Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Richard B. “Dick” Griswold

Richard B. “Dick” Griswold

Apr 18, 2019

Richard B. "Dick" Griswold, 84, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Wethersfield, CT, peacefully passed away on April 18, 2019 at Moravian Manor, two days before his birthday. Born in Greenfield, MA, he was the son of the late Harold Dean and Evelyn (Oates) Griswold, and the beloved husband of Norma (Jose) Griswold of 62 years. Together they raised two...

Rita J. Larusso

Rita J. Larusso

Apr 18, 2019

Rita J. Larusso passed peacefully at home on April 18, 2019 after 92 years of living it her way. Loving and giving mother of Bernadette, Mark and his wife, Karen, and Susan; grandmother of Dean, and his wife Kristen, Paul, Marie, John, and Anne; and great-grandmother of Luke. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the...

Arlene Mable Neifert

Arlene Mable Neifert

Apr 17, 2019

Arlene Mable Neifert of Orwigsburg, Pa went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019 at the age of 79. Arlene was born in New Ringgold,PA on July 28,1939 to the late Milton J. Sassaman and Viola (Semmel) Sassaman.

She was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed spending time reading her bible daily. She enjoyed...

Ellen Hein

Ellen Hein

Apr 17, 2019

Ellen A. Hein, 64, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on April 17, 2019 at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Lewis and Jadwiga Twardowska. Ellie was the loving wife of George F. Hein. BeBe and BoBo shared 17 years of marriage.

Ellie worked and enjoyed her job in Early...

Robert E. Rogers

Robert E. Rogers

Apr 16, 2019

Robert E. Rogers, 72, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on April 16, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital, due to complications involving cancer. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late James and Rita (Casey) Rogers. Robert was the loving husband of Linda C. (Massar) Rogers.

A veteran, he served in the US Navy. Robert was...

James R. “Jim” Grant

James R. “Jim” Grant

Apr 16, 2019

James R. "Jim" Grant, 81, husband of Thelma, of Ephrata, died April 16, 2019.

John Palic, Jr.

John Palic, Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

John Palic, Jr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was the husband of Josephine Valosich Palic, with who he shared 60 years of marriage this past July 26th. Born in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Slampak Palic.

John graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering...

Frederica A. “Fran” Delevieleuse

Frederica A. “Fran” Delevieleuse

Apr 15, 2019

Frederica A. "Fran" Delevieleuse, 80, of Intercourse, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster. Born in Oneonta, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles "Bill" Wambold and Grace (Nichols) Wambold. She was married to George T. "Tracey" Delevieleuse for over 44 years.

In addition to her husband Tracey, she is survived...

Patsy Ann Kofroth

Patsy Ann Kofroth

Apr 15, 2019

Patsy Ann Kofroth, 81, of Ronks, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Harrison House of Christiana. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Kofroth, Sr., who died on April 15, 1991.

A homemaker, Patsy also operated a Taxi service for the Amish community for many years.

Patsy enjoyed going to the beach, word...

Kevin J. Lynch

Kevin J. Lynch

Apr 14, 2019

Kevin J. Lynch, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at the Hershey Medical Center on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

He was the husband of Fran Randazzo Lynch, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage this past September 25th. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Timothy and Ruth Leinberger Lynch.

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Charles “Chuck” Oettel, Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Oettel, Sr.

Apr 14, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Oettel, Sr., 84, of Lancaster, entered into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lillian Mae (Rice) and Ernest L. Oettel. He was the loving husband to Patricia Anne (Curry), with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

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Jack U. Reincke, Jr.

Jack U. Reincke, Jr.

Apr 14, 2019

Jack U. Reincke, Jr., age 71, of Willow Street, passed away at home Sunday, April 14, 2019. He had been undergoing treatment for small cell lung cancer since March of 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack U., Sr. and Nancy Reincke. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Arla Stewart Reincke....

Michael A. Thompson

Michael A. Thompson

Apr 13, 2019

Michael A. Thompson, 58, of Lititz, PA died April 13, 2019.

Barbara Anne Kipphorn

Barbara Anne Kipphorn

Apr 13, 2019

Barbara "Bobbie" Anne (Wolpert) Kipphorn, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA, entered into heaven Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Eleanor (Thoms) Wolpert and Bernard "Bernie" Wolpert. She was the loving wife to Richard "Dick" A. Kipphorn, Jr. with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Barbara...

Joseph G. Demott

Joseph G. Demott

Apr 13, 2019

Joseph G. DeMott, 100, of Landis Homes, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born in Big Run, PA, he was a long-time resident of Lancaster for many years before moving to Lititz. Joseph was the son of the late Gabriel and Theresa (Ferard) DeMott. He joins his beloved wife, Kathryn...

Alan E. Wisk

Alan E. Wisk

Apr 13, 2019

Alan E. Wisk, 73, of Millersville, formerly of Willow Street, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born in Union City, NJ to the late William and Ruth (Rosborough) Wisk.

He is survived by his loving wife, Connie (Borgeson) Wisk. They were married in New York on September 6, 1975.

He graduated...

Barbara L. Parmer

Barbara L. Parmer

Apr 13, 2019

Barbara L. (Gross) Parmer, 81, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late L. Jane (Gaenzle) and George Gross. She was the loving wife to Richard Parmer, Jr. for 51 years.

Barbara graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked for numerous Lancaster County law...

Nancy L. Manifold

Nancy L. Manifold

Apr 13, 2019

Nancy L. (Kline) Manifold, 80 years, of Lititz, PA, formerly of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Nancy was the beloved wife of Lee E. Manifold. They celebrated 55 years of marriage last June.

Born in Adams Township, Butler County, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Charles S. & Mary E....

Claudia C. Preston

Claudia C. Preston

Apr 13, 2019

Claudia C. Preston, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Landis Homes Retirement Community after an illness.

She was the wife of the late Andrew Preston, who passed away in 1999. Born in Norristown on June 1, 1936, Claudia was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Gertrude M. Washburn Croll.

A...

Mildred M. Staniech

Mildred M. Staniech

Apr 13, 2019

Mildred M. Staniech, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Lover) and John Lucanish.

In McKeesport she was an active member of St Mark parish and enjoyed singing in the choir. She also belonged to the Liberty Boro Mother's Club and the...

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