Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Richard L. “Dick” Hess
Nov 4, 2017
Richard L. "Dick" Hess, 88, of Willow Street, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was the husband of Florence "Flossie" M. Hostetter Hess, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage this past September 12th. Born in New Providence, he was the son of the late Landis and Annie E. Wimer Hess. Dick had worked as the...
Herbert T. “Teddy” Barnard, Jr.
Nov 3, 2017
Herbert T. "Teddy" Barnard, Jr, passed away peacefully at our home with his beloved Tucker dog at his feet on November 3, 2017. Born in Boston, MA, he was 64 years old. He was the most loving husband and my best friend. Together, we would have celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary on November 8th. Herb had his own business...
Jacqueline D. Kegel
Nov 3, 2017
Jacqueline D. "Jackie" Kegel, 78 of Ruoff Towers, Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, November 3rd, 2017, unexpectedly, after becoming ill from a brief medical procedure that was a result of Jackie's yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Jackie passed away peacefully with her son and former daughter in-law, Shirl Loeffler, bedside holding her hands at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg....
Kristen J. Rineer
Nov 3, 2017
Kristen J. Rineer, passed away November 3, 2017. She is survived by her three children; Andrew, Troy, and Mindy, two grandchildren; A.J. and Aubrey, four siblings; Wayne, John, Michele and Robin. A Celebration of Life will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 10 at Charles Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. In lieu of...
Teodoro Aguilar-Fernandez
Nov 3, 2017
Teodoro Aguilar-Fernandez, 32, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Born in Yehualtepac, Pueba, Mexico, he was the son of Gonzalo Aguilar-Sedano and Guadalupe Fernandez Sodano, and the husband of Roxana M. Lopez-Revolorio. He worked as a chef at the Neptune Diner in Lancaster. Family and friends...
Jose J. Davila-Marrero
Nov 2, 2017
Jose J. Davila-Marrero, 50, husband of Madeline Davila of Columbia, died November 2, 2017.
Glen Eugene “Gene” Murrow
Nov 2, 2017
Glen Eugene "Gene" Murrow, 85, passed into eternal life on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Country Meadows Leader Heights. Born March 21, 1932, in Hopewell Township, Gene was a son of Laura Virginia Quesenberry and Homer Glen "Jack" Murrow. He graduated in 1950 from Red Lion Area High School. Glen served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic,...
Emily T. Hess
Nov 2, 2017
Emily T. Hess, 98, widow of the late Arthur F. Hess and daughter of the late John and Florence (Wilkinson) Turner of New Castle, PA, died of natural causes on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. She previously lived in Lancaster.
She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church for many years. After graduating...
David L. Binder
Nov 2, 2017
David L. Binder, 65, of Strasburg passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Moravian Manor. Born in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late Brammer and Sarah Jane (Grisdale) Binder. He was also the loving husband of Melissa (Kelly) Binder with whom he shared 27 years of marriage. Dave grew up in Chester Springs, PA, and was...
Stefan K. Latshaw, Jr.
Nov 2, 2017
Stefan K. Latshaw, Jr., 47, formerly of Lititz, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to Stefan K. and Karen Kamp Latshaw of Lititz.
He graduated from Warwick High School in 1992. Stefan was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where he was a member of the...
Linford F. Hartenstine
Nov 1, 2017
Linford F. Hartenstine, 91, of Sellersville passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Belle Haven Healthcare Center, Quakertown. Born in Quakertown, PA he was the son of the late Clarence D. and Florence (Krause) Hartenstine, and the husband of the late Loretta (Harpel) Hartenstine. Linford honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the Maintenance Dept...
Jay Forrest Walmer
Nov 1, 2017
Jay F. Walmer, 88, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Luther Acres Manor in Lititz. He passed after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown. Jay was the son of the late Margaret (Carl) and John N. Walmer and the brother of the late...
Charles Hili
Nov 1, 2017
Charles Hili, 83, of Millersville and formerly of Queens, NY, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. He was born in Nadur, Gozo, Malta to the late Joseph and Mary Antonia (Xicluna) Hili. Charles enjoyed 58 years of marriage to the love of his life, Lucy Rose (Macchia) Hili, before her death December 4, 2015.
...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...
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