Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Virginia Lou Kurtz

Virginia Lou Kurtz

Jan 26, 2019

Virginia Lou Kurtz, of Lancaster, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Oak Leaf Manor Care in Lancaster. She was the loving wife of John A. Kurtz, Jr. with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

A life well lived, Ginny was born July 20, 1938 in Lebanon....

Eugene M. “Geno” Valesano

Eugene M. “Geno” Valesano

Jan 26, 2019

Eugene M. "Geno" Valesano, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was the husband of Doreen M. "Sue" Simpson Valesano, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past April 4th. Eugene, also known as Mickey, was born in Wakefield, MI, the son of the late Anton D. and Mary Landretti Valesano. Geno retired...

Geraldine B. “Geri” Durchak

Geraldine B. “Geri” Durchak

Jan 25, 2019

Geraldine B. "Geri" Durchak, 86, of Millersville, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Kazimir) Sadusky. Geri was the beloved wife of L. Michael Durchak, and she was truly the love of his life. Having first met in the 3rd...

Ana Perez

Ana Perez

Jan 25, 2019

Ana Perez, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on January 25, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in San Juan, PR to the late Jose Martinez and Cruz Galindez, Ana was a long-time resident of Lancaster and the wife to the late Felix E. Perez, who passed away in 2011. A devout Christian,...

Christina “Christie” L. Dochter

Christina “Christie” L. Dochter

Jan 25, 2019

Christina "Christie" L. Dochter, 36, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on January 25, 2019, at her Friendship Community home in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of John W. and Maryanne I. (Helfrich) Dochter. She enjoyed the Mrs. Doubtfire and Mary Poppins movies and listening to Kids Cookie Break on WJTL. Christie's many...

Ronald “Ron” W. Moyer

Ronald “Ron” W. Moyer

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald "Ron" W. Moyer, 79 years, 11 months and 18 days, of Lititz, PA, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Isabelle (Williams) and Ray Jacob Moyer. Ron was raised in Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA; he resided in Winter Park, FL and Annapolis, MD...

Francis S. “Chip” Errigo

Francis S. “Chip” Errigo

Jan 24, 2019

Francis S. "Chip" Errigo, 64, of Manheim Twp., passed away early Thursday morning, January 24, 2019, at home after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Anna (Voci) Errigo and the late Francis S. Errigo. Chip was the loving husband of Judy (Mohn) Errigo, and together they shared 34 wonderful years of marriage. A devoted...

Helen J. Dochterman

Helen J. Dochterman

Jan 24, 2019

Helen J. Dochterman, 81, of Willow Street, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Evergreen Estates in Lancaster. Born in Wellsboro, PA she was the wife of the late L. Vernon "Doc" Dochterman who passed away in 2014 and the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Mae (Dungan) Van Order. She worked for Schick, Hamilton Watch Co, and...

Nathan Mcfadden

Nathan Mcfadden

Jan 23, 2019

Nathan McFadden, 79, of East Orange, NJ, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at his home on January 23, 2019. Born in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Hardy McFadden and Mary Sue (Evans) McFadden. An iron worker by trade, when Nathan was not working, he enjoyed watching sports, rooting for New York teams, and fishing. He...

Christina E. (Nies) Mumma

Christina E. (Nies) Mumma

Jan 22, 2019

Christina E. (Nies) Mumma, 74 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter to the late Sadie (Mastros) and William John Nies. Christina was the wife to the late Richard Paul Mumma. Tina graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School. Following graduation she was the owner of Mumma Bookkeeping Services for over 30...

Gerard Dicrocco

Gerard Dicrocco

Jan 22, 2019

Gerard DiCrocco, "Jerry", "Crock", 88, of Lancaster, a kind, gentle and caring man, passed away, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was born in East Lampeter Twp. to the late Rocco and Rosinea (Fencina) DiCrocco and married to Geraldine "Gerry" Donohue DiCrocco for over 56 years.

In addition to his loving...

Megan L. Martin

Megan L. Martin

Jan 22, 2019

Megan L. Martin, 11, of Millersville, PA, passed away from a courageous battle with Leukemia on January 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of Clinton and Jessica (Hess) Martin. Megan was a student of Penn Manor School District where she enjoyed playing basketball and the flute. She loved...

Rosemary K. Beamesderfer

Rosemary K. Beamesderfer

Jan 21, 2019

Rosemary K. Beamesderfer, 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. She was the loving wife of Glenn D. Beamesderfer with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Lititz she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Mary J. (Keener) Reppert. A lifelong resident of Lititz, she...

Richard "Dick" M. Shellenberger

Richard "Dick" M. Shellenberger

Jan 21, 2019

Richard "Dick" M. Shellenberger, 72, of Manheim, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 21, 2019. Born in Lancaster, Dick was the son of the late Shelley R. and Margaret G. (Miller) Shellenberger. He was the faithful husband of Pamela K. (Givler) Shellenberger, with whom he celebrated 41 years of marriage. Dick was a...

Johnny Lamboy

Johnny Lamboy

Jan 21, 2019

Johnny Lamboy, 53, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Bronx, NY he was the youngest of five sons to parents, Francisco and Clemencia (Mercado) Lamboy. Johnny was employed as a mail carrier for USPS in the City of Lancaster. He was an avid sports fan and involved himself in...

Georgeanna C. Yarnall

Georgeanna C. Yarnall

Jan 20, 2019

Georgeanna C. Yarnall, 67, of Mountville, passed away on January 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster, to the late Maribel (Phenneger) and Carl E. Sweigart. She was the loving wife to Harry A. Yarnall III for over 50 years.

Georgeanna attended J.P. McCaskey High School. She retired from Ntn Bca Corp...

Georgette M. Rhinier

Georgette M. Rhinier

Jan 20, 2019

Georgette M. Rhinier, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Conestoga View Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick "Peck" Rhinier.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter to the late George Rittenhouse and Elva (Brooks) Rittenhouse Shenk.

Georgette was a member...

John Franklin Lavelle

John Franklin Lavelle

Jan 20, 2019

John Franklin Lavelle, of Lancaster, died peacefully on January 20, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He would have been 85 this January. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to the late John Joseph and Evelyn Cartwright Lavelle. He was the loving husband of Margaret Ann Lavelle, sharing 61 years of marriage. John was a scholar,...

Richard E. Dale

Richard E. Dale

Jan 20, 2019

Richard E. Dale, 79, of Warwick Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, with his family at his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William E. Dale and the late Helen F. (Muschert) Dale-March. Richard was the loving husband of the late Jean L. (Miley) Dale...

G. Arlene (Goodman) Sload

G. Arlene (Goodman) Sload

Jan 20, 2019

G. Arlene (Goodman) Sload, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on January 20, 2019. She was born in Lancaster, to the late Ruth (Lines) and James H. Goodman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don after 66 years of marriage.

Arlene worked for RCA and Longenecker Drugstore as a controller until her retirement. Arlene enjoyed...

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