Robert D. Difrancesco
Dec 17, 2020
Robert D. DiFrancesco, 82, died December 17, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital-UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg, PA. He was born January 23, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Arturo and Esterina (Luciano) DiFrancesco of Mystic Islands, NJ. Loving husband of MaryAnn (Cavicchio) DiFrancesco, wife of 60 years.
Bob worked tirelessly as an Operator Engineer...
Thelma Jane Taft
Dec 17, 2020
Thelma Jane Taft, 84, of Calvary Homes, Lancaster, entered into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Formerly of Leola, Jane was born in Manheim to the late Peter and Hazel Martin on March 17, 1936. She was the loving wife of the late Charles E. Taft.
Jane was a loving wife,...
Edward J. Ennis, Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
Edward James Ennis, Sr. age 83, passed away on December 16, 2020.
Jim was a retired iron worker out of Local 373 in NJ. Jim loved auto racing, fishing, trips to AC and time spent with family.
Jim is survived by his 5 children, Edward, husband of Anita Ennis, Wendy, wife of Paul Petillo, George,...
Kathleen N. Mulcahy
Dec 16, 2020
Kathleen N. Mulcahy, 90, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Mulcahy, who passed away in 2012. Born in Queens Village, NY, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Katharine Clifford Clifford.
Kathleen had worked as an account representative...
Robert L. Wichterman
Dec 16, 2020
Robert L. Wichterman, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He is survived by his children: Robert L., Jr., who is married to Rosalie Witmer; William B., who is married to Dana Williamson; and Susan C., who is married to Ken Bourgoin; his brother John Wichterman and sister Edythe Edwards; twelve...
Agnes A. (Sahd) Elias
Dec 16, 2020
Agnes A. Elias, 90, of Willow Street, loving wife, mother and grandmother – a woman who spent a lifetime making everyone she met feel special – passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Willow Valley Lakeside in Willow Street. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Anthony B. Sahd and Anna (Koury) Sahd. She was the...
Providencia Orengo Ruiz
Dec 16, 2020
Providencia Orengo Ruiz, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on December 16, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Yauco, PR, she is the daughter of Aurora Perez and the late Pasquale Orengo and was the longtime companion to Pablo Colon Ramos.
Providencia worked for Womens & Babies for over ten years as a housekeeper.
Providencia...
Lucille T. Myers
Dec 16, 2020
Lucille T. Myers (née Vekeman), born Feb. 15, 1927 in Woonsocket, RI, died peacefully on Dec. 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Dr. William Myers until his passing in 1980.
Lucille attended Immaculate Conception Academy and American University in D.C. She enjoyed her Tuesday mornings at Bazaar workshop at St....
John W. "Jack" Morris
Dec 16, 2020
John W. "Jack" Morris, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on December 16, 2020 holding the hand of his beloved wife for 61 years, Freda J. (Stief) Morris. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John W. and Anna Mae (Nixdorf) Morris.
Shortly after graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, Jack joined the United States...
James A. Miller
Dec 16, 2020
James A. Miller passed away peacefully at the age of 74 at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
Jim was born July 10, 1946 in Ephrata, PA to Warren and Sarah Miller. He graduated from Ephrata High School in 1964. He received a two year business degree from Goldey-Beacom College and then went...
William J. “Bill” Wimer
Dec 15, 2020
William J. "Bill" Wimer, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020 at home, surrounded by family, with his wife holding his hand. Born in Lancaster, he was the only child and son of the late William H. and Catherine Culhane Wimer. He was married for 65 years to Janet Heagy Wimer.
Bill grew up...
Dr. Harry D. “Bob” Stratigos
Dec 15, 2020
Dr. Harry D. Stratigos, 91, of Manor Township, Lancaster, PA, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care. He was born in Mylopotamos, on the island of Kythera, Greece and was the son of the late Demetrios and Froso (Kominos) Stratigos.
He is survived by his wife Sally (Goropoulos) Kusuplos Stratigos. Sally and Harry...
Jonathon Mendez
Dec 15, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Jonathon Mendez announces his passing at the age of 28. He passed suddenly at his home on 12/15/2020. Jonathon was born on December 17, 1991 in Lancaster. He was the son of Mildred Rodriguez and Martin Rivera.
Jonathon was a 2010 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High school....
Jose A. Maldonado
Dec 15, 2020
Jose A. Maldonado, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on December 15, 2020 at home. He was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Agustin and Justina (Caguias) Maldonado.
He is survived by his partner, Maribel Vega.
Jose retired as a lab tech from Wyeth Laboratories in Marietta. He enjoyed cars,...
Linda L. Herr
Dec 15, 2020
Linda L. Herr, 72, of Lititz, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 15 at UMPC Lititz, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. Fritsch Sr. and Shirley Weaver. She was the loving wife of Michael B. Herr for 33 years.
She was a 1966 graduate of McCaskey...
Jameela Fatima Ansari
Dec 15, 2020
Jameela Fatima Ansari, 57, passed away at her Lancaster residence on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born in Hyderabad, India to Muhammed Zainul Abedin Ansari and Nafeesunnisa Begum.
She was a member of the Islamic Community Center of Lancaster. A homemaker, Jameela previously worked at Dart Container in Leola.
Jameela is survived by her...
Kong Phimmasone
Dec 15, 2020
Kong Phimmasone, 87, passed on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home in Lancaster, PA. She was born on August 5, 1933 in Champasak Province, Laos. She married the late Khamphay Phimmasone in 1952 and together immigrated their family to the United States in 1980.
Kong was a well-respected member of the lao community who enjoyed providing...
Andrew C. "Andy" Boyle
Dec 15, 2020
Andrew C. "Andy" Boyle, 76, passed away on December 15, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Isabella M. (Hackett) Boyle. He recently celebrated his 53rd wedding anniversary with his wonderful wife, Anna M. (DiGialleonardo), who was the love of his life.
Airman 1st Class...
Lawrence M. “Larry” Berardi
Dec 14, 2020
Lawrence M. "Larry" Berardi, 71, of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at his home. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY he was the son of the late Michael and Jacqueline (Assael) Berardi.
He was a graduate of Wantagh High School in NY and St. Michael's College in Burlington, VT.
Larry worked in retail management...
Maurice Paul Pelanne
Dec 14, 2020
A life well lived. Maurice Pelanne passed away peacefully in his home in Lititz, Pennsylvania on December 14th, 2020. He was 89 years old. In learning of impeding death, Maurice's only comment, "But there's still so much to learn." His quick, dry wit astounded: prior to the election, his doctor asked "Who's running the country?" Without pause, Maurice replied...
