Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John W. Drozdowski

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Pedro Carlos Bonilla-Velez

Pedro Carlos Bonilla-Velez

Feb 16, 2021

Pedro Carlos Bonilla-Velez, 75, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his daughter Ruth and lifelong friend Yolanda. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Benito B. Martel and Elena Maria (Velez).

Pedro came to the United States at the age of...

John J. Zimmerman

John J. Zimmerman

Feb 15, 2021

John J. Zimmerman, 78, of Lancaster, passed into his next adventure on February 15, 2021. Born in Talmage, PA he was the son of the late John S. Zimmerman and Grace (Mellinger) Landis. He left this world from Palmetto, FL as a snowbird, where he never failed to remind his family and friends about the warm weather.

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Pastor Antonio N. Sierra

Pastor Antonio N. Sierra

Feb 15, 2021

Pastor Antonio Neftali Sierra, 63 of Lancaster, passed away on February 15, 2021. Born in the Dominican Republic, Antonio was the son of Carlos M. Sierra and Selvia Adalinda Diaz. He was the loving husband of Jaqueline Sierra.

Antonio loved to teach and preach the word of God. As a devoted Christian, he spent his years pastoring....

Larry Davis

Larry Davis

Feb 15, 2021

Larry Davis, 61, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday February 15, 2021at Hospice Mount Joy. He was born in Bedford, Ohio and was the son of late Harold and Doris Davis. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly Ann (Newell) Davis. They were married September 7, 2010 and celebrated ten loving years of marriage together.

Larry...

Roberta L. Brandt

Roberta L. Brandt

Feb 15, 2021

Roberta Lorraine Brandt, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at Legends of Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Martin R. and Martha B. (Fry) Thomas. She was the wife of the late Glenn D. Brandt, with whom she shared 31 years of marriage until his passing in 1986.

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Geraldine E. “Gerry” Smith

Geraldine E. “Gerry” Smith

Feb 15, 2021

Geraldine E. "Gerry" Smith, 91, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday February 15, 2021 at Landis Homes. She was the loving wife of the late Stanton D. Smith who passed away in 2013.

Born December 9, 1929 in Lancaster, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Catherine M. (Banzhof) Fritsch. Geraldine graduated...

Miriam Susanna (Smoker) Brendle

Miriam Susanna (Smoker) Brendle

Feb 15, 2021

With joyful and grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Miriam Susanna Brendle,101, of Strasburg who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021, 3 weeks shy of her 102nd birthday. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by those who loved her so much. We feel very blessed that we had time...

Joel A. Ellis Us Army Sfc Ret.

Joel A. Ellis Us Army Sfc Ret.

Feb 15, 2021

Joel A. Ellis US Army SFC Ret., 75, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully Monday February 15, 2021. Born December 30, 1945, in Elizabeth City, NC, Joel was the son of the late Francis and Millicent (Willey) Ellis. Joel honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era from 1966 to 1970. Joel went on...

Marvin H. Underwood Iii

Marvin H. Underwood Iii

Feb 15, 2021

Marvin H. Underwood III, 65, of Lititz, passed away on February 15, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Marvin H. Jr. and Doris (Ruby) Underwood. He was the dedicated husband of Diane Underwood for more than 42 years, until her passing in 2017.

Marvin was an outdoorsman. He...

Joel A. Ellis Us Army Sfc Ret.

Joel A. Ellis Us Army Sfc Ret.

Feb 15, 2021

Joel A. Ellis US Army SFC Ret., 75, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully Monday February 15, 2021.

Born December 30, 1945, in Elizabeth City, NC, Joel was the son of the late Francis and Millicent (Willey) Ellis. Joel honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era from 1966 to 1970. Joel...

James Charles

James Charles

Feb 14, 2021

James Charles, 28, a former resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania died suddenly at his Dallas, Texas home on February 14th, 2021. Born on June 10th, 1992 in Grand' Anse, Haiti to the parents of Renaud Charles and Kagelie Peck.

James was a 2011 J.P. McCaskey High School graduate. James could light up any room, he was truly the...

Tobin G. Hurtt

Tobin G. Hurtt

Feb 14, 2021

Tobin G Hurtt, 60, of New Holland, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Fulton, NY he was the son of Glenda (Shields) Hurtt and the late Richard G. Hurtt. He was the beloved brother to Mark Hurtt (Hiroko) of San Diego, Marjorie Wozolek of Pittsburgh and Eric Hurtt (Margaret) of Churchville, MD.

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Mitchell Chayce Bewley

Mitchell Chayce Bewley

Feb 14, 2021

Mitchell Chayce Bewley, 27, of Quarryville tragically died on February 14, 2021.

Mitch is survived by his children: Greyson, Garrett and Sadie; his parents: Robin Mull and Michael Bewley (Jan); his siblings: Erin Nicole Sands (Adam), Benjamin Bewley (Lauren), and Kaitlynn Bewley; his grandparents: LaVerne and Barbara Mull and Lloyd and Doris Bewley; his step-brothers: Peter Jacob...

Patricia A. Miller

Patricia A. Miller

Feb 14, 2021

Patricia A. Miller, 75, of Lancaster, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Calvary Fellowship Homes. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of James H. and Frances (Conrad) Miller.

Patricia will be remembered for the undying love and faithfulness she showed to her family and friends. Her passing...

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