Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Rebecca “Becky” C. Artz

Rebecca “Becky” C. Artz

Jul 21, 2019

Rebecca "Becky" C. Artz, 93, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice at Willow Valley on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born and raised in Lancaster County, Becky was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Bunting and was married 69 years to the late Roy E. Artz.

A determined Becky exceeded expectations of her high...

Gerald R. Stevens

Gerald R. Stevens

Jul 21, 2019

Gerald R. Stevens, 79, of Manor Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Manor Care in Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Albert F. Stevens and the late Sarah (Horn) Stevens Gundaker. Gerald was the beloved husband of Juliana (Stumpf) Stevens, and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Gerald...

Felix Perez Alvarado

Felix Perez Alvarado

Jul 21, 2019

Felix Perez Alvarado, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2019 at his home. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Saturnino Perez Ortiz and Antonia Alvarado David. Felix was the loving husband of Herecilda Reyes Santiago.

Felix worked for Filer in Puerto Rico and retired from the Lancaster...

M. Dolores Mcnee

M. Dolores Mcnee

Jul 20, 2019

M. Dolores McNee (Ulrich), 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, surrounded by her children.

She was born on August 11, 1931 in Camden, NJ to the late Joseph & Margaret (O'Donnell) Ulrich, and was the wife of the late Earl F. McNee Sr. who passed away in...

Fred T. Young, Jr.

Fred T. Young, Jr.

Jul 20, 2019

Fred T. Young, Jr. transitioned peacefully to his final home on July 20, 2019, surrounded by his children. Fred enjoyed the simple things in life: fishing, boating, hunting, water & snow skiing and motorcycling. An athlete at Solanco and beyond, he enjoyed watching football and baseball later in life. He served in the Army. Fred loved animals and owned...

Gloria E. Billett

Gloria E. Billett

Jul 19, 2019

Gloria E. Billett, 95 , of Lancaster, died July 19, 2019.

Arthur L. Herring

Arthur L. Herring

Jul 19, 2019

Arthur L. Herring, 87, passed away at his North Annville Township home on Friday, July 19, 2019. Art was born in Schuylkill Haven to the late George and Rosalee (Slusser) Herring. Married in Niagara Falls, Canada, Art celebrated 20 years of marriage with his wife Brenda K. (Shreiner) Herring on June 9th.

Art worked as a lineman...

Christine Ann Ross

Christine Ann Ross

Jul 19, 2019

Christine Ann Ross, 53, of Wauseon, OH, was tragically taken from her family and friends suddenly and without warning on Friday, July 19, 2019. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the loving daughter of William Sterbinsky, of Shelton, CT and the late Joyce (Curcio) Sterbinsky who died in 2012.

A proud mother and grandmother, she loved her...

Suzanne “Susie” Brubaker

Suzanne “Susie” Brubaker

Jul 17, 2019

Suzanne "Susie" Brubaker, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on July 17, 2019 at Manor Care – Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Graybill) Martz and the wife the late Lewis E. "Terry" Brubaker.

Susie enjoyed exploring and shopping garage sales, going to the casino, and her beloved pet dogs....

Richard C. "Rip" Schnader, Sr.

Richard C. "Rip" Schnader, Sr.

Jul 17, 2019

Richard C. "Rip" Schnader, Sr., 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2019. A Lancaster resident all his life, was the son of the late Elmer & Frances (Suter) Schnader. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Channel) Schnader who died in July 2017.

Richard retired from Kegel's Produce. He was a...

Brenda S. Rankin

Brenda S. Rankin

Jul 16, 2019

Brenda S. Rankin, 59, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert J. and Irene F. (Meeks) Rankin.

Brenda graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1978. Prior to her disability, she worked as a Personal Caregiver at Conestoga View in...

Ruth Emma Shook Kapral Griffin

Ruth Emma Shook Kapral Griffin

Jul 16, 2019

Ruth Emma (Shook) Kapral Griffin of Lititz, Pennsylvania was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert J. and Vivian R. (Forsythe) Shook. She was the half-sister of Mary Lucile (Albertson) Wilt of Dover, Delaware. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by nieces, nephews, first cousin and first...

George R. Ritchey

George R. Ritchey

Jul 16, 2019

George R. Ritchey, 80, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Lancaster, PA.

He was the husband of Carol Anne Brooks Ritchey, with whom he would have celebrated 57 years of marriage this coming August 31st. Born in Friend's Cove, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Mary I....

Thomas Donald Erdman

Thomas Donald Erdman

Jul 15, 2019

Thomas Donald Erdman, 79, of Columbia died Monday, July 15 after a lengthy illness.

Don was born in Reading, PA to Thomas and Veronica Erdman. He is survived by five children: Michael Erdman, husband of Donna (Book) Erdman; Elizabeth Bailey, wife of David Bailey; Kimberly Rogers, wife of Michael Rogers; Ann Duane; and Bridget Reddington. Don is...

Claire J. “Jeanie” Swift

Claire J. “Jeanie” Swift

Jul 15, 2019

Claire J. "Jeanie" Swift, 67, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Born in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of Emma (Ness) and the late Earl E. Eshelman. She was the loving wife to Carroll "Babe" Swift with whom she shared over 50 years together.

Jeanie was a talented seamstress, enjoyed working on...

Michael Murphy Tymon

Michael Murphy Tymon

Jul 14, 2019

Michael Murphy Tymon, 34, of Lancaster, was killed in an accident early Sunday morning, July 14, 2019. A fine Irish lad of proud lineage, he was affectionately known by a single name, "Murph." He was the beloved son of Dr. Tim and Eileen (Keegan) Tymon.

Murph attended Lancaster Catholic High School before transferring to and graduating from...

Jaime Pizarro Kilby

Jaime Pizarro Kilby

Jul 14, 2019

Jaime Pizarro Kilby, 37, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2019 in Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Efrain Pizarro and Bonnie Kilby.

Jaime loved to ride his motorcycle and was a proud member of the Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club. Jaime loved spending time with his family, especially his five children...

James A. Bernhardt

James A. Bernhardt

Jul 14, 2019

James A. Bernhardt, 76, of Mountville, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his grandson, Riley, July 14, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Jessie (Baxter) Bernhardt. Jim was the loving husband of 53 years to Marie A. (Salamon) Bernhardt.

A veteran, he served in...

Richard Ralph Bartels

Richard Ralph Bartels

Jul 13, 2019

Richard Ralph Bartels, 58, passed away in his sleep, on July 13th, 2019.

He was born November 6th, 1960 to Aileen M. Bartels and Reverend Ralph Bartels in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. His father was a Pastor and his mother, an Administrative Assistant. He was proceeded in death by his brother Ronald Glenn Bartels, and was survived by his...

Jane L. Moore

Jane L. Moore

Jul 13, 2019

Jane L. Moore, 76 of Columbia, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday July 13, 2019, peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her Granddaughters. She was the daughter of Bertha Bender and Morris Bender of Mountville, PA. Mother devoted to her only son, James Franklin Nolan, married to Michell Nolan. She was preceded in death...

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