Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Marie Downs

Marie Downs

Aug 1, 2018

Marie Downs entered the presence of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on August 1, 2018 at the age of 83. She celebrated 61 years of marriage to her husband Harry. She was a member of Calvary Church of Lancaster, PA along with her husband Rev. Harry. They are members of Ambassadors Bible Class which Harry has taught for...

Clara M. (Bagnoli) Vinelli

Clara M. (Bagnoli) Vinelli

Aug 1, 2018

Clara M. (Bagnoli) Vinelli, 95, Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Lancaster to the late, John and Maria (Rocchi) Bagnoli and was the wife of the late, James M. Vinelli, Sr. who passed away 2001. Clara was a seamstress who also enjoyed crocheting, travelling, playing cards, cooking, and spending time...

Vearl W. Danz, Sr.

Vearl W. Danz, Sr.

Aug 1, 2018

Vearl W. Danz, Sr., 88, of East Petersburg, passed away on August 1, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy while surrounded with love from his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Evans) Danz, and the beloved husband the late Arlene G. (Wolf) Danz, his wife of 63 years, who...

George F. Peters, Jr.

George F. Peters, Jr.

Aug 1, 2018

George F. Peters, Jr, 82, of Lititz, passed away, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at United Zion Retirement Community. He was born in Columbia, PA to the late George F. Peters, Sr. and Margaret E. (Hartman) Peters and raised by both his father, George, and late stepmother, Verna Peters. George was the husband of the late Dessie E. (Ross) Peters...

Kevin John Hussar

Kevin John Hussar

Jul 31, 2018

Kevin John Hussar, 64, died unexpectedly of coronary complications on July 31, 2018. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and Penn State University. He was employed at the Lehigh County Children and Youth Agency and at the PA Department of Labor and Industry in Lancaster. He will be remembered for his wit and love of...

Louise E. Richardson

Louise E. Richardson

Jul 31, 2018

Louise E. Richardson, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 31, 2018 at Brereton Manor. Born in Bamford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl & Bertha (Hoin) Myers. Louise was the wife of the late Atwood E. Richardson, Jr. Louise was a real estate agent for several years before she retired. She was a member...

Frank J. Broderick, Jr.

Frank J. Broderick, Jr.

Jul 31, 2018

Frank J. Broderick, Jr., 93, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Country Meadows of Lancaster. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Frieda M. (Allison) Broderick, and the beloved husband of Ruth E. (Zecher) Broderick, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. A graduate of Calvert...

Donald G. Leach

Donald G. Leach

Jul 31, 2018

Donald G. Leach, 81, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at LGH. Born in Ardmore, PA he was the son of the late George and Helen (Gruninger) Leach. He was the loving husband of Janet (Moritz) Leach with whom he shared over 59 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Lower Merion High School. Donald was...

William Dolbin

William Dolbin

Jul 30, 2018

William Dolbin, 88, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Magnolias of Lancaster on Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born in Mahanoy City to the late David and Esther Swank Dolbin. William marked 71 years of marriage with his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Jones Dolbin last October.

He worked at Kunzler, then Trojan Yacht and finally as a...

David L. Weese

David L. Weese

Jul 29, 2018

David L. Weese, 75, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2018 at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA. He was born and raised in Elkins, West Virginia. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army from 1968-1973. David was a work leader at the Navy Ships Parts Control Center in Mechanicsburg, PA from 1980-1999 when he retired. He...

William E. Brady, Ii

William E. Brady, Ii

Jul 29, 2018

William E. Brady, II, 46, of Lancaster died July 29, 2018.

Brandon Allen "Shakey" Sheaffer

Brandon Allen "Shakey" Sheaffer

Jul 29, 2018

Brandon Allen "Shakey" Sheaffer, 30, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2018.

Born in Lancaster on March 22, 1988, Brandon was deeply loved and the pride and joy of his surviving parents, Donna and Rob Sheaffer of Lancaster. He graduated high school in 2005 through Hempfield Homeschoolers. At age 16 he...

David L. Weese

David L. Weese

Jul 29, 2018

David L. Weese, 75, of Lititz, PA, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Southeastern Veterans Center. He was the husband of Georgianna Weese.

Josephine P. Hochheimer

Josephine P. Hochheimer

Jul 28, 2018

Josephine P. Hochheimer, 87, formerly of Lineboro, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA. Jo was the wife of the late Bernard F. Hochheimer, who passed away in 2002. Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Eleanor M. Bosworth Porlino. Jo was a graduate of...

Esther U. (Ulrich) Watts

Esther U. (Ulrich) Watts

Jul 28, 2018

Esther U. (Ulrich) Watts, 86, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Manheim, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Katie (Snavely) Ulrich. She was the loving wife of John Watts, Sr. who passed in 2005. Esther enjoyed cooking, gardening, travelling, and spending time with her...

Maria E. Hoch

Maria E. Hoch

Jul 28, 2018

Maria E. Hoch, 83, of York, PA, died July 28, 2018.

Loretta A. Drolet

Loretta A. Drolet

Jul 26, 2018

Loretta A. Drolet, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2018. She ran out of energy a few days before her 102nd birthday. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Loretta (Maloney) and Patrick Agnew. She and her husband, John, and their children Joseph and Marie lived in Detroit, Michigan until retiring to Birch Lake, Michigan. 12 years ago, Loretta moved...

Richard C. Rehm

Richard C. Rehm

Jul 26, 2018

Richard C. Rehm, 85 of Lititz, passed away at home peacefully with Hospice care on July 26, 2018. Born in Lancaster in 1932, he was the son of the late John M. and Edna K. Rehm. He was a wonderful husband to his devoted and caring wife, Geraldine Starr Rehm for almost 66 years. He was a great father...

William E. Alexander, Jr.

William E. Alexander, Jr.

Jul 26, 2018

William E. Alexander, Jr., 94, passed away at Brethren Village on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William E. and Abbie (Posey) Alexander, Sr. He was the husband of Esther Alexander, of Brethren Village, with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage. Previously, he was married to the late Grace H....

Julia S. Roland

Julia S. Roland

Jul 26, 2018

Julia S. Roland, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Enhaut, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Zart) Nye. Julia was the wife of the late Carlton E. Roland who passed away in 2013. She helped her husband start and operate Rollie's Refreshments,...

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