Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dale E. Goodwin

Dale E. Goodwin

Oct 15, 2020

Dale E. Goodwin, 68 of Lancaster unexpectedly passed on October 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Wesley E. and Nancy Hamilton Goodwin.

Dale was a graduate of Conestoga Valley HS where he played football and was on the golf team. After retiring, Dale became passionate with his part time job at Lancaster Subaru. His...

Jose "Pretty Boy" M. Valentin

Jose "Pretty Boy" M. Valentin

Oct 15, 2020

Jose "Pretty Boy" M. Valentin, 53, of Lancaster, passed away on October 15, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital in Harrisburg. Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico he was the son of Carmen Pabon and the late Jose Valentin, Sr.

Pretty Boy will be remembered as someone you could always turn to in your time of need. He did...

Nancy M. Rote

Nancy M. Rote

Oct 15, 2020

Nancy M. Rote, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Fremont Street (Cabbage Hill), passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Nancy was born in Lancaster City and was the daughter of the late Robert Leed and Mary (McMullen) Hanrahan.

She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, James K. Walk,...

Karen M. Zerphey

Karen M. Zerphey

Oct 14, 2020

Karen M. Zerphey, 68, of York, passed away on October 14, 2020.

Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Winfield K. and Marijane A. John Zerphey.

A 1970 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she attended Lancaster Business School and York College, and graduated from York Technical Institute in 1997. She served...

Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo

Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo

Oct 14, 2020

Catherine "Sis" L. Vargo passed away on October 14th, 2020 at the Mennonite Home where she resided since 2014. She was born at 515 Brunswick St. in her beloved Baltimore on February 6th, 1936 to Otis and Gladys (Curran) Bowen. She married Charles P. Vargo in at St. Benedicts in Baltimore on September 10th, 1955. Chuck preceded her in...

Robert Brinson

Robert Brinson

Oct 14, 2020

Robert Brinson, 70, of Reading, PA formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Robert was the son of Lee Arthur Brinson and the late Lorraine (Lee) Brinson. He was the loving companion to Evette Dawson.

Prior to retirement, Robert was a butcher with...

Jasmine I. Gonzalez

Jasmine I. Gonzalez

Oct 14, 2020

Jasmine I. Gonzalez, 39, of Lancaster, passed away early Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mamerto Gonzalez and Migdalia (Torrado) Andujar, both of Lancaster. Jasmine is also survived by her loving lifetime companion and fiancée, Julio J. Alvarez.

Along with her parents and fiancée, Jasmine will be...

Roberta J. Swayne

Roberta J. Swayne

Oct 14, 2020

Roberta "Bert" J. Swayne, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph Robert Kelec, Sr. and Agnes H. (Garrison) Kelec. Bert enjoyed 41 years of marriage with her husband, Martin "Pip" L. Swayne, Jr., before his death in 2014.

A 1971 graduate...

Thomas Pierce Williams

Thomas Pierce Williams

Oct 13, 2020

Thomas Pierce Williams, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Born in Madison, WI, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Tredennick) Williams.

Tom was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Penn High School, Reading. He was an early entrepreneur in the software industry. However, to properly care for his...

John E. Pouliot

John E. Pouliot

Oct 12, 2020

John E. Pouliot, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020.

He was the husband of J. Kaye (Hall) Pouliot, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this past September 22nd. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary (Callahan) Pouliot.

John had worked as an...

Ellin M. Mccarthy

Ellin M. Mccarthy

Oct 12, 2020

Ellin M. McCarthy, 96, of Lititz, passed away while under the care of her family and Hospice & Community Care, on October 12, 2020. Ellin was married to her high school sweetheart, Charles F. McCarthy, for over 48 years until his passing in 1996. She was born January 8, 1924 in Pittston, PA and was the daughter of the...

H. Lloyd Musser

H. Lloyd Musser

Oct 12, 2020

H. Lloyd Musser, 99, of Brethren Village, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Christine (Brown) Musser with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Saskatawan, Canada, he was the son of the late Ada (Rohrer) and Martin Musser.

Lloyd was a proud Veteran of the...

Lois A. Hostetter

Lois A. Hostetter

Oct 12, 2020

Lois A. Hostetter, 90, of Conestoga passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Cunrod) Shenberger. She was the loving wife of the late Jacob E. "Jake" Hostetter who passed away in 2013.

She worked at the Safe Harbor...

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales

Oct 11, 2020

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales, 73, of Lancaster, was surrounded by his children when he went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2020. Born in Orocovis, PR, he was the son of the late Cecelio Rodriguez and Berena Morales.

He was a long time farmer and business owner, operating a store in Puerto Rico where...

Nhia Bee Vang

Nhia Bee Vang

Oct 11, 2020

Nhia Bee Vang, 81, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle in Lititz. Born in Loas, he was the son of the late Cher Yang Vang and Sheng Yang. He was the husband of the late Xee Yang who passed away in July, 2011.

For many years, Nhia served with the Loas...

Stanley J. Falkiewicz

Stanley J. Falkiewicz

Oct 11, 2020

Stanley J. "Stan" Falkiewicz, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11th at the home of his daughter. Born in Reading, PA, Stanley was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Kompa) Falkiewicz. Stanley was the husband of the late Sophie S. (Woytko) Falkiewicz with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage living in the same home in...

Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins

Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins

Oct 11, 2020

Philomena "Phyllis" M. Harkins, 84, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Harkins, with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Mary Rose (Agerenza) and Frank DeNicola.

Phyllis was a member...

Gary L. Kuhn

Gary L. Kuhn

Oct 10, 2020

Gary L. Kuhn 62 of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 10, 2020. Born in Lancaster PA Gary was the son of the late Vincent P. Kuhn Sr. and Joyce E.(Landis) Kuhn of Lancaster.

Gary graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Food Service and Housing Administration. From there he went...

Christian D. Hall

Christian D. Hall

Oct 10, 2020

Christian D. Hall, 66, of New Providence, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Chris was raised by his dear mother, Doris (Yeager) Hall, and aunt, Julia Yeager, on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster City, where he met the love of his life, Jody (Shoff) Hall, with whom he spent 44 loving years. Everyone who knew...

Richard P. Bard

Richard P. Bard

Oct 10, 2020

Richard P. Bard, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, Richard was the husband of the late Helen M. Bard.

He was the father of three children: Richard M. Bard, husband of Bonnie L., Dianne M. Good, wife of Roger L., and Terri J. Roos, wife...

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