Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Alfred Vincent Deleo
Sep 14, 2020
Alfred Vincent DeLeo, 93, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1927 in Siderno, Reggio Calabria, Italy. He immigrated to the US in year 1947, traveling by ship to New York. He settled in Camden, New Jersey, where he met and married Linda Odorisi. He and his friend,...
William “Bill” Mitchell Frey
Sep 14, 2020
William "Bill" Mitchell Frey, 91 years old, died on Monday, September 14th 2020 at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation after a short illness. He was the son of the late Elwood Frey and Edna (Mitchell) Frey of Lancaster.
Born in Lancaster, Bill entered the U.S. Navy during World War II serving his country as a radio operator.
...Jewel Faye Lewis
Sep 13, 2020
Jewel Faye Lewis, 72, of New Providence, PA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020, with children by her side. Born in Hensley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Richards) and Jess Shepherd.
Jewel was a proud Coal Miner. She enjoyed visiting Thrift Stores, yard sales and doing crafts. She enjoyed...
Larry E. Heller
Sep 13, 2020
Larry E. Heller, 77, died at his home in New Holland on September 13. He was born on August 2, 1943 in Galion, OH to Warren and Gertrude.
Larry graduated from Galion H.S., earned a BS in Agricultural Engineering from Ohio State University and served in the Army in Germany from 1967-1969. Larry worked at Sperry New...
Brenda Joyce Hartman Stover
Sep 12, 2020
Brenda Joyce Hartman Stover, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the age of 76. She was the wife of Terry A. Stover, to whom she was married for 58 years.
Mrs. Stover was born in York on April 13, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Charles R. Hartman and Pearl...
Scott Spangler
Sep 11, 2020
scott spangler artist, observer, roofer, groundskeeper
son of ellie and bob spangler brother of karen (harnish) – shared spirit with aaron godfather to michelle and the markells, (my guardian angels) – friend of many – follower of the guiding light…
And he thought of those he angered, For he was not a violent man, And...
Irene M. Parrish
Sep 11, 2020
Irene M. Parrish, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on September 11, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Elkton, MD she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Crandle) Wimer.
Irene was dedicated to her family. Spending time with her children and grandchildren is what she cherished in life. She enjoyed...
Michael W. Miller
Sep 11, 2020
Michael W. Miller, 54, of Glenmoore, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was born in Washington, PA to Charles W. and the late Mary (Breese) Miller.
Mike graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1983 and then attended trade school. He was a self-employed drywall finisher.
His...
Justin D. Campbell
Sep 10, 2020
Justin D. Campbell, 25, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2020. He was the son of Dwayne E Campbell, Lancaster and Peggy (Smith) Campbell, Lancaster.
Justin graduated from Manheim Township High School where he played on the MTHS ice hockey team. Following this, he continued his education and passion for welding and construction at CTC....
John B. Milliron
Sep 9, 2020
John B. Milliron, 61, of Gap, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home. Born in West Chester, he was the son of John E. Milliron and the late Orma (Bryans) Milliron, and the husband of Christine (Weber) Milliron for the past 34 years.
John was a 1976 graduate of Pequea Valley High School....
Peter F. Scheler
Sep 9, 2020
Peter F. Scheler, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Peter was born January 16, 1936 in Buffalo, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick Peter and Margaret (Welsh) Scheler.
After graduating Hobart College in 1958, Peter became a...
Rita M. Ruof
Sep 8, 2020
Rita M. Ruof, 84, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Lancaster, PA, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after an extended illness.
Rita was born in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the 7th of seven children born to James and Mary Scherer Weatherly. She grew up in Beaver Falls and attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school, then graduated from...
Mary K. Rhoads
Sep 8, 2020
Mary K. Rhoads, 95 years young, of Willow Street, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed her earthly home with her family by her side and jubilantly entered her new Home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1924, she was the daughter of German immigrants, Karl and Frances (Zankl) Köenig....
James F. Mccloskey, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
Heaven gained a gracious, kind-hearted, quick-witted, and devoted angel on Monday, September 7, 2020. Known by many as "Jim", James F. McCloskey, Jr., 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.
Born in Lancaster, James was the son of the late James F. Sr. and Dorothy (Herzog) McCloskey.
Jim...
Philip V. Zahn
Sep 7, 2020
Philip V. Zahn,70, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020.
He was the husband of Carol A. Thompson Zahn, with whom he shared 2 years of marriage this past July 9th. He was previously married to the late Helen M. Clark Zahn who passed away in 2009. Born in Queens, NY , he was...
Abe Rodriguez, Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Abe Rodriguez, Sr., 60 of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in New York, he was the son of Irma (Feliciano) Rodriguez and the late Angel Rodriguez.
Abe enjoyed fishing, musicals and salsa dancing. He was the life of the party. Most of all Abe cherished his family, especially...
Gary D. Bright
Sep 6, 2020
Gary D. Bright, 72, of Mountville, PA, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. He was the loving husband of Theresa M. (Shostek) Bright for 47 years. Born in Reading, PA, Gary was the son of the late Leon W. and Dorothy B. (Ilg) Bright.
Gary graduated from St. John Vianney High School before furthering his education...
Jose Luis Mangual, Sr.
Sep 6, 2020
Jose Luis Mangual, Sr., 75, of East Lampeter Twp., passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to the late Alejandro Figueroa Mangual, Sr. and Alejandrina Figueroa.
Jose enjoyed 51 years with his loving wife Noemi Sanchez Mangual. They have three children: Jose L. Mangual, Jr.,...
John H. “Jack” Thompson
Sep 6, 2020
John H. "Jack" Thompson, 93 of Lancaster Pa passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Mahanoy City, PA he was the son of the late John and Ida (Fulda) Thompson, he was married to Kathryn D. Thompson who preceded him in death. Jack was of the Catholic faith and attended Saint...
Beth Deliver
Sep 6, 2020
The world lost a kind, creative, talented soul when Beth Didner Deliver left this world on September 6, 2020 on the 32nd anniversary of her Father's passing, at the young age of 58. Beth exited this world surrounded by her caring and warm family and friends. She was the loving daughter of Marlene Didner of Lancaster and the late...
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