Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Paul E. “Ed” Erb, Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
Paul E. "Ed" Erb, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 after an incredibly heroic and courageous 6 year battle with pancreatic cancer. At his time of death, he was surrounded by his adoring wife and three children.
He was the husband of Carol Mahlke Erb, with whom he shared...
Barbara Ann Hurlburt
Feb 8, 2021
Barbara Ann Hurlburt, 59, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Elsa (Camacho) Hurlburt and the late Robert Hurlburt.
Barbara will be most remembered for her straight-forward but absolutely loving personality. She would open her doors to anyone in need...
Debra A. Violante Philippa
Feb 8, 2021
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Debi Violante Philippa (Galati), 57, is finally at peace with our Savior after a five-year struggle with cancer.
She...
Ruth E. Caraballo
Feb 8, 2021
Ruth E. Caraballo, of Bird-In-Hand, PA, passed peacefully at her home on Monday February 8, 2021. She was born December 14, 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She blessed us with 58 years.
Her presence will be cherished by a daughter: Doribeth Rodriguez companion of Freddy Nogueras; a son: Juan Carlos Marrero; six brothers: Josue Ortiz, Saul Ortiz,...
Stephen Patrick Reinoehl
Feb 8, 2021
Stephen Patrick Reinoehl, lovingly known as "Rhino", 48, of Lititz passed away at his home on February 8, 2021. Born in Pottsville, Stephen was the son of Ida May (Canavan) Reinoehl and the late Raymond Lamar Reinoehl. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen N. (Dolan) Reinoehl with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.
Stephen attended...
Robert Thomas Schmitt
Feb 8, 2021
Robert Thomas Schmitt, Bob, passed away too early on Feb. 8, 2021 at age 77. He was predeceased by his parents John Thomas and Mae Rose Schmitt and his brother John Thomas Schmitt. He is also survived by his partner of 16 years, Diana Lynn Macaluso.
Born in the Frankford area of Philadelphia, Bob was known among...
Alan J. Roberts
Feb 7, 2021
Al Roberts passed away on February 7th, 2021 at the age of 94. Al was born in Brooklyn, NY and he attended Brooklyn Technical High School where he graduated in 1944.
He was in the Navy in World War II on a hospital ship in the South Pacific where he worked as a radio technician.
...
Sarah “Sally” (Mcgovern) Rill
Feb 7, 2021
Sarah "Sally" (McGovern) Rill, 79, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, Februray 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Erna Virginia "Ginny" (Roach) McGovern and Walter Hager McGovern. Sally was the beloved wife to Ronald W. Rill with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Before...
“Smokey” Robert R. Hutton
Feb 7, 2021
"Smokey" Robert R. Hutton, 74, of Lancaster, PA, flew with the angels to heaven on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Theda (Gruel) and Harry "Dapper" E. Hutton. He was the beloved husband to Sharon (Wickline) Hutton with whom he celebrated 48...
Ronald Jay Leib
Feb 6, 2021
Ronald Jay Leib, U.S. Navy Veteran, died peacefully Saturday February 6, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. He was 92 years old.
Born in East Berlin, PA, Ronald was the son of the late Lester J. and Naomi (Brown) Leib. Ron was the husband to his loving wife, Jeanne E. (Wagner) Leib for 70 years. He moved from East...
Eloise Redmon Payne
Feb 6, 2021
Eloise Redmon Payne, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Oak Leaf Manor North. Born in Asheville, NC she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Netherton) Redmon. She was also the loving wife of the late Willie Leonard Payne for over 60 years until his passing in 2016.
Eloise met...
David H. Gray
Feb 6, 2021
David H. Gray, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
He was the husband of Ida C. Spencer Gray, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Howard Gray, Sr., and Reba V. Thomas Gray.
David had a 45 year career...
Frank J. Gappa
Feb 6, 2021
Frank J. Gappa, 79, of Lancaster passed away on February 6, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Danville, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Helen M. (Lazicki) Gappa. He was the beloved husband of Gloria J. (Faus) Gappa, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Frank worked as a machine operator...
R. Jack Largent
Feb 6, 2021
R. Jack Largent, 88, of Lancaster, entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, February 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister.
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