Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Gloria Schwartz
Aug 25, 2020
Gloria Schwartz, 93, of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Manor Care in Lebanon. Born in New York City, Gloria was the daughter of the late Muriel (Cardoza) and Edward Blazer.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Schwartz husband of Peggy of Peoria, AZ and Deirdre Schwartz of Fort Myers, FL. In addition to...
Travis Ray Hamill
Aug 25, 2020
Travis R. Hamill, 36, of Christiana, was born in December of 1983. On August 25, 2020 he earned his wings after a long and arduous battle with addiction. He was the son of Thomas R. Hamill and Emma Darlene Groff.
Travis will be remembered for his carefree spirit and smile. He was known to be a kid...
Patricia A. Howell
Aug 24, 2020
Patricia A. (Jones) Howell, 85, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Flynn) Jones. She was the wife of the late William R. Howell, with whom she spent 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2014.
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Marcian “Marcy” B. Dochat
Aug 23, 2020
Marcian "Marcy" B. Dochat, age 90, was born on May 20, 1930 and passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
She was a long-time employee of Hamilton Watch-Hamilton Technology, retiring in 1985 as an Assistant Engineer.
She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Lancaster, and was involved in Sunday school, Kitchen...
Ralph Clair “Nick” Nicklow
Aug 23, 2020
Ralph Clair "Nick" Nicklow. 77 of Mount Joy, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at home. Born in Acosta, PA he was the son of the late Ellen (Mock) and John Gerwood Nicklow. He was the loving husband to Patricia (Schmitz) Nicklow for over 26 years.
Nick was a 1960 Graduate from JBJ High School in...
William Lee “Bill” Pope
Aug 23, 2020
William Lee "Bill" Pope, 66, of Lancaster passed away August 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 11, 1954 in Richmond, VA, William was the son of Viola (Pope) McGeachy. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Smith) Pope with whom he shared over 19 wonderful years of marriage together.
Bill was a 1973 JP...
Faye R. Weidman
Aug 23, 2020
Faye R. Weidman, 93, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away at the Masonic Village on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
She was the wife of the late Kenneth Weidman who passed away in 2010 and was previously marred to the late Clyde G. Boyer, who passed away in 1976. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late...
José Pablo Madrigal
Aug 22, 2020
José Pablo Madrigal, 91, of Leola, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Adela Madrigal, and eight of his nine children- Piedad Madrigal, José Luciano and wife María, Cándida (Candy), Ramón and partner Amalia, Patricia and husband Dana Kauffman, Diego and...
Donna M. Breining
Aug 22, 2020
Donna M. Breining, 84, of Lititz, wife of the late Paul J. Breining, died on August 22, 2020.
Richard C. Pursel
Aug 22, 2020
Richard C. Pursel, 73, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Burnham, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Emma Jane (Contner) Pursel. Rick was the loving husband of the late Bernadine L. (Huber) Pursel, and together they shared 47 years of marriage at the time...
Steven B. Troelsch
Aug 22, 2020
Steven B. Troelsch, 66, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Sharon "Sherry" M. Wawrzyniak Troelsch, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage this past November 22nd. Born in West Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce A. and Joan...
Linda Blazer
Aug 21, 2020
Linda Blazer, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on August 21, 2020. Linda was born in Bluefield, WV to Ruth and Dale Kersey. She attended Duke University where she met her husband, Edward Blazer.
Linda is survived by sister (Alice), brother (Glen), numerous nieces and nephews, children: Benjamin Blazer (Kristine Yang) of Ft. Washington, PA Heather Leaman (Joe...
Ricky Earl Schell
Aug 20, 2020
Ricky Earl Schell, passed away on August 20, 2020, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA. He was 74. A Lancaster native, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Klouser) Schell.
Ricky graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School and worked for 15 years in manufacturing at the Dial Watch Company. Ricky...
Andrew (Andy) C. Albright, Sr.
Aug 19, 2020
Andrew (Andy) C. Albright, Sr., 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 22, 1933 in Maytown, PA, Andy was the son of the late Leroy R. Albright Sr. and the late Mary Jane (Smith) Albright. Andy married Jean D. Hilbert on July 30, 1955 and...
Roger C. Weaver
Aug 18, 2020
Roger C. Weaver, 67, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Haines) Weaver. He was the loving husband of Shirley Weaver.
Roger was an avid sports fan, he would always root for The New England Patriots, the Philadelphia...
John G. Funk
Aug 18, 2020
John G. Funk, 69, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the only child of the late Angela (Propst) and Paul M. Funk. He was the loving husband to Shirley A. (Siple) Funk with whom he shared over 46 years of marriage.
John worked...
Dr. Amar Giri
Aug 17, 2020
Dr. Amar Giri, 81, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Janakpur, Nepal, he was the son of Sarswoti (Giri) and the late Bickram Giri. He was the loving husband to Meena (Giri) Giri to whom he shared over 59 years of marriage.
Dr. Giri was a devout Hindu. He worshipped daily...
Charles P. “Butch” Miller
Aug 16, 2020
Charles P. "Butch" Miller, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday August 16, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna-Mary Miller. He was the loving husband of Debra (Long) Miller.
He was a faithful member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church. Charles honorably served for four years...
Hope Elizabeth "Betty" Moser
Aug 16, 2020
Hope Elizabeth "Betty" Moser, 74, passed away in her West Hempfield Twp. home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born in Cumberland, MD to the late Borden W. Dolly and Anna Mae (Ott) Dolly Range on August 29th, 1945.
Betty married Carl P. Moser in 1967 and enjoyed almost 54 years...
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