Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

James J. “Jim” Geiter

James J. “Jim” Geiter

Oct 22, 2018

James J. "Jim" Geiter, 76, of Lititz, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster PA to the late Sherman C. and Myrtle D. (Evans) Geiter. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia P. "Ginny" (Jones) Geiter of Lititz, this past May they celebrated 31 years of marriage. Jim was a...

Keith A. Rohrer

Keith A. Rohrer

Oct 21, 2018

Keith A. Rohrer, 52, of Landisville, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Wayne O. Rohrer and Janet E. (Fry) Rohrer. Keith attended Penn Manor High School. He worked as a self-employed sub-contractor installing carpet. Keith enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He is survived...

Mary Cooper

Mary Cooper

Oct 21, 2018

Mary Cooper, 65, of Ronks and formerly of Landisville, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her home. She was one of twelve children born to the late Floyd and Opal (Kirby) Noble of Keokuk, Iowa.

Mary was a loving and kind spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her family and tending her garden.

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Lynn L. Kemper

Lynn L. Kemper

Oct 21, 2018

Lynn L. Kemper, 81, of Brethren Village, Lititz, PA, died at home on Sunday, October 21, 2018. His wife, June (Kappendobler) Kemper survives. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Mildred (Bigler) Kemper.

Lynn graduated from Lititz High School and DeVry University, Chicago. He served 2 years in the Army with...

Robert D. Eshleman

Robert D. Eshleman

Oct 21, 2018

Robert D. Eshleman, 85, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was the husband of Fay W. Eshleman, with whom he would have celebrated 64 years of marriage yesterday, October 23rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David and Edith Miller Eshleman. Bob had worked for the Alumax Corporation for 32...

Ruth E. Perry

Ruth E. Perry

Oct 21, 2018

Ruth E. Perry, 79, of Pequea Township, died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 while under the care of Hospice & Community Care. She was the wife of Ronald E. Perry for 60 years.

Ruth was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Community Church, Willow Street.

Ruth enjoyed cooking, gardening and landscaping and loved...

James “Jim” P. Baron

James “Jim” P. Baron

Oct 21, 2018

James "Jim" P. Baron, 63, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy after a 2 ½ month struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Spangler, PA to the late Michael and Helen (Lusick) Baron. Jim marked 43 years of marriage to Gina P. (Weidman) Baron on October...

George M. Reppert, Sr.

George M. Reppert, Sr.

Oct 20, 2018

George M. Reppert, Sr., 78, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hamburg PA, he was the son of the late George C. and Edith (Hoster) Reppert. He was the loving husband of Helen (Hannah) for over 58 years. George was a graduate of...

Ellis C. Kimmich

Ellis C. Kimmich

Oct 20, 2018

Ellis C. Kimmich, 80, formerly of Millersville, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy with his family by his side, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born in Lancaster, Ellis was the son of the late Richard A. Kimmich and Iona (Deverter) Reece. He was the loving husband of the late Sylvia Marie (Trayer) Kimmich, who passed away...

Jane Elizabeth Brandt

Jane Elizabeth Brandt

Oct 20, 2018

Jane Elizabeth Brandt, 90, passed on to Heaven as the brilliant sun rose, Saturday morning October 20th, 2018. It was a joyous occasion as she was welcomed with open arms by God and her husband of 49 years, Robert A. Brandt Sr. who preceded her on that journey in July of 1999. Jane was born December 31st, 1927 in...

Kenneth M. Earhart

Kenneth M. Earhart

Oct 19, 2018

Kenneth M. Earhart, 55, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 in Lititz. He was the husband of Athena ( Kessler )Earhart. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Beverly Goshorn Earhart of Lititz, and the late Kenneth M. Earhart. Ken had worked as a CNC operator for the Plouse Precision Manufacturing in Highspire. He had previously worked...

Edgar “Eddie” Chant Jr.

Edgar “Eddie” Chant Jr.

Oct 19, 2018

Edgar "Eddie" Chant Jr., 24, of Lancaster, passed away on October 19, 2018. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of Edgar Chant Sr. and Alisa Chant. Eddie's passion in life was music. He was an extremely gifted rapper, rapping under the name Mugga Mook. When he wasn't listening or working on his music, Eddie loved watching...

Arleen P. Clayton

Arleen P. Clayton

Oct 18, 2018

Arleen P. Clayton, 79, of Manheim Township, died October 18, 2018.

Jean Lowe

Jean Lowe

Oct 17, 2018

Jean Lowe, 91, of Willow Valley, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at The Glen at Willow Valley in Willow Street, PA. She was the loving wife of Lewis Lowe with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage in July.

Born in Ollie, Iowa she was a daughter of the late Kilmar and Mamie (Spry) Gardner....

Brittany L. Bleecher

Brittany L. Bleecher

Oct 17, 2018

Brittany L. Bleecher, 29, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of Lisa (Garbrick) Bleecher and Doug and Juliana Bleecher.

Brittany attended Manheim Twp. High School and later received her CNA certificate. Her daughter, Brooke, was the light of...

Marsha Adrianne Bury

Marsha Adrianne Bury

Oct 16, 2018

Marsha Adrianne Bury, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on October 16, 2018. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Stella (Coffey) Dussinger and the beloved wife of Charles Bury II.

Marsha was a long time employee at Coresource, where she worked as a Repricing Supervisor. She also spent...

Carl F. Depue

Carl F. Depue

Oct 16, 2018

Carl F. Depue, 85, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Maple Farm Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Lena (Fryberger) Depue. He was the loving husband of the late Patsy "Pat" Depue who passed away in 2015. He was a 1962...

Iran Vicente Martinez

Iran Vicente Martinez

Oct 16, 2018

Iran Vicente Martinez, 34, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 16, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jesui Montes-Lopez.

Earl Joseph Sharp

Earl Joseph Sharp

Oct 15, 2018

Earl Joseph Sharp, age 82, of Lancaster passed away on October 15, 2018. Born on June 28, 1936 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Edgar A. Sharp and Dorothy E. (Cahill) Sharp Floyd. Earl was a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Wheeling WV, served in the United States Army from 1955 to...

Arthur D. Bender

Arthur D. Bender

Oct 15, 2018

Arthur Bender has left the building. Born November 25, 1956 in Quantico, Virginia, he was the son of Eliesa Nora Downing Bender and the late Claude Bender CWOII USMC Ret. He was also the brother of Paul Bender and Claudia Sciarretta. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Rebecca "Becky" Bender; the proud father of four of the...

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