Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Robert Silva

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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....

David W. Ober, Iii

David W. Ober, Iii

Nov 13, 2019

David W. Ober, III, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 13th at Hospice of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. He was the loving husband of Madge (Peggy) Ober for 47 years.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on January 23, 1945 to David W. Ober, Jr., and Catherine Ryan Holahan, he graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1963 and went on...

Mary E. Herr

Mary E. Herr

Nov 13, 2019

Mary E. Herr, 101, formerly of Paradise, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster. She was born in Strasburg to the late Arthur W. and Mable R. (Welk) Harsh. Mary was married to Samuel Harlan Herr for 57 years when he died in 1996.

She was a self-employed seamstress, sewing and altering clothing....

Bennett Edward Kauffman

Bennett Edward Kauffman

Nov 13, 2019

Bennett Kauffman, 18, of Pequea, PA, died on November 13, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident occurring on October 13. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Keith and Debra (Hershey) Kauffman.

Bennett graduated from Dayspring Christian Academy with honors in 2019. He was captain of the soccer, basketball and track...

Edward C. Harnish

Edward C. Harnish

Nov 13, 2019

Edward Campbell Harnish, 91, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster on April 2, 1928, he was one of 16 children born to the late Earl Ralph Harnish and Lavina Campbell Harnish. Edward was the beloved husband of Paula M. (Robey) Harnish, and they would have celebrated 41 years...

Stephen E. Smoker

Stephen E. Smoker

Nov 13, 2019

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Stephen Eugene Smoker, loving husband and father, of Paradise, PA, passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 68. He died at home, surrounded by his family.

Stephen was born on June 17, 1951, on the family farm in Morgantown, PA, to Melvin Zook Smoker and Sadie (Stoltzfus)...

Audrey Fern Lentz

Audrey Fern Lentz

Nov 12, 2019

Audrey Fern (Gonsalves) Lentz, 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Born in Maui, Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Pang) and Anthony Gonsalves.

Audrey enjoyed traveling and her daily walks. She was a gifted cook and talented seamstress. She loved to hula dance and read in her spare time....

Jane Marie Nash Ix

Jane Marie Nash Ix

Nov 12, 2019

Jane Nash Ix, 86, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Born May 3, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. Nash and Sarah Breen Nash.

Jane graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy in Brooklyn, NY and Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA.

She was an Elementary...

Ann Murray Grube

Ann Murray Grube

Nov 12, 2019

Ann Murray Grube, 50, of North Aurora, and formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with ALS. She was born May 30, 1969 in Louisville, KY the daughter of Timothy Nicholas and Rita Ann (Smith) Herr. She was united in marriage to Kyle Grube...

Paul L. Haldeman Sr.

Paul L. Haldeman Sr.

Nov 11, 2019

Paul L. Haldeman Sr.,71, of Bart Township, husband of Jacqueline E. (Huber) Haldeman, November 11, 2019.

Rosemarie J. "Ro" Rog

Rosemarie J. "Ro" Rog

Nov 11, 2019

Rosemarie J. "Ro" Rog, 77, of Manheim Twp., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Casimir and Marie (Betsy) Jasonek. Rosemarie was the best friend, beloved wife and life partner of Frederick F. Rog, and they recently celebrated 54...

Gerald W. Beaner

Gerald W. Beaner

Nov 10, 2019

Gerald W. Beaner, 91, of Lititz passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late F. Earl and Alice (Roth) Beaner. He was the loving husband of Lydia Beaner with whom he shared over 67 years of marriage.

He proudly served in the US Air Force during WWII.

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Geoffrey A. Brown

Geoffrey A. Brown

Nov 9, 2019

Geoffrey A. Brown, 65, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Elmer and Nancy (Jones) Brown. Geoff was the loving husband of Robin R. (Stouffer) Brown, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Geoff was employed by Jay Group in the...

Eleanor R. Cassidy

Eleanor R. Cassidy

Nov 9, 2019

Eleanor R. Cassidy died at age 88 on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

She would tell you herself that she was not a morning person. Or a November person. The brightness and warmth of spring and summer suited her better — and were more like her — than the chill of autumn or the bleak...

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