Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joseph D. Reilly

Joseph D. Reilly

Nov 26, 2020

Joseph D. Reilly, 93, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Alice C. (Davish) Reilly. He was the devoted and loving husband of Constance "Connie" (Streeter) Reilly, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage in September....

Jose Rosember Garcia

Jose Rosember Garcia

Nov 25, 2020

Jose Rosember Garcia, 57, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Born in El Salvadore, Jose was the son of Miguel Cerna and the late Esperanza Concepcion Garcia. He was the loving husband of Maria E. (Gomez) Garcia, with whom he celebrated 24 years of marriage.

Of the Christian Faith, Jose came to...

J. Herbert Young

J. Herbert Young

Nov 25, 2020

J. Herbert Young, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

He was the husband of the late Ruth H. Young, who passed away in 2010. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christian Z. and Cecelia Bates Young.

He had worked as an insurance investigator for Equifax Services for...

Jean Obed Jules

Jean Obed Jules

Nov 24, 2020

Jean Obed Jules, 47, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Anse D'Hainault, Haiti, he was the son of Hermann and Rosette (Toussaint) Jules.

Coming to the United States just 2 years ago, where Obed had earned a degree as a Pharmacist, he hoped to one day open his own...

Margaret J. (Morgan) Beck

Margaret J. (Morgan) Beck

Nov 24, 2020

Margaret J. (Morgan) Beck, 89, of Lancaster, PA passed away at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Donora, PA she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Hardon) and Andrew Morgan, and the loving wife to the late William "Bill" Beck, Jr.

Margaret was strong in her faith and an active member of St. Philips...

Sheila C. Rickerhauser

Sheila C. Rickerhauser

Nov 23, 2020

Sheila C. Rickerhauser, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020, at the age of 85.

She was born in Cleveland. Ohio and she was the daughter of the late John Conroy and Beatrice Egan) Hervert.  Sheila grew up in the town of Westminster, MD.

After graduating high school in Westminster, Sheila attending...

Elizabeth Ann Williams

Elizabeth Ann Williams

Nov 23, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Williams, known as Betty Ann, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1936 in Minersville, PA, to the late John Harvilla Jr. and Elizabeth Brennan Harvilla.

Upon graduating Minersville High School, she was Secretary to the Principal there, while also working for Harvilla and Son's Beverage Distributor in...

Grace Melva Showers Supplee

Grace Melva Showers Supplee

Nov 23, 2020

Grace M. Showers Supplee, 86, of Reading, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Brethren Village, Lititz, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Supplee, brother H. Byron Showers, parents, and grandson, Ryan Christopher Broderick.

Born at home in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herman and...

Wilson P. Lopez, Sr. - "Pops"

Wilson P. Lopez, Sr. - "Pops"

Nov 23, 2020

Wilson Pedro Lopez, Sr., 77, of Manheim Twp., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eduviges Lopez Perez and Lydia Esther Torres. Wilson, affectionately known as "Pops" to all who knew and loved him, was the loving husband of...

Lawrence J. Gagliardi

Lawrence J. Gagliardi

Nov 23, 2020

Lawrence J. Gagliardi, 76, of Philadelphia passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Baccari) Gagliardi. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth A. Gagliardi with whom he shared 43 years of marriage with before her passing in 2014.

Lawrence worked...

Eileen Nephin-Bish

Eileen Nephin-Bish

Nov 23, 2020

Eileen Nephin-Bish, 73, of West Lampeter, died at home Monday, Nov. 23, after a prolonged ordeal with dementia. Her devoted husband, James Bish, was with her.

Born in Philadelphia on April 29, 1947, Eileen was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Claus) Reilly. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Daniel, daughters Shannon...

Michael J. Wissler

Michael J. Wissler

Nov 22, 2020

On Sunday November 22, 2020 our beloved Father, Pop Pop, brother and friend passed away. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Stumpf) Wissler.

He is survived by his son, Michael D. Wissler husband of Jennifer of Ocean City, MD, daughter, Danielle Wissler Berardi of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Anastasia, Ainsley,...

Eugene “Coota” Westbrook, Jr.

Eugene “Coota” Westbrook, Jr.

Nov 22, 2020

Eugene Westbrook, Jr., 80, of Harrisburg, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on November 22, 2020. He was born in Sylvester, GA and was the son of the late Eugene Westbrook and Annie Lou Blackfoot Newberry.

He last worked at Calder Doors as an installer.

He previously attended Ebenezer Baptist Church....

Mary Lou Brodhecker

Mary Lou Brodhecker

Nov 22, 2020

Mary Lou Brodhecker, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Mennonite Home.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Weigand Brodhecker. A talented ice skater, when Mary Lou was young she toured with the Ice Capades. She enjoyed giving ice skating lessons, dancing with the Buffalo...

Miriam H. Burkland

Miriam H. Burkland

Nov 22, 2020

After quietly celebrating her 98th birthday with her daughter at her side and family via phone calls, Miriam, or "Dodie" as she was known by her grandchildren, passed away in her sleep in the early evening of November 22, 2020 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster.

Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Gottleib...

Betty C. Campbell

Betty C. Campbell

Nov 22, 2020

Betty (Cook) Campbell of Lititz died Sunday, November 22, at Moravian Manor where she was a resident. She was 99. Betty was the daughter of William H. Cook and Irene Smink Cook of Lancaster.

Betty was the wife of Claude L. Campbell (deceased 1994) whom she married in 1941 and they shared 53 years of marriage. She...

Linford R. Moyer

Linford R. Moyer

Nov 21, 2020

Linford R. Moyer, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Clyde and Mae Burkholder Moyer.

A registered nurse, Lin worked as a private duty nurse and had also worked at the Mennonite Home, Willow Valley and Pleasant View Retirement Communities during his...

William H. Adams

William H. Adams

Nov 21, 2020

William H. Adams, 85, of Lititz, PA, passed away on November 21, 2020. Born in Mount Union, PA, Bill was the son of Harold and Helen (Faust) Adams. He was the oldest of four mischievous boys.

Bill spent his high school years at Captain Jack High School. He went on to Juniata College where he graduated with...

William A. Dyer

William A. Dyer

Nov 21, 2020

William A. Dyer, age 92 from Legend of Lititz, passed away on November 21st from natural causes.

Bill was born in Utica, NY on December 27, 1927 and was the son of the late Clarence and Nina (Kutner) Dyer.

He was a US Navy Veteran (1945-1947) and served aboard the U.S.S. carrier Siboney. On November...

Daniel Eugene "Gene" Garner, Jr.

Daniel Eugene "Gene" Garner, Jr.

Nov 21, 2020

Daniel Eugene "Gene" Garner, Jr., 85, of Lititz, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Susan Amanda (Adair) and Daniel Eugene Garner, Sr. He was the beloved husband to the late Gayle (Shreiner) Garner who passed in 2011 and the loving husband to...

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