Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

David W. Wright

David W. Wright

Nov 22, 2018

David W. Wright, 53, of Warwick Twp., Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home. David was born in Harrisburg to the late Fred and Gloria (Gibbons) Wright. Dave was a graduate of Hempfield High School and Millersville University with a degree in chemistry and marine biology. He was an Instrument Software Specialist...

Faye Ladonne “Donnie” (Melton) Leyerle

Faye Ladonne “Donnie” (Melton) Leyerle

Nov 22, 2018

Faye LaDonne "Donnie" (Melton) Leyerle of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 (Thanksgiving) in Masonic Village Healthcare Center. Calling out to her mother in heaven, she was in the arms of her devoted daughter, Renee, as her spirit ascended into heaven. A sudden, unexpected illness took her life. She was a feisty, strong-willed, unforgettable,...

Richard L. Ramsay Sr.

Richard L. Ramsay Sr.

Nov 22, 2018

Richard L. Ramsay Sr., 84, crossed the river to rest in shade of the trees on November 22, 2018. He was surrounded by family. He was the son of Thomas and Lela Ramsay, and brother of Thomas H. Ramsay. Beloved husband of Lillian Martin Ramsay, they shared over 62 wonderful years. Together they raised a family with three sons...

H. Eugene “Gene” Brown

H. Eugene “Gene” Brown

Nov 22, 2018

H. Eugene "Gene" Brown, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was the husband of Reba M. Martin Brown, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage this past December 3rd. Born in Ashland, NC, he was the son of the late Ross Howard and Verna Dorothy Roark Brown. Gene had worked as a truck...

Catherine Musgrave

Catherine Musgrave

Nov 22, 2018

Catherine Musgrave, 70, of Leola passed away on November 22, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care.

Edward Daniel Kane, Jr.

Edward Daniel Kane, Jr.

Nov 21, 2018

Edward Daniel Kane, Jr., 77, of Manor Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Born in Port Chester, NY, Ed was a son of the late Edward and Loretta (Budries) Kane. Their family moved to Lancaster in 1955. Ed was the beloved husband of Brenda E. (Slupe) Kane, with whom he celebrated 52 years of...

Clair Denman “Denny” Johnson, Jr.

Clair Denman “Denny” Johnson, Jr.

Nov 20, 2018

Clair Denman "Denny" Johnson Jr, 66, of Lancaster passed away on November 20, 2018 following a long illness. Born in Downingtown, he was the son of the late Clair Denman Johnson, Sr. and the late Kathryn Johnson. Denny was the loving husband of Deborah J. (Clark) Johnson and together they shared 17 years of marriage. Denny was an amazing...

Elizabeth Mcelwee Bower

Elizabeth Mcelwee Bower

Nov 20, 2018

The Lord took Elizabeth "Betty" McElwee Bower home to glory on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She just had her 84th birthday on November 3rd. She was the wife of H. David "Dave" Bower, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage this past July 30th. Born in Drexel Hill, PA to Irish parents, she was the daughter of the...

Brandon Lee Stutler

Brandon Lee Stutler

Nov 20, 2018

"Everyone is looking at me. I can't get out of bed. There is evil in my head. Just let me be. Because when I hit the stage. It is gone and I am free." – Korn

The music has stopped and lights have gone down on the life of the party known as, Brandon Lee Stutler. At...

Janet “Sue” L. Wiley

Janet “Sue” L. Wiley

Nov 20, 2018

Janet "Sue" L. Wiley, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter to the late Alfred and Geraldine (Constein) Black.

Sue spent many years in Philadelphia and retired from Drexel University after many years working in the Accounting Department. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...

Evelyn L. Raubenstine

Evelyn L. Raubenstine

Nov 19, 2018

Evelyn L. Raubenstine, 88, of Denver, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Ephrata Hospital. Born in Bedford, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary and Marshall Williams. She was a nursing assistant and through her experience became an LPN without having to go to nursing school to become licensed. Evelyn enjoyed reading her Bible, do word-finds, and...

G. Donald “Don” Sload

G. Donald “Don” Sload

Nov 19, 2018

G. Donald "Don" Sload, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 19, 2018. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late George and Eda H. (Keimer) Sload. He was the loving husband to G. Arlene (Goodman). Don and his wife recently celebrated their 66th anniversary.

Don proudly served in the US Army as a Corporal until...

Mary Anne Riger

Mary Anne Riger

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Anne Riger passed away peacefully in Lancaster, PA, on November 19, 2018, surrounded by family at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cass and Bob Jendzurski. Affectionately known to family and friends as Anne, she was born in Denver, CO, on May 30, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Hugh A. and Anora Akolt Stewart....

Ronald H. Kauffman

Ronald H. Kauffman

Nov 19, 2018

Ronald H. Kauffman, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 19, 2018 at Country Meadows. Ronald was born in Lancaster to Harold and Thelma (Herschock) Kauffman. He is the husband of the late Olympia (Lambros) Kauffman, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage. Ron honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War, as a medic...

Irwin “Irv” Lenhoff

Irwin “Irv” Lenhoff

Nov 18, 2018

Irwin "Irv" Lenhoff, 84, of Mount Joy, PA, formerly of Cranford, NJ, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Adams, MA he was the son of the late Charles and Celia (Sokolove) Lenhoff. He was the husband of Trudy (Cassie) Lenhoff with whom he shared 19 years of marriage this month....

Kenneth A. Kiriiyna Mutuma

Kenneth A. Kiriiyna Mutuma

Nov 17, 2018

Kenneth A. Kiriiyna Mutuma, 40, of York, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Elisabeth K. Mburugu and to the late Abednego Kiriinya Mutuma. Kenneth attended the African Community Church of Lancaster County. He was a member of the Meru Tribe in Meru County, Kenya. A Visitation...

J. Phyllis Burey

J. Phyllis Burey

Nov 17, 2018

J. Phyllis Burey, 94, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on, Saturday, November 17, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Peter Burey who died in 1990. Born at home in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Harry Christian and Josephine Elizabeth (Funke) Breneman. Before her retirement she was employed...

Debra Coldren

Debra Coldren

Nov 17, 2018

Debra Coldren, formerly Debra Wayde, 62, of Lancaster passed away at Lancaster Regional Hospital on November 17, 2018. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Green) Hambleton and the late Jere Hambleton. A graduate of Hempfield High School, Debra went on to become a CNA at Oak Leaf Manor. She loved caring for those around her including...

Ann M. Lowell

Ann M. Lowell

Nov 16, 2018

Ann M. Lowell, 80, of Harrisburg, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital. Ann was the daughter of the late Gerald and Marie Ransing Lowell. She is survived by her sister, Geraldine, and her brother, Bernard, both of Lancaster, and her forever friend, Rosalie Giandalia, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by...

Regina P. Fanelli Swift Scheetz

Regina P. Fanelli Swift Scheetz

Nov 16, 2018

Regina P. Fanelli Swift Scheetz, 78, of Millersville, found peace while surrounded by her loving family at home on November 16, 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul V. Fanelli and Catherine (Butts) Fanelli. A long-time employee of Kellogg's, Regina worked in the factory until her retirement in 2003. After retirement, she worked for...

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