Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
David P. Schuyler
Jul 24, 2020
David P Schuyler, of Newburgh and Lancaster, PA, died suddenly on July 24, 2020. He was 70 years old.
David had a wonderful forty-year career as a Professor of Humanities and American Studies at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. He was a dedicated teacher and authored numerous books, including many that focused on the Hudson Valley,...
Grace K. Dovan
Jul 23, 2020
Grace K. Dovan, 97, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of South Plainfield, NJ, died July 23, 2020 at Willow Valley Retirement Community. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Woody) Kidd. Grace shared 72 years of marriage with Emil Richard Dovan before his death in 2018.
Grace put her faith...
Sylvia J. Beam
Jul 23, 2020
Sylvia J. Beam, 85, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Moravian Manor of Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Maebelle (Smith) Harting. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Beam who passed away in 2005.
She was a 1952 graduate of JP McCaskey High...
Charles A. “Bud” Rodenbaugh
Jul 22, 2020
Charles A. "Bud" Rodenbaugh, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 22, 2020. He was the loving husband of Frances (Hubert) Rodenbaugh, with whom he shared 61 wonderful years of marriage together. Born March 1, 1937, in Belvidere, NJ, Charles was the son of the late Charles F. and Theresa (Gall) Rodenbaugh.
For over 40 years, Charles worked...
Pauline Hamill Hogg Beach
Jul 22, 2020
Pauline Hamill Hogg Beach, 94, wife of Bruce F. Beach, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Legends of Lititz.
Born in Parkesburg, on November 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Jennie (Newswanger) Hamill. She moved to Manheim Township in 1972.
Along with her husband, she is survived by children,...
Betty C. Toner
Jul 21, 2020
Betty C. Toner, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on July 21, 2020 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Cookeville, TN she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marguerite (Hargis) Collier and the wife of the late Daniel F. Toner Sr, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage before his passing in 2019.
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Terri Lynn "Dee Dee" Rynier
Jul 20, 2020
Terri Lynn Rynier, known to family and friends as Dee Dee, 63, of Strasburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Westerly, RI, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Vivian (Burkhart) Browning.
Terri worked as the Warranty Administrator for the former Larry Murphy Chevrolet, which later became...
Gregorio Negron
Jul 19, 2020
Gregorio Negron, 56, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Blanca Iris Rosario and Gregorio Negron. He was the loving husband for 28 years to Wanda I. (Zeppenfeldt) Negron.
Gregorio was a selfless man. He loved to help those around him. He was...
Gregorio Negron
Jul 19, 2020
Gregorio Negron, 56, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital.
Friends and family will be received from 6PM to 8PM on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Friends and family...
Lois J. Rohrer
Jul 19, 2020
Lois J. Rohrer, 88, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Landis Homes Retirement Community.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Martha Habecker Rohrer.
Lois was a licensed practical nurse for over 15 years, working at many local retirement communities.
She was a...
Gay Nell Peebles Heitman
Jul 18, 2020
Gay Nell Peebles Heitman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on July 18 after a brief battle with pneumonia and COVID-19. A resident of Willow Valley Lakes Retirement Community, she was 97 years old.
Gay was born on June 5, 1923 to Barney and Eunice Peebles in Philadelphia, MS. The oldest of four children, she...
Daniel James Waite
Jul 18, 2020
Daniel James Waite, 21, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2020 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Donald S. Waite Jr. and the late Christine A. (Kirchner) Waite.
Dan attended Manheim Township. A natural athlete, he excelled at baseball, longboarding, and skateboarding. He enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships with his...
James T. "Tracy" Axe
Jul 18, 2020
James T. "Tracy" Axe,63, of Lancaster passed away Saturday July 18, 2020. Jim was the loving husband of Barbara.
He joined the U.S. Air Force after high school. Jim loved singing, dancing and making people smile. He loved to go on cruises, being at the beach, his dogs, watching football, and playing darts.
Jim is...
David F. Eberly
Jul 17, 2020
On July 17, 2020, David F. Eberly died at home, surrounded by his family. Son of Harvey and Bertha Eberly (Frey), Dave was married to Nancy (Bomberger) on September 7, 1955. They had five children: Debra, married to Flip Musser (children Michael and Amanda; David, married to Susan (Wells) (children Ryan and Daina); Scott, married to Pam Lazos (children...
Raymond Oliver Anderson
Jul 16, 2020
Raymond Oliver Anderson, 97, entered into God's presence on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after struggles with several illnesses. Born on August 24, 1922 in Wausaukee, WI, he was the son of Swedish immigrants Gunnar Anderson and Esther Lillequist Anderson. He lived his early years in Chicago, IL, but most of his life in Michigan. Ray was a proud WWII...
Keith M. "Byrd" Johnson
Jul 15, 2020
Keith M. "Byrd" Johnson, 64, of Lancaster, formerly of Indiana, passed away on July 15, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Isaac H. and Florence (Gordon) Johnson. He was loving fiancé of Melinda Allen, of Lancaster.
Byrd will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and deep love for his...
Arlene R. Robinson
Jul 14, 2020
Arlene R. Robinson, 96, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on July 14, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Ruth (Sharpe) and Francis B. Pinkerton.
Arlene will be fondly remembered for her direct approach and never mincing words. If you wanted a sugar coated...
J. Robert “Bob” Heckman
Jul 14, 2020
J. Robert "Bob" Heckman, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Glen at Willow Valley. He was the husband of Kathy A. (Snyder) Heckman, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage this past June 18th. Born in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Pearl Brill Heckman.
Bob was...
Paul Kenneth Flory (Pk)
Jul 14, 2020
Paul Kenneth Flory (PK), 39, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 14, 2020. Born in Lititz he was the son of Kenneth Flory and the late Elizabeth (Christopher) Flory.
PK was a member of Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians in Lititz. PK worked as the manager of Flory Distributing. He was a member of the...
Mark A. Shelley
Jul 14, 2020
Mark A. Shelley, 59 of Ephrata passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Mary (Irons) Shelley-Weaver, wife of R. Lee Weaver, Lititz, and the late Ray L. Shelley, Sr. Mark was the loving husband of Beth (Perkins) Shelley. They celebrated their 37th Wedding Anniversary in May.
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