Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Michael T. Casey, Sr.

Michael T. Casey, Sr.

Sep 30, 2020

Michael T. Casey, Sr., 65, passed away at his Millersville residence on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born in Harrisburg to the late George T., Sr. and Theresa C. (Wendel) Casey. Mike enjoyed 28 years of marriage with his wife Elaine M. (Roehm) Casey.

He was a 1974 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. Mike...

David H. Berndt

David H. Berndt

Sep 30, 2020

David H. Berndt, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Minneapolis, MN, David was the son of the late Alice R. (Schumaker)and Harold J. Berndt. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Radford) Berndt, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.

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Linda Ann Desper

Linda Ann Desper

Sep 30, 2020

Linda Ann Desper, 71, formerly of Lee Avenue, Lancaster, passed away at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing, Lititz, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Paul Bernard and Ann (Yasko) Rice. Linda's husband, Arthur Edward Desper, died over 25 years ago.

A 1974 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School., Linda was...

Jack Dasilva

Jack Dasilva

Sep 30, 2020

On September 30, 2020 our precious patriarch and friend Jack DaSilva left us to join the Lord and his deceased family at the age of 92.

Jack is the husband of Mary DaSilva with whom he was married for 66 years. He is also survived by his brother Joseph; daughter Linda; his son Greg and wife Linda...

Renate A. Cornelius

Renate A. Cornelius

Sep 29, 2020

Renate A. Cornelius, 88, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Born in Germersheim, Germany she was the daughter of the late Rudolf M. and Maria (Müller) Steinmetz. She was the loving wife of Raymond D. Cornelius for over 50 years. She came to the United States when she was 20 years old, unsure...

Albert Caldwell Van Roden Jr.

Albert Caldwell Van Roden Jr.

Sep 29, 2020

Albert Caldwell van Roden Jr., 92, of York, PA died peacefully on September 29, 2020 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata. Al, also known as Caldy, was born on February 7, 1928 in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was the son of Harriet (Peck) and Albert Caldwell van Roden Sr. He is predeceased by his two sisters, Harriet (Happy) van Roden...

Nirda Sanchez

Nirda Sanchez

Sep 29, 2020

Nirda Sanchez, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on September 29, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in San German, PR, she was the daughter of the late Tito Sanchez Rosado and Guillernina Cancel.

Nirda was a long time employee at QVC. She worked as an inductor and retired after 28 years...

Denise A. (Falborn) Cutillo

Denise A. (Falborn) Cutillo

Sep 29, 2020

Denise A. (Falborn) Cutillo, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on September 29, 2020 at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown, PA. She was the devoted wife to Edward R. Cutillo, since 1971.

Denise graduated from Bloomsburg University with a BSN in 1988 as well as College Misericordia with MSN in 1997. She went on to serve as a Registered...

Thelma F. Mclaughlin

Thelma F. Mclaughlin

Sep 29, 2020

Thelma F. McLaughlin, 96 of Brownstown, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 29th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Irvington, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Unzner) England and was preceded in death by her husband William V. McLaughlin of Lancaster.

Thelma grew...

Catherine (Grassel) Brachtendorf

Catherine (Grassel) Brachtendorf

Sep 29, 2020

Catherine (Grassel) Brachtendorf, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, at Colonial Manor Assisted Living Facility, York, PA, where she resided for the past 2 ½ years. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Eugene Grassel. Catherine was married for 48 years to Richard E. Brachtendorf who preceded her in death.

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Judge Richard H. Simms, Sr.

Judge Richard H. Simms, Sr.

Sep 29, 2020

Richard Howard "Dickey" Simms, Sr., 85, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Magnolias of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Herman and Reba (Brown) Simms. Dickey was the loving husband of Janet (Pack) Simms with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Dickey was a 1953 graduate of J.P....

June Alice Shelsky

June Alice Shelsky

Sep 28, 2020

June Alice Shelsky, 89, of Lancaster, went home to God, Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Hull, England, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Farrow) Harvey. June was the loving wife of John J. Shelsky with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage.

She was kind to everyone and loved to knit, work...

George C. Hawke

George C. Hawke

Sep 26, 2020

George C, Hawke, 92, of Lancaster, PA passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to the late Doris (Duda) Hawke with whom he was married for 60 years.

Born in West Hazleton, PA he was the son of the late Clara A. (Bradney) and William F....

Marcia E. Willemen Sutter

Marcia E. Willemen Sutter

Sep 26, 2020

Marcia Ellen Willemen Sutter, 87, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020 at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Lindenhurst, NY to the late Gertrude Hartman Willemen and Peter Willemen. She married Philip H. Sutter on June 13, 1955 on the day...

Richard C. Brown

Richard C. Brown

Sep 25, 2020

Richard C. Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by children on September 25, 2020. Richard also known as Rick or Dick was born in Long Beach, California on May 27, 1946 but moved to Lancaster early in his childhood because that's where his mother's family was from. Rick was the last child of William A. Brown and Ruth (Hacker) Brown....

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry

Sep 25, 2020

Though the petals of the flower wilted, the beauty the flower held, will never be forgotten.

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry, 69, of Pequea, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor North on September 25, 2020. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Stewart A. and Madrenenn F. (Greer) Yoder. She was...

Joseph C. Hennessey

Joseph C. Hennessey

Sep 25, 2020

Joseph C. Hennessey, 77, of Lititz, formerly of NY, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Eila (Carminati) Hennessey. He shared 38 years together with Peter G. Reinertsen and the last 6 years in marriage.

He received...

Perry B. Scott, Sr.

Perry B. Scott, Sr.

Sep 25, 2020

Perry B. Scott, Sr., 92, of Manheim Township, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to the late Perry M. and Mildred (Drescher) Scott. Perry celebrated 69 years of marriage with his wife Mary Jane (Risser) Scott.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Perry...

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles

Sep 24, 2020

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles, 89, of Washington Boro, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at St. Anne's Retirement Community after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Manor Twp., he was the son of the late David and Esther (Ament) Charles. Alvin was the loving husband for 47 years of the late Nancy (Warfel) Charles, who passed in...

Richard F. Hackman

Richard F. Hackman

Sep 23, 2020

Richard F. Hackman, husband of Bonadine M. Hackman, passed away September 23, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Warwick Township on January 24, 1940 and lived in Warwick Township his entire life. He was the son of the late Richard H. and Elizabeth Forney Hackman.

He was preceded in death by his sister Betty...

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