Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Robert A. Winters
Jan 12, 2019
Robert A. "Zeke" Winters, 66, of Strasburg died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was the husband of the late Betty (Althouse) Winters, who died in 2010.
He worked for Heritage Custom Kitchens and later retired from the grounds maintenance department of HACC.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of...
Mary Jane Freeman
Jan 10, 2019
Mary Jane Freeman, 77, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was the wife of Thomas R. Freeman, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage this past Oct 1st. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary Elizabeth Gockley Albert. Mary Jane had worked for nearly 40 years for...
Carolyn C. (Hill) Oatman
Jan 9, 2019
Carolyn C. (Hill) Oatman, 81, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Carolyn was born in Monroe, NC to the late Lawson Powell Hill and Jean L. (Hildreth) Hill. Carolyn started her family in San Diego, California where some of her fondest memories took place. She enjoyed vacationing at the shore and spending...
Mary E. Bomberger
Jan 9, 2019
Mary E. Bomberger, 90, of Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, died January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late Frank Kreider Book and Mable Burkhart Book Martin, and she was the wife of Luke Rohrer Bomberger. They observed their 69th Anniversary on January 7. She served as...
Joseph J. Gorlaski
Jan 9, 2019
Joseph J. Gorlaski, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 9, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care. Born and raised in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late John Gorlaski and Mary Zuchlewski. Joe was the loving husband of 64 years to Kathleen "Kay" A. (Spathelf) Gorlaski. A veteran, he served in the US Navy during...
Major John C. Hoogerwerff
Jan 8, 2019
Major John C. Hoogerwerff passed away Tuesday, January 8th in Lancaster, PA. He was born November 6, 1937 in Philadelphia PA to the late Wilhelmus and Charlotte Hoogerwerff. He left home when he was 16 years old to join the US Marine Corps. He remained in the Marine Corps for more than 30 years retiring with the rank of...
Kermit D. Kuhl
Jan 8, 2019
Kermit D. Kuhl, 83, passed away suddenly on Jan 8, 2019, at Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA. Kermit was born in Troy, Ohio, September 11, 1935, to William and Erline Kuhl.
Kermit was a graduate of Troy High School, (1953) and a graduate from Case Institute of Technology, (1957). Kermit was also an Eagle Scout. Kermit spent...
John J. “Jack” Wood, Sr.
Jan 7, 2019
John J. Wood, Sr., "Jack", 88, a resident of Brethren Village, Lititz, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Treston) Wood. Jack was the loving husband of the late Anne Hilary (Lynn) Wood, and together they shared 58 years...
Jeanne B. Fackler
Jan 7, 2019
Jeanne B. Fackler, 90, of Oregon Pike, Ephrata went to be with her precious Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2019. She was the widow of C. Robert Fackler, the love of her life, whom she shared 65 years of marriage. They sold their 10-acre farm at 2384 New Holland Pike to the Worship Center in 1978. She was...
Rosalina (Rivera) Pineda
Jan 6, 2019
Rosalina (Rivera) Pineda, 43, of York passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY she is the daughter of the late Rosa M. Rivera and Ricardo Rivera, Sr. She was the loving wife to Manuel Pineda for over 20 years. Rosalina enjoyed helping family and could often be found assisting her...
Dr. John S. Tardibuono
Jan 6, 2019
Dr. John S. Tardibuono, 74, of E. Hempfield Twp. died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 following a brief and unexpected illness. He was born in The Bronx, NY, to the late Eustace Tardibuono and Rose (Laviano) Tardibuono. John and his wife Rosemarie A. (Morreale) Tardibuono shared 52 years of marriage.
A graduate of Regis High School in...
Linda Le
Jan 6, 2019
Linda Le, 50, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born in Vietnam, she was the loving wife of Hanh Le. A devout Catholic, Linda was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Lancaster. She was the devoted and caring mother of three children: Erik, Denny, and Steven. A...
Candelario Hernandez
Jan 5, 2019
Candelario Hernandez, 77, of Willow Street, PA, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Ramone and Madtilde (Rivera) Hernandez. He is survived by his companion of 35 years, Iris Crespo; 10 children; 24 grandchildren & 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,...
Dolores Agatha Gibble
Jan 5, 2019
Dolores A. (Mimm) Gibble, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born in Lancaster on January 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Mimm and Anna (Williams) Mimm. Affectionately known to her family and friends as "Utz," Dolores was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Lancaster.
Dolores worked at Kerr...
Thomas Ray, Sr.
Jan 5, 2019
On Saturday, January 5, 2019, Thomas Ray, Sr. of Lancaster, loving father and great friend passed away at the age of 94.
Thomas was born in 1924 in Mountville, PA to the late Rev. George D. Ray Sr. and Pearl (Smith) Ray. He was the longtime companion of the late Anna Mae Dixon. He was the former...
Jose V. Torrado
Jan 5, 2019
Jose V. Torrado, 81, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at home. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Jose Velez Perez and Nina Torrado. He was the loving husband of Carmen L. Rivera-Torrado who passed away in 2014. Surviving are three daughters, Migdalia Andujar, Maria Lopez & Aida Torrado; 15 grandchildren...
Charles Wilson Myers
Jan 5, 2019
Charles Wilson Myers, 79, of Strasburg, formerly of Quarryville, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and dog Rooney on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Charlie was born March 5, 1939 in Mount Union, PA to the late Lee Clinton and Mary Maxine (Wilson) Myers. He is survived by his loving wife Emily (Hall) Myers,...
Kathleen Patricia “Pat” (Caskey) Zeller
Jan 4, 2019
Kathleen Patricia "Pat" (Caskey) Zeller (85), beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother-to-be of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was blessed to have her loving family by her side, including her grandchildren, as she celebrated the holiday season. She was the loving wife of late Robert Paul Zeller Sr., with whom she shared...
Junior (Jack) Talton
Jan 4, 2019
Junior (Jack) Talton, 87, of Lancaster, PA transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
Junior was born in Angier, NC the son of the late Liomus (Jack) and Joanna (Stokes) Talton. Junior was a sharecropper when he resided in North, Carolina for about fifteen years. In 1958...
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