Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Theodore George Kita

Theodore George Kita

Oct 6, 2019

Theodore George Kita, 89, of Lancaster, PA, entered into the presence of our Lord on October 6, 2019. He was reunited with Sarah, his beloved wife of 54 years, who preceded him in 2012.

Ted was born in Justus, PA to the late Michael and Pauline (Tranowicz) Kita. Growing up on the family farm, Ted learned the...

Lisa Ann Eshleman

Lisa Ann Eshleman

Oct 6, 2019

Lisa Ann (Cooney) Eshleman, 56, of Pequea, PA passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Donald and Joanne (Ludes) Cooney. She was married to Jeffrey Eshleman for over 26 years.

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Kimberly A. Estock

Kimberly A. Estock

Oct 5, 2019

Kimberly A. Estock, 64, of Lititz, PA, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Joyce Winters of Willow Valley, and sister to the late Kristen Julian. Kimberly is survived by her son, Ryan Estock, daughter, Kelly Kessler, her sister, Kerry Handel, and her...

Janet E. Galen

Janet E. Galen

Oct 5, 2019

My beautiful wife has been on a long journey with cancer off and on since 1997. It may have taken her life, but not her faith or her love for others. She will be deeply missed by those that knew her. She was always giving and thinking of others, even during her bad days. She was an inspiration to...

Berea K. “Bea” Frey

Berea K. “Bea” Frey

Oct 5, 2019

Berea K. "Bea" Frey, 86, of Audubon, gained her angel wings on October 5, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Bea and her husband, S. William Frey, were married 62 years. Born in East Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late Ephraim "Bud" and Bertha (Christ) Kiehl.

A graduate of Hempfield High School, Bea worked as a...

Joshua Michael Scott

Joshua Michael Scott

Oct 4, 2019

Joshua Michael Scott, 29, of Lancaster, passed away on October 4, 2019. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of Michelle Clayton and S. Paul Scott. Music was his passion in life. Josh was a gifted musician and could play any instrument that he could get his hands on. He was most skilled in guitar, which he...

Marion E. Lerch

Marion E. Lerch

Oct 3, 2019

Marion E. Lerch, 100, of Homestead Village, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, PA she was the daughter of the late John Stanley and Lena (Rhoads) Beamensderfer. She was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Lerch to whom she was married for 60 years before his passing....

Betty Jane Snyder

Betty Jane Snyder

Oct 3, 2019

Betty Jane Snyder, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at ManorCare Nursing Home. Born in Long Branch, NJ, she was the daughter of the late David H. and Mary (Trimble) Martin. Betty Jane was the loving wife of the late Raymond E. Snyder, Sr., and together they shared 50 years of marriage at the time...

Ray W. Frace, Jr.

Ray W. Frace, Jr.

Oct 1, 2019

Ray W. Frace, Jr. died peacefully at his home in his hometown of Lancaster, PA on October 1, 2019. He was 81 years young. Ray was born into this world to Ray W. Frace, Sr. DDS. and Evelyn (Wolfe) Frace. As a child, he was given the family nickname "Skipper" as it would make communicating easier with two Ray's...

Phyllis Anne Mooser Pourciau

Phyllis Anne Mooser Pourciau

Oct 1, 2019

Phyllis Anne Mooser Pourciau, 82, of Lititz, finished her walk down the road of life on October 1, 2019 when she crossed the bridge between this life and the next. "Living well is the best revenge" is engraved on a set of six cocktail glasses she bought. Phyllis and her husband Charles L. Pourciau, Jr. enjoyed their favorite drinks...

Ronald Litzenberger

Ronald Litzenberger

Oct 1, 2019

Ronald Litzenberger, 76, of Manheim, PA, passed away on October 1, 2019 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William and Irene (Summy) Litzenberger.

A veteran, he served in the US Army during Vietnam. Ronald retired from Fulton Bank after many years of service.

Ronald is survived by...

Steven J. Ha

Steven J. Ha

Oct 1, 2019

Steven J. Ha, 60, of East Petersburg passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born in Sarasota, FL, he was the son of Margaret (Clark) Ha and the late Dr. Samuel J. Ha. He was the husband of Sharon E (Cox) with whom he shared over 38 years of marriage.

He was a 1977 graduate Manheim Twp. High...

Jerome J. “Jerry” Free

Jerome J. “Jerry” Free

Sep 30, 2019

Jerome J. "Jerry" Free, 86, a resident of St. Anne's Retirement Community, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 after a brief illness. He was married to Gloria A. (Brignola) Free for 64 years. He was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Free of Jeanette, PA.

Jerry graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1954 with...

Barbara S. Meek

Barbara S. Meek

Sep 30, 2019

Barbara Shelpeck Meek, 86, of Strasburg Pa was welcomed into her heavenly home on Monday, September 30, 2019. Born at Germantown Hospital of Philadelphia to Paul and Helen (Chepress) Shelpuk, the doctor declared that she was the most beautiful baby ever born in that hospital! Barbara had three beautiful sisters: Helen Highley of Glenside Pa, Doris Fisher (deceased) and...

Corlene Mae Schulz

Corlene Mae Schulz

Sep 30, 2019

Corlene Mae Schulz, 88, of Lancaster, Pa, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2019.

She was born December 28, 1930 in Shelbyville, IL, to the late Dr. Julius A. and Viola (Hostetler) Schulz. Corlene was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Evelyn (Schulz) Martin February, 2014.

Corlene is survived by her...

Irene S. Zimmerman

Irene S. Zimmerman

Sep 30, 2019

Irene S. Zimmerman, 83, of Lititz, left her loving family to be present with her Lord on September 30, 2019.

She was the wife of Harry R. Zimmerman. She was born at Ephrata Pa and was the daughter of the late John N. and Phoebe S. Sensenig Wenger.

Irene was an outstanding wife and mother...

Claire S. Cushnie

Claire S. Cushnie

Sep 29, 2019

Claire S. Cushnie, 95, of Pequea, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019 at ManorCare in Lancaster. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Catherine (Haas) Stavrum, and the wife of the late George C. Cushnie. After graduating from high school, Claire worked as a Management Assistant for Provident National Bank for...

Ana Sanchez

Ana Sanchez

Sep 29, 2019

Ana Sanchez, 70, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born on March 24, 1949, in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Falcon and Petrolina Sanchez. She will be remembered by her friends and family as being a very spiritual woman. When her children would visit her, they...

Charles T. "C. Pat" Riley

Charles T. "C. Pat" Riley

Sep 29, 2019

Charles T. "C Pat" Riley passed away peacefully on September 29th after 91 years of living life to the fullest. He was born on March 7, 1928, to Sarah and Charles B. Riley and resided in Lancaster his entire life. Pat, as many would call him, graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1946. He served as a Corpsman...

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