Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Carlos David "Davie" Santiago

Carlos David "Davie" Santiago

Aug 14, 2020

Carlos David Santiago "Davie", 47, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Lancaster, Davie was the son of the late Carmelo Santiago and Ana T. Cruz.

A very sociable person, Davie always went out of his way to be kind and lend a helping hand to everyone he could. A self-taught handyman...

Frank Homer Kendall

Frank Homer Kendall

Aug 14, 2020

Frank Kendall, 80, died Friday August 14, 2020. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, Pa. He was a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Chemical Engineering; and was a member of the Alabama tennis team.

He began his work...

Theresa Anna Hauck

Theresa Anna Hauck

Aug 13, 2020

Theresa Anna Hauck succumbed at Lancaster General Hospital.

Throughout her life she found pleasure in many things. Both Theresa and her husband got bit by the travel bug, this happened after her meeting the last surviving first class passenger from the White Star Liner TITANIC, Marjorie Newell Robb. Her interest in travel took her on over 40...

Cristobal Ortiz Delannoy

Cristobal Ortiz Delannoy

Aug 13, 2020

Cristóbal Ortiz Delannoy, 94, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico to the late Gil Ortiz and Rosa Delannoy Santiago. Cristóbal proudly served in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he earned the rank of...

Shirley A. Maerz

Shirley A. Maerz

Aug 13, 2020

Shirley A. Maerz, 76, of Lancaster, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Konrad Maerz, sharing 27 years of marriage this past February 19th. They were inseparable, enjoying life together all the time. Born in Georgetown, PA, she was the daughter...

Helen Robinson “Granny Mae”

Helen Robinson “Granny Mae”

Aug 13, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved and devoted mother and grandmother on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Delores and granddaughter Michele, her loving caretakers, by her side. She was in her 94th year of life.

She was the wife of the late Walter Robinson Sr....

Sylvia Determan

Sylvia Determan

Aug 12, 2020

Sylvia Determan, 85, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Wellspan Hospital in Ephrata after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James Determan with whom she shared 12 wonderful years of marriage this past February 20th.

Born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, she was the daughter of George J. Goodwin and...

Lois E. Derstler

Lois E. Derstler

Aug 12, 2020

Lois E. Derstler, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her Manheim Township home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born in Blue Ball, PA, Lois was the daughter of Ivo G. and Elsie Mae (Weber) Brenneman.

She was married on November 7, 1964 and shared 55 loving years of marriage with her husband Donald E. Derstler.

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Rosalind A. Martin

Rosalind A. Martin

Aug 12, 2020

Rosalind A. Martin, 69, of Ephrata, went into the arms of the Lord on August 12, 2020. Born in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Gwendolyn E. (Mertz) Ackerman. She recently celebrated her 28th wedding anniversary with David G. Martin.

Rosalind was known for her sense of humor and wit. She...

Carlos Manuel Oquendo, Sr.

Carlos Manuel Oquendo, Sr.

Aug 12, 2020

Carlos Manuel Oquendo, Sr., 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Manuel and Julia Oquendo. He was the loving and faithful husband of Rosalia Oquendo, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage....

Arthur J. Byers

Arthur J. Byers

Aug 11, 2020

Arthur Joseph Byers, 88, of Ronks, and formerly of Mahaffey, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital of complications from COVID-19.

Born Jan. 16, 1932 at Mahaffey, he was a son of George Merle and Susan (Hineman) Byers. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He was employed at...

Haley M. (Latcheran) Rivera

Haley M. (Latcheran) Rivera

Aug 11, 2020

Haley M. (Latcheran) Rivera, 27, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Gary L. and Amy M. (Meiskey) Weaver of Strasburg. She recently celebrated her 2nd wedding anniversary to her college sweetheart, Julian Rivera.

Haley will be remembered for her bubbly,...

Lanayah Rodriguez

Lanayah Rodriguez

Aug 11, 2020

Lanayah Monique Rodriguez was born on July 13, 1999. Tragically, on August 11, 2020 at the young age of 21, she passed away.

She was such a beautiful, free spirited, loving, and kindhearted person. What she loved most in this world was her family. Lanayah loved with all her heart, never judged, and would be there for...

Barbara A. Wise

Barbara A. Wise

Aug 10, 2020

Barbara A. Wise, 58, of Landisville, PA passed on August 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Cortland, NY she was the wife of the late Gary Wise.

Barbara worked for Ametek Specialty Metal Products as a network administrator.

She is survived by her mother Margaret F. Thomas, daughter, Erica Peters wife of Saul...

Charles E. Hatfield

Charles E. Hatfield

Aug 8, 2020

Charles E. Hatfield, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Marguerite Hatfield.

After graduating JP McCaskey High School he served in the US Marine Corps Staff Sergeant from 1948-1952 and served during the Korean Conflict....

Mary Louise Fonzi

Mary Louise Fonzi

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Louise Fonzi, 92, of Millersville passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA.

Born in Chest Springs, PA, Mary Louise was the eldest daughter born to Emmeran C. and Elvera M. (Kibler) Rieg. Married June 1, 1957 she shared 58 years of marriage with her husband Samuel Fonzi,...

Jeannine D. Smith

Jeannine D. Smith

Aug 8, 2020

Jeannine D. (Kinchen) Smith, 91, of Lititz, formerly of El Paso, TX. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, she was the daughter of the late Ethel (Rowan) and Ray Kinchen. She was the loving wife to the late Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Smith.

Jeannine was a member of Scottsdale Baptist Church in El Paso, TX prior to moving to...

Donna Mellinger Fryer

Donna Mellinger Fryer

Aug 8, 2020

Donna Mellinger Fryer, daughter of the late Bertha Matilda Schaffhauser died Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born Jan 30, 1936 in Kinzers, PA.

Donna graduated from Paradise High School in 1953. She was married to the late Robert Fryer for 61 years and had two daughters Sandra married to Vincent De Paul Phillips in West Chester,...

Jean Mcevers Sheehan

Jean Mcevers Sheehan

Aug 7, 2020

On Friday, August 7, 2020, Jean McEvers Sheehan, loving mother of three and grandmother of six, passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by her beloved family on cellular devices and her eldest daughter present by her side, at Willow Valley Community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Jean was born on June 2, 1934 in Washington, D.C....

Patricia A. “Pat” Nolan

Patricia A. “Pat” Nolan

Aug 7, 2020

Patricia A. "Pat" Nolan, 82, of Millersville, PA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at home. Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Eugenia( Lusczzynski) and W. Harold Mock. She was the loving wife to the late George Richard Nolan, Sr.

Pat was a medical secretary for over 30 years until her...

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