Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Barbara A. Burkhart
Aug 30, 2019
Barbara A. Burkhart, 80, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at her Strasburg residence surrounded by her children. She was born in Danville, Montour County to the late Frank D. and Adrienne M. (Neary) McHugh. Barb marked 35 years of marriage with her husband Vernon C. "Burke" Burkhart before his death on July 23, 2000.
She graduated from...
Therese Faust
Aug 28, 2019
Therese Faust, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Therese was a remarkable cook, enjoyed dancing, and travelled extensively around the world.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years Frederick, her daughter Michelle, and her son Stephen.
An intimate ceremony for immediate family was held on Saturday, August...
Betty Joan Dobler
Aug 28, 2019
Betty Joan Dobler, 96, formerly of Lancaster County, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019 at Loftland Park Center, Seaford, DE. Born in Bristol, England, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. Fream and Annie (Hopkins) Fream. Betty was preceded in death by four siblings in England.
Betty was the loving wife to the late...
Charles “Chuck” Harach
Aug 28, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Harach, 81, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL surrounded by his loving family. Born in Delano, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Ludinsky) Harach. Married in 1963, he was the loving husband to Helena (Skrincosky) for over 56 years....
James Joseph Hoffman Jr.
Aug 27, 2019
James Joseph Hoffman Jr., 57, of Akron PA, formally of Eastwood, NY, passed away August 27, 2019. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late James Hoffman Sr. and Judith Hoffman.
Jim graduated from Chittenango High School in 1981. He received a BA in History from SUNY Oswego in 1993. He worked for Wegmans...
Robert L. Trees
Aug 27, 2019
Robert Lawrence Trees, age 86 of Holland, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Robert was born in Lancaster, PA on July 7, 1933 to the late Charles and Agnes Trees. He was one of eleven children and grew up working in the family business, Trees Normal Bakery....
Herbert Friedman
Aug 27, 2019
Herbert Friedman, 91, of Mountville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Ida (Goldschine) and Irving Friedman. He was the loving husband to the late Shirley L. (Miller) Friedman.
Herb loved his weekly card game, a good meal and working in his yard, Mostly he cherished...
Lorraine Formica
Aug 26, 2019
Lorraine "Rainey" Formica, 84, formerly of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Masonic Village, on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was born in McAdoo, Schuylkill County to the late Thomas A. and Anna (Zapotocky) Buckta. Lorraine enjoyed 46 years of marriage with her husband Carmen N. Formica before his death on January 27, 2000.
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Charles E. Bury Ii
Aug 26, 2019
Charles E. Bury II, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on August 26, 2019. Born in York, he was the son of Charles E. Bury and the late May (Keech) Bury and the husband of the late Marsha Bury.
Charles was an employee at Armstrong, Donnelly, and also drove truck. He enjoyed cooking and gardening...
Evylin C. Mellinger
Aug 25, 2019
Evylin C. Mellinger, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.
Born in Windber, Somerset County, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Ila Berkey Callihan. She graduated in 1945 as valedictorian of her class at Ephrata High School, and graduated with honors from Reading Business Institute....
Lisa Marie Vetter
Aug 25, 2019
Lisa Marie Vetter, 57, of Salunga, passed away at Susquehanna Nursing Home on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Trudy Vetter.
Lisa was a member of her Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She enjoyed attending with her sister, Loretta. Lisa loved music and used to...
Ellen Marie Jackson
Aug 25, 2019
Ellen Marie Jackson, 58, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born September 22, 1960 in Montclair, New Jersey to Joseph L. and Marian (nee Yunker) Jackson (both deceased). Ellen graduated from Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA. An avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan, Ellen is survived by five siblings: Thomas (Robin) Jackson, William (Patrice) Jackson,...
Donald H. Roland
Aug 25, 2019
Donald H. Roland, 95, of Brethren Village, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2019.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Ganse Roland. Don was married to Patricia R. Miller Roland for 68 years prior to her death on March 16, 2017 at the age of 91.
He was...
Allan Delgado Serrano
Aug 24, 2019
Allan Delgado Serrano, 40, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 24, 2019.
Ruth Eleanor Herr Doolittle Powers
Aug 24, 2019
Ruth Eleanor Herr Doolittle Powers of Lancaster, PA, age 82, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Great God and Heavenly Father after a 4 year battle with cancer, on August 24th, 2019, surrounded at home by her beloved family. Born December 23, 1936 in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert Christian Herr and...
Sandra L. Grimm
Aug 23, 2019
Sandra L. Grimm, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late Ray S. Grimm, Jr., who passed away in 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Park Smith and the late Esther Gulya.
Sandra had been a homemaker and had also worked with her...
Wilfredo Jusino-Marrero
Aug 22, 2019
Wilfredo Jusino-Marrero, 87, of Mount Joy, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ismael Jusino and Adela (Marrero) Jusino. He was the loving husband to Surama (Rivera) Jusino. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this month....
William D. “Bill” Espey
Aug 22, 2019
William D. "Bill" Espey, 58, of East Petersburg, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed away peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late William and Doris (Ritter) Espey. He was the loving husband of Karen L. (Kepple) Espey with whom he shared over 30...
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