Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Roberta J. Swayne

Roberta J. Swayne

Oct 14, 2020

Roberta "Bert" J. Swayne, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph Robert Kelec, Sr. and Agnes H. (Garrison) Kelec. Bert enjoyed 41 years of marriage with her husband, Martin "Pip" L. Swayne, Jr., before his death in 2014.

A 1971 graduate...

Thomas Pierce Williams

Thomas Pierce Williams

Oct 13, 2020

Thomas Pierce Williams, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Born in Madison, WI, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Tredennick) Williams.

Tom was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Penn High School, Reading. He was an early entrepreneur in the software industry. However, to properly care for his...

John E. Pouliot

John E. Pouliot

Oct 12, 2020

John E. Pouliot, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020.

He was the husband of J. Kaye (Hall) Pouliot, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this past September 22nd. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary (Callahan) Pouliot.

John had worked as an...

Ellin M. Mccarthy

Ellin M. Mccarthy

Oct 12, 2020

Ellin M. McCarthy, 96, of Lititz, passed away while under the care of her family and Hospice & Community Care, on October 12, 2020. Ellin was married to her high school sweetheart, Charles F. McCarthy, for over 48 years until his passing in 1996. She was born January 8, 1924 in Pittston, PA and was the daughter of the...

H. Lloyd Musser

H. Lloyd Musser

Oct 12, 2020

H. Lloyd Musser, 99, of Brethren Village, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Christine (Brown) Musser with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Saskatawan, Canada, he was the son of the late Ada (Rohrer) and Martin Musser.

Lloyd was a proud Veteran of the...

Lois A. Hostetter

Lois A. Hostetter

Oct 12, 2020

Lois A. Hostetter, 90, of Conestoga passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Cunrod) Shenberger. She was the loving wife of the late Jacob E. "Jake" Hostetter who passed away in 2013.

She worked at the Safe Harbor...

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales

Oct 11, 2020

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales, 73, of Lancaster, was surrounded by his children when he went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2020. Born in Orocovis, PR, he was the son of the late Cecelio Rodriguez and Berena Morales.

He was a long time farmer and business owner, operating a store in Puerto Rico where...

Nhia Bee Vang

Nhia Bee Vang

Oct 11, 2020

Nhia Bee Vang, 81, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle in Lititz. Born in Loas, he was the son of the late Cher Yang Vang and Sheng Yang. He was the husband of the late Xee Yang who passed away in July, 2011.

For many years, Nhia served with the Loas...

Stanley J. Falkiewicz

Stanley J. Falkiewicz

Oct 11, 2020

Stanley J. "Stan" Falkiewicz, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11th at the home of his daughter. Born in Reading, PA, Stanley was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Kompa) Falkiewicz. Stanley was the husband of the late Sophie S. (Woytko) Falkiewicz with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage living in the same home in...

Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins

Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins

Oct 11, 2020

Philomena "Phyllis" M. Harkins, 84, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Harkins, with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Mary Rose (Agerenza) and Frank DeNicola.

Phyllis was a member...

Gary L. Kuhn

Gary L. Kuhn

Oct 10, 2020

Gary L. Kuhn 62 of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 10, 2020. Born in Lancaster PA Gary was the son of the late Vincent P. Kuhn Sr. and Joyce E.(Landis) Kuhn of Lancaster.

Gary graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Food Service and Housing Administration. From there he went...

Christian D. Hall

Christian D. Hall

Oct 10, 2020

Christian D. Hall, 66, of New Providence, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Chris was raised by his dear mother, Doris (Yeager) Hall, and aunt, Julia Yeager, on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster City, where he met the love of his life, Jody (Shoff) Hall, with whom he spent 44 loving years. Everyone who knew...

Richard P. Bard

Richard P. Bard

Oct 10, 2020

Richard P. Bard, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, Richard was the husband of the late Helen M. Bard.

He was the father of three children: Richard M. Bard, husband of Bonnie L., Dianne M. Good, wife of Roger L., and Terri J. Roos, wife...

Anna "Maria" Salerno

Anna "Maria" Salerno

Oct 9, 2020

Anna "Maria" Salerno, Age 96 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 9, 2020 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, where she had resided since September, 2014. She was born in Puccianiello-Caserta, Italy on November 29, 1923 to the late Aniello and Maria Michela (Sacco) Fusco and was the widow of Alexander "Sandy" John Salerno who passed away in...

Robert "Bob" W. Vest, Sr.

Robert "Bob" W. Vest, Sr.

Oct 9, 2020

Robert W. Vest, Sr., 71, of Lancaster, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 9, 2020. Born in Bridgeton, NJ he was the son of the late Russell C. and Violet (Novaska) Vest.

Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. He served honorably in...

Carol S. Avery

Carol S. Avery

Oct 9, 2020

Carol S. Avery, 77, an early childhood literacy educator, died Friday, Oct. 9 at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville where she had been a resident since June. Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Safstrom) Schlesing and the wife of Carole L. Beech of Lancaster.

Carol was employed by Manheim Township School district for...

David H. Mcnaughton, Sr.

David H. Mcnaughton, Sr.

Oct 8, 2020

David Hamilton McNaughton, Sr., age 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away in his home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday morning, October 8, 2020, after an eleven-month battle with cancer. David is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Carolyn McNaughton, his children, Laura McNaughton, David McNaughton, Jr., Jaclyn Gilbert, and Samantha Toscano, and his grandchildren,...

Irene (Dianastasis) Mavrides

Irene (Dianastasis) Mavrides

Oct 8, 2020

Irene (Dianastasis) Mavrides, 91, fell asleep in the Lord at her Lancaster home on Thursday, October 8th. Irene was a loving mother, yiayia, aunt, and friend to many.

She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1929. Having grown up as a child of Greek immigrant parents, Irene worked at the family restaurant all through school. Irene graduated...

C. Henry Beazley

C. Henry Beazley

Oct 8, 2020

C. Henry Beazley, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster, on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

A retired letter carrier, he served with the Lancaster Post Office for 34 years, and is a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. He most recently worked as an escort driver for High Steel Structures for...

Joanne C. Wilson

Joanne C. Wilson

Oct 8, 2020

Joanne C. Wilson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born in Lock Haven to the late Gershon and Catherine (Mihalik) Conklin. Joanne was the loving wife of the late Burton T. Wilson, and together they shared 60 years of marriage when he passed in 2018.

Joanne worked as an...

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