Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dolores L. Degrace

Dolores L. Degrace

Feb 28, 2018

Dolores L. DeGrace, 88, of Conestoga, passed away on February 28, 2018 at Hamilton Arms of Lancaster. Born in Lugano, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Attilio & Rena (Rossini) Boscacci. Dolores was the loving wife for 56 years to the late Joseph R. DeGrace.

She retired as a corporate secretary from Bell Telephone. Dolores...

Margaret E. Hart

Margaret E. Hart

Feb 28, 2018

Margaret E. Hart, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Born in Paradise, she was the loving daughter of the late Edgar and Esther (Kreider) Denlinger. Margaret was of the Catholic Faith. Always thinking of others, she had a big heart and loved to help people. Margaret was a member of the AMVETS, Ladies Auxiliary Post #19....

Kenneth H. Mattern

Kenneth H. Mattern

Feb 28, 2018

Kenneth H. Mattern, 90, of Woodcrest Villa, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Tillie Krenz Mattern and the husband of the late Joanne Kline Mattern.

He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. Ken served in the US Air Force from 1946...

Nils D. Erikson

Nils D. Erikson

Feb 27, 2018

Nils D. Erikson, 83, passed away, February 27, 2018 at the Lebanon (PA) VA Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Nils J. Linus and Dagmar (Fahlgren) Erickson. He had been employed in Maintenance for Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, as well as a longtime electrician for Carlton Electric, Toms River, NJ. He...

Nancy M. (Miller) Barnes

Nancy M. (Miller) Barnes

Feb 27, 2018

Nancy M. (Miller) Barnes, 70, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jane (Stackhouse) and Howard E. Miller, Sr. Nancy enjoyed shopping, traveling to the beach and anywhere warm. Mostly she loved spending time with her family. Everyone will be remembered as her "favorite". In addition to her...

Judith L. Palacios

Judith L. Palacios

Feb 27, 2018

Judith L. Palacios, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Born in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of the late Jesse B. and Mary (Kirlin) Lewis. She was the loving wife of Juan X. Palacios, with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage. Judy was a very creative, fun loving,...

Susan G. Adams

Susan G. Adams

Feb 27, 2018

Susan G. Adams (Bassi), 63, wife, mother, beloved Grammy, Certified Reflexologist, tole painter, crafter & loyal friend. Susan "Sue" Adams, age 63, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, originally from Monrovia, California, died peacefully on February 27th 2018 surrounded by her dear family, including John B. Adams, her husband of 43 years. Sue was born in Monrovia, California, to Duane L. and...

Panagiotis E. “Pete” Iliadis

Panagiotis E. “Pete” Iliadis

Feb 27, 2018

Panagiotis E. "Pete" Iliadis, 88, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Mersini Vougamalis Iliadis, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past October 6th. Born in Kalloni, Greece, Panagiotis was the son of the late Emmanuel and Kaliopi Tragelis Iliadis. Panagiotis had worked in the...

George J. Bailey

George J. Bailey

Feb 26, 2018

George J. Bailey, age 93, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Lakeside at Willow Valley. Born and raised in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late George E. and Mary Bailey. He graduated from University of PA with a degree in accounting. During WWII, George served in the Army as a 1st...

Mary A. Martino Roda

Mary A. Martino Roda

Feb 26, 2018

The heavens rejoiced Monday, February 26, 2018, with the arrival of Mary A. Martino Roda who turned 100 years of age in December! Born in Lancaster, PA., Mary was the wife of Mando Roda who died in 2007. She was the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Russo)Martino, and sister of Joseph, and Lucy (Eberle) who are all deceased.

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Thomas John Kirchner

Thomas John Kirchner

Feb 26, 2018

Thomas John Kirchner, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the age of 83 in Sarasota, Florida, a place he called his "slice of heaven on earth." He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Geraldine (Gerry) Huegel Kirchner. Tom was born in the Cabbage Hill section of Lancaster City...

Arvilla K. Enck

Arvilla K. Enck

Feb 26, 2018

Arvilla K. Enck, 91, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Moravian Manor. She was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Rachel (Myers) Keller and graduated from Ephrata High School in 1944.

She attended George Washington University and received a degree in pharmacy in 1944. She married Frank Durrell Enck, a WWII vet and chairman of...

Ronald E. Sweigart

Ronald E. Sweigart

Feb 25, 2018

Ronald E. Sweigart, 83, went into the arms of his loving God on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was the husband of Florence L. Diller Sweigart, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage this past June 24th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos and Isabele Walter Sweigart. Ronald had been a barber for...

George S. Knedeisen

George S. Knedeisen

Feb 25, 2018

George S. Knedeisen, 86, of Brethren Village, loving husband of Frances with whom he shared over 61 years of marriage, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George A. and Ruth Knedeisen. He was a graduate of La Salle College High School and Villanova University, where he earned a Bachelor's...

Almon L. Harper, Jr.

Almon L. Harper, Jr.

Feb 25, 2018

Almon L. Harper, Jr., 93, passed away, February 25, 2018 at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA. He was the son of the late Almon L. and Bessie (Anderson) Harper. He was married to Elizabeth (Schapansky) Harper and to that union they had four children; Almon L. Harper III, Landenberg, PA, John Harper, Coatsville, PA, William Harper, Christiana,...

David W. Laubach

David W. Laubach

Feb 24, 2018

David W. Laubach, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening February 24th. He was born on January 24th, 1939 in Reading, PA. He was the son of C. David Laubach and Frances Goodman Laubach. He was married to Gretchen Koenig Laubach for 55 years and had 3...

Nathalie Solsky

Nathalie Solsky

Feb 24, 2018

Nathalie Solsky, 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose (Zimmerman) Solsky. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Solsky. Nathalie was retired and had worked in the clerical and administrative departments for the PA Department of Labor and...

Anthony M. Pesarchik

Anthony M. Pesarchik

Feb 23, 2018

Anthony M. Pesarchik, 79, of Quarryville, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was the husband of Dorothy Flower Pesarchik, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past June 25th. Born in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary Gadomski Pesarchik. Anthony was a 34-year employee of...

Caroline E. Shoemaker

Caroline E. Shoemaker

Feb 23, 2018

Caroline E. Shoemaker, 95, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2018. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Martin L. and Agnes (Sachs) Klingseisen. She was the wife of the late William A. Shoemaker, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Caroline was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She was a lifelong member...

Marjorie Ruth Baker Jones

Marjorie Ruth Baker Jones

Feb 22, 2018

Marjorie Ruth Baker Jones, 85, formerly of Long Island, NY, died on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA. She was born in Rockville Center, NY, and was the daughter of the late Seward Johnson and Muriel Ruth (Cann) Baker. Marge was a retired Case Supervisor for Washington County Children & Youth Services. She was...

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