Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Sandra "Sandy" K. Traylor

Sandra "Sandy" K. Traylor

Jun 28, 2019

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Traylor, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by her children on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Sandy was born in Lancaster, she was the only daughter of the late John and Catherine Lewis.

She is survived by her children: Kevin Traylor, husband of Jennifer MacNeill, of...

Claudia M. Eckman

Claudia M. Eckman

Jun 28, 2019

Claudia M. Eckman, 59, of Ephrata, passed away from a brain aneurysm on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her family and best friend. She was born in Lancaster to the late Ralph and Patricia (Bauer) Riley. Claudia was the wife of Eugene "Gene" Eckman.

Claudia was a dedicated employee of Crown Trophy...

Mabel "Christine" Spinks

Mabel "Christine" Spinks

Jun 27, 2019

Our beloved mother Mabel "Christine" Bauman Spinks suddenly joined our Lord in Glory on June 27, 2019. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George W. Spinks. As a longtime resident of Jensen Beach, Florida she was an active member of Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie and a member of the Jensen Beach Garden Club. She was born...

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr.

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr.

Jun 27, 2019

Stephen Eugene Lewis Sr., 55, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in Cleveland, OH he was the son of Gwendolyn Marguerite Lewis.

Surviving are his children, Stephen E. Lewis Jr., Sebastian E. Lewis, Shayla E. Lewis, Savannah E. Lewis, Sekai E. Lewis; two grandchildren, Julian and Justice; four brothers, Conrad, Charles, Anthony, Blake and...

Helen Schmidlen Adams

Helen Schmidlen Adams

Jun 27, 2019

Helen Schmidlen Adams, 83, of Lititz, PA, passed away on June 27, 2019 at Brethren Village, with her husband William H. Adams by her side. They had just celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Born in Sheffield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Mamie (Hertig) Schmidlen and one of five siblings.

Helen...

Thaddeus Leigh Eshleman

Thaddeus Leigh Eshleman

Jun 26, 2019

Tad died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June, 26th, 2019 at his residence in Millersville, PA at the age of 24. He attended Penn Manor and Lancaster Mennonite High Schools while receiving his diploma from Mason Dixon Home Schoolers Association. He was barefoot, free and spiritual by nature. He loved adventure, travel and the outdoors. He was a Cub Scout, Webelos,...

Harry Hollis Mann

Harry Hollis Mann

Jun 25, 2019

Harry Hollis Mann, 79, of Fort Mill, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home from pancreatic cancer. Mann was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Fort Mill, SC. He is a graduate of St. Joseph, Lancaster Catholic High School, and Ohio State University. He was an Air Force veteran. He met his wife,...

Mary Drago

Mary Drago

Jun 25, 2019

Mary Drago, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Charles F. Drago, who passed away in 1990. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Beneditto and Rose Panzarella Cintorino.

Mary had been a homemaker. She enjoyed serving and cooking (especially...

Steven Keiper

Steven Keiper

Jun 24, 2019

Steve Keiper, 67, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on June 24 following complications of Parkinson's disease.

Having grown up in the Elizabethtown area, Steve was the son of the late Millie and Bob Keiper. He graduated from Lower Dauphin High School and the Harrisburg campus of Penn State University with a BS in electrical engineering. He was...

Alexander A. Francer

Alexander A. Francer

Jun 24, 2019

Alexander A. Francer, 73, of Holtwood, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 24, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Alexander was born in Germany on February 7, 1946. He was the son of the late Andrew and the late Maria Bukvic Francer.

He was employed by Buck Iron Company and a number of other...

Michael D. Gallagher

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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