Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Evelyn E. Smart

Evelyn E. Smart

Dec 1, 2017

Evelyn E. Smart, 87, passed away December 1, 2017 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Home, Manheim. She was born January 26, 1930, the daughter of John Louis and Helen (Maycort) Downie. She was a retired Nurses' Aide, working in several capacities at health care and nursing facilities. She is survived by her son, Kevin Schropshier, two daughters; Debbie Hartranft and...

Curtis "Jalen" Harris

Curtis "Jalen" Harris

Nov 30, 2017

Curtis "Jalen" Harris, 23, of East Petersburg, passed away November 30, 2017. He was born January 25, 1994, the son of Jennifer L. Wilson, East Petersburg, and Curtis M. Harris, Lancaster. Jalen graduated from Hempfield High School in 2012 and earned his Bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University in 2016.

Jalen was a junior finance analyst by trade,...

Andrew Aleong

Andrew Aleong

Nov 30, 2017

Andrew Aleong. 80, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Trinidad, he was the son of the late Crucita Aleong. Andrew came to the United States almost 30 years ago. While living in Trinidad he worked as a carpenter and mason at Chatham Youth Camp. He was a...

Aida E. B. Rodriguez

Aida E. B. Rodriguez

Nov 30, 2017

Aida Elsa Banchs Ruiz de Rodriguez, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, born on January 6th, 1930, married to Pastor Rodriguez (of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico) went to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2017. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, lived a full life until the age of 87. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and most of...

Carl R. Roth

Carl R. Roth

Nov 29, 2017

Carl R. Roth, 78, husband of Jacqueline R. Roth of Denver, PA died November 29, 2017

Emil F. Mitman

Emil F. Mitman

Nov 29, 2017

Emil F. Mitman, 93, of Lancaster died November 29, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Arlene R. Multer Mitman for 55 years.

He was born on May 18, 1924 in Bethlehem, Pa. to Emil and Hermina (Ofchus) Mitman.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He...

James E. Lyman

James E. Lyman

Nov 29, 2017

James E. Lyman, 93, of Lititz, PA, died October 29, 2017

Carol A Specht, Rn, Bsn

Carol A Specht, Rn, Bsn

Nov 28, 2017

Carol A Specht, RN, BSN, 67, of Millersville, passed away on November 28th due to respiratory failure related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alberta Halstead.

Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and was also a devoted spouse to her husband Paul, with whom...

Gordon P. Walker

Gordon P. Walker

Nov 28, 2017

Gordon P. Walker, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Country Meadows of Lancaster. He was the husband of 51 years, to the late Mary Ann (Kaiser) Walker, who died in 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of late Gordon S. and Agnes (Duke) Walker. Gordon earned his Bachelor's degree from the Citadel...

Mary Jane Walschburger

Mary Jane Walschburger

Nov 28, 2017

Mary Jane Walschburger, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillie (Petticoffer) Faust. She was the loving wife of H. Albert Walschburger with whom she shared over 65 years of marriage. She was a member of the Reading Liederkranz where she...

Dorothy C. Moran

Dorothy C. Moran

Nov 28, 2017

Dorothy C. Moran, 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Moran, who passed away in 1968. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Grace Ferretti Cipoletti. Dorothy had worked in sales at the Watt & Shand Department Store in Lancaster for 27...

Roy M. Lehman

Roy M. Lehman

Nov 26, 2017

Roy M. Lehman, 90, formerly of Millersville, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the Mennonite Home. He was the husband of the late Doris Jane (Mann) Lehman and the son of the late Walter S. and Anna R. (Hess) Lehman. Roy attended Penn Manor High School, and served in the Navy during WWII as a Seabee....

Herbert S. Croom

Herbert S. Croom

Nov 26, 2017

Herbert S. Croom, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Born in Merced, CA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Oney) Croom, Jr. and was the loving husband of Cynthia B. (Cox) Croom, with whom he celebrated 14 years of marriage. Herb proudly served in the Air...

Luz Rivera

Luz Rivera

Nov 26, 2017

On November 26 of 2017, God called one of His strongest and most precious Angels home. He saw that she completed her journey in this life. So, He took her home to be with Him! He saw that she carried out her purpose to give unconditionally to love unconditionally! "Mami you will always and forever be the glue to...

June Anne Bush

June Anne Bush

Nov 25, 2017

June Anne Bush, of Mountville PA, passed away November 25, 2017. She was born December 6, 1938 in Dunmore, PA the daughter of Charles and Alice (Melvin) McAndrew. She is survived by her loving family, husband, David Keith Bush, Sr., son, David K. Bush II, sister, Mary Alice Heppler, and four grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her two...

Jonathan Albert Mcdonald

Jonathan Albert Mcdonald

Nov 25, 2017

Jonathan Albert McDonald, of Millersville, known to some as "Superman", took flight to his final resting place with his loving family and friends by his side on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was born on Thursday, June 9, 1955, in Schenectady, NY to the late James E. McDonald and Barbara (Vines) McDonald.

Jon was a 1973 graduate...

Amos F. Miller

Amos F. Miller

Nov 24, 2017

Amos F. Miller, 91, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was the loving husband of the late Marian L. (Pittenger) Miller and the son of the late Amos S. and Mary B. Miller. Amos graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School, honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and worked for...

John Mccandless

John Mccandless

Nov 23, 2017

John McCandless of Lancaster, passed to eternal life on November 23, 2017.

John was born on October 29, 1932 to Beatrice Young McCandless and John McCandless in Wilmington, Delaware. John graduated from the University of Delaware in 1958 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. John was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served as an electrician aboard...

James S. Wardrop, Sr.

James S. Wardrop, Sr.

Nov 23, 2017

James S. Wardrop, Sr, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on November 23, 2017 at ManorCare of Lancaster. Born in Selinsgrove, PA, he was the son of the late Agnes & Clayton Wardrop, Sr. James was the husband of 62 years to Virginia "Ginny" Wardrop. A veteran, he served in the US Navy. James retired from RCA. He was a...

Kelly Z. Claar, Jr.

Kelly Z. Claar, Jr.

Nov 22, 2017

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.~ Psalm 34:18 Kelly Z. Claar, Jr., 25, of Lititz, entered into the more immediate presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, and now rests in eternal peace. A former United States Marine who served with pride and distinction, Kelly was a 2010...

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