Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Judith Ann Wagner

Judith Ann Wagner

Dec 3, 2019

Judith Ann Wagner, 79, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Lititz Hospital. Born in Mount Joy, Judith was the daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy Ann (Boise) Frey. She was the loving and faithful wife of Larry E. Wagner, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage.

The perfect wife, mother,...

Lewis Stauffer

Lewis Stauffer

Dec 2, 2019

Lewis Stauffer, 65, of Columbia, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on December 2, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Lewis and Josephine (Carisio) Stauffer and the loving husband of Gail (Frey) Stauffer.

For over 40 years, Lew worked as a maintenance engineer at Archonic, earning the endearing title "Grouchy Lew." A...

Orn Inthiphan

Orn Inthiphan

Dec 2, 2019

Orn Inthiphan, 72, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Laos, she was the loving wife of Phone Inthiphan for over 50 years.

Orn loved to shop and enjoyed spending time at Delaware Park. She was a talented seamstress and cook. Most of all, Orn cherished spending time...

Pauline Huber Church

Pauline Huber Church

Dec 2, 2019

Pauline Huber Church, (Polly), 96, of Willow Street, passed away on December 2, 2019. Polly had been a resident of Meadow Ridge of the Willow Valley Retirement Communities. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Church, Jr. who passed away in 2003. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late D. Mark and Pauline Hill...

Carl J. Schweiger

Carl J. Schweiger

Dec 1, 2019

Carl J. Schweiger, 86, passed away on December 1st surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Carl and Mary (Ganse) Schweiger on July 28, 1933.

He was born and raised on Cabbage Hill. After attending St. Joseph's Elementary School and Lancaster Catholic High School, he enlisted in the Army. He...

Irwin D. Moss

Irwin D. Moss

Dec 1, 2019

Irwin D. Moss, 87, of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Lancaster, passed peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

He was the loving husband of the late Iris Moss, who passed away in 2016 after sharing 57 cherished years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late...

Jean Melec Juin

Jean Melec Juin

Nov 30, 2019

Jean Melec Juin, 31, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born in Haiti, he was the son of Suse (Corriolant) and Dieumeme Juin.

Jean was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and studied Culinary Arts at YTIC. He had a love for food and often found himself cooking for his friends and family. Jean...

William Gregory “Greg” Melrath

William Gregory “Greg” Melrath

Nov 30, 2019

William Gregory "Greg" Melrath, 53, of Quarryville, passed away on November 30, 2019. Born in Bryn Mawr, the son of Ted and Judy (Hodges) Melrath and the husband of Julie Anne (Cuff) Melrath.

Greg will be most remembered for his very passionate demeanor, keen intelligence, and outrageous humor. He loved hard and played even harder. His love...

Dimitrios G. Papadopoulos

Dimitrios G. Papadopoulos

Nov 30, 2019

Dimitrios G. Papadopoulos, 60, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Saturday, November 30, 2019, following a lengthy illness. Born in Pokista, Greece, he was the son of Georgia (Ramos) and the late George Papadopoulos. He was the husband of the late Eleni (Mavrelis) Papadopoulos and father of late George A. Papadopoulos, who died in 1997.

Dimitrios operated...

Matthew A. Harsh

Matthew A. Harsh

Nov 29, 2019

Matthew A. Harsh, 47, of York and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on November 29, 2019. He was the son of Dolora E. Baumler Harsh of Lancaster and the late Clyde H. Harsh.

Matt was employed as a project manager for Diversified Maintenance in Maryland for the past 3 months. He had previously worked for over 10...

Harold "Nunnie" Gant

Harold "Nunnie" Gant

Nov 29, 2019

Harold "Nunnie" Gant, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George Spicer and Edith (Wise) Gant. Nunnie was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Williams) Gant with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on October 29, 1967.

Nunnie worked for many...

Susanne Jean Books

Susanne Jean Books

Nov 27, 2019

Susanne Jean Books, 72, of Leola, PA passed away at Hospice and Community Care on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Born in College Point, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Books and Emma M. (Crane) Adams.

Susanne was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Lancaster. She was a member of the...

Stamatia Monahas

Stamatia Monahas

Nov 27, 2019

Stamatia Monahas, 87, of Lancaster passed away on November 27, 2019 at LGH. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late, John and Helen Monahas. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Albert Royal.

Many remember Stamatia around the holiday season, as one of the bell ringers for the Salvation Army.

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Doris “Bunny” Yvonne Moore

Doris “Bunny” Yvonne Moore

Nov 27, 2019

Doris "Bunny" Yvonne Moore, 91, of Denver, PA, passed away on November 27, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Paradise, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Grace Senger. Doris was the loving wife of the late Samuel G. Moore.

Doris retired as a compliance program assistant from the Delaware Agricultural Stabilization and...

Ruth May Wolf

Ruth May Wolf

Nov 27, 2019

Ruth May Wolf, 99, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at UPMC in Lititz. Born July 12, 1920, in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Minnie (Brown) Smith. She was the wife of the late James W. Wolf who passed away in 2009.

Ruth was a wonderful homemaker for her...

Betty J. Roschel

Betty J. Roschel

Nov 26, 2019

Betty J. Roschel, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Ada Yake Gebhard. She was the wife of the late Harold P. Roschel who passed away in 2005.

Betty had worked at R.R. Donnelly for over 20 years...

Donna Jean Marion

Donna Jean Marion

Nov 25, 2019

Donna Jean Marion, 71, of Willow Street, passed away at her home on November 25, 2019. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jean (Wagner) Bortzfield and the wife of Francis Marion.

A graduate of Penn Manor High School, Donna was a telephone operator for AT&T for 25 years before...

Barbara F. West

Barbara F. West

Nov 25, 2019

Barbara F. West, 87, entered into heaven on November 25, 2019 at the Mennonite Home Communities in Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and Norman H. Fisler.

Barbara was the wife of F. Harry West with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived...

Billy Joe Mccracken

Billy Joe Mccracken

Nov 25, 2019

Billy Joe McCracken, 80, of Leola, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, November 25, 2019. Born in Bristol, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Martha (Tucker) McCracken, and the late Charlie and Ethel Johnson, who were his foster parents. Billy Joe was the beloved husband of Myrtle R. (Rush) McCracken. Billy Joe...

Joan “Joanne” L. Stoltzfus

Joan “Joanne” L. Stoltzfus

Nov 24, 2019

Joan "Joanne" L. Stoltzfus, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (McCreary) Kofroth.

Joan was a devout member of Salem United Methodist Church in Rothsville for her entire adult life. She also liked to read. Joan...

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