Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Daniel J. "Quigs" Quigley Msed, Lat, Atc
May 6, 2020
Daniel J. Quigley, 58, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Marie H. McCausland Quigley of Ardmore, and the late Richard "Dick" J. Quigley.
Dan was a graduate of Lock Haven University and earned his Master of Science in Education from James Madison University....
James Deon Brown
May 6, 2020
James Deon Brown, 50, of Leola, died May 6th suddenly struck by an automobile.
James was co-owner of TM Seal Coating based in Leola.
A private family viewing followed by cremation will take place.
Elizabeth Verdier Zellers
May 6, 2020
Elizabeth V. Zellers, 99, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at ManorCare Health Services on May 6, 2020. She was born November 3, 1920 in Lancaster, PA. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William E. and Edna (Bausman) Verdier.
Elizabeth graduated from the Shippen School for Girls which is now Lancaster Country Day School. She then...
Mary Kathryn Habecker
May 6, 2020
Mary Kathryn Habecker, 84, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Kathryn (Graybill) Leakway. Mary Kathryn was the beloved wife of Jay R. Habecker, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage this past September.
Mary Kathryn was...
Ralph Walters
May 5, 2020
Ralph P. Walters, 61, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Webster and Amy (Brill) Walters. Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Caroline Monahan
May 5, 2020
Caroline (Carol) Monahan, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away late Tuesday night, May 5, 2020 after fighting a heroic and inspirational battle with a year-long illness. Born Caroline Sekulski on May 6, 1941 in Brooklyn New York, Carol was the daughter of Zenon and Helen (Bubka) Sekulski. Carol grew up in New York and lived there and in Northern...
Frank S. Files
May 5, 2020
Frank always said, "If you know Frankie Files, you know everyone!" Frank was a great conversationalist with a warm and outgoing personality. He loved people and everywhere he went people knew him and his smile would light up a room. He will be missed by so many.
Frank S. Files, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on...
Teresa L. Mcconnell
May 5, 2020
Teresa L. McConnell, 77, wife of Patrick J. McConnell of Lancaster, PA died May 5, 2020
Deborah L. Harnish Chester
May 5, 2020
Deborah L. Harnish Chester, 66, of Maytown, passed away on May 5, 2020.
Born in Havre De Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the Edward C. and Clara J. Glackin Harnish.
She was a 1973 graduate of Donegal High School. Debbie had worked for the Tyco Corporation for 7 years, and had previously worked...
Ellen Brown Stauffer
May 5, 2020
Ellen Brown Stauffer of Lititz, Pennsylvania formally of Pampa, Texas passed away on May 5, 2020 at Luther Acres.
Ellen met her prince charming and after two weeks married James Lloyd Stauffer in 1951. James and Ellen raised four children together, Mary Ellen Garrett, Edward Stauffer, Ritta Stauffer Getzloff and Kenneth Stauffer. They went on to have...
Samuel L. Glick
May 5, 2020
Our dad, Samuel L. Glick, 67, of Strasburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA. He was the son of the late Stephen S. and Lydia G. Glick.
Sam was a loving husband and father. A great friend to many. He had a gentle spirit and an infectious smile, always trying...
Lindsey Rae (Shaffer) Miles
May 5, 2020
Lindsey Rae (Shaffer) Miles, 41, of East Petersburg, PA passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA after a 6-month hard fought battle with cancer. Lindsey was born February 28, 1979 in Elkhart, IN to Patrick and Dorothy (Foy) Shaffer. On December 2, 2011 she married Roger Miles.
Lindsey graduated from Northridge High School in...
Audrey Claire Hammersand
May 4, 2020
Audrey Claire Hammersand passed away on May 4, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.Audrey was born on September 1, 1929 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Rosa and Justus Drybred. Audrey married Fred Hammersand on March 21, 1953 and shortly thereafter moved to East Petersburg where they resided until 2018. They moved to Orlando in 2019 to be closer to their sons and...
Joseph R. Gianato
May 4, 2020
After a lengthy illness with Parkinson's disease, Joseph R. Gianato, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph and Doris (King) Gianninoto. After meeting in junior high school, Joseph married Rosemary J. (Donor) Gianato, with whom he celebrated 51 years...
Marguerite Gillespie
May 4, 2020
Marguerite Gillespie, 83, of Lancaster passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at LGH. Born in Raeford, NC she was the daughter of the late Charlie Brady and Hattie Lee (McDonald) Dudley. She was the wife of TC Gillespie with whom she shared over 69 year of marriage. Alongside her husband, Pastor TC Gillespie she was the First Lady of...
Lila L. Hartley
May 4, 2020
Lila L Hartley 84, of Lancaster, passed away May 4, 2020. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Agnes Fetter.
Lila was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose # 299. She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Phillies, and playing bingo.
Lila was survived by 5 sons; Shannon, Sandy, Dwayne, Todd,...
Russell P. Schreiber
May 4, 2020
Russell P. Schreiber, 94, of Lititz, went home to his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2020, at Luther Acres. Born in Quarryville, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Anna (Pollock) Schreiber and the beloved husband of Evelyn (Fletcher) Schreiber.
Russell graduated from Millersville University and taught Industrial Arts in Collegeville, Pa., for...
Clyde H. Smith, Sr.
May 4, 2020
Clyde H. Smith, Sr., 86, of Lititz, formerly of Millersville, passed onto his heavenly home on May 4, at Luther Acres. Born in Mt. Joy, he was the son of the late Clarence H. and Lillian K. (Beck) Smith. Clyde and his wife, Thelma, celebrated 63 years of marriage on February 26th. Clyde was a handyman. He will be...
Paul J. Breining
May 4, 2020
Paul J. Breining, 89, of Lititz, husband of Donna M. (Grager) Breining died May 5, 2020.
Paul will be cremated and buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, in Maryland.
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