Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ellen Wolf

Ellen Wolf

Feb 15, 2020

Ellen Wolf, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Lititz surrounded by her children on February 15, 2020. Ellen was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert A. Wolf, who passed in 2015. Also predeceasing Ellen were two brothers and a sister.

Ellen is survived by three children, Deborah Huslin, of Lancaster, Susan Wolf, of...

Rudolph A. Bauer

Rudolph A. Bauer

Feb 15, 2020

Rudolph A. Bauer, 87, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Andrew and Hanna (Breit) Bauer. He was the loving husband of the late Joan Bauer.

A US Navy veteran of the Korean War, Rudolph enjoyed working with his hands and worked...

Thomas W. Pfahler, Jr.

Thomas W. Pfahler, Jr.

Feb 14, 2020

Thomas W. Pfahler, Jr., passed away at his Paradise, PA residence on Friday, February 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 14, 1938 in Honey Brook, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Sr. and Marian E. (Rudolph) Pfahler. Tom celebrated 56 years of marriage with his absolutely wonderful wife, Nancy (Jones) Pfahler, on...

Helen L. Hoffman

Helen L. Hoffman

Feb 14, 2020

Helen L. Hoffman, 78, of Alburtis, formerly of New Providence & Lancaster, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Young) Flora. She was the wife of Leo J. Hoffman with whom she shared over 46 years of marriage.

She worked in the service industry for...

Giuseppe Mazzola

Giuseppe Mazzola

Feb 14, 2020

Giuseppe Mazzola, 83, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Carini, Sicily. He was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Russo) Mazzola.

Giuseppe was the former owner of Nino's Pizza Shop in Lititz and was known as "little Joe"....

Helen E. Deatrick

Helen E. Deatrick

Feb 14, 2020

Helen E. Deatrick, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at ManorCare, Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Wenninger) Houser. She was the wife of Henry H. Deatrick, of Lancaster.

Of the Catholic Faith, Helen worked as a packer for K.D. Tool of Lancaster. She enjoyed bowling, playing...

James L Fiora

James L Fiora

Feb 13, 2020

James L Fiora, 59, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2020, after a recent struggle with depression.

Jim was the husband of Ann (Monteverde) Fiora, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Flushing, Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Elaine (Carlin) Fiora.

Following...

Barbara Ann Bachman

Barbara Ann Bachman

Feb 13, 2020

Barbara Ann Bachman, 85, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Gertrude (Heller) Habecker. She was the wife of the late Donald Bachman with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Barbara worked as a packer at AMP Incorporated...

Robert Hornberger

Robert Hornberger

Feb 13, 2020

Robert Hornberger, 85, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Robert and Hilda (Staffer) Hornberger. Robert worked as a truck driver for many years for Goods Disposal Service and later for Church's Garage from where he retired. Robert...

Ruthanne Redman

Ruthanne Redman

Feb 12, 2020

Ruthanne Redman, age 70 of Upper Arlington, passed away February 12, 2020. Ruthanne was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, daughter of Carl and Isabel Fox. She graduated from Manheim Township High School, Class of 1967.

Ruthanne and her husband Richard resided in the Washington DC area for almost 20 years, before settling in Columbus, Ohio to...

Emily Rose Van Pelt

Emily Rose Van Pelt

Feb 12, 2020

Emily Rose Van Pelt, 22, of Marietta, passed on February 12, 2020 at UPMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Robert Van Pelt and Amy Shoop.

If you knew Emily, you knew that she was a shining star. She had an incredible personality and the biggest and brightest smile. An adventurous spirit, Emily enjoyed...

Lillian M. Michael

Lillian M. Michael

Feb 12, 2020

Lillian M. Michael, 79, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of Lillian M. Greenwood and the late James M. Greenwood. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Greenwood.

Lillian graduated from Manheim Central in 1959...

Donald H. Summers

Donald H. Summers

Feb 12, 2020

Donald H. Summers, 78 years old passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020 at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing facility in Lititz, PA.

Donald was born in Lewistown, PA. He is preceded in death by his father, Hughie A. Summers, his mother, Sylvia V. Summers, and a brother, Robert C. Summers. He is survived by a sister, Sandra...

Esther Nolt Kreider

Esther Nolt Kreider

Feb 11, 2020

Esther Nolt Kreider, 87, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland where she had been a resident for the past year. Born in Earl Township on February 5, 1933, Esther was the daughter of the late Samuel O. and Anna Martin Nolt. One of eight children, Esther grew up...

Donald W. Dempster

Donald W. Dempster

Feb 11, 2020

Donald W. Dempster, 89, of Landisville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born and raised in Rutherford, NJ, Don was the son of the late Frank V. and Hazel (Miller) Dempster. Don was the husband of the late Willa K. Dempster who passed in March, 2012.

Don was a proud veteran of the US Air Force,...

Madalyn L. Kovalchik

Madalyn L. Kovalchik

Feb 11, 2020

Madalyn L. Kovalchik, 94, of Lititz and formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Brethren Village.

She was the wife of the late Steve Kovalchik who passed away in 2010. Born in Windber, PA, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Dorothy Miller Chicarell.

Madalyn had been...

Verna M. Strauss

Verna M. Strauss

Feb 10, 2020

Verna M. Strauss, 101, formerly of Manheim/Brickerville passed away Monday Feb. 10, 2020 at The Lake House Assisted Living facility in Largo, FL.

She was born on October 11, 1918 in Clay Township to the late Lester & Helen (Brunner) Keller. She was the wife of the late Warren (John) Strauss who passed away in 1999.

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Gary Burke Nicholson

Gary Burke Nicholson

Feb 10, 2020

Gary Burke Nicholson, 75, of Eden Township, PA, passed away at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster, PA on Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was born in Carnegie, PA, and graduated from Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. Gary then served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Gary earned his bachelor's degree from the University...

Delores “Dolly” Mae Hackenberger

Delores “Dolly” Mae Hackenberger

Feb 10, 2020

Delores "Dolly" Mae (Brobst) Hackenberger, 82, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Bloomsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Elsie (Fetterman) and Clair Brobst.

Dolly enjoyed shopping, playing bingo and listening to local bands. She was a member of the Verhovay Club. She enjoyed dining...

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