Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kenneth Martin “Ken” Denlinger

Kenneth Martin “Ken” Denlinger

Jan 30, 2021

Kenneth Martin "Ken" Denlinger, 66, of Lancaster, PA, entered into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on January 30, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Martin D. and Lydia H. (Hostetter) Denlinger. He was a 1972 graduate of Conestoga Valley. In 1977, he married Beverly McMichael...

Aril Smith

Aril Smith

Jan 29, 2021

Aril Smith, son of Samuel and Betty Smith was born on January 27, 1959 in Philadelphia PA. He was the first son and the youngest of 3 children when the family moved to Yeadon, PA. However, his status of being the baby was short lived because at the age of 3 the last sibling joined the family (another girl)....

Robert N. “Nate” Green

Robert N. “Nate” Green

Jan 29, 2021

Robert N. "Nate" Green, 53, of Lancaster passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Annie Green and the late Earl Stewart. He was the husband of Adelaida (Reyes) Green with whom he shared over 7 years of marriage.

He worked for the city of Lancaster in the Public...

John E. Rumberger

John E. Rumberger

Jan 29, 2021

John E. Rumberger, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Cooney) Rumberger who passed in 2013, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, John was the daughter of the late Rita (Dugan) and John J. Rumberger.

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William B. Miller

William B. Miller

Jan 28, 2021

William B. "Bumper" Miller, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on January 28, 2021. Born in Mountville, he was the son of the late Christian E. and Willie Mae (Smith) Miller.

William graduated from Millersville High School and went on to attend F&M College, where he graduated with a BA in Accounting. He then went...

Ruth N. Caballero

Ruth N. Caballero

Jan 28, 2021

Ruth N. Caballero, 83, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth (McKelvey) Sangrey.

She worked at RCA and later as a nurse's aide for local nursing homes.

Ruth enjoyed attending family events where her corn soup and oyster pie...

Virgen Ivette Torres

Virgen Ivette Torres

Jan 28, 2021

Virgen Ivette Torres, 62, of Lancaster, went into the arms of her Lord and savior on January 28, 2021. Her family is very proud of her for courageously battling her ongoing health issues for more than 40 years. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Sergio Torres Hernandez and Paula Camacho Suarez.

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Wanda Beth Hackman

Wanda Beth Hackman

Jan 27, 2021

Wanda Beth Hackman, 69, of Manor Twp., died suddenly at her home on January 27, 2021 of natural causes. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Grace (Landis) Hackman.

She was a social worker for many years and retired from Landis Homes in 2019.

Wanda graduated from...

Edith P. Barley

Edith P. Barley

Jan 27, 2021

Edith P. Barley, 78, passed away at her Strasburg Township home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born in Holtwood, Edie was the daughter of the late William and Edith (Courtney) McFalls. Edie was preceded in death by her husband H. Randall Barley.

She worked as a frame attendant for Bell Atlantic/Verizon for 26 years. Edie loved to...

Richard C. Schenke

Richard C. Schenke

Jan 27, 2021

Richard Cooper Schenke, 93, of Millersville, PA, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born on May 10, 1927, in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Edward and Priscilla (Ford) Schenke, and the beloved husband of Clara (Hillis) Schenke.

Richard attended Hamden High School, graduated with a B.S....

His Grace Douglas Warren Martin Duke Of Brampton

His Grace Douglas Warren Martin Duke Of Brampton

Jan 27, 2021

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, His Grace Douglas Warren Martin Duke of Brampton, slipped lovingly into the arms of his Savior on January 27, 2021. His wife Denise, Duchess of Brampton and his best friend and constant companion Lola were by his side as he went home.

Douglas was the son of the late...

Carmelo Amaro Sr.

Carmelo Amaro Sr.

Jan 26, 2021

Carmelo Amaro Sr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2021. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Manuel Amaro and Basilia Perez.

Carmelo will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He was dedicated to his family and making others happy....

Craig S. Pfautz

Craig S. Pfautz

Jan 26, 2021

Craig S. Pfautz, affectionately known to many as "Fred", 70, of Lititz, passed away on January 26, 2021. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph H. and June Pfautz. He was also the loving husband of Wendy Pfautz for more than 37 years.

Fred was a simple man that enjoyed simple...

Rachel A. (Mummau) Kauffman

Rachel A. (Mummau) Kauffman

Jan 26, 2021

Rachel A. (Mummau), 88, formerly of Elizabethtown PA passed away Monday, January 26, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Almeda (Risser) and Levi r. Mummau. Rachel was married to the Arthur Kauffman for 65 years who passed in 2017.

Rachel was a waitress for over 30 years at the Farm Diner...

Geraldine K. Centini

Geraldine K. Centini

Jan 26, 2021

Geraldine K. Centini, 85, of Conestoga, passes way on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Christiana.

She was the wife of Joseph J. Centini, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage this past June 17th. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Miriam Kneisley.

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Judith “Judy” E. Brown

Judith “Judy” E. Brown

Jan 25, 2021

Judith "Judy" E. Brown, 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Hornell, NY and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away at her home on Monday, January 25, 2021. Born in Luzerne County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mabel (Simmons) Jacobs.

Judith is survived by her husband of 67 years, John "Jack" A. Brown.

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Roshelle M. "Shelle" Patterson

Roshelle M. "Shelle" Patterson

Jan 25, 2021

Forever loved, we mournfully announce the transition to the Lord of Roshelle Marie "Shelle" Patterson, 62, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Shelle transitioned on January 25, 2021 at 7:51 pm after a lengthy illness.

Shelle, born to parents George E. Patterson VI and Ponchetta E. Patterson took her first breath on April 6, 1958. A graduate of J.P. McCaskey...

George H. Elser

George H. Elser

Jan 25, 2021

George H. Elser, 96, of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Hopeland, he was the son of the late Wayne E. and Minnie (Habacker) Elser.

George served his country proudly during World War II in the United States Army. He was in Company...

Camille “Chickey” M. (Dibattista) Theis

Camille “Chickey” M. (Dibattista) Theis

Jan 24, 2021

Camille "Chickey" M. (DiBattista) Theis. 76, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born in Lancaster PA she was the daughter of the late Catherine C. (Mauro) and Alessandro DiBattista. She was the beloved wife to the late Clarence Theis.

Camille was a member of St. Philips the Apostle Church. Prior to retirement she was...

Roberta M. “Bobbi” Busswood

Roberta M. “Bobbi” Busswood

Jan 24, 2021

Roberta M."Bobbi" Busswood, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 24 at Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Esther Wisegarver. She worked various places in early years and was a homemaker when married. Bobbi was a volunteer at Lancaster General Hospital for 15 years. She bowled in a league for...

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