Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

George C. Xakellis

George C. Xakellis

May 27, 2019

George C. Xakellis, 91, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lula (Psitos) and Christopher Xakellis. He was the loving husband to Ann (Nelson) Xakellis for over 66 years.

George graduated from J.P. McCaskey in 1945. He attended Franklin and Marshall...

Judith Kay “Judy” Scott

Judith Kay “Judy” Scott

May 27, 2019

Judith Kay "Judy" Scott, 77, of Marietta, went home to her Lord on May 27, 2019. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter to the late Howard F. and Kathryn R. Heister.

A graduate of Ephrata High School, Judy went on to attend Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She was an employee of Ephrata Community Hospital. She was...

Shirley Ann Meyers

Shirley Ann Meyers

May 27, 2019

Shirley Ann Meyers, 80, wife of James W. Meyers Sr., of Lancaster, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019.

Rodney P. Mcwherter

Rodney P. Mcwherter

May 26, 2019

Rodney P. McWherter, 89, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on May 26, 2019 home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy McWherter.

Music was a large part of Rodney's life as he was an accomplished opera singer. He spent his whole career singing. Some of his highlights were touring...

June E. Kohr Powers

June E. Kohr Powers

May 26, 2019

June E. Kohr Powers, 92, of Lancaster, formerly of York, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her sister's home with whom she resided with. Born in York on December 16, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Archie and Ruth (Kunkel) Kohr. She was the wife of the late Clarence "Doc" Powers.

She was educated...

John W. Riley

John W. Riley

May 24, 2019

John W. Riley, 92, of Wernersville, passed away after a brief illness at the Reading Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2019. Born in Lynn, MA, John was the son of the late Joseph F. and Katherine (Ellard) Riley.

John proudly served in the US Navy, and had a distinguished military career over more than 20 years. Upon...

John W. Riley

John W. Riley

May 24, 2019

John W. Riley, 92, of Wernesville, PA, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

Baby Ro Then Lian

Baby Ro Then Lian

May 23, 2019

Ro Then Lian, 4 months, of Lancaster, passed away at Hershey Medical Center, May 23, 2019. He is survived by his parents Kyi Ca and Zing Te, 3 siblings; Vid, Kleti, and Elizabeth. Private interment will take place at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Baby Ro is in the care of Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King...

Donald C. Mayer

Donald C. Mayer

May 23, 2019

Donald C. Mayer, 90, of Millersville, passed away early Thursday morning, May 23, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Gustave and Elizabeth (Bellak) Mayer. Donald was the beloved husband of Alice R. (Hockey) Mayer. They were married at St. Francis Catholic Church in Johnstown and celebrated 70...

Rose M. Myers

Rose M. Myers

May 23, 2019

Rose M. Myers, 95, of Landis Homes, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Catherine (Spadea) Geraci. She was the wife of the late Clifford Myers who passed away in 2000.

Surviving is a daughter, Brenda Kay, wife of John of Lititz, son,...

David M. Dewolf

David M. Dewolf

May 22, 2019

David M. DeWolf (a/k/a Handsome Dave), 86, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on May 22, 2019, in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 31, 1932, to the late Lewis DeWolf and Pauline (nee Hirshout) DeWolf. He was predeceased by his sister Rose DeWolf and brother-in-law Bernard Ingster.

Dave will be missed by his...

Mildred H. Charles

Mildred H. Charles

May 22, 2019

Mildred H. Charles, 93, formerly of Millersville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Country Meadows, Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Rudy G. and Elizabeth S. (Neff) Hess. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Jay E. Charles who passed away in March. Together they celebrated 73 years...

Xia Moua

Xia Moua

May 22, 2019

Xia Moua, 78, of Ephrata, PA passed away on May 22, 2019 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Xieng Khouang, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Zam Vaj Moua and Tsu Yang. Xia was the loving wife of Pang Seng Yang.

She was a member of the Hmong Alliance Church, Leola, PA. She...

Confesor Castro-Medina

Confesor Castro-Medina

May 22, 2019

Confesor Castro-Medina, 71, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in Moca, Dominican Republic to the late Jose Antonio Castro and Maria del Carmen Medina. He was the husband of Hildalisa Cuevas of Lancaster.

Confessor loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and he greatly enjoyed watching baseball on tv and going to the...

Judith K. Price

Judith K. Price

May 22, 2019

Judith K. Price, 77, of Millersville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Verna (Core) Breidenbach. Judith was the loving wife of Dr. Clifton W. "Bill" Price with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage. Judith retired as an office manager...

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

May 21, 2019

Frank Thornton 91 years old of Lancaster, PA passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born in Struthers, Ohio to the late Joseph R. Thornton and Phyllis (Maley) Thornton (Filomenia (Melito) Thornton). He was the loving husband to Patricia (Armstrong) Thornton whom preceded him in death. They were blessed to spend 59 years together as a couple. Frank graduated from...

Kathryn M. Shreiner

Kathryn M. Shreiner

May 21, 2019

Kathryn M. Shreiner, 90, of Ephrata, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She was the wife of the late Floyd M. Shreiner, who passed away on July 4, 2018. Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella Martin Harry. Kathryn had owned and operated her own beauty salon, Kitty's Beauty...

B. Robert Charles

B. Robert Charles

May 20, 2019

B. Robert Charles, 83, formerly of West Earl Twp. passed away at Calvary Fellowship Homes on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born in Manor Twp. to the late J. Clayton and Mary L. (Rutt) Charles. Bob celebrated 48 years of marriage with his wife Anna (Wenger) Charles last September 19th.

A 1953 graduate of Penn Manor...

Mary A. Underhill

Mary A. Underhill

May 20, 2019

Mary A. Underhill, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born in Honey Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Mary (Edwards) Andes. Mary was the beloved wife of Christopher S. Underhill for over 63 years.

She was known by many as a librarian,...

Anne M. Bailey

Anne M. Bailey

May 19, 2019

Anne M. Bailey, 93, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on May 19, 2019 at Lakeside at Willow Valley. Born and raised in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of Martin and Loretta McDonald Barnack.

She graduated from Kingston Jr. College, Kingston, PA, with majors in English and Math. Anne took several classes at Manhattan College and...

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