Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Rhoda B. Metzler
Nov 22, 2019
Rhoda B. Metzler, 103, formerly of Randolph and Dennis Port, MA and Englewood, FL, passed away at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA on Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born in Salisbury Township, PA, to the late Clayton and Ella (Buckwalter) Hershey. Rhoda shared 66 years of marriage with her husband A. Raymond Metzler before his death in 2002.
...Ilah Lou C. "Scottie" Stewart
Nov 21, 2019
Ilah Lou C. Stewart, known to friends and family as "Scottie", 84, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Maple Farms in Akron surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Louisville, KY, she was the only child of the late Louis C. and Olyve E. (Rudolph) Hagan. Ilah was the beloved wife of the...
Veronica M. Lucks
Nov 21, 2019
Veronica M. Lucks, 95, of Lancaster, went Home to the Lord on November 21, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis J Bowman and Emma Millard Bowman. Veronica was happily married to Joseph Lucks Jr. for 56 years until his passing in 2006....
Nancy M. Frey
Nov 20, 2019
Nancy M. Frey, 95, of St. Anne's Retirement Community and formerly of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Lancaster to the late Harry W. and Nina (Myers) Gregg. Nancy shared 71 years of marriage with her husband Richard J. "Pinky" Frey before his death last January 31st....
Charles E. Kelley
Nov 19, 2019
Charles E. Kelley, 92, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on November 19, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Violet (Emery) Klingler.
Charles proudly served in the US Navy in WWII, as well as a naval reservist. He retired in 1982 as a program analyst for...
Jonathan W. Thorn
Nov 19, 2019
Jonathan W. Thorn, 32, of Napa Valley, CA and Lancaster, PA, died in an early-morning collision on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Napa County. He was killed by a driver who crossed over the double yellow line and struck Jonathan's car head on. Both drivers were killed in the crash.
Jonathan was born in Lancaster, PA and...
Donald M. Heagy
Nov 19, 2019
Donald M. "Don" Heagy, 85, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Penryn, he was the son of the late Allen B. and Nora A. (Minnich) Heagy and the beloved husband of Sara A. "Sally" (Forney) Heagy.
A graduate of Manheim Central High School, class of...
Herbert N. Hibbard, Jr.
Nov 19, 2019
Herbert N. Hibbard, Jr., 89, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Born in Nanty Glo, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert N. Hibbard, Sr. and Grace Hibbard. Herbert was the beloved husband of Naomi T. (Nevarre) Hibbard, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage this past June. After...
Bernard E. Litten
Nov 19, 2019
Bernie was born to Albert and Hanna Litten in the early morning of June 4, 1926. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Irving and his sister, Deena. Bernie was raised in South Philadelphia with a brief period when the family lived in West Philadelphia. He was drafted and entered the Navy at age 18 in...
Jimmie F. Brigandi
Nov 17, 2019
Jimmie F. (Merritt) Brigandi, 90, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dothan, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ida Jean (Howell) and William Merritt.
She left Dothan and moved to New York where she met the love of her life Charles and shared 68...
Dennis Sapp
Nov 17, 2019
Dennis Sapp, my friend, the one who shared my life, love, dreams, and so much more, joined loved ones in the peace, mercy, and rest of the Lord on Sunday November 17, 2019. Born and raised in Whitesville, KY, he was one of twelve born to the late V.T. and Mary S. (Hardesty).
At the age of...
Dorothy L. Flawd
Nov 17, 2019
Dorothy L Flawd (née Boice) 86 passed quietly to the Lord on November 17, 2019. She was born Dorothy Lorraine Boice on April 4, 1933 to the late Martin Boice and Dorothy Elder in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Our wife, mother and friend will be missed by the many lives she touched. She was dedicated to her six children;...
Robert B. Townsend
Nov 16, 2019
Robert B. Townsend, 78, died on November 16, 2019 at home after a long illness. Robert was a 1960 graduate of Scott Senior High School and worked in the printing industry for the majority of his life. He loved his family, golfing, trout fishing and was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.
He is preceded in death by...
Robert Silva
Nov 15, 2019
On November 15, 2019, Robert Frederick Silva (Bob) took his last breath on earth, surrounded by the love of his grandson Rich and granddaughter-in-law Carolyn. He was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His faith and family meant everything to him.
Bob was born in Staten Island, New...
Frederick J. Alsruhe
Nov 15, 2019
Frederick J. Alsruhe, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 15, 2019, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Sarah G. (Carnaggio) Alsruhe. Fred was the beloved husband of Estelle (Lind) Alsruhe, and they would have celebrated 61 years of marriage this coming December. Fred was...
David Keith Bush, Sr.
Nov 15, 2019
David Keith Bush, Sr., 81, of Mountville, PA, passed away on November 15, 2019. Born in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of late Raymond and Margaret (Lewis) Bush.
David was a Florist and owner of Flowers by Keith for over 27 years in Scranton, PA. David will be remembered for his passion for travel, camping, John...
Dorn L. Clare, Jr.
Nov 14, 2019
Dorn L. Clare, Jr., 65, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his Bradenton, FL home on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Lancaster, Dorn was the son of the late Dorn. L., Sr. and Lenore G. (Davis) Clare.
His unconditional love, friendship, support and laughter will be forever...
Dianne Jarreau
Nov 14, 2019
Dianne Jarreau, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Lancashire Hall Nursing Home, Lititz, PA, at the age of 84. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was a daughter of the late James Ellis and Maurine Ann (Dupont) Morgan. Dianne was always interested in writing prose and poetry. During the 1960's she was an assistant to Kenneth...
Vladimir Botsmanov
Nov 14, 2019
Vladimir Botsmanov, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Russia, he was the son of Theodore and Margarita Botsmanov. He was married to Olga Merkoulova.
A visitation will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike,...
Jay E. Consylman
Nov 13, 2019
Jay E. Consylman, 78, of East Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna (Bechtold) Consylman. He was the husband of Janet (Houchin) Consylman with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
He was a Lampeter-Strasburg graduate....
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