Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Mary Louise (Spinello) Elsen
Nov 23, 2016
Mary Louise (Spinello) Elsen, 81, of E. Petersburg, PA passed away November 23, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Richard D. Elsen, Sr. Born in Lancaster she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Pericomo) Spinello. Mary graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School where she was the secretary for her high school...
Richard B. Whittington
Nov 23, 2016
Richard B. Whittington, 82, of Stuart, FL, passed away on November 23, 2016 at Magnolias of Lancaster. Born in Worcester, MA, Richard was the son of the late Thomas & Madeline (Coleman) Whittington. Richard was the loving husband of 61 years to Beverly (Brenner) Whittington. Richard served our country as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Oliver J. Ogden
Nov 23, 2016
Oliver J. Ogden, 74, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon of 29 years, and 4 children and 8 grandchildren of Long Island, NY.
Oliver was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Perpetual Adoration, and an Oblate of St. Benedict. He loved history,...
William H. Stringfield, Jr.
Nov 23, 2016
William H. Stringfield, Jr. 88, husband of Theresa Whiteley Stringfield of Willow Valley, died November 23, 2016.
Janice E. Fink
Nov 22, 2016
Ninety-six years ago, a cheerful Janice Miller was born into our world. She had joy and warmth, and an optimistic spirit that was eager to explore. At 19 she married Harold Smallwood and had a son James Donald Smallwood. They had wonderful adventures. Janice worked; she had to keep herself moving. She always looked forward to tomorrow. Janice loved...
Frances Regina Nadu
Nov 22, 2016
Frances Regina Nadu, 83, of Pequea, PA, went to be with her Savior on November 27, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Nanty Glo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Konsavich. Frances was the wife of Joseph G. Nadu, Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.
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John R. Eichelberger
Nov 21, 2016
John R. Eichelberger, 83, of Lancaster, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at his home. He was born in Lancaster to the late John H. Eichelberger and Josephine (Judith) Eichelberger.
John was the former manager of St. Joseph, St. Mary, and St. Anthony Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Harrisburg John was a member of St Leo the...
Margaret “Peggy” R. Kirchner
Nov 21, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" R. Kirchner, 81, of Homestead Village, formerly of President Ave., passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2016 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, on Cabbage Hill, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Otto) Welsh. She was the wife of the late James J. Kirchner, Sr., who died December 11, 2004. Margaret...
Bervin L. Barr
Nov 20, 2016
Bervin L. Barr, 84, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl and Anna Boose Barr. Bervin had been a licensed auctioneer, owning Barr's Auction and later Barr's Auction and Antique World for over 45 years. A US Army veteran, he served as...
Jean M. Fair
Nov 20, 2016
Jean M. Fair, 84, of Millersville passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Mary E. (Simmers) Minney. She was the loving wife of Franklin M. Fair who passed away in 2008. She was a JP McCaskey High school graduate. Jean worked in Millersville at the John Herrs...
Brooke Johanna Landis
Nov 19, 2016
Brooke Johanna Landis, of Brownstown, PA, left this earth to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the age of 33. We know that she is now safe in the arms of the Lord. Her wings were ready, our hearts were not, but we take comfort in knowing that Brooke is a Christian and we will see...
Angel Ubiles-Hernandez
Nov 19, 2016
Angel Ubiles-Hernandez, 31, of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Maria Hernandez of Lancaster, and the late Juan Ubiles.
He was of the Christian faith.
In addition to his mother, Angel is survived by 3 sons: Abraham, Luis, and...
Angel Ubiles-Hernandez
Nov 19, 2016
Angel Ubiles-Hernandez, 31, of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia
Raymond Somerfield
Nov 19, 2016
Raymond Somerfield, 83, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster he was a son of the late Walter F. Sr. and Mary (Buckwalter) Somerfield. Ray graduated with his bachelor's degree in education and was a school teacher until his retirement. He served in the US Army and...
Catherine Ann “Cathy” Engledow
Nov 18, 2016
Catherine Ann "Cathy" (DelPrete) Engledow, 66, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2016 at home after a determined effort to live with the complications and treatments for stage IV cancer of the abdomen. Cathy was the wife of James Lee "Jim" Engledow and had recently celebrated 46 wonderful years of marriage on August 1, 2016. Cathy...
Michaele Wendace “Wendy” (Berke) Newswanger
Nov 18, 2016
Michaele Wendace "Wendy" (Berke) Newswanger, 67, of Lancaster, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Garden City, Long Island, NY, she was the wife of the late Robert Newswanger, and the daughter of the late Michael Berke and Audrey (Smoil) Boullianne. She was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. Wendy...
Doreen May Scott
Nov 18, 2016
Doreen May Scott, 94, of Washington Boro, formerly of Lancashire Hall, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Brereton Manor. Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Murphy) McGhee. Doreen was the wife of the late Francis James "Jimmy" Scott who died in 2005. Doreen was a member of Millersville Community United Methodist Church....
Carlo A. Digiusto
Nov 18, 2016
Carlo A. DiGiusto, 69, of Lancaster, died Friday, November 18, 2016 in his residence. Born in Anversa, Italy, he was the husband of Catherine E. "Cathy" (Provost) DiGiusto of Lancaster, and the son of Luigina (Ciavattone) DiGiusto of Waltham, MA and the late Guerrino DiGiusto. Of the Catholic faith, Carlo earned his Accounting Degree from Northeastern University, and was...
Mary J. Arnold
Nov 16, 2016
Mary J. Arnold, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Mennonite Home. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Arnold, who passed away in 2007. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Freda Alabrudenski Mullen. Mary had worked as a rental agent for B&F Properties and Murray...
R. Ronald (Ron) Reedy
Nov 16, 2016
R. Ronald (Ron) Reedy, 77, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Brenda L. Houghton Reedy, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage this past October 1st. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond S. and Edith V. Johnson Reedy. Ron was...
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