Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ronald G. Price, Sr.

Ronald G. Price, Sr.

Jun 13, 2018

Ronald "Ron" G. Price, Sr., 68, formerly of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Harrison House Senior Living of Christiana. He was born in Youngstown, OH to the late Leslie and Martha Nestor Price.

A graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Ron was a brick layer in the 1970's, then worked for Kunzler's for 10...

William H. Mann, Jr.

William H. Mann, Jr.

Jun 13, 2018

William H. Mann, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Arbor View at Willow Valley. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Hughes) Mann.

Bill was the unofficial mayor of Willow Valley. He was widely known for his tireless volunteer work, which included work with the Sunshine Committee,...

Edith Dexter Wells Garner

Edith Dexter Wells Garner

Jun 13, 2018

Edith Dexter Wells Garner, 95, of Evergreen Estates, died June 13, 2018.

Shirley A. Gantz

Shirley A. Gantz

Jun 13, 2018

Shirley A. Gantz, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daisy Ziegler and Arthur Meck. Shirley loved to travel and window shop. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards & games but, most of all she loved spending time with her...

Donna Rae Richardson

Donna Rae Richardson

Jun 12, 2018

Donna R. Richardson, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Virginia, Donna was the daughter of the late Mildred Wise, and the wife of Scott A. Richardson. Donna found passion in her Oneness Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed Bible quizzing and was the Junior PA District Quiz Master. Donna was a...

Richard J. Maher

Richard J. Maher

Jun 12, 2018

Richard James ("Dick") Maher entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 12, at Homestead Village, in his ninety-eighth year and less than five months after the passing of his beloved wife Virginia. Dick was born on September 29, 1920 in Lancaster to James and Helen Heverly Maher. He lost his father to an accident when Dick was only six,...

Scot T. Chapman

Scot T. Chapman

Jun 12, 2018

Scot T. Chapman, 55, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Bronxville, NY, he was the son of Clarence "Rick" Chapman and the late Estelle Marie (Wilson) Chapman. After graduating Bronxville High School, Scot entered the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served for five years and travelled the...

Bernice N. Hoskinson

Bernice N. Hoskinson

Jun 11, 2018

Bernice N. Hoskinson, 92, a former resident of Woodcrest Villa, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, at the Mennonite Home Care Campus in Lancaster. Born in Waupun, WI, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Martina (Verhey) Nyhuis, and the beloved wife of the late Walter D. Hoskinson, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage...

Patricia A. Kopp

Patricia A. Kopp

Jun 11, 2018

Patricia A. Kopp, 80, of Denver, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Weaver) Hamaker and was the loving wife of Donald E. Kopp, with whom she recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Patricia was a member of the Brickerville United...

Orpha W. Kopp

Orpha W. Kopp

Jun 10, 2018

Orpha W. Kopp, 84, of Lancaster, went to be with The Lord on June 10, 2018. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul Miller and Eva (Whitman) Miller. Orpha can only be described as a phenomenal woman. She was incredibly strong in her faith and led her life by the word of God....

Albert Greener, Iii

Albert Greener, Iii

Jun 8, 2018

Albert Greener, III, 59, of Lancaster, passed away at home, Friday, June 8, 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth A. (Horn) Greener, Jr. Al graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1976 and worked for Lancaster General Health Campus in their housekeeping division. Of the Christian faith, Al enjoyed crabbing and...

Barrett “Barry” C. Caldwell

Barrett “Barry” C. Caldwell

Jun 7, 2018

Barrett "Barry" C. Caldwell, 75, of Lancaster, passed away June 7, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Katharine S. Caldwell, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage in April. Born in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Craig and Julia (Myers) Caldwell. Barry graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1960...

Rev. Ralph Wood

Rev. Ralph Wood

Jun 7, 2018

Ralph Wood graduated from this life into the presence of the Lord. His most quoted verse was Titus 2:13 "Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." While he did not live long enough to experience this hope of all believers he is now experiencing the presence of his beloved Lord.

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Paul F. Swope, Jr.

Paul F. Swope, Jr.

Jun 6, 2018

Paul F. Swope, Jr., 97, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was born in Lebanon, PA to the late Florence (Shartle) and Paul F. Swope, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Thompson) and his long-time companion Sue Suter. He graduated from McCaskey...

Palma V. Predoti

Palma V. Predoti

Jun 6, 2018

Palma V. Predoti, 91, of Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away Wednesday, June 06, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Union City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Dominico and Giovanna (Gangieme) Fondacaro. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Predoti who died November 25, 2011, and together they celebrated 68 years...

Timothy J. Droney

Timothy J. Droney

Jun 5, 2018

Timothy J. Droney, 40, of Ephrata, passed away after a brief illness at Lancaster General Hospital on June 5, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Teresa Droney, Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and survived by a sister: Toni Sherrer, wife of Martin, of Lancaster; two nephews, and...

Timothy J. Droney

Timothy J. Droney

Jun 5, 2018

Timothy J. Droney, 40, of Ephrata, husband of Teresa A. Droney, died June 5th, 2018.

Frank H. “Mike” Callahan

Frank H. “Mike” Callahan

Jun 5, 2018

Frank H. "Mike" Callahan, 90, of Lancaster, formerly of Milford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Horn) Callahan. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 19th, 1927 to the late Peter F. and Mary (Block) Callahan. Mike honorably served his country in...

Harry L. Miller

Harry L. Miller

Jun 5, 2018

Harry L. Miller, 80, of West Lampeter Township, died at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was the husband of Elsie (Kilburn) Miller for over 59 years.

He worked for Harry Jacobs, Wagontown, and Bituminous Construction. In 2002, he retired from Pennsbury Township highways department after 15 years, where his co-workers called him "Butch."

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Cynthia G. Godshall

Cynthia G. Godshall

Jun 5, 2018

Cynthia G. Godshall of Millersville, PA, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, June 5, 2018. Born in Norfolk, England, in 1927, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Allison) and Richard Graves. She was the wife of the late Russell L. Godshall who passed in 1998. Cynthia immigrated to the United States in 1946 while working...

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