Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Mary P. Boyer
Dec 19, 2020
Mary P. Boyer, 79, passed away December 19, 2020 at her Lititz residence after a 25-year courageous battle with cancer. Mary and her husband, Glenn R. Boyer, shared 58 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Manheim, Mary was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Dorothy (Brown) Pierce. She graduated from Manheim High School and then...
Marilyn Faye Creasy
Dec 18, 2020
Marilyn Faye Creasy, 78, of Lancaster, was sadly taken from her family to be an angel with God on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:47am. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Ruth Pietsch. She was the devoted and loving wife of Curtis W. Creasy, Sr. for over 49 years.
Marilyn was...
Wayne F. Boyer
Dec 18, 2020
Wayne F. Boyer, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Friday, December 18, 2020, surrounded by family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Clayton P. and Frederica E. (Mellinger) Boyer. Wayne was the loving husband of the late Geraldine M. (Hoffman) Boyer with whom he shared 53 years of marriage at the time of...
Carolyn M. Rauch
Dec 18, 2020
Carolyn M. Rauch, 76, of Landisville, PA passed away peacefully Friday December 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Born March 26, 1944 in York, PA, Carolyn was the daughter of the late William and Elva (Clouser) Reynolds. She graduated from Central High School. On April 1, 1962, Carolyn married her beloved husband, Robert L. Rauch,...
Edward T. Kuzma
Dec 18, 2020
Edward T. Kuzma, 87, of Lancaster, was received into Heaven on Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Steelton, PA, he was the son of the late Rosalie and Stephen Kuzma. He was the loving husband to the late Patricia (Brecht) Kuzma for 56 years.
Ed was a Terminal Manager for Eastern Freightways...
Arlene Henry
Dec 17, 2020
Arlene Henry, 95, of Lancaster, passed unexpectedly on December 17, 2020. Born in Lampeter, PA on Oct 10, 1925 to the late Enos Lahr and Emma Lahr (Shaub) of Lancaster, PA. Arlene resided at Homestead Village Lancaster, PA.
Arlene was married 70 years to her lifelong best friend and love, the late Marlin W. Henry. She was...
Donald J. Garland
Dec 17, 2020
Donald J. Garland, 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday December 17, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. Born July 11, 1955 in Johnstown, PA, Donald was the son of the late Ben and Alice (Robinson) Garland. On October 25, 1997, Donald married Kathryn in Lancaster and would go on to spend 23 wonderful years together.
...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....
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