Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

David V. Wagner

David V. Wagner

Sep 6, 2019

David V. Wagner, 53, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 6, 2019. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Luke T. Wagner and Josephine (Lilek) Wagner.

David was a 1982 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. He enjoyed working with his hands as a handyman.

In addition to his mother, he is...

Christine “Chris” S. Fanale

Christine “Chris” S. Fanale

Sep 5, 2019

Christine "Chris" S. Fanale passed away September 5, 2019, after an extended illness at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Chris was born on July 24, 1935 in Shenandoah, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, fondly known as Mom Mom. She left a legacy of love, kindness and faith that will continue through the...

Robert W. Hart

Robert W. Hart

Sep 5, 2019

Robert W. Hart, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born at home on his family farm in Richfield, Juniata County, PA, he was the son of the late Roy E. and Dorothy (Benner) Hart. Bob was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Coccodrilli) Hart, whom he met...

Eleanor Catherine Dinovis

Eleanor Catherine Dinovis

Sep 5, 2019

Eleanor Catherine DiNovis, age 94, passed away on September 5, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim, PA. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Victor and Rose Greco. She was one of six children.

Eleanor was the widow of the late Edward H. DiNovis, who died in 1991. Eleanor and Edward were...

Debra J. Gainer

Debra J. Gainer

Sep 4, 2019

Debra J. Gainer, 66, of Lancaster, passed away peaceably on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Hospice in Mount Joy PA with her husband, Rod, by her side. Debbie fought a courageous 10-year battle with cancer with dignity and never lost her will to live and fight through the pain.

Debbie was born in Lancaster to the late...

Wanda J. Carr

Wanda J. Carr

Sep 4, 2019

Wanda Joyce Carr, of Lewisburg West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 79.

Wanda was born to parents Milton Ray and Elizabeth Anne Compton on October 14, 1939 in Floyd, Va. She grew up as the eldest of three sisters and attended Mullens West Virginia High School. In 1963, she moved...

Kenneth A. Yackly

Kenneth A. Yackly

Sep 4, 2019

Kenneth Andrew Yackly, 70, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Ken was born in Lancaster to the late Cora Marie and Norman MacLean Yackly on September 10, 1948. He grew up and went to school in Saginaw, MI. This year, Ken celebrated 47 years of marriage to his college sweetheart, Lin. He pursued...

Barbara H. Shoemaker

Barbara H. Shoemaker

Sep 4, 2019

Barbara H. Shoemaker, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on September 4, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Leona (Stravinsky) Heck. Barbara was the beloved wife of J. Richard Shoemaker, and together they shared 59 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, Barbara...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cimino

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cimino

Sep 4, 2019

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cimino, 79, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Mary Ruth (Herb) Evans, and the loving wife of Frank E. Cimino, with whom she would have celebrated 35 years of marriage this coming December.

Betty was a...

Tripp E. Halterman

Tripp E. Halterman

Sep 2, 2019

Tripp E. Halterman, 29, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Patrick E. Halterman (Missie) and Melissa A. Byers. In addition to his parents is a son Carson Halterman.

Tripp is also survived by a brother Buzz L. Halterman and sisters Karisty L. Criswell and Jasmine R. Byers, a...

Jeanette L. Adair

Jeanette L. Adair

Sep 2, 2019

Jeanette L. Adair, 95, of Lititz, passed away on September 2, 2019 at LGH surrounded by her family. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Edith (Forney) Longenecker and the wife of the late Norman P. Adair, who passed in 2014.

Jeanette was a long-time employee of Warner Lambert, where she worked...

Marlin L. Stoltzfus

Marlin L. Stoltzfus

Sep 2, 2019

Marlin L. Stoltzfus, 57, of Marietta, returned to his heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. His unwavering faith in God and his devotion to his family supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace.

He was the husband of Michele E. Kline Stoltzfus, with whom he shared 37...

John T. “Jack” Adair, Jr.

John T. “Jack” Adair, Jr.

Sep 1, 2019

John T. "Jack" Adair Jr., 87, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Luther Acres. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late John T. Adair Sr., and Jennifer (Sivil) Adair. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Adair, the love of his life for sixty years.

Jack was an entrepreneur...

Sylvia K. Vane

Sylvia K. Vane

Aug 31, 2019

Sylvia K. Vane, 88, of Leola passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Kohan) Kohan, and the wife of the late Frank Mikula, and the loving wife of Floyd B. Vane with whom she shared over 18 years of marriage.

In...

Ada Ziegler Good

Ada Ziegler Good

Aug 31, 2019

Ada Ziegler Good, born November 17, 1925 passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Monroe Good, her husband precedes her in death, shortly before they would have celebrated 74 years of marriage on June 2, 2019. She was born in Richland, Lebanon County to the late Abraham and Rhoda Keller Ziegler.

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V. Maxine Meck

V. Maxine Meck

Aug 31, 2019

V. Maxine Meck, 90, of Phoenixville, formerly of Willow Street, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Turbotville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clay J. and Margaret E. Webb. She was the loving wife of Virgil A. Meck, who died in 2015. They were married for 66 years.

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Barbara J. Noble

Barbara J. Noble

Aug 30, 2019

Barbara J. Noble passed into God's hands Friday, August 30, 2019.

Barbara was conceived in Tsing Tao, China. Her father, Jack was a Navy hospital corpsman and her mother, Jane, a former WAC. She was born with the aid of the US Marines on the US Navy hospital ship Repose. She left China with her parents when...

King Emmanuel Tolbert-Moore

King Emmanuel Tolbert-Moore

Aug 30, 2019

King Emmanuel Tolbert-Moore, 3, of York, PA, passed away at York Hospital on Friday, August 30, 2019. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Michel-le Tolbert and Marquis Moore, Sr.

King was an energetic child. He loved to sing and play outdoors. He enjoyed traveling and visiting his family. His favorite shows were Super Wings,...

Daniel A. Yench

Daniel A. Yench

Aug 30, 2019

Daniel A. Yench, 95, of Lititz, formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2019. Born in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Yench.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia wife of John Jakobsen of Lititz, PA.

A Viewing will be held...

Joseph P. Baka, Jr.

Joseph P. Baka, Jr.

Aug 30, 2019

Joseph P. Baka, Jr. 62, of Washington Boro, Pa., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Mikolajunas) Baka. Joe was a loving husband to Marianne (Staab) Baka for over 37 years. He was a caring and loving Father to...

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