Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Alice Muth Cohen
Oct 31, 2017
Alice Muth Cohen died at Willow Valley Lakeside in Lancaster, PA on October 31, 2017 after a short illness. She was born on August 25, 1924 in Reading, PA to Anna and John Muth, who emigrated from Hungary with their family in 1921. Alice was the last of seven children and the only sibling born in the United States....
Jay J. Rash, Ph.D.
Oct 31, 2017
Jay J. Rash, Ph.D, 75, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center of Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, with his loving wife of 55 years holding his hand at his passing. His children were grateful that one or another of them was able to be with him...
Danny W. Washinger
Oct 30, 2017
Danny W. Washinger, 54, of Quarryville passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Born in Salem, NJ he was the son of Roy Washinger and Graceanne (Dickson) Jones. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Sexton) Washinger with whom he shared over24 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived two daughters, Dakota I. Washinger of Strasburg...
Ronald C. Heiser
Oct 30, 2017
Ronald C. Heiser, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday , October 30, 2017. He was the husband of Dolores Chiavaroli Heiser, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage this past May 10th. Born in Fountain Springs, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Melvin C. and Lorraine M. Fennessey Heiser. Ronald had worked for...
Sheldon E. Bertz, Sr.
Oct 29, 2017
Sheldon E. Bertz, Sr., 82, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Perry J. and Mildred (Drennen) Bertz. He was the loving husband to Clara (Lombardo) Bertz for 54 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Sheldon Bertz, Jr. (Debra) of Kennett Square; 2...
Harold “Butch” S. Shaak Jr.
Oct 29, 2017
Harold "Butch" S. Shaak Jr., 71, passed away surrounded by his adoring family on October 29, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was a loving husband and father to Joan and Elizabeth. He was the son of the late Harold S. Shaak Sr. and Elva Shaak. He was a proud member of the United States Navy, serving the country...
Lourdes Sayama Snyder
Oct 28, 2017
Lourdes Sayama Snyder, 59, passed away at her Manheim Twp. home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Yona, Guam to the late Jesus Baza and Angelina (Taitingfong) Sayama.
She became a US Navy wife and worked in office administration for May-Grant Associates since 2003.
Lourdes...
Barbara Ellen Music
Oct 27, 2017
Barbara Ellen Music, 95, of Lancaster, PA, died on October 27, 2017 at Brethren Village Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Chanute, KS, she was the daughter of the late Frank Edward Isett & Barbara Allen (McNeely) Isett. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" F. Music, PhD. Barbara graduated from...
Dorothy M. Garrett
Oct 27, 2017
Dorothy Marie Garrett, 87, of Lititz, PA, died Friday, October 27, 2017, at her home at the Moravian Manor, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Keokuk, Iowa, on January 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Mary Attamarie Prince.
After graduating from the University of Iowa with a...
Daniel L. "Dan" Charley
Oct 27, 2017
Daniel L. "Dan" Charley, 70, of Lancaster, formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Born in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel and Sally (Giunta) Charley. He was the loving husband of Catherine A. (Stinson) Charley for 40 years. Dan was self-employed as a mechanical engineer and welder. He was a...
Marilyn “Mickey” Manion Tyrrell
Oct 27, 2017
Marilyn Manion Tyrrell, 82, a resident of Landis Homes Retirement Community in Lititz, PA, died October 27, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Richard Manion and Marion La Fogg Manion of Bloomfield Connecticut.
Marilyn was born in Connecticut and graduated from Bloomfield High School. She is survived by her husband of...
James H. Breon
Oct 26, 2017
James H. Breon, 92, husband of the late Leah M. (Brooks) Breon, of Strasburg, PA, died October 26, 2017.
David J. Hershey
Oct 24, 2017
David J. Hershey, 79, of East Petersburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Born in Marietta, PA he was the son of the late Margaret (Frame) and George Hershey. He was the loving husband to Joanne (Brachendorf) Hershey for 55 years.
David was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. He was employed...
Elizabeth H. “Libby” White
Oct 24, 2017
Elizabeth H. "Libby" White, 91, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, with family by her side.
She was born in Five Points, AL to the late William and Grace Trammel Higgins. Libby celebrated 56 years of marriage with her late husband, Marion E. "Red" White, COL., US Army,...
Matthew F. Mclaughlin
Oct 23, 2017
Matthew F. McLaughlin, 57, of Lancaster, PA. died October 23, 2017.
Charles F. O’Neill
Oct 23, 2017
Charles F. O'Neill, 79, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. He was the loving husband of Kay O'Neill for 30 years. Born in Locust Gap, PA he was the son of the late Hannah (Kane) and Francis B. O'Neill.
Charlie was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and attended Stevens Trade. He was a proud Cold...
William Henry Toner, Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
Our well-loved brother and uncle, William Henry Toner, Jr., 72, died on October 22, 2017 in Ephrata. He was born in Philadelphia to the late William Henry Toner and Anna May Walton Toner. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Anne Pickett Toner, who died in 1996.
He is survived by his sister, Carol Toner Shane...
Deborahlynn Forbes
Oct 22, 2017
Deborahlynn Forbes, 54, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Born in Lansdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dorothea Fitzgerald. Deborahlynn enjoyed visiting Black Rock Retreat. Her favorite days were spent with her family, camping, and attending Messiah College events. Deborahlynn was diagnosed with DISH as well as ankylosing spondylitis. She faced this...
William Henry Toner Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
William Henry Toner Jr. , 72 of Ephrata, PA, passed away on October 22. 2017. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Toner.
Clarence E. Yingst
Oct 22, 2017
Clarence E. Yingst, 86, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Born in Lititz, PA he was the son of the late Katie and Edwin Yingst.
A dedicated Christian, Clarence devoted his life to Christ. A graduate of Lititz High School, he later attended Lancaster Business College. Clarence enrolled in the Army Engineers and served...
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