning SC. Born in Manning, SC he was the son of the late William Nowlin and Lula Mae Harvin. He was the loving fiancé of Marva Vaughn.

Rich was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him. He...

Joseph M. Kielb

Joseph M. Kielb

May 25, 2021

Joseph Michael Kielb, 77, returned to the arms of God peacefully on May 25, 2021 after a brave battle with leukemia. Joe was born in Hartford, CT to the late Michael and Sophie (Zak) Kielb. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (Widener) in 1966 where he was a member of TKE fraternity. Joe was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in...

Rev. Jose Antonio "Tony" Rivera

Rev. Jose Antonio "Tony" Rivera

May 25, 2021

Rev. Jose Antonio "Tony" Rivera, 81, of Lancaster, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2021. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico he was the son of Juan B. Rivera and Mercedes Ortiz. He shared a storybook romance with his best friend, confidant and devoted wife, Febes (Cruz) Rivera for over 53 years.

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Josephine E. Cooper Kelly

Josephine E. Cooper Kelly

May 25, 2021

Josephine E. Cooper Kelly, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Cass, WV, she was the oldest daughter of Walter E. and Martha E. Tharp Cooper. She was the loving wife of the late John D. (Jack) Kelly for almost 65 years.

Jo was raised in...

Charles R. English

Charles R. English

May 24, 2021

Charles R. English, 78, of Lancaster passed away on May 24, 2021 at home with his wife and son by his side.

Born in Sheridan, Pa (Schuylkill County), he was the son of the late Charles M. and Betty K. English (Flynn) and loving husband to Donna for 57 years.

Charles graduated from Williamstown High...

Judy Elizabeth Anne (Beigl) Weisen

Judy Elizabeth Anne (Beigl) Weisen

May 24, 2021

Judy Elizabeth Anne (Beigl) Weisen, 85, of Lititz, went home to be with Jesus on May 24, 2021. Born in Richmond, Surrey upon the Thames England, she was the daughter of the late Olive (Lawton) and Anthony Beigl.

Her survivors include her daughter Linda J. Elliott, her granddaughter, Ashley J. Elliott, and her sisters, Jean and Theresa....

Anne Haon Cook

Anne Haon Cook

May 24, 2021

Anne Haon Cook, 91, passed from this life on May 24, 2021, at her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Born in 1929, to the late Harry J. and Frances (Jones) Haon, Anne spent her pre-school years in England where her father worked for the DuPont Company's London office. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, attending Tower Hill School and Kent...

Dr. David M. Loss

Dr. David M. Loss

May 23, 2021

Dr. David M. Loss, 68, of Leola, passed away peacefully at his home on May 23 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Tobye and Ralph Loss. David graduated from McCaskey High School in 1970 before continuing his education at Elizabethtown College, graduating cum laude in 1974. David then graduated with honors,...

Barbara J. Denlinger

Barbara J. Denlinger

May 23, 2021

Barbara J. Denlinger, 70, of Lititz, went to Heaven on Sunday May 23, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. Born January 19, 1951, Barbara was the daughter of the late Richard and Neva (Leonard) Lantz.

Barbara was an assembler and group leader for StarDental. Through the years, she enjoyed square dancing and camping all around the United States with...

Leon J. Haefner Jr.

Leon J. Haefner Jr.

May 23, 2021

Leon J. Haefner Jr., 85, of Lancaster, affectionately known as "Sonny" passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster and attended Sacred Heart Of Jesus and Lancaster Catholic High School. He briefly attended Franklin & Marshall College before joining the United States Air Force. He served with distinction,...

Eleanor Hibshman

Eleanor Hibshman

May 23, 2021

Eleanor Hibshman, 87, of Brethren Village, Lititz, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster County, she was one of 11 children born to the late Joseph and Salome (Gehman) Musser. Eleanor was the loving wife of the late Donald L. Hibshman, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage at the...

Jerry R. Mays, Jr.

Jerry R. Mays, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Jerry R. Mays, Jr., 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Mary Kast Mays of Millersville, and the late Jerry R. Mays, Sr. Jerry had shared 49 years of marriage with Carol E. Bisking Mays on May 20th.

Jerry was...

John A. Kresh "Jack"

John A. Kresh "Jack"

May 22, 2021

John A. Kresh "Jack", son of the late Herman R. Kresh and Anna A. Kresh (Becker), died on May 22, 2021 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born on October 2, 1931 in Allentown, PA, grew-up in Bethlehem, PA where he graduated from Liberty High School and was an active member of the Bethany Church of...

Dr. Jack Cassidy

Dr. Jack Cassidy

May 22, 2021

Dr. Jack Cassidy passed away after a 13 year battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1941. He was the son of the late Helen Powelson Cassidy and William J. Cassidy. After graduating from Abington High School and Gettysburg College, he completed his masters and Ph.D. at Temple University. First serving as a teacher, reading...

Jack W. Aument

Jack W. Aument

May 22, 2021

Jack W. Aument, 79, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Nina (Cox) Aument. He was the loving husband of Linda (DiCintio) Aument with whom he shared over 55 years of marriage.

He was a 1959...

Tho Vinh Ha

Tho Vinh Ha

May 22, 2021

Tho Vinh Ha, 69, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LGH. Tho was born in Da Nang, Vietnam.

He is survived by his mother: Phan Thi Yen, sisters : Anh Ha, Thu Ha, Nga Ha, Dong Ha, Tam Ha, Huong Ha, Nhung Ha, daughters: Amanda Marshall (née: Ha) and Elissa Ha, grandchild: Sophia Kieu....

Jimmy Tinsley

Jimmy Tinsley

May 21, 2021

Jimmy Tinsley, age 72, died Friday, May 21, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Penn. Mr. Tinsley is survived by a wife, Lynda Katharine, two children, Laura Cox and William Van Wormer, sister Connie Tinsley Edwards, brother Beaver Tinsley. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Victoria Fratz and Alan Van Wormer.

Jimmy is a veteran of the...

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