Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Marcia E. Willemen Sutter

Marcia E. Willemen Sutter

Sep 26, 2020

Marcia Ellen Willemen Sutter, 87, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020 at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Lindenhurst, NY to the late Gertrude Hartman Willemen and Peter Willemen. She married Philip H. Sutter on June 13, 1955 on the day...

Richard C. Brown

Richard C. Brown

Sep 25, 2020

Richard C. Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by children on September 25, 2020. Richard also known as Rick or Dick was born in Long Beach, California on May 27, 1946 but moved to Lancaster early in his childhood because that's where his mother's family was from. Rick was the last child of William A. Brown and Ruth (Hacker) Brown....

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry

Sep 25, 2020

Though the petals of the flower wilted, the beauty the flower held, will never be forgotten.

Cynthia M. "Cyndy" Henry, 69, of Pequea, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor North on September 25, 2020. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Stewart A. and Madrenenn F. (Greer) Yoder. She was...

Joseph C. Hennessey

Joseph C. Hennessey

Sep 25, 2020

Joseph C. Hennessey, 77, of Lititz, formerly of NY, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Eila (Carminati) Hennessey. He shared 38 years together with Peter G. Reinertsen and the last 6 years in marriage.

He received...

Perry B. Scott, Sr.

Perry B. Scott, Sr.

Sep 25, 2020

Perry B. Scott, Sr., 92, of Manheim Township, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to the late Perry M. and Mildred (Drescher) Scott. Perry celebrated 69 years of marriage with his wife Mary Jane (Risser) Scott.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Perry...

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles

Sep 24, 2020

D. Alvin "Duck" Charles, 89, of Washington Boro, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at St. Anne's Retirement Community after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Manor Twp., he was the son of the late David and Esther (Ament) Charles. Alvin was the loving husband for 47 years of the late Nancy (Warfel) Charles, who passed in...

Richard F. Hackman

Richard F. Hackman

Sep 23, 2020

Richard F. Hackman, husband of Bonadine M. Hackman, passed away September 23, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Warwick Township on January 24, 1940 and lived in Warwick Township his entire life. He was the son of the late Richard H. and Elizabeth Forney Hackman.

He was preceded in death by his sister Betty...

Daniel C. Wimmer

Daniel C. Wimmer

Sep 22, 2020

Daniel C. Wimmer, 51, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to Manfred Wimmer and the late Noreen (Burkhart) Wimmer.

A graduate of Columbia High School, Dan worked at Dana Incorporated, New Holland Machinery, York Harley Davidson and lastly at Alcoa/Arconic in Lancaster....

Laura Mae Hanna

Laura Mae Hanna

Sep 22, 2020

Laura M. Hanna, 53, of Lebanon, formerly of Manheim and Lancaster, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2020. Laura was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter to the late Henry S. and Veda Mae (Vaughn) Wilson.

She attended J.P. McCaskey High School and then went to obtain her Associates Degree as a Paralegal. She was...

Feyonna D. Dixon

Feyonna D. Dixon

Sep 21, 2020

Feyonna D. Dixon, 40, formerly of Lancaster, died September 21, 2020 in Hampton, VA. She was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Darrell Dorsey and Darlene Dixon.

Feyonna attended J.P. McCaskey High School.

She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, listening to music and her favorite holiday was...

Ronald D. Book

Ronald D. Book

Sep 21, 2020

Ron went home to be with His Savior on September 21, 2020, and meet family and friends that have gone on before him. He was reunited with his wife of 35 years, the late Patsy A. (Lutz) Book and his parents, the late Paul G. and Pauline B. (Boettger) Book.

He was a 1958 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg...

Deanna Lee Marschka

Deanna Lee Marschka

Sep 20, 2020

Deanna Lee Marschka went for a walk early Sunday morning, September 20.

She didn't return.

Deanna was struck and killed in a crosswalk by a vehicle in New Orleans, Loui-siana. She had recently retired after a 40-year career as a Registered Nurse. She was 62 years old.

Deanna was born on April 25,...

Gregory J. Celia Jr.

Gregory J. Celia Jr.

Sep 20, 2020

Gregory Joseph Celia Jr., 85, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on September 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster to the late Mary L. (Mingo) and Gregory J. Celia Sr., who had immigrated from Gasperina Italy in 1922 at the age of 16.

In his youth Greg served...

Ruth Ann Fisher

Ruth Ann Fisher

Sep 20, 2020

Ruth Ann Fisher, 85, of New Castle, Delaware, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2020. Born in Little Britain, PA she was the daughter of the late David C. and Emma (Norris) Brown.

Ruth will be fondly remembered for her giving spirit and love of her family. Being born into a...

Geraldine M. Esbenshade

Geraldine M. Esbenshade

Sep 20, 2020

Geraldine M. Esbenshade, 91, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Legends of Lititz, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Earline G. (Anderson) Mummert. She was married to the late Joseph H. Esbenshade for 58 years. For 50 years, they have...

Paul D. Sheaffer

Paul D. Sheaffer

Sep 19, 2020

Paul Dietzel Sheaffer passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on September 19, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA, as the 9th generation of the one of county's original German settler families, Paul was the son of the late Benjamin L. Sheaffer and Dorothy D. Sheaffer, and the loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Sheaffer for 62 years. He is...

Sean D. Williams, Jr.

Sean D. Williams, Jr.

Sep 18, 2020

Sean D. Williams, Jr. "Shizz Dollaz" 29, of Lancaster, PA gained his angel wings on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Dana York and the late Sean D Williams.

Sean attended J.P. McCaskey High School and graduated from Glen Mills High School. He was a talented rapper...

Patricia R. Carvell

Patricia R. Carvell

Sep 18, 2020

Patricia R. Carvell, 90, of Traditions of Hershey, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Born in Lancaster, Patricia was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eleanora M. (Steinwandel) Fry. She was the wife of the late Walter B. Carvell who died in 2005.

A 1948 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she worked for 30...

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr. - "Pa"

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr. - "Pa"

Sep 17, 2020

Kevin D. Lenox, Sr., beloved husband and best friend of Deborah, passed peacefully home to heaven on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Kevin is survived by a host of family and friends who love and will miss him dearly. He graduated from Manheim Township and received a full-ride scholarship to Williamson Trade School.

As a young boy, Kevin...

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr.

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr.

Sep 17, 2020

Edelmiro "Junior" Ferrer-Ortiz, Jr., 67, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 17, 2020. Born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Carmen Esther Ortiz and the late Edelmiro Ferrer, Sr. He was also the loving husband of Libertad Ferrer for the past 47 years. He was also famously known as Panin.

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