Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Mary M. Ober

Mary M. Ober

Jul 6, 2019

Mary M. Ober, 80, of Paradise, PA, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was the wife of the late Clarence G. Ober, Jr. who passed away in 2000. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Henrietta Leonard Ruth.

Mary was a great homemaker, who was an over-the-top...

Aldo “Al” Celotto

Aldo “Al” Celotto

Jul 6, 2019

Aldo, "Al" Celotto, 75, of Pequea, danced his way into heaven, on July 6, 2019. Born in Washington, DC, but raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Antonino and Palma Celotto. He was the loving husband of Josephine "Joanne" Celotto for 42 years.

Al proudly served in the United States Air Force oftentimes...

Robert Lee Henson

Robert Lee Henson

Jul 4, 2019

Robert Lee Henson, lovingly known as "Tippy", 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Henson and Alice E. Lane.

Tippy was " The Man" and always lived life to the fullest. He was an avid sportsman who...

Henry J. Roux

Henry J. Roux

Jul 3, 2019

Henry J. Roux, 92, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Lenox, MA, he was the son of the late Mathilde (Peyron) and M. Joseph Roux. He was the loving husband to Greta R. (Ensinger) for over 62 years.

Henry served in the US Army from 1945-1947, during World...

Dr. John F. Schreder-Dentist

Dr. John F. Schreder-Dentist

Jul 3, 2019

Dr. John F. Schreder, retired dentist, passed away on July 3rd 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1926 in his family home on Cabbage Hill, Lancaster. His parents were the late John B. and Rosina (Krallinger) Schreder. John was the devoted husband of Catherine (Emig) Schreder. They would have celebrated their...

Robert M. Rothweiler

Robert M. Rothweiler

Jul 3, 2019

Robert M. Rothweiler, 93, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Bob, a life-long resident of Lancaster, was the son of the late Charles and Teresa (Dassinger) Rothweiler. He was the loving husband of June (Roden) Rothweiler, who died in 2003. Bob was a 1944 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He served in...

Susan Lee Meals

Susan Lee Meals

Jul 2, 2019

Susan Lee Meals, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter to the late Betty L. (Arnold) and William D. Meals.

She was a member of the Lancaster Moravian Church, where she was active in the choir and fellowship of the congregation. For over 35 years, she volunteered...

Jacqueline Fellenbaum

Jacqueline Fellenbaum

Jul 1, 2019

Jacqueline Fellenbaum, 78, passed away on July 1, 2019 at Evergreen Estates. She was a fighter, and fought a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Rosa (Cassido) Zangari. Jacqueline was the loving wife of over 60 years to Marlin J. Fellenbaum, Sr.

She retired as...

Harry M. Drennen

Harry M. Drennen

Jun 30, 2019

Harry M. Drennen, 76, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born in Lancaster to the late Jane (Banzhoff) and Walter Drennen. He was the loving husband to the late Sylvia (Pisani) who passed in 2001.

Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was...

Kenneth W. “Bill” Sweigart

Kenneth W. “Bill” Sweigart

Jun 29, 2019

Kenneth W. "Bill" Sweigart, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on June 29, 2019 at Manor Care in Lancaster. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia A. (Dempsey) Sweigart. He was born in Lancaster County and raised in Smoketown by the late P. Frederick and Mary (Englert) Sweigart.

For over 20 years, Bill worked...

Sandra "Sandy" K. Traylor

Sandra "Sandy" K. Traylor

Jun 28, 2019

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Traylor, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by her children on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Sandy was born in Lancaster, she was the only daughter of the late John and Catherine Lewis.

She is survived by her children: Kevin Traylor, husband of Jennifer MacNeill, of...

Claudia M. Eckman

Claudia M. Eckman

Jun 28, 2019

Claudia M. Eckman, 59, of Ephrata, passed away from a brain aneurysm on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her family and best friend. She was born in Lancaster to the late Ralph and Patricia (Bauer) Riley. Claudia was the wife of Eugene "Gene" Eckman.

Claudia was a dedicated employee of Crown Trophy...

Mabel "Christine" Spinks

Mabel "Christine" Spinks

Jun 27, 2019

Our beloved mother Mabel "Christine" Bauman Spinks suddenly joined our Lord in Glory on June 27, 2019. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George W. Spinks. As a longtime resident of Jensen Beach, Florida she was an active member of Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie and a member of the Jensen Beach Garden Club. She was born...

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr.

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr.

Jun 27, 2019

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr., 55, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in Cleveland, OH he was the son of Gwendolyn Marguerite Lewis.

Surviving are his children, Stephen E. Lewis Jr., Sebastian E. Lewis, Shayla E. Lewis, Savannah E. Lewis, Sekai E. Lewis; two grandchildren, Julian and Justice; four brothers, Conrad, Charles, Anthony, Blake and...

Helen Schmidlen Adams

Helen Schmidlen Adams

Jun 27, 2019

Helen Schmidlen Adams, 83, of Lititz, PA, passed away on June 27, 2019 at Brethren Village, with her husband William H. Adams by her side. They had just celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Born in Sheffield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Mamie (Hertig) Schmidlen and one of five siblings.

Helen...

Thaddeus Leigh Eshleman

Thaddeus Leigh Eshleman

Jun 26, 2019

Tad died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June, 26th, 2019 at his residence in Millersville, PA at the age of 24. He attended Penn Manor and Lancaster Mennonite High Schools while receiving his diploma from Mason Dixon Home Schoolers Association. He was barefoot, free and spiritual by nature. He loved adventure, travel and the outdoors. He was a Cub Scout, Webelos,...

Harry Hollis Mann

Harry Hollis Mann

Jun 25, 2019

Harry Hollis Mann, 79, of Fort Mill, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home from pancreatic cancer. Mann was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Fort Mill, SC. He is a graduate of St. Joseph, Lancaster Catholic High School, and Ohio State University. He was an Air Force veteran. He met his wife,...

Mary Drago

Mary Drago

Jun 25, 2019

Mary Drago, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Charles F. Drago, who passed away in 1990. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Beneditto and Rose Panzarella Cintorino.

Mary had been a homemaker. She enjoyed serving and cooking (especially...

Steven Keiper

Steven Keiper

Jun 24, 2019

Steve Keiper, 67, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on June 24 following complications of Parkinson's disease.

Having grown up in the Elizabethtown area, Steve was the son of the late Millie and Bob Keiper. He graduated from Lower Dauphin High School and the Harrisburg campus of Penn State University with a BS in electrical engineering. He was...

Alexander A. Francer

Alexander A. Francer

Jun 24, 2019

Alexander A. Francer, 73, of Holtwood, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 24, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Alexander was born in Germany on February 7, 1946. He was the son of the late Andrew and the late Maria Bukvic Francer.

He was employed by Buck Iron Company and a number of other...

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