Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Janice G. Gustafson

Janice G. Gustafson

Feb 2, 2020

Janice G. Gustafson, 87, of Clay Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Ephrata Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Henrietta, NC, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Vashti (Moore) Pigford. Janice was the beloved wife of Victor L. Gustafson, Sr., and together they shared 63 years of marriage. Janice graduated...

Nathaniel Wright

Nathaniel Wright

Feb 1, 2020

Nathaniel Wright, 77, of Lancaster, succumbed to cancer at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Nathaniel worked as a self-employed licensed contractor for over 30 years, but was forced to give up the career he loved due to his health. He spent his free time watching old cowboy shows...

William S. “Obie” Oberholtzer

William S. “Obie” Oberholtzer

Feb 1, 2020

William S. "Obie" Oberholtzer, 100, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

He was the husband of the late Mildred "Dolly" (Smith) Oberholtzer who passed away in 2012. Born in Milroy, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Mary E. Oberholtzer.

Bill had worked for Bethlehem Steel for 38...

Audelee Rivera

Audelee Rivera

Feb 1, 2020

Audelee Rivera, 29, of Columbia, died 2/1/2020.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 7, 2020 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E.King St., Lancaster, PA. Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM and Friday morning from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Charles J. Lefever

Charles J. Lefever

Feb 1, 2020

Charles J. Lefever, 83, of Willow Street, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Resident of Legends of Lancaster for 3 years, he was born in Lancaster to the late Willis C., Sr. and Mildred (Harple) Lefever.

He was a graduate of West Lampeter High School, Class of 1955, and...

Erma M. (Mooney) Mccauley

Erma M. (Mooney) Mccauley

Feb 1, 2020

Erma M. (Mooney) McCauley, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Mennonite Home, Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Baynton M. and Mary C. Mooney. Erma was the loving wife of the late Robert L. McCauley for 66 years before he died in 2016.

She was a 1947 graduate...

Nancy A. Lutz

Nancy A. Lutz

Feb 1, 2020

Nancy A. Lutz, 94, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Belleville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Paggi) O'Neill. She was wife of the late John C. Lutz, Jr. who passed away in 1989.

She worked as a registered nurse...

Carter Michael Hoffman

Carter Michael Hoffman

Jan 31, 2020

Carter Michael Hoffman was born on January 31st, 2020, at 7:44pm. He was welcomed into heaven by his six siblings, maternal great grandmother (Sue Lyter) and paternal great grandfather (Gerry Gilbert).

Carter, was the son of Shawn Hoffman and Megan Hoffman (Tomlinson) of Lancaster.

Carter is survived by his maternal grandparents (Curt and Ronda Tomlinson),...

Ronald G. Deater

Ronald G. Deater

Jan 31, 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020, Lancaster lost a staple at the Lancaster Central Market, Ronald G. Deater, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lancaster. Ron will be remembered for his dedication to the market, where he served the community for more than 20 years. He was loved by all his customers, market family, and family at Barr's Farms.

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Emilia Vargas Galarza

Emilia Vargas Galarza

Jan 30, 2020

Emilia Vargas Galarza, 100, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020

Emilia Vargas Galarza

Emilia Vargas Galarza

Jan 30, 2020

Emilia Vargas Galarza, 100, of Lancaster, passed peacefully away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Conestoga View Nursing Home. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Vargas and Julia Galarza.

Emilia was a devout Catholic. She attended services at Conestoga View Nursing Home while she was...

Joanne M. Bowling

Joanne M. Bowling

Jan 30, 2020

Joanne M. Bowling, 73 of Lancaster, passed away on January 30, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of the late Richard N. Bowling Sr, who passed in May 2015. Daughter of the late Theodore and Brigida (Caradonna) Varrone, "Teddy and Betty".

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Long Island,...

Ronald L. Darrenkamp

Ronald L. Darrenkamp

Jan 30, 2020

Ronald L. Darrenkamp, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on January 30, 2020. Born in Lancaster, Ron was the son of the late George and Catherine (Flick) Darrenkamp. He was the husband of Ann (Fair) Darrenkamp, with whom he shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.

Ron was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster...

Brian K. Benton

Brian K. Benton

Jan 30, 2020

Brian K. Benton, 48, of Ronks, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Shelby, NC, Brian was the son of the late Larry Gene and Betty K. (Lovelace) Benton.

Brian was a handyman who could fix anything. He worked as an RV Technician at the RV Value Mart in Willow Street...

Salvatore T. Crowther

Salvatore T. Crowther

Jan 29, 2020

Salvatore T. "Sal" Crowther, 24, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Troy and Isabella (Mineo) Crowther.

A 2014 graduate of Garden Spot High School, he worked as a cook for A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza in Lampeter. Sal was very talented artist...

William H. “Bill” Gilgore

William H. “Bill” Gilgore

Jan 29, 2020

William H. "Bill" Gilgore, 80, of York, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at York Wellspan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Blanch C. (Farrell) Gilgore. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (Brenner) Gilgore with whom he celebrated a wonderful...

Joseph F. Polak

Joseph F. Polak

Jan 28, 2020

Joseph F. Polak, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA. Husband of Grace (Kalinak) Polak, they were married 52 years on December 9th.

Joe was born in Lansford, PA on March 23, 1933 son of the late Stephen and Anna (Vargovich) Polak.

Joe graduated from...

William H. Lausch

William H. Lausch

Jan 27, 2020

William H. Lausch, 95, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.

Born in Lancaster to the late Olga and Elsworth Lausch. He was preceded in death by his son, William K. Lausch.

William served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Africa and Anzio, Italy Beachhead doing reconnaissance where he earned the Bronze Star....

Jacquelyn J. Crist

Jacquelyn J. Crist

Jan 27, 2020

Jacquelyn June Milley Crist, age 92 passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Lititz, PA surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful, compassionate caretakers of Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, Jackie attended Manheim Township High School graduating in 1945. She is the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Milley and Helen Jane Donmoyer Milley, of Paradise, PA, both deceased....

Mary R. Kemp

Mary R. Kemp

Jan 27, 2020

Mary R. Kemp, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Williamstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Erma M. (Bond) Challenger. Mary enjoyed 64 years of marriage with her husband Dr. Robert M. Kemp before his death in 2017.

A graduate of...

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