Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

Rose Mary Matyi

Rose Mary Matyi

Jan 24, 2021

Rose Mary Matyi, 84, of Willow Street, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at LGH. Born July 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. Walls and the late Anne E. (Ashworth) Walls. She was the loving wife of the late Alexander J. Matyi, III with whom she shared over 60 years of...

Robert E. Hallworth

Robert E. Hallworth

Jan 23, 2021

Robert E. Hallworth, 99, husband of the late Birdie Hallworth, of Lititz died January 23, 2021.

Ronald Jay Hunsicker

Ronald Jay Hunsicker

Jan 23, 2021

Ronald Jay Hunsicker, D. Min. passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kendall (Keech), his children Jonathan Prince and Angela Hunsicker (Chris Daniel), and his siblings Jim Hunsicker (Carol), Tom Hunsicker (Pat), Janice Stickley (Dave). He was exceptionally fond of his grandchildren Isabella and...

Patricia Ann (Walsh) Schuelkens

Patricia Ann (Walsh) Schuelkens

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia Ann (Walsh) Schuelkens, 78, of Fleetwood PA, passed away peacefully on Friday January 22, 2021 in Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

She was the beloved wife of Dennis Schuelkens for 34 years.

Patsy was born in Lansdale PA on October 14, 1942 to the late Joseph P. Walsh Sr. and Elizabeth (Sauer) Walsh.

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Carol C. Brufke

Carol C. Brufke

Jan 23, 2021

Carol C. Brufke, 89, of Willow Street, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Dr. Edward F. Brufke who passed away in 2015. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jeannette Zuber Curtis.

Carol was a middle school teacher for 40 years, teaching...

Stanisława "Stella" Falisz

Stanisława "Stella" Falisz

Jan 23, 2021

Stanisława "Stella" Falisz of Lititz passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 23, 2021.

Stella was born in Poland July 24,1950 and at the age of 19 she came to America. Soon after Stella and Stefan were married and they lived in Philadelphia where she worked for over 20 years at Avery Dennison Co. In 2004, they...

Dee Ernst

Dee Ernst

Jan 22, 2021

Dee Ernst passed away at home on January 22, 2021 of natural causes. Dee was homeless during her teens and eventually stabilized herself and worked as a nursing assistant at Conestoga View and as a private care-giver. She later became disabled by mental illness. Following years of transient living, she found a permanent home in her apartment at Farnum...

William Riegel Schmalstieg, Phd, Gentleman And Scholar

William Riegel Schmalstieg, Phd, Gentleman And Scholar

Jan 22, 2021

William Riegel Schmalstieg, loving husband, father and grandfather, gentleman and scholar left this world January 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1929, Bill crisscrossed America following the career of his Episcopalian clergy father. Among the many schools he attended, Breck School, where his father was the rector in Minneapolis area, stood...

Donald D. Renicky

Donald D. Renicky

Jan 22, 2021

Donald David Renicky (Rzewnicki) CDR USN Ret., 89, set sail for the final time on Friday, January 22, 2021. He passed away peacefully at Moravian Manor, Lititz, Pennsylvania, after a three year stay.

A viewing will be held from 10AM to 11AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz...

Joseph T. Dougherty

Joseph T. Dougherty

Jan 22, 2021

Joseph T. Dougherty, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 22 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Philadelphia and was the fourth and youngest child to Catherine (O'Neil) and Michael Dougherty. Joe's formation in the Catholic Faith began while attending Holy Child in Philadelphia, PA. He then attended Dobbins Vocational School followed by enlistment...

Allen J. Gehr

Allen J. Gehr

Jan 22, 2021

In Loving memory of Allen "AJ" John Gehr, 53, who ended his cancer journey on Jan. 22, 2021. He was born in Waynesboro, PA and graduated from Waynesboro High in 1985. He attended Lock Haven University where he obtained a degree in Health and Physical Education. He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Locust Grove Mennonite School...

Anna P. Fedock

Anna P. Fedock

Jan 21, 2021

Anna P. Fedock departed this earth, and entered the heavenly kingdom of her Lord and Savior, on Thursday January 21, 2021. She had been a resident of St. Anne's Retirement Community, West Hempfield Twp., PA for the past four years. After testing positive for Covid-19 on her 97th birthday, Anna had a negative test following her quarantine period. Although...

Peter Michael Zwolenik

Peter Michael Zwolenik

Jan 21, 2021

Peter Michael Zwolenik, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born February 19, 1934 in Summit Hill, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Rose (Kostecky) Zwolenik. He was the devoted husband of Sophie (Ogozalek) Zwolenik with whom he celebrated 60 years of loving marriage on May 7,...

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