Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Daniel C. Wimmer

Daniel C. Wimmer

Sep 22, 2020

Daniel C. Wimmer, 51, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to Manfred Wimmer and the late Noreen (Burkhart) Wimmer.

A graduate of Columbia High School, Dan worked at Dana Incorporated, New Holland Machinery, York Harley Davidson and lastly at Alcoa/Arconic in Lancaster....

Laura Mae Hanna

Laura Mae Hanna

Sep 22, 2020

Laura M. Hanna, 53, of Lebanon, formerly of Manheim and Lancaster, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2020. Laura was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter to the late Henry S. and Veda Mae (Vaughn) Wilson.

She attended J.P. McCaskey High School and then went to obtain her Associates Degree as a Paralegal. She was...

Feyonna D. Dixon

Feyonna D. Dixon

Sep 21, 2020

Feyonna D. Dixon, 40, formerly of Lancaster, died September 21, 2020 in Hampton, VA. She was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Darrell Dorsey and Darlene Dixon.

Feyonna attended J.P. McCaskey High School.

She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, listening to music and her favorite holiday was...

Ronald D. Book

Ronald D. Book

Sep 21, 2020

Ron went home to be with His Savior on September 21, 2020, and meet family and friends that have gone on before him. He was reunited with his wife of 35 years, the late Patsy A. (Lutz) Book and his parents, the late Paul G. and Pauline B. (Boettger) Book.

He was a 1958 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg...

Deanna Lee Marschka

Deanna Lee Marschka

Sep 20, 2020

Deanna Lee Marschka went for a walk early Sunday morning, September 20.

She didn't return.

Deanna was struck and killed in a crosswalk by a vehicle in New Orleans, Loui-siana. She had recently retired after a 40-year career as a Registered Nurse. She was 62 years old.

Deanna was born on April 25,...

Gregory J. Celia Jr.

Gregory J. Celia Jr.

Sep 20, 2020

Gregory Joseph Celia Jr., 85, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on September 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster to the late Mary L. (Mingo) and Gregory J. Celia Sr., who had immigrated from Gasperina Italy in 1922 at the age of 16.

In his youth Greg served...

Ruth Ann Fisher

Ruth Ann Fisher

Sep 20, 2020

Ruth Ann Fisher, 85, of New Castle, Delaware, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2020. Born in Little Britain, PA she was the daughter of the late David C. and Emma (Norris) Brown.

Ruth will be fondly remembered for her giving spirit and love of her family. Being born into a...

Geraldine M. Esbenshade

Geraldine M. Esbenshade

Sep 20, 2020

Geraldine M. Esbenshade, 91, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Legends of Lititz, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Earline G. (Anderson) Mummert. She was married to the late Joseph H. Esbenshade for 58 years. For 50 years, they have...

Paul D. Sheaffer

Paul D. Sheaffer

Sep 19, 2020

Paul Dietzel Sheaffer passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on September 19, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA, as the 9th generation of the one of county's original German settler families, Paul was the son of the late Benjamin L. Sheaffer and Dorothy D. Sheaffer, and the loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Sheaffer for 62 years. He is...

Sean D. Williams, Jr.

Sean D. Williams, Jr.

Sep 18, 2020

Sean D. Williams, Jr. "Shizz Dollaz" 29, of Lancaster, PA gained his angel wings on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Dana York and the late Sean D Williams.

Sean attended J.P. McCaskey High School and graduated from Glen Mills High School. He was a talented rapper...

Patricia R. Carvell

Patricia R. Carvell

Sep 18, 2020

Patricia R. Carvell, 90, of Traditions of Hershey, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Born in Lancaster, Patricia was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eleanora M. (Steinwandel) Fry. She was the wife of the late Walter B. Carvell who died in 2005.

A 1948 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she worked for 30...

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr. - "Pa"

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr. - "Pa"

Sep 17, 2020

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr., beloved husband and best friend of Deborah, passed peacefully home to heaven on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Kevin is survived by a host of family and friends who love and will miss him dearly. He graduated from Manheim Township and received a full-ride scholarship to Williamson Trade School.

As a young boy, Kevin...

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr.

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr.

Sep 17, 2020

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr., 67, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 17, 2020. Born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Carmen Esther Ortiz and the late Edelmiro Ferrer, Sr. He was also the loving husband of Libertad Ferrer for the past 47 years. He was also famously known as Panin.

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Rosella Lamborn

Rosella Lamborn

Sep 17, 2020

Rosella Lamborn, 83, passed away at her Lancaster residence on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Maurice L. and Mary Livingston (Brown) Brooks. Her husband Carl Lamborn died in 1998.

Rose retired from Elixir Industries in 1989 after 25 years, and she also worked on a farm. She attended God's Missionary...

Mary Lee Mertz

Mary Lee Mertz

Sep 17, 2020

Mary Lee Mertz, 100, of Millersville, formerly of Peach Bottom, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville. She was a member of Millersville Community United Methodist Church. A woman of faith, heaven gained another angel. She was born in Lihue Kauai, HI. She was the daughter of the late...

Rose A. Scheid

Rose A. Scheid

Sep 17, 2020

Rose A. Scheid, 80, of Lancaster, entered eternal rest on September 17, 2020. She was born at home in Martic Forge, the 14th of 15 children (the youngest of the 10 who survived childhood) to Jacob H and Clara F (Groff) Aukamp. She died peacefully at her home with family at her bedside. She was known to have nine...

Lewis L. Lowe

Lewis L. Lowe

Sep 16, 2020

Lewis L. "Lew" Lowe, 90, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Buena Vista, Colorado, passed away on September 16, 2020 at his home in Willow Valley Communities. Born on a farm in Humeston, Iowa, Lew was the son of the late Harry J. and Pearl E. (Bahr) Lowe. He was also the loving husband of Jean I. (Gardner) Lowe...

Lorraine (Andrews) Dulio

Lorraine (Andrews) Dulio

Sep 16, 2020

Lorraine (Andrews) Dulio, 93, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary D. (King) and Samuel Andrews. She was the loving wife to the late Albert J. Dulio for over 70 years, who passed in 2013.

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Richard E. Sprout, Sr.

Richard E. Sprout, Sr.

Sep 16, 2020

Richard E. Sprout, Sr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, now living in eternity with his Lord and Savior, following a lengthy battle with dementia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Allen and Bessie (Dommel) Sprout. Richard was the loving husband of Elsie M. (Wickersham) Sprout, with whom he celebrated...

Karen L. Attick

Karen L. Attick

Sep 14, 2020

Karen L. Attick, 83, of Landisville, PA passed away at Luther Care on Monday, September 14, 2020. Born in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter to the late Grace (Hodges) and Leland Sleat.

Karen worked as an RN for Lancaster General Hospital for over 30 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of LCBC church....

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