Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Andrew H. Secker
Feb 3, 2019
Andrew H. Secker, 70, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Lititz, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Dignity Health Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Phillip A. and Dorothy H. Secker, of Lancaster. Andy was the beloved husband of Marjorie Secker, and together they share 42 years of marriage. Andy graduated from...
Betty Loo Mandros
Feb 3, 2019
Betty Loo Mandros, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
She was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, graduate of J.P, McCaskey High School, and worked at both Hamilton Watch and RCA before becoming a full-time homemaker. More recently she was a beloved fixture at Marv'n'Sam's Real NY Deli...
John R. Andrews
Feb 3, 2019
John R. Andrews, 95, of Landisville, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Bertha (Haller) Andrews. John was the loving husband of Maxine (Thornburg) Andrews, and together they shared 68 years of marriage. After graduating from Northeast High School in Philadelphia, John...
Rev. David K. Stoltzfus
Feb 3, 2019
Rev. David K. Stoltzfus, 75, of Pequea Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Ronks, David was the son of the late Samuel S. and Levina E. (King) Stoltzfus. He was the loving and faithful husband of Linda Sue (Hartz) Stoltzfus with whom he recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. David retired as...
George P. Read, Jr.
Feb 3, 2019
George P. Read, Jr., 71, of Lititz passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home. Born in Jamaica, NY he was the son of the late George Read Sr. and the late Florence Read. He was the husband of Mary A. (Howard) Read with whom he shared over 30 years of marriage. He worked as a postal police...
Norman W. Weaver
Feb 3, 2019
Norman W. Weaver, 91, of Lititz, passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Phares M. and Ella W. Weaver. He was the loving husband to Violetta (Stauffer) Weaver for over 69 years. Norman was a member of Crossroads Community Fellowship (formerly Hess Mennonite). Norman was the...
Lois E. Mckillips
Feb 2, 2019
Lois E. McKillips, 88, of White Horse, PA passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Mary A. (Leaman) Stahl. She was the loving wife of the late Robert K. McKillips with whom they celebrated 67 years of marriage together before his passing in 2016. She was a...
Ella M. Lochonic
Feb 2, 2019
Ella M. Lochonic, 95, of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was the wife of John F. "Jack" Lochonic, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage this past May 20th. Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Bessie Dunlap Hevner. Ella had worked for many companies over the years such...
Agustin Martinez-Gonzalez
Feb 2, 2019
Agustin Martinez-Gonzalez, 84, husband of Lidia Cruz, of Lancaster, PA, died February 2, 2019.
Hector L. Mendez, Jr.
Feb 2, 2019
Hector L. Mendez, Jr., 34, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Dusty (Mattern) Mendez with whom he shared 15 years.
Born in Queens, NY he was a son to Hector L. Mendez, Sr. and Marie Roldan.
A country...
April Love Diehm
Feb 1, 2019
April Love Diehm, 54, of Lancaster passed away on February 1, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Corona, CA, she was the daughter of Mary L. (Diehm) James and the late Mark A. James and the long-time companion of Richard Kieffer. A resident of Lancashire Hall, she was loved by fellow residents and staff...
J. Richard Leader, Jr.
Feb 1, 2019
J. Richard Leader, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities with his devoted and loving wife of 16 years, Audrey Slater, at his side. He was 87 years old.
Dick was born January 9, 1932 in Shamokin, PA to the late J. Richard Leader and the late Ruth Ismay...
Frances L Buchko
Feb 1, 2019
Frances L Buchko, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lena M. (Alessi) and Frank Raneri. Fran was the loving wife to John Buchko for over 57 years. Fran attended Clarion University. She enjoyed gardening and was talented...
Teresa C. Neustadter
Feb 1, 2019
Teresa C. Neustadter, 92, of Strasburg, was ushered into glory on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was the wife of the late Harry K. Neustadter for over 64 years. Harry died in February 2015
Born on April 24, 1926 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Preston and Margaret (Flanigan) Haldeman.
Teresa...
Quan A. Hoang
Jan 31, 2019
Quan A. Hoang, age 45, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was born on November 19, 1973, in Vung Tau, Vietnam. He immigrated to Fort Indiantown Gap, PA in 1975. Quan graduated from McCaskey High School in 1991 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after. While...
Richard J. Frey
Jan 31, 2019
Richard J. Frey, "Pinky", 94, of Millersville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was born in Highville, Manor Twp. to the late Mae Frey Mann, and was the stepson of Cyrus C. Mann. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Gregg) Frey for 71 years. A 1942 graduate of Penn Manor...
Edna L. Eichmann
Jan 30, 2019
Edna L. Eichmann, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Eichmann, who passed away in 1979. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edna Mae Lowery. Edna had worked in the offices of Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory on E. King...
Brian K. Biddle
Jan 30, 2019
Brian K. Biddle, 51, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2019. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Wayne and Judith (Runk) Biddle. Brian was the husband of 21 years to Stephanie (Kujawski) Biddle and father to Matthew and Nicholas Biddle. A veteran, Brian served in the US Navy for 17 years...
Patrick Stephen Drury
Jan 30, 2019
Patrick Stephen Drury known to his friends and family as Patchy passed away on January 30, 2019. He was an avid fan of The Ravens and The Lakers. He enjoyed playing fantasy football with his friends and he loved to spend time with his family at their cabin in Maine. Patrick was known for his sharp wit, appreciation for...
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