Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dr. Victor M. Bove

Dr. Victor M. Bove

Nov 10, 2018

Dr. Victor M. Bove died on November 10, 2018, at the age of 94. Born in Bethlehem, PA on May 7, 1924, he was the son of Michael and Clara (Parretta) Bove. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Zaharchuk Bove, son V. Michael husband of Suzanne Sandor Bove, grandson Alexander Michael Bove all of Wrentham,...

Helen B. Bitts

Helen B. Bitts

Nov 10, 2018

Helen B. Bitts, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 10, 2018 at Conestoga View. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Brophy) and Othmar C. Kirchner. Helen was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Bitts, Sr. for over 37 years.

Helen was a lifelong member of St. Joseph...

Donna J. Weaver

Donna J. Weaver

Nov 9, 2018

Donna J. Weaver, 64, of Columbia, PA died November 9, 2018.

Daniel J. Leaf

Daniel J. Leaf

Nov 9, 2018

Daniel "Dan" Leaf, 30, formerly of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9th. Dan was born in Lakeland, FL to the late Robert J. Leaf and Sherry M. Shoemaker. Dan attended Warwick High School in Lititz. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoyed spending time playing video games. He loved his family and was great with...

George Jones

George Jones

Nov 8, 2018

George Jones, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday November 38, 2018 at Hamilton Arms. George was born in Hopewell, VA to John and Mary (Jones) Jones. George was a construction worker by trade. He loved taking day trips to Atlantic City and Baltimore. George was a passionate volunteer at many Lancaster churches. George is survived by many nieces...

Clarke E. Hess

Clarke E. Hess

Nov 7, 2018

Clarke E. Hess, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2018, at his home. He had been living with ALS / Lou Gehrig's Disease for more than 6 years.

Clarke was an enthusiastic historian of Pennsylvania German culture and Mennonite family history. He was born in Lebanon County, PA, on June 16,...

Mary Elizabeth Denlinger Charles

Mary Elizabeth Denlinger Charles

Nov 7, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Denlinger Charles 86, of Lancaster and Sarasota, FL, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Oak Leaf Manor, Landisville. She was born in Lancaster on November 16, 1931 to the late Landis and Celia Arment Denlinger. She and her husband Vernon Herr Charles celebrated 60 years of marriage before his...

Susan Mae Markley

Susan Mae Markley

Nov 6, 2018

Susan Mae Markley, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was the wife of the late Douglas R. Markley, who passed away in 2005. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Virginia Mae Rhoads Steffy. Susan had been a homemaker and was an active member of Salem Evangelical Reformed...

Erk A. Ketels, M.D.

Erk A. Ketels, M.D.

Nov 6, 2018

Erk A. Ketels, M.D., 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, November 6th at home in Manheim Twp. He was born in Hamburg, Germany to the late Dr. med. Johann Erich and Gertrud Ketels. He was married to his loving wife, the late Elvira Jacqueline Ketels, for 36 years.

Erk completed his medical...

Patricia A. Kleine

Patricia A. Kleine

Nov 6, 2018

Patricia A. Kleine, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Homestead Village. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Bernie (McEvoy) Dunwoody. Patricia was the beloved wife of Peter E. Kleine, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Pat was dedicated to her family and friends,...

Rafaela Alverio-Roldan

Rafaela Alverio-Roldan

Nov 5, 2018

Rafaela Alverio-Roldan, 93, passed peacefully Monday morning at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in San Lorenzo, PR, she was the daughter of the late Florencio and Benedicta (Roldan) Alverio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto Torres.

A woman of incredible strength and faith, Rafaela's unsurpassed skill with a sewing machine allowed...

John D. Ross

John D. Ross

Nov 5, 2018

John D. Ross, passed away in his 86th year on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Moravian Manor. He was the loving husband of Lois (Sensenig) for 66 years. Born to the late John V. and Irene E. (Adams) Ross, he lived most of his life in Lititz. In addition to his wife Lois, John Donald is survived by their...

Beatrice “Betty” R. Gallagher

Beatrice “Betty” R. Gallagher

Nov 5, 2018

Beatrice "Betty" R. Gallagher, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 5, 2018 at the Lancaster General Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John A. Linton and Beatrice E. Tammany. Betty was the loving wife of the late Richard "Dick" R. Gallagher for over 65...

Alexander James Adams

Alexander James Adams

Nov 4, 2018

Alex Adams, 28, of Landisville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 4, 2018, after a long struggle with addictions. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James Adams and Christine (Wiker) Adams. Alex was a graduate of Hempfield High School and the Universal Technology Institute of Exton with his Ford FACT...

Paul J. Sebastian

Paul J. Sebastian

Nov 4, 2018

Paul J. Sebastian, 94, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 4, 2018, at his home in Lancaster, PA, just 5 days after the home going of his loving wife of 70 years, Jean Esbenshade Sebastian.

Born in Philadelphia, Paul was the son of the late James and Mary Sebastian of...

Sarah A. (Good) Shultz

Sarah A. (Good) Shultz

Nov 4, 2018

Sarah Ann (Good) Shultz, 87, of Paradise, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 4, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late (2013) Lester B. Shultz for 60 years.

Sarah was a homemaker and spent some years doing domestic work for people of Lancaster. Through this, she learned to get to know many...

Melvin J. Hurst

Melvin J. Hurst

Nov 4, 2018

Melvin J. Hurst, 76, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on November 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Lancaster county, he grew up in a Mennonite home with an 8th grade education. Mel was married to Ruth for 55 years. They enjoyed traveling around the world. He was successful in real estate and was...

Dr. Steven Max Miller

Dr. Steven Max Miller

Nov 3, 2018

Dr. Steven Max Miller (Steve) was a warm, passionate, and (his favorite friends and students will tell you) sometimes cranky professor in the English Department at Millersville University from 1985 to 2016 and Director of the Honors College 1999- 2006. When Steve graduated from high school, he received a full scholarship to the College of William and Mary in...

Dr. Steven Miller

Dr. Steven Miller

Nov 3, 2018

Dr. Steven Miller, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on November 3, 2018.

Harry Ball

Harry Ball

Nov 3, 2018

Harry Ball, 83, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 3rd at home. He was the husband of Catherine Moore Ball with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Harry was born in Brooklyn, NY to Harry and Margaret (Myers) Ball. He graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in 1953. He entered into military service with the US...

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