Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Regina “Jean” K. Garreth
Apr 5, 2017
Regina "Jean" K. Garreth, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on April 5, 2017 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Philip & Ruth (Kerchkoff) Kirchner. Jean was married on June 1, 1946 to her late husband, Ross W. Garreth. Jean was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church since 1952 where she...
Anna Marie Weems
Apr 5, 2017
Anna Marie Weems (nee Weiss) was born in Enhaut, PA. on July 5th 1924, The 3rd child of Frank and Barbara Weiss (Nee Schmidt) is where it all started for mom. Growing up in Elizabethtown with 5 sisters and 2 brothers, parochial schooling, German heritage, and a lot of hard work is the tradition mom learned and carried with...
Dorothy E. Hagelgans
Apr 4, 2017
Dorothy E. Hagelgans, 98, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. She was the wife of the late Harold H. Hagelgans who passed away in 1981. Born in Lancaster she was a daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Aberts) Gable. Dorothy and her late husband owned and operated D...
Gladys Mae (Beard) Royer
Apr 4, 2017
Gladys Mae (Beard) Royer, 86, of Lititz, passed away, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Gardens of Lititz. Born in Rothsville in 1930, Gladys was the daughter of the late Paul Z. and Mabel (Zimmerman) Beard, Sr. She was the wife of the late Edwin L. Royer. A 1948 graduate of the former Rothsville High School, she worked 51...
Geraldine Catherine Smith
Apr 4, 2017
Geraldine Catherine Smith, 97, of Lancaster passed away, Tuesday April 4, 2017. Born in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Hannah (Killian) Young. She was married to the late Charles J. Smith for 75 years. Geraldine worked several jobs over her long lifetime, the last being a cashier at Pantry Pride Food Market...
Donald E. Rettew
Apr 2, 2017
Donald "Don" or "Donny" Rettew, 59, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert and Lois Rettew, Spring City, Pennsylvania and is also survived by his life partner, Patricia A. Shelly of Lititz. Donald graduated from Warwick High School in 1976. His life vocation was in printing....
Marco T. Bonfitto
Apr 2, 2017
Marco T. Bonfitto, 93, formerly of Oakhurst, NJ, passed away April 2, 2017 at his home in Lancaster, PA.
Born in Chester, PA, to Ciro and Palmerinda Bonfitto, Marco was one of three sons who served in the armed forces during World War II. After being discharged from the army with the rank of Sergeant, Marco attended...
Harold Evans
Apr 2, 2017
Harold Evans, 96, of Lititz, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Betty A. (Dussinger) Evans, who died March 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Albert and Ellen (McNally) Evans. A US Army veteran of WWII, Harold was a member of...
Peter Barksdale Alexander
Apr 1, 2017
Peter Barksdale Alexander, 81 passed away April 1 2017. He was born July 6 1935. Peter lost his beloved wife Joann Dundon Alexander on April 30, 2016. They were married on May 9, 1959… almost 57 Years. His daughters took care of him at his house and beloved farm after her loss. He loved his "Daisy" dog and Fox...
Theresa M. Witkowski
Apr 1, 2017
Theresa M. Witkowski, 87, of Lancaster, went home to The Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Theresa was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Snarski) Namiotka.
Her husband of 63 years, Anthony J. Witkowski, went to The Lord on April 3, 2015. Surviving Theresa are their...
Suzanne L. Tunis
Apr 1, 2017
Suzanne L. Tunis, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Greider. Suzanne was the loving wife of Frank L. Tunis. She was employed by Lancaster General Hospital as a Registered Nurse and also worked for Visiting Nurses Association. She was a...
James Louis Caldwell
Apr 1, 2017
Retired USAF MSgt James Louis Caldwell, 78, of Lancaster passed away after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Bernadette "Bonnie" (Friel) Caldwell to whom he was married for 34 years. Born in Bolivar, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Durand) Stover...
Heriberto “Eddie” Bermudez
Apr 1, 2017
Heriberto "Eddie" Bermudez, 80, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at LGH. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Jose Bermudez and the late Santa Pagan. He worked as a production worker for Wild Bills Foods in Leola, PA and also worked as a cook at various restaurants in Lancaster. Heriberto...
Kirk Patrick Neville
Mar 31, 2017
Kirk Patrick Neville of York, PA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly March 31, 2017 at 53 years of age. He is preceded in death by father Frances " Frank" Neville and is the youngest son to Patricia Garvey Neville of Finksburg, MD. He is survived by his beloved son, Brent Wheeler and wife, Tessa with grandchild Nolan- from York,...
Edward P. Blazer
Mar 30, 2017
The Smart Man. Edward Patrick Blazer of Lancaster/Lebanon, 85, died on Thursday March 30th, 2017. Ed, or "Pat" as he was known in his younger years and by family, was foremost, a teacher. He was the best husband, dad, teacher, and mentor ever! Ed explored the heart and soul of humanity and profoundly touched the good in people with...
Isabella Crowther
Mar 30, 2017
Isabella Crowther, 46, of Moheton, PA, passed away on March 30, 2017 unexpectedly at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Salvatore & Rosa (Earrie) Mineo. Isabella was the loving wife of the late Troy Crowther, with whom they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Isabella loved to sing and listen to music. She was...
Kenneth R. “Ken” Zipko
Mar 30, 2017
Kenneth R. "Ken" Zipko, 60, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Dover, NJ, he was the husband of Dawn (Miller) Zipko of Lititz, with whom he would have celebrated his 38th wedding anniversary on April 22. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Suckey) Zipko. Ken was...
Arthur Lengacher, Jr.
Mar 30, 2017
Arthur Lengacher, Jr., 68, of Gordonville, PA, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at home after a lengthy illness to be with his Lord. He was the husband of K. Anne (Weaver) Lengacher to whom he was married for 33 years. Born in Biel, Switzerland, he was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Martha (Fuchs) Lengacher.
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Lois M. Moyer
Mar 28, 2017
Lois M. Moyer, 84, of Lancaster, PA, and a former long-time resident of Hockessin, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Moyer, who passed away in 2002. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alton C. and Marion Smith Mead. Ministering and giving to others was...
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