Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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.
...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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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