Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Robert “Bob” F. Kerprich
Jul 4, 2020
Robert "Bob" F. Kerprich, 80, of Lititz, formerly of Mt. Carmel and later Omaha, NE, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Legends of Lititz. He was born in Shamokin to the late Joseph Kerprich and Helen (Matulewich) Kerprich-Wydra. He was the loving husband for 57 years to Dolores (Tocyloski).
Robert was a graduate of Mount Carmel...
Ronald Lee Minnier
Jul 4, 2020
Ronald Lee Minnier, 79, of Manheim Twp., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late John and Vesta (McCarty) Minnier. Ron and his wife, Bernadette Minnier, enjoyed 26 years together before his passing.
A graduate of Loyalsock High School in Estella,...
Clarence A. Keener
Jul 4, 2020
Clarence A. Keener, 88, went to his heavenly home on July 4, 2020 after passing away of natural causes. He was a resident of Brethren Village. Born January 12, 1932, in Manheim, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence L. and Ruth (Arnold) Keener. Surviving in addition to his beloved wife of 67 years, Anna are three...
Esther Arlene Ford
Jul 3, 2020
Esther Arlene Ford, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Atlanta, GA, passed away on July 3, 2020 at Willow Valley. Born in Ocheyedon, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Humbert) Van Cleve. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Robert Ford, and a son, James Ford. Esther came from a large family...
Helen L. Vogel
Jul 3, 2020
Helen L. Vogel, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Conestoga View. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Thompson) Gochenour. She was the loving wife of Richard S. Vogel for 61 years, until his passing in 2012.
Helen was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed knitting,...
Janet Levan King “Mammy; Mumsie”
Jul 3, 2020
Janet LeVan King, 89, resident of Kadima of Lititz went to heaven July 3, 2020. Born February 18, 1931 in Lancaster to the late Miriam (Thompson) and John LeVan.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rolland R. King, Jr. of Millersville; her children Rolland R. "Trip" King, husband of Brandi Ryer of Washington Boro,...
Mable E. Snyder
Jul 2, 2020
Mable E. Snyder, 87, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Mabel E. (Huzzard) Resch. She was the loving wife of J. Robert Snyder with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.
Mable graduated...
Adela O. Dohner
Jul 2, 2020
Adela O. Dohner, 83, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020 at Manor Care – Lancaster, with her loving family at her side. Born in Humaco, PR, she was the loving daughter of the late Euralio Carcaño and Adela Gonzalez Cadiz.
She attended Brooklyn Heights School for Girls from the age of...
Daniel P. Vitale Sr.
Jul 2, 2020
Daniel P. Vitale, Sr., 81, of East Petersburg, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Gertrude A. (Reese) Vital. Danny was the beloved husband of Jean H. (Hendrickson) Vitale, and together they celebrated 27 years of marriage.
After...
Doris L. Bridgeman
Jul 2, 2020
Doris L. Bridgeman, 88, formerly of Willow Street, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Calvary Homes, with her husband James C. Bridgemen and their sons Jere and Jon by her side. Doris and James marked 64 years of marriage last February 4th. Born in Millersville, Doris was the daughter of the late Alvin M. and Mary (Lutz) Shenk....
Dolores G. Snyder
Jul 1, 2020
Dolores G. Snyder, 93, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Lori Ploppert, in Providence Forge, VA. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Florence (Klaskie) Smith. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert F. Snyder who passed in 1993.
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James “Jim” R. Cohen
Jul 1, 2020
James "Jim" R. Cohen, 66, of East Petersburg passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 1, 2020 in Linthicum Heights, MD. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late John H. Cohen and Anna Wendt. He was the loving husband of Mi Yong Cohen with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
Jim honorably served his...
Bernard F. "Bernie" Ferry
Jul 1, 2020
Bernard "Bernie" F. Ferry, 68, of Lititz, passed away at his home unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Bernard H. and Elizabeth G. (Grskovich) Ferry. He was the devoted companion of Amy Dieter for over 30 years.
Bernie will be remembered as a highly reputable Irish Terrier breeder. He loved...
Margaret A. “Meg” (Alwine) Barnes
Jun 29, 2020
Margaret A. "Meg" (Alwine) Barnes, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on June 29, 2020 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Raymond and Marion (Zeller) Alwine and the loving wife of Andrew Barnes.
For 26 years, Meg worked in magazine distribution before working for Primitives by Kathy as an office administrator.
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Jerry F. Keba
Jun 29, 2020
Jerry F. Keba, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his Strasburg home on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County to the late John and Mary (Gallagher) Keba. Jerry just celebrated 34 years of marriage with his wife Donna G. (Charles) Keba on June 14th.
He graduated from Warminster High School, completed his bachelor's degree...
Ray Grimm Mcdonald Sr.
Jun 29, 2020
Ray Grimm McDonald, Sr., 55, of Holtwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Charles R. McDonald of Lancaster and the late Brenda J. (Grimm) McDonald, who passed in November, 2013.
Ray was known to be an especially hard worker, and was a long time, dedicated...
Cesar A. Marin Huertas
Jun 29, 2020
Cesar A. Marin Huertas, 81, passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his family at his Manor Twp. home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Vieques, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Antonio Marin and Georgina Huertas. Cesar celebrated 56 years of marriage with his wife Frances (Rodriguez) Marin.
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Ruth E. Vickers
Jun 29, 2020
Ruth E. Vickers, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Legend of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Dorothy (Solidan) Erb. She was the loving wife of the late Virden E. Vickers, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage until his passing in 2003.
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Alton E. "Pete" Cherry, Jr.
Jun 28, 2020
Alton E. "Pete" Cherry, Jr., 88 of East Petersburg, PA passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. Born in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late Alverta L. (Myers) and Alton E. Cherry, Sr. He was the beloved husband to the late Esther Marie (Parsons) Cherry also of Altoona who passed...
Winfield K. Zerphey
Jun 28, 2020
Winfield K. Zerphey, 95, of Landisville, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
He was the husband of the late Marijane A. John Zerphey, who passed away in 2004. Born in Florin, PA, he was the son of the late Winfield L. and Dorothy G. Kling Zerphey.
Win was employed by the RCA Corporation for...
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