Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dr. Robert B. “Bob” Belser

Dr. Robert B. “Bob” Belser

Jan 31, 2021

Dr. Robert B. "Bob" Belser, 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home in Manheim Township on Sunday, January 31, 2021 from complications of amyloidosis. Born July 26, 1938 in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Paul and Elva Mae (Freymeyer) Belser. They emphasized the importance of hard work and the value of education. Bob...

Thomas J. Ennis, Sr.

Thomas J. Ennis, Sr.

Jan 31, 2021

Thomas J. Ennis, Sr., 74, of Glenmoore, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late James H. and Emily F. Ennis. He was also the dedicated and loving husband of Sherry (Birkenbine) Ennis for more than 46 years.

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Carmen Rosie Perez

Carmen Rosie Perez

Jan 31, 2021

Carmen Rosie Perez, 58, Lancaster, died on January 31, 2021 at her home. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Gloria Perez.

She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1983. She previously worked at C&D Battery in Leola. She loved gardening, hair styling, and fashion.

Survived by...

Gus S. Kouros

Gus S. Kouros

Jan 31, 2021

Gus S. Kouros, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at the Hospice & Community Care Mount Joy location on January 31, 2021.

Born in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece, he was the son of the late Stamatios Kouros and Chrysa Dimitriou Kouros.

He was preceded in death by wife, Sophia. Gus is survived by two sons, Tommy married...

Emma M. Bordner Spangler

Emma M. Bordner Spangler

Jan 30, 2021

Emma M. Bordner Spangler,103, of Mt. Zion, PA passed away on January 30, 2021 at StoneRidge Towne Centre, Myerstown, PA.

She was the widow of Kenneth H. Spangler to whom she was married 72 years. She was born in Mohrsville, PA on January 13, 1918. She was the daughter of the late William Troutman and Louisa (Rentschler)...

Henry "Harry" Deatrick

Henry "Harry" Deatrick

Jan 30, 2021

Henry "Harry" Deatrick, 92, of Lancaster, passed away at ManorCare, Saturday, January 30, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob and Alice (Binkley) Deatrick. He was the husband of Helen E. (Houser) Deatrick, who passed away in February of 2020.

Harry was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Of the...

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...

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