Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Emily Malone West
Sep 29, 2019
Emily Malone West, 46, of Lancaster, beloved daughter of Soren and Marian (Bonnie) went home to heaven on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Emily knew well the depth of the human heart, its need for understanding, for safety, for empathy, its capacity to suffer and to rejoice. Her antennae keenly saw the other, and seeing, loved from the unfathomable depth...
Alycia (Gorlaski) Andros
Sep 28, 2019
Alycia (Gorlaski) Andros entered into heaven amidst a spectacular lightening show on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She fought an 18-month battle against cancer with grace, class and heart, entering into rest with her husband holding her hand.
Born in Lancaster, Alycia was the daughter of Joseph M. and Joan (Long) Gorlaski.
Alycia married her soulmate,...
George Nicozisis
Sep 28, 2019
George Nicozisis, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence, Saturday, September 28, 2019 following complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He was surrounded by his family. Born in the village of Sopiki, in North Epiros, Greece, he was the son of the late Dimitrios and Eugenia (Lavaris) Nicozisis. George was the loving husband of Georgia (Paspalaris) Nicozisis, with whom he...
Dr. Michael F Mayers
Sep 27, 2019
It is with a heavy heart and much sorrow, that we inform every one of the death of our son, Dr. Michael F Mayers. He passed away Friday morning September 27th, 2019 in his home of a massive heart attack. Michael was an amazing man who cared deeply for his family and his clients. His story is one of...
Gary S. Miller
Sep 27, 2019
Gary S. Miller, 60, of Lancaster died Friday, September 27, 2019, with his sister Melanie and life-long friends: Lisa Rutt, Jason Dickerson and Denise Buckwalter by his side. Gary was the son of the late Tommie L. and Joyce Miller of Berwyn, PA.
In 1977, Gary graduated from Conestoga Senior High School in Berwyn, earning a letter...
Lynn A. Redcay
Sep 27, 2019
Lynn A. Redcay, 74, of Lancaster passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at LGH. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Adam and Arlene (Allison) Redcay. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Griffe) Redcay with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage.
He worked for Miller & Hartman Wholesale Distributors in Lancaster...
Sandra K. Mcivor
Sep 26, 2019
Sandra K. McIvor, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 26, 2019 at her home. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thelma and Lester Eshelman.
Sandra was a retired teacher for the City of Lancaster. She was a member of Mt. Joy Church of God. Sandra was a talented artist and...
Ismael Santiago Dejesus
Sep 26, 2019
Ismael Santiago DeJesus, 56, of Lancaster, PA died September 26, 2019
Mary Ellen Kiernan
Sep 26, 2019
On September 26, 2019 Mary Ellen Kiernan departed this world with her family at her side at her Lancaster residence. She was born February 20, 1941 in Boston, MA to Helen (Nolan) and Dominic Tomei. She truly enjoyed her 78 years of life, living every moment to the fullest.
She attended Boston College, where she met the...
Alletta M. Bowers
Sep 25, 2019
Alletta "Ali" M. Bowers, 67, of Lancaster, passed away at Homestead Village on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Alletta (Gillis) Puskar. Alletta was married to Harold H. Bowers, Jr. for 48 years.
A 1970 graduate of Middletown Area High School, Alletta completed her Bachelor's Degree in Education at...
Marilyn B. Klinger
Sep 25, 2019
Marilyn Brodhecker Klinger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at Mennonite Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born and raised in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Belva Brodhecker. She was the wife of the late James H. Klinger, who passed in 2015, for 57 years.
She graduated from William Penn High School in...
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