Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Jean Herr
Dec 11, 2020
Jean Herr, 78, of Washington Boro, went home to be with her Lord on Dec. 11, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Mervin H. Herr and the late Mildred (Nace) Herr.
She graduated from Penn Manor High School and worked at Millersville University in the food service department for 32 years. She then worked part...
Betty W. Heisey
Dec 11, 2020
Betty W. Heisey – Our Beloved Mom, Betty, Ma, Maw – of Lancaster, PA, peacefully went home to Jesus, Her Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 11, 2020.
Mom was born November 14, 1927 in Lancaster, PA, to William W. and Cora P. Nixdorf Wallace.
She retired from Federal Mogul in 1993 as a Production...
Francine Rice
Dec 11, 2020
Francine Rice, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born in St. Albans, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Rosalie F. Lococo Cronenberg.
She grew up as a proud "military brat" during her father's service in the US Navy. No matter where she lived, she always called New York...
Violet Venetta Nagle
Dec 11, 2020
Violet Venetta Nagle was called home for her eternal peace and rest on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 101. Violet passed away peacefully in her sleep under the loving and watchful care of Hospice Community Care and Keystone Villa Ephrata staff. Born in Rothsville, she was the loving daughter of the late Calvin M. and Daisey...
Joan B. Eshleman
Dec 11, 2020
Joan B. Eshleman passed away on December 11, 2020 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA while under the care of her loving husband and a team of dedicated hospice caregivers. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Henry Ray and Gertrude E. (Nissley) Breneisen. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by four siblings and...
Susan T. Kelly
Dec 10, 2020
Susan T. Kelly, 65, of Denver, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dolores (DiGregorio) Kane. Susan was the wife of Barry Kelly, and they shared 12 years of marriage together this past March.
Susan was a graduate of Lancaster...
Jocelyn “Lynn” Marie Leaman
Dec 10, 2020
Jocelyn "Lynn" Marie Leaman, 77, of Lancaster, went home to be with her lord Thursday December 10, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Known by many as Momma Lynn and Nan, she had a big enough heart to love the many individuals that blessed her with their presence. Born December 20, 1942 in Queens, NY, Jocelyn was...
Adrienne "Marge" Homsher
Dec 10, 2020
Adrienne "Marge" Homsher, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bruno Franke and Adrienne Etien, and the loving wife of the late Benjamin "Bud" Homsher who passed away in December 1990.
After moving to PA, Adrienne...
Tyrone Williams
Dec 10, 2020
Tyrone Williams, 58, of East Petersburg, passed away at home, Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Bernice (Wright) Williams. Tyrone was the loving and longtime companion of Beatriz "Betty" Perez, for 20 years.
Tyrone was a 1981 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He went on to...
Gloria Y. “Bonnie” Gestewitz
Dec 10, 2020
Gloria Y. "Bonnie" Gestewitz, 76, formerly of Lancaster passed away peacefully at United Zion Nursing Home after an illness. She was born in Lancaster PA and was the daughter of the Late Robert and Gloria (Pickle) Lefever.
Bonnie worked at Conestoga View for over 20 years. She enjoyed making crafts, dancing, spending time with her family and...
Robert E. Nixon
Dec 10, 2020
Robert E. Nixon,83 of Stevens, PA died peacefully at home Thursday December 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Debbie (Clark) Nixon and they would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on December 16, 2020. He was the son of the late James and Jeanette Nixon. Bob served in the Air Force and was...
George Syder
Dec 9, 2020
George Syder 73, of Lancaster went peacefully to be with his heavenly Father, Wednesday Dec. 9, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, loyal friend, and deeply loved by those who knew him best. George was admired for his intelligence, wit, dry humor, and kindness. He had a...
D. Robert Furlow
Dec 9, 2020
D. Robert "Bob" Furlow, 82, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Tangert) and Daniel R. Furlow. He was the loving husband to Sally (Leath) Furlow for almost 47 years.
Bob was the owner and operator for Freeze and Frizz in Strasburg for...
Debra A. Deitrich
Dec 9, 2020
Debra A. Deitrich, 61, of Millersville, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty (Dean) Willcox.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Deitrich. They were married on May 12, 1979.
Debra...
Edward S. Hoover
Dec 9, 2020
Edward S. Hoover, 81, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
Born in Lancaster on August 17, 1939, Edward was the son of the late Leslie K. and Blanche (Shotzberger) Hoover.
After graduation from East Lampeter High School in 1957, Hoover received his associate degree from Goshen College and went on to...
Joseph F. Brady
Dec 8, 2020
Joseph F. Brady, 91, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Loretta (Donnelly) and Walter Brady. Joseph was the loving husband to the late Doreen (Kasenchak) Brady who passed in 2011; together they celebrated 53 years of...
Patricia A. Armstrong
Dec 8, 2020
Patricia A. Armstrong ("Patty"), age 90, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice on December 8, 2020. She was a resident of Willow Valley Communities and formerly of School Lane Hills.
Born on March 13, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta (Soth) Abel. A brother...
Betty Jane Lapinsky
Dec 8, 2020
Betty Jane Lapinsky, (Flickenger) born June 8,1923 to Mary Louise Gutfleisch, (McCord) and Martin F. Flickinger, died the morning of December 8th, 2020.
Betty Jane was a fourth generation Lancastrian, living most of her life in Lancaster City and East Petersburg. Her wonderful childhood memories of cattle drives through the streets, ice truck deliveries, swimming at Rocky...
Margarita Gomez
Dec 8, 2020
Margarita Gomez, 67, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juana (Burgos) and Miguel Diaz. She was the loving wife to Julio Gomez.
Margarita was an active member of Seventh Day Adventist. She enjoyed traveling and cooking and was known for her pollo...
Alice H. Mccomsey
Dec 8, 2020
Alice H. McComsey, 95, passed to heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Mary {Horst) Hartstein. She was the loving wife of the late Richard C. McComsey who died in 2010.
Alice graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1942....
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