Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Jose M. Rivera Deleon

Jose M. Rivera Deleon

Feb 14, 2021

Jose M Rivera DeLeon, 72, of Manor Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday February 14, 2021 following a lengthy illness with ALS. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Federico Rivera and Rodulfa Deleon.

Jose worked for Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, from where he retired in 2001 after 33 years of service....

Joan Nolan Bergan

Joan Nolan Bergan

Feb 14, 2021

Joan Nolan Bergan, 87, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 14th, 2021. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Augustine James and Miriam Lowell Nolan. She and her husband, the late Richard J. Bergan, Sr., were married in 1965. Her dear husband Richard died February 5, 2021.

Mrs. Bergan attended the former...

Joseph N. Sevarin

Joseph N. Sevarin

Feb 13, 2021

Joseph N. Sevarin, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away February 13, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born September 14, 1941 in Haiti, Joseph was the son of the late Samuel and Sisane (Louis) Sevarin. He was a successful entrepreneur and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survived by a large loving...

John Osorio

John Osorio

Feb 13, 2021

John Osorio, 67 of Rockaway Prk, NY, passed away on Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 at Mt Sinai Hospital in Manhattan NY.

He was the husband of Mili Osorio with whom he shared the last 15 years of a beautiful life.

Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Jesus and Maria Mercado Osorio....

Donald A. Cotchen

Donald A. Cotchen

Feb 13, 2021

Donald A. "Bookie" Cotchen, 90, of Lancaster, PA passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Seanor, PA to the late Josephine Ann (Gomulka) and Phillip Jacob Cotchen. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert, Stanley and Frederick. He is survived by his loving wife Eva/Evelyn A. (Chalan)...

Xay Tou Herr

Xay Tou Herr

Feb 13, 2021

Xay Tou Herr, 80, of Denver, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February13, 2021. Born in Xieng Khouand, Laos, he was the son of the late May (Yang) and Chervang Herr. He was the beloved husband to Xong (Xiong) Herr.

Xay was a longtime member of Hmong Alliance Church. He was an...

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...

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