Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Ronald Jay Hunsicker
Jan 23, 2021
Ronald Jay Hunsicker, D. Min. passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kendall (Keech), his children Jonathan Prince and Angela Hunsicker (Chris Daniel), and his siblings Jim Hunsicker (Carol), Tom Hunsicker (Pat), Janice Stickley (Dave). He was exceptionally fond of his grandchildren Isabella and...
Patricia Ann (Walsh) Schuelkens
Jan 23, 2021
Patricia Ann (Walsh) Schuelkens, 78, of Fleetwood PA, passed away peacefully on Friday January 22, 2021 in Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
She was the beloved wife of Dennis Schuelkens for 34 years.
Patsy was born in Lansdale PA on October 14, 1942 to the late Joseph P. Walsh Sr. and Elizabeth (Sauer) Walsh.
...Carol C. Brufke
Jan 23, 2021
Carol C. Brufke, 89, of Willow Street, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
She was the wife of the late Dr. Edward F. Brufke who passed away in 2015. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jeannette Zuber Curtis.
Carol was a middle school teacher for 40 years, teaching...
Stanisława "Stella" Falisz
Jan 23, 2021
Stanisława "Stella" Falisz of Lititz passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 23, 2021.
Stella was born in Poland July 24,1950 and at the age of 19 she came to America. Soon after Stella and Stefan were married and they lived in Philadelphia where she worked for over 20 years at Avery Dennison Co. In 2004, they...
Dee Ernst
Jan 22, 2021
Dee Ernst passed away at home on January 22, 2021 of natural causes. Dee was homeless during her teens and eventually stabilized herself and worked as a nursing assistant at Conestoga View and as a private care-giver. She later became disabled by mental illness. Following years of transient living, she found a permanent home in her apartment at Farnum...
William Riegel Schmalstieg, Phd, Gentleman And Scholar
Jan 22, 2021
William Riegel Schmalstieg, loving husband, father and grandfather, gentleman and scholar left this world January 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1929, Bill crisscrossed America following the career of his Episcopalian clergy father. Among the many schools he attended, Breck School, where his father was the rector in Minneapolis area, stood...
Donald D. Renicky
Jan 22, 2021
Donald David Renicky (Rzewnicki) CDR USN Ret., 89, set sail for the final time on Friday, January 22, 2021. He passed away peacefully at Moravian Manor, Lititz, Pennsylvania, after a three year stay.
A viewing will be held from 10AM to 11AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz...
Joseph T. Dougherty
Jan 22, 2021
Joseph T. Dougherty, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 22 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Philadelphia and was the fourth and youngest child to Catherine (O'Neil) and Michael Dougherty. Joe's formation in the Catholic Faith began while attending Holy Child in Philadelphia, PA. He then attended Dobbins Vocational School followed by enlistment...
Allen J. Gehr
Jan 22, 2021
In Loving memory of Allen "AJ" John Gehr, 53, who ended his cancer journey on Jan. 22, 2021. He was born in Waynesboro, PA and graduated from Waynesboro High in 1985. He attended Lock Haven University where he obtained a degree in Health and Physical Education. He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Locust Grove Mennonite School...
Anna P. Fedock
Jan 21, 2021
Anna P. Fedock departed this earth, and entered the heavenly kingdom of her Lord and Savior, on Thursday January 21, 2021. She had been a resident of St. Anne's Retirement Community, West Hempfield Twp., PA for the past four years. After testing positive for Covid-19 on her 97th birthday, Anna had a negative test following her quarantine period. Although...
Peter Michael Zwolenik
Jan 21, 2021
Peter Michael Zwolenik, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born February 19, 1934 in Summit Hill, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Rose (Kostecky) Zwolenik. He was the devoted husband of Sophie (Ogozalek) Zwolenik with whom he celebrated 60 years of loving marriage on May 7,...
Jessie A. Mottola
Jan 21, 2021
Jessie A. Mottola, 91, formerly of Bachmantown Road, Ronks, died 1/21/2021.
Watch the tribute videoCharles A. Mcnally
Jan 20, 2021
Charles A. McNally, 65, of Lititz, passed away on January 20, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl Sr. and Alice (Worley) McNally.
He was a jack of all trades, and loved building and remodeling things. He enjoyed traveling with his partner, Bobby and their dog, Patrick....
Tyler J. Cassel
Jan 20, 2021
Tyler J. Cassel, 35, of Leola, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on January 20, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ronald J. and Vickie L. (Bechtold) Cassel. He shared the last 15 years with the love of his life, Saline (Yoder) Cassel.
He was a graduate of Warwick...
Cynthia Lynn Adams
Jan 20, 2021
Cynthia Lynn Adams, "Cindy, or Cynthia to her French friends", 65, of Lancaster, PA, died unexpectedly on January the 20th, 2021. Born in Tangier Morocco-North Africa, she was the daughter of Clarence Leo Adams of Reading PA, and Mary Jane Whitaker-Adams of Long Island New York, and then Lancaster PA. Clarence and Mary were missionaries in North Africa, and...
John D. "Jack" Hemsteger
Jan 20, 2021
John D. "Jack" Hemsteger, 89, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and entered into Jesus' loving arms on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Luther Acres. Born in Elmhurst, IL, he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Margaret H. (Kolbe) Hemsteger. Jack was the beloved husband of June K. (Richter) Hemsteger, and together they shared 68 years of...
Donald L. Krushinski
Jan 20, 2021
Donald L. Krushinski, 82, of Lititz, died on January 20, 2021 and was the son of Charles and Viola (Schmuck) Krushinski. Born in 1939 and lived in Lititz throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lynn (Good) Krushinski, one daughter Wendy Jo, wife of Robert Diller, of Lititz, and two sons, Daryl and Jeffrey...
David L. Denlinger
Jan 20, 2021
David L. Denlinger (Dave), 83, of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, formerly of Manheim Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Milton E. and Mae (Brubaker) Denlinger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy F. (Weidman) Denlinger. They were married on December 20, 1975....
Sarah Spencer
Jan 20, 2021
Sarah Spencer, 59, born in Lancaster on January 5, 1962 to Nathan Levitan, Jr., and the late Mary (Darlington) Levitan, died at her Manor Township home on January 20, 2021.
Her greatest accomplishment was being a mother. Sarah dearly loved her kids and grandchildren, and they were her reason for living. She also cared greatly for animals,...
Leon W. Hutton
Jan 20, 2021
Leon W. Hutton, 92, of St. Anne Retirement Community, Columbia, passed on January 20, 2021. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Leon W. and Marion Roberts Hutton. He was the loving husband of Irene Daley Hutton until her passing in 2016.
He was a graduate of St. Agnes High School, class...
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