Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Tyreek Shyheim Gardner

Tyreek Shyheim Gardner

May 30, 2019

Tyreek S. Gardner was born April 22, 1997 on Fort Leonard Wood Army Training Installation in St. Robert, Missouri. During his days as a toddler, Tyreek enjoyed riding his power wheels trucks, bikes, playing on his swing set in the backyard, and watching Barney endlessly. As Tyreek grew older he began to enjoy fishing and just being an all-around...

Rufus Thomas

Rufus Thomas

May 30, 2019

Rufus Thomas, son of the late Dave and Carrie (Wylie) Thomas was born on May 8, 1941 in McBee, South Carolina. Rufus was called from labor to reward on May 30, 2019.

Rufus was a joyful person. He loved making others smile and seeing them happy and having a good time. He also relished in telling funny...

Pamela “Pam” Strawser

Pamela “Pam” Strawser

May 30, 2019

Pamela "Pam" Strawser, 61, of Lancaster, ended her long battle with cancer on May 30, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Lazer) Greenly and the beloved wife of Brian Strawser.

A graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1976, Pam had many titles – loving...

Terrence Higgins

Terrence Higgins

May 30, 2019

Terrence Higgins, 62, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Joseph William Ryan, Jr.

Joseph William Ryan, Jr.

May 29, 2019

Joseph William Ryan, Jr., 65, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care after a brief battle with a sudden illness.

Joe was born on January 1, 1954 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph W. and Helen Marjorie (Reese) Ryan. He attended St. James Catholic...

Radford Alan Frimd

Radford Alan Frimd

May 29, 2019

Radford Alan Frimd, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 29, 2019 at his home. Born in Great Lakes, IL, he was the son of the late Robert Lawyer Frimd and Susan Jeraldine (Young) Frimd.

A Vietnam veteran, he served in the US Air Force from November 17, 1965 to November 16, 1971. Radford retired from...

Sara “Sally” Ann Roberts

Sara “Sally” Ann Roberts

May 29, 2019

Sara "Sally" Ann Roberts, 88, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at UPMC Lititz with her family present on her way to be with Jesus.

Sara was born at Providence Hospital in Beaver Falls, PA on July 15, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Howard William Murray and Florence Estermyer Murray.

Sara's...

Grant J. Peifer

Grant J. Peifer

May 29, 2019

Grant Joel Peifer, 81, of Brethren Village, Lititz, moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Mount Joy, Grant was the son of the late Cyrus W. and Pauline H. (Krall). He was the loving husband of Mildred P. (Baker) Peifer, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. A 1955...

Janice F. Herr

Janice F. Herr

May 28, 2019

Janice F. Herr, 77, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Herr, Jr., who passed away in 2016. Born in Cumberland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Homer Estep and the late Wanda Kitts Smallwood.

Janice had been a homemaker, and had driven school...

Joseph K. Bryson

Joseph K. Bryson

May 28, 2019

Joseph K. Bryson, 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Edith M. (Spicer) Bryson. Joe was the loving husband of 62 years to the late Rowena (Sheets) Bryson.

He graduated in 1939 from McCaskey...

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,...

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