Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Lucille W. Fiske

Lucille W. Fiske

Jan 25, 2018

Lucille W. Fiske, 88, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Vermont, passed away at Moravian Manor on January 25, 2018 with her daughter by her side.

Phyllis Mcmonigal

Phyllis Mcmonigal

Jan 25, 2018

Phyllis McMonigal, 80, of Manheim Twp., died January 25, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette Fisher Flawd, and the beloved wife of Robert E. McMonigal, Sr., with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Phyllis worked in the cafeteria for the Manheim Twp. School District for 17 years. She...

Georgina Mercado Rivera

Georgina Mercado Rivera

Jan 24, 2018

Georgina Mercado Rivera, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born in Junco, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Juan Mercado and Leonor Mercado Rivera. Georgina is survived by her children, Esperanza Aponte of Hillside, NJ, Sonja Villa of New York, NY, William Villa and Luis Villa both of Harrisburg, PA; her siblings,...

Andrew Farkas

Andrew Farkas

Jan 24, 2018

Andrew Farkas passed away at Mennonite Home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 95 years of age. He was born September 23, 1922, son of the late Sofia and George Farkas of Northampton, PA. He was a member of the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton, PA. Andrew was a member of the CCC Camp at Northeast, MD before...

Carol Lapiana Porceng

Carol Lapiana Porceng

Jan 24, 2018

Carol LaPiana Porceng, 78 of Lancaster, PA, died January 24, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in New York City, she lived in Hornell and Syracuse, NY before moving to Lancaster in 1999. She was a Registered Nurse in New York and Pennsylvania, graduating from the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Elmira, NY....

Gregorio Maldonado Feliciano

Gregorio Maldonado Feliciano

Jan 23, 2018

Gregorio Maldonado Feliciano, 84, of Lancaster died on January 23, 2017.

Rhoda C. Gamble

Rhoda C. Gamble

Jan 23, 2018

Rhoda C. Gamble, 98, formerly of Bausman, passed away at Brethren Village on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Born in Bird-In-Hand to the late Herman S. and Alice B. (Kiehl) Becker, she was the wife of Lawrence E. Gamble for 53 years before his death in 1995. She graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School and worked at Hamilton Watch...

Edward A. Ziegler

Edward A. Ziegler

Jan 23, 2018

Edward A. Ziegler, 88, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Mennonite Home. He was the husband of Lorraine Fischer Martin Ziegler, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage this past November 4th. He was previously married to the late Geraldine I. Himes Ziegler. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the...

Peter Garner

Peter Garner

Jan 23, 2018

Peter Garner, cherished son and beloved brother, 21, found peace on January 23, 2018. Son of Sue and Dave Garner, Peter graduated Warwick High School in 2014 and went on to receive a degree in photography from the Antonelli Institute. Peter was a talented artist and loved to write, draw, paint, and photograph his friends. Peter will be remembered...

Joseph P. Wippel

Joseph P. Wippel

Jan 22, 2018

Joseph P. Wippel, 56, of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, MD to Patrick V. and Mary E. Wippel of Lancaster, PA. Joseph is survived by his brother, Francis G. Wippel, husband of Karen, of Inman, SC; his sisters, Rita A. Schmidt, wife of Gary, of Cincinnatus, NY, and Kathleen...

Frank T. Bracciale Jr.

Frank T. Bracciale Jr.

Jan 22, 2018

Frank T. Bracciale Jr., 53, of Lititz, was lifted into eternal peace on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Hersehy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of Frank Bracciale, Sr., husband of Dianna, and Mickey (Hall) Biddle, wife of Bill. He was the loving husband of Jody S. (Bowman) Bracciale with...

Joseph A. Hostler

Joseph A. Hostler

Jan 22, 2018

Joseph A. Hostler, of Lititz, PA passed away suddenly from a heart attack in Orlando, FL on January 22, 2018 at the age of 51. He was born in Grand Island, NE. His parents are Frank Hostler and the late Sherry Semones Hostler. A 1984 graduate of Grand Island High School, Joe ("Hoss") Hostler was the Nebraska state heavyweight...

Shirley Ann M. Hudock

Shirley Ann M. Hudock

Jan 22, 2018

Shirley Ann M. Hudock, who recently celebrated her 82nd birthday on December 29th, a very devoted person who loved her Catholic faith and also lived her Catholic faith. She was a very active and faithful member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. As a 35 year volunteer at Conestoga View, assisting with the Celebration of Mass, transporting residents...

Wilbert P. Lawrence

Wilbert P. Lawrence

Jan 21, 2018

Wilbert P. Lawrence, 94, of Lancaster passed away at Lancaster Mennonite Home on January 21, 2018. He was the son of the late George Lawrence and Barbara (Harkoy) Lawrence. Shortly after he graduated Lancaster Catholic High School, Wilbert joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served in World War II. He was married to the love of...

Richard D. Yeagley

Richard D. Yeagley

Jan 21, 2018

Richard Daniel Yeagley, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Moravian Manor. Born in Lebanon, Richard was the son of the late Charles P. and Myrl (Weaver) Yeagley. He was the loving husband of the late Isabelle M. (Wasson) Yeagley, who died in 2014.

Richard proudly served his country in the US Army...

C. James “Jim” Myers

C. James “Jim” Myers

Jan 21, 2018

C. James "Jim" Myers, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2018 at Conestoga View after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde J. and Mary Noden Myers, and the loving husband of Connie Peirce Myers, to whom he was married to for 55 years. In...

Kimberly A. Alexander

Kimberly A. Alexander

Jan 20, 2018

Kimberly A. Alexander, 42, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a brave and courageous fighting battle with Neurosarcoidosis. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Patricia (Kieley) and the adopted daughter of her "Choco" parents David and Monica Williams of Lancaster. She went to Lancaster Catholic High School. Kim worked as a medical records specialist...

Larry C. Leaman

Larry C. Leaman

Jan 20, 2018

Larry C. Leaman, 80, died at Hospice & Community Care Mount Joy on Saturday January 20, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Henry and Pearl Kline Leaman. He was the loving husband of Beverly J. Leaman and they celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary last November.

Larry worked for...

Ricky Eugene Green

Ricky Eugene Green

Jan 20, 2018

Ricky Eugene Green, 59, of Manheim Twp., passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was born in Litchfield, IL to the late Karl Kirby Allen Green and Martha E. (Short) Hinkle, and step-son of the late Leonard Hinkle. Ricky was the loving husband of Cristina D. (Speziale) Green for 30 years last June 13th....

Katharine M. Adelman

Katharine M. Adelman

Jan 20, 2018

KATHARINE M. ADELMAN (KAY) died in Lancaster on January 20, 2018 after a brief illness. A native of Lancaster, Kay was the daughter of the late Richard D. McCaskey and Catheryn Broderick McCaskey. She was the great granddaughter of J. P. McCaskey. She is survived by four sons and a daughter, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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