Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ploumi Kesoglou

Ploumi Kesoglou

Jul 3, 2018

Ploumi Kesoglou, 42, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Lititz. She was born in Lancaster, PA on October 27, 1975 and is survived by her parents Maria (Kourgelis) and Alexander Kesoglou, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and her godson, Evan. She also leaves behind her loving pet and companion,...

Gloria M. Potente

Gloria M. Potente

Jul 3, 2018

Gloria M. Potente, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Schenectady, NY, Gloria was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lucy (DeCarlo) Martini. Her husband, Nicholas A. Potente, Jr., passed away in 1993. Gloria was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and also The...

Luz Maria Cortes Hernandez

Luz Maria Cortes Hernandez

Jul 2, 2018

Luz Maria Cortes Hernandez, 73, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 2, 2018. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Tomas Cortes and Maria Eugenia Hernandez. She was the wife of the late Francisco Rodriguez who died in 2002. Many may remember Luz from Moca Shoe Factory in Puerto Rico, where...

William “Bill” A. Bush

William “Bill” A. Bush

Jul 2, 2018

William "Bill" A. Bush, 97, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was the husband of the late Violet "Vi" R. Miller Bush, who passed away in 2014. Born in Tremont, PA, he was the son of the late William H. and Florence E. Rohrbach Bush. In his youth, Bill played in the band, played baseball and basketball,...

Jayant Barkley

Jayant Barkley

Jul 2, 2018

Jayant Barkley, 88, of Lancaster, passed away with his family by his side on July 2, 2018. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife; Usha Barkley, children; Anita Borsada and husband Cecil, Amita Sahu, M. Jonathan Barkley and wife Asha, and Sohan Joseph Barkley and wife Sonali. He is also survived...

Louis J. Vannicolo, Jr.

Louis J. Vannicolo, Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

Louis John Vannicolo Jr. 84, of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday July 1, 2018 at the Hermitage Rehabilitation Facility in Hermitage MO. He was born on July 6, 1933 in Havertown, PA to Luigi and Rosa (Fanticoni) Vannicolo. After graduating high school he served in the US Army's 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War and was honorably discharged...

Joseph D. Richer

Joseph D. Richer

Jul 1, 2018

Joseph D. Richer, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Hickey) and Anthony Richer.

Joseph was retired from Schick as a machinist. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in WW II. He enjoyed dancing, spending time at his cabin and was...

Joseph F. Burke, Sr.

Joseph F. Burke, Sr.

Jul 1, 2018

Joseph F. Burke, Sr., 93, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Butler Linksys, Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Louise (Petritsch) Burke, and the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Bresnock) Burke, with whom he would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this...

Deborah E. “Debbie” Harnish

Deborah E. “Debbie” Harnish

Jul 1, 2018

Deborah E. "Debbie" Harnish, 69, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary (Warner) and William Bowder. Debbie enjoyed making crafts and visiting the shore. Mostly she enjoyed raising her family. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Martin C....

Karen Ann Dickman

Karen Ann Dickman

Jul 1, 2018

Karen Ann Dickman, 74, of Mountville, passed away after a short battle with cancer at Hospice and Community Care surrounded by friends and family. Born in New Orleans, LA to Dr. George L. Fletcher and Gladys (Youngblood) Fletcher she was the wife of Robert Dickman, with whom she spent 46 wonderful years. Karen was an employee of Manor Care...

Michael S. Turner

Michael S. Turner

Jun 30, 2018

Michael S. Turner, 59, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, Mike was the son of the late Jessie D. and Doris M. (Shelly) Turner. A 1976 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, he went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Bachelor's...

John Thomas Miller

John Thomas Miller

Jun 30, 2018

John Thomas Miller, age 83 joined his beloved wife Helene in heaven on June 30th 2018. Born in Norwalk, CT on March 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Mary L. and William A. Miller. "Jack" as he was known to most, a resident of Lancaster, PA, was born raised and lived in Norwalk and Fairfield, Connecticut...

Dawn Walton

Dawn Walton

Jun 30, 2018

Dawn Walton, 63, of Quarryville passed away at her home on Friday June 30, 2018. Born in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Merle Zug and Francis (Surac) Zug. Dawn worked as an associate at WalMart for over 13 years. After her retirement, Dawn, a long-time member of Colerain Baptist Church, took over the church kitchen....

Helen C. (Treier) Gilbert

Helen C. (Treier) Gilbert

Jun 29, 2018

Helen C. (Treier) Gilbert, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 29 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late John and Rosa Treier, and wife of the late James L. Gilbert, Sr. Helen enjoyed Bingo, casinos, and fishing. She is survived by 4 children, Cindy, Jamie, Tom, and Tim; 9 grandchildren; 8...

John R. Haverstick

John R. Haverstick

Jun 29, 2018

John R. Haverstick, aged 66, passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018 after a lengthy illness. John was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Kimberly E. Haverstick and his father, H. L. Haverstick. John's life was an example of the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. He was an...

Sister Faustina Marie Of The Good Shepherd, Op

Sister Faustina Marie Of The Good Shepherd, Op

Jun 29, 2018

God called Sister Faustina Marie of The Good Shepherd, OP, home to Himself on Friday, June 29, 2018. Sister died peacefully in the Lord, the love of her life, having received the Last Rites of the Church, administered by the chaplain of the monastery, Father J. Ambrose Eckinger, OP, surrounded by two nuns on June 29, 2018 at 4PM...

Walter L. Wasylenko

Walter L. Wasylenko

Jun 28, 2018

Walter L. Wasylenko, 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Reading, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home. Born in Zolochiv, Ukraine, Walter was a son of the late Mykola and Katyryna (Bilowus) Wasylenko. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Diane M. (Sulzbach), of Lancaster. Walter worked for 30 years as a Draftsman...

Grace Mary Kegerize

Grace Mary Kegerize

Jun 27, 2018

Grace Mary Kegerize, 104, of Willow Valley Communities, died June 27th, 2018

Robert E. Wolf

Robert E. Wolf

Jun 27, 2018

Robert E. Wolf, 64, of Leola, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was the son of the late Richard Wolf, Sr. and Mary (Miller) Wolf. Bob enjoyed listening to the Beetles and loved Harley Davidson's. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children: Heather Anderson and her companion...

James M. Shreiner

James M. Shreiner

Jun 27, 2018

James M. Shreiner, 81, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born on November 15, 1936, in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Merrell and Lois (McClure) Shreiner. Jim graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, class of...

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