Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Michael D. Gallagher
Jun 24, 2019
Michael D. Gallagher, 56, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2019 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Gallagher and Margaret "Becky" Danz.
Mike graduated in 1985 from Stevens Trade. He retired as a Pressman from Lancaster Press. He is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mike adored being...
Patsy P. Drolet
Jun 24, 2019
Patsy P. Drolet, 87, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ellis F. and Clara M. (Larner) Platt. Patsy was the beloved wife of J. Roger Drolet, and together they shared 67 years of marriage.
Patsy graduated from J. P. McCaskey...
David P. Wilson, Jr.
Jun 24, 2019
David P. Wilson, Jr., 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away at his residence surround by his loving family on June 24, 2019.
He was the husband of the late Valerie K. Haupt Wilson, who passed away in 2009. Born in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late David P., Sr. and Annie Lee Mallonee Wilson....
Richard Thomas
Jun 23, 2019
Richard (Dick) Thomas, age 84, lost his struggle with Parkinson's disease on June 23, 2019 at Legend Senior Living in Lititz, PA. He was the loving husband of Carole Boalt Thomas who died on Jan 20, 2016. They were high school sweethearts and remained inseparable for over 60 years.
Richard was born in York to the late...
Peter Beihoff
Jun 23, 2019
Peter Beihoff, 70, of Pequea, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Born in Waldheim, Germany, he was the son of Analies (Thill) Beihoff and the late Gerhardt Beihoff. Peter was the beloved husband of Helen (Brehm) Beihoff, and together they celebrated 29 years of marriage.
Peter was a retired police officer, having proudly...
Joseph C. Gochenauer
Jun 23, 2019
Joseph C. Gochenauer, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was the husband of Patricia Boyer Gochenauer, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage last October. Born in Lancaster City "Cabbage Hill", he was the son of the late Charles and Miriam Kahley Gochenauer.
He was a 1948 graduate of J.P. McCaskey...
Richard P. Boas
Jun 23, 2019
Richard P. "Dick" Boas, 100, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
He was the husband of the late Miriam R. Eckman Boas who passed away in 2004. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George W. and Catherine Eppley Boas.
Dick, also known as "Whitey", had worked for Armstrong...
Esther H. Francos
Jun 23, 2019
Esther H. Francos, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 at The Mennonite Home, where she had resided for the past few years. She was the wife of the late Charles G. Francos, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster on June 18, 1926, Esther was the daughter of the late...
Ruth Anne Jackson
Jun 21, 2019
Ruth Anne Jackson, 84, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Ruth Arlene (Moore) Detwiler. In addition to her parents, Ruth Anne's brother, Joseph F. Detwiler preceded her in death.
Ruth Anne graduated from George School in 1952 and continued her education at both...
Ruth E. Lange
Jun 21, 2019
Ruth E. Lange, 94, formerly of Smoketown, PA, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, PA, on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Arthur R. and Frances (Long) Uhlig. Ruth marked 63 years of marriage with her husband William A. "Bill" Lange before his death on April 6, 2010.
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Michael Anthony Drury Ii
Jun 21, 2019
Michael Anthony Drury II, known to his friends and family as Mike, passed away on June 21, 2019.
Mike was a proud father and loving companion who spent time with his family and friends hiking, playing video games, and vacationing in Maine. Mike loved rap music, horror and classic movies, and riding motorcycles. Mike was known as...
Alvin Brandt
Jun 21, 2019
Alvin Brandt, 80, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home. Born in Palmyra on June 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Jacob and Florence (Moyer) Brandt.
Al was a retired truck driver/owner operator. He hauled boats all across the United States.
He is survived by his beloved...
Doris B. Marks
Jun 21, 2019
Doris B. Marks, 85, of Luther Acres, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Laverne Carl and Susan Florence (Mowrer) Barber. She was the loving wife of the late John R. "Jack" Marks, who died in 2003. Doris worked as a secretary at the Lititz Rec Center for more...
Earl R. Irvin
Jun 20, 2019
Earl R. Irvin, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Traditions of Hersehy in Palmyra. Born in Rankin, IL, he was the son of Harry P. and Edna F. (Fisher) Irvin. Earl was the beloved husband of the late Margaret E. Irvin who passed in 2005.
Earl graduated from Rankin Independent High School with...
Edna M. Steudler
Jun 20, 2019
Edna M. Steudler, 83, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community in Manheim. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Zorbaugh) Copenheaver. Edna was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Steudler, Jr., and they shared 43 years of marriage at the time of...
Julia F. Douts
Jun 19, 2019
Julia F. Douts, 83, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to the late Charles D. and Ada Wissler (Erb) Douts.
She worked at Goodwill Industries, and then at F & M College tending to the lab animals. Since becoming part of the Occupational Development Program, Julia was...
Brian Andrew Kelly
Jun 17, 2019
Brian Andrew Kelly, 22, of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. Brian bravely battled depression and anxiety for many years. He was the beloved son of Sean and Rosemarie (Giannola) Kelly.
Brian was a 2015 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and was employed by Skyline Homes in Leola. A talented photographer & videographer, Brian...
Emmanuel Anthony Frangeskos
Jun 17, 2019
Emmanuel Anthony Frangeskos, 92, of Red Lion, PA, formerly of Lititz, PA, reposed in the Lord Monday, June 17, 2019. Born in Port Said, Egypt on June 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Diamandopoulou) Frantzeskos. Emmanuel was preceded in death by his siblings, George and his wife Anna Frantzeskos, Mary Frantzeskou and Michael...
Nancy J. Borchick
Jun 17, 2019
Nancy J. (Fawber) Borchick, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster on June 23, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Norman and Jennie (Harnish) Fawber. She was married to Stephen S. Borchick who died February 14, 1993.
She worked for Walt Disney...
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