Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Julio E. Sepulveda

Julio E. Sepulveda

Mar 4, 2020

Julio E. Sepulveda, 62, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Enrique Sepulveda and Monserrate Cintron.

He is survived by his wife Ana G. Valentin, 3 children, Julio D. Sepulveda, Julio E. Sepulveda Jr. and Edgar Sepulveda, 4 stepchildren,...

Connie A. Kauffman

Connie A. Kauffman

Mar 4, 2020

Connie A. Kauffman. 94, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Alta (Diehm) Gunzenhauser and the step-daughter of the late Arthur Gunzenhauser. Connie was the beloved wife of the late John W. Kauffman, Jr. and together they shared 64 years of marriage at...

Maria R. Vargas

Maria R. Vargas

Mar 3, 2020

Maria R. Vargas, 56, of Kissimmee FL, and previously of Lancaster, passed away very unexpectantly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Englewood, Colorado. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of Irma (Perez) Rivera and the late Jose Rivera.

Maria found her calling very early in life. For over 30 years she dedicated herself to...

Dennis L. Meily

Dennis L. Meily

Mar 3, 2020

Dennis L. Meily passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Meily, Sr. Dennis is survived by his mother, Arlene Benfer, his brother, Robert Meily, Jr. and his daughters, Nancy M. Malachowski and Jessica Meily, and his grandsons, Dakota and Dante.

Dennis was an...

Debra A. Eggleston

Debra A. Eggleston

Mar 3, 2020

Debra A. Eggleston, 65, of Lancaster, passed away March 3, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. & Catherine Adams. She also shared 43 wonderful years with her husband, Stephen Eggleston.

Debra found great joy in being around and working with children. Even...

Kathryn Elizabeth (Harsh) Zug

Kathryn Elizabeth (Harsh) Zug

Mar 3, 2020

Kathryn Zug, 102, of Lititz, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2020. Kathryn was born in Georgetown, Lancaster County, on January 23, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Kathryn Moore Harsh. She was married to the late John Clair Zug for 53 years until his death in 1999.

Kathryn graduated...

John “Jack” J. Pyott

John “Jack” J. Pyott

Mar 3, 2020

John "Jack" J. Pyott, 86, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at Mennonite Home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bertha (Hershey) and John D. Pyott. He was the loving husband of Joan Pyott, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Jack was a 1951 Graduate of J.P....

Shirley A. Becker

Shirley A. Becker

Mar 3, 2020

Shirley A. (Foltz) Becker, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born in Rothsville, PA. She was the daughter of the late George Foltz and Margaret (Garner) Foltz. She was the loving wife to Paul Becker.

Shirley enjoyed tending to her flower garden. She was a talented cook and known for her sand...

Howard E. Snyder, Sr.

Howard E. Snyder, Sr.

Mar 2, 2020

Howard E. Snyder, Sr. 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday morning March 2, 2020. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Clarence and Emma (Cunningham) Snyder.

Howard was married to the love of his life, Florence M. (Wisniewski) for over 40 years....

Shawn Mccracken

Shawn Mccracken

Mar 2, 2020

"It seems in all our troubles, God shows us many things, Like when we trust in Jesus, All the blessings that He brings. Sometimes when we suffer, it helps us all to grow, into God's humble children, who use their lives to show. So, put your mask behind you, let other's see your face, for this can help some...

Lynetta S. Flack

Lynetta S. Flack

Mar 2, 2020

Lynetta S. Flack, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and June (Eckman) Coldren. Lynetta was the beloved wife of James A. Flack, and together they shared 15 years of marriage this past October. For many years, and prior...

Samuel J. Storm, Iii

Samuel J. Storm, Iii

Mar 1, 2020

Samuel J. Storm, III, 76, of Akron, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at home. Born in Oklahoma City, he was the son of the late Mabel (Paxton) and Samuel J. Storm, Jr. He was the loving husband for over 40 years to Anita (Lambert) Storm. She survives him along with his children.

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Gladys C. Mohler

Gladys C. Mohler

Mar 1, 2020

Gladys C. Mohler, 92, formerly of Mountville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Elam H. and Anna Mae (Witmer) Charles. Gladys was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lee Mohler, and together they shared 65 years of marriage at the time...

Jay'Vion Amell Rivera

Jay'Vion Amell Rivera

Feb 29, 2020

Jay'vion Amell Rivera was taken into the arms of angels on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was the infant son of Tiana Davis and Angel Rivera of Lancaster.

While Jay'vion was only with us for a brief time, his beautiful smile, bright eyes and strong will to continue fighting, leaves a lasting impression on anyone that had...

Joyce Y. Dull

Joyce Y. Dull

Feb 29, 2020

Joyce Y. Dull, 76, of Strasburg, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Ephrata.

She was the wife of the late Gerald Dull, who passed away in 1996, and was formerly married to David Sweigart of Mount Joy. Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Mae Sentman Garver.

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John “Jack” Baker

John “Jack” Baker

Feb 28, 2020

John "Jack" Baker of Strasburg, 86, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center Hospice Unit, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nathan Hale and Jennie (Steele) Baker.

Jack was the husband of Yvonne Yunginger Baker, with whom he celebrated their...

Alice R. Mayer

Alice R. Mayer

Feb 28, 2020

Alice R. Mayer, 90, of Millersville, passed away on her 71st wedding anniversary, Friday, February 28, 2020, at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Kristofco) Hockey. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Mayer, and they shared 70 years of marriage at the...

John Robert Smith

John Robert Smith

Feb 27, 2020

John Robert Smith, 84, passed away in his apartment at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA on February 27, 2020, with his wife Martha Jean (Posey) Smith at his side. He was receiving hospice services for a short time. Born in Elyria, OH he was the son of the late Robert John and Sybil (Kohl) Smith and his late stepmother, Olive...

Trong Thi Nguyen

Trong Thi Nguyen

Feb 27, 2020

Trong Thi Nguyen, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born in Bac Giang, Vietnam, she was the wife of Nang Van Nguyen who died in 2018.

Trong was a homemaker who came with her husband to the United States in 1993. Trong enjoyed cooking for her family. Her Catholic faith was of great importance...

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