Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Steven E. Wilimzig
Apr 29, 2025
Steven E. Wilimzig, 57 yrs. of New Holland, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his home, following a hospitalization.
He was born in West Chester, Pa. on Wednesday December 20, 1967. Steven was the son of Robert and Gerri (Andress) Wilimzig of Honey Brook, Pa. He was the husband of Jenny L. (Arters) Wilimzig,...
Parke Nelson King, Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Parke Nelson King Jr., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Parke Nelson King Sr. (Betty) and Phyllis Jean (DeMora) King. Parke was the loving husband of Kristina M. "Tina" (Forte) King. He was a proud graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. Parke spent his career on the...
Clare Ruth Tongel
Apr 29, 2025
Clare Ruth Tongel, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Theresa (Myers) Peterman. She was the loving wife of James J. Tongel for 48 years.
Clare was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and received a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University....
Christine M. Dawydovich
Apr 29, 2025
Christine M. Dawydovich, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Born in Lviv, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Oksana Theodorovich Dawydovich. Coming to the United States soon after World War II, her family grew up in the greater Philadelphia area.
Christine earned an Associates Degree and became...
Marshall Dean Anderson
Apr 28, 2025
Marshall Dean Anderson, 86, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his children.
Marshall was born on November 7, 1938, in St. Peter, Minnesota, to George and Edith (Carlson) Anderson. From an early age, Marshall embodied a deep love of learning, music, and service. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in his...
Samuel J. Caterbone
Apr 28, 2025
Samuel J. Caterbone, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster to the late John and Catherine Caterbone, Sam lived a life rooted in hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family and faith.
A proud veteran, Sam served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, where he was...
Phyllis Anne Leed
Apr 28, 2025
Phyllis Anne Leed, 87, of Strasburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was born and raised in Girardville, PA, and was the daughter of the late Walter Edward and Edith (Davies) Stack. She shared 28 years of marriage with her husband John Henry Leed before his death in 1990.
Phyllis...
William M. Bowers
Apr 28, 2025
William M. Bowers, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on April 28, 2025 at his residence.
He was the husband of Deborah A. Rye Bowers, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage this past October 5th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William F. and Maria H. Renn Bowers.
Bill had...
Rebecca Jo “Becki Jo” Gainer
Apr 27, 2025
Rebecca Jo "Becki Jo" Gainer, age 76, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the youngest of 12 children to the late Clarence and Mary (Fauby) Gainer.
Becki Jo's passion for baking cakes, pies and cookies, especially really thin sand tarts at Christmas, along with her jams and jellies brought joy to many,...
Kandis Kay Morgan Oelschlagel
Apr 26, 2025
Kandis Kay Morgan Oelschlagel, 68, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the beloved daughter of the late Miriam Kathryn (Folk) and Lee Morgan.
A proud graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Kandis went on to build a long and meaningful career as a bank teller...
Patricia Ann Oleskowitz
Apr 26, 2025
Patricia Ann "Pat" Oleskowitz, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Skoranski) Martin. She was married to Charles M. Oleskowitz until his passing in 1999.
Pat was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She was a devout Catholic and...
Jill T. Baker
Apr 25, 2025
Jill T. Baker, 69, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington's disease. Born in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Joseph Baker Jr. and Mildred (Thompson) Baker. She was a companion of Kenneth B. Lausch, with whom she shared 46 years...
Inocencio Pagan Berrios
Apr 25, 2025
Inocencio Pagan Berrios, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Cayey, PR, he was the son of the late Inocencio Pagan Ortiz and Julia Berrios Fernandez. Inocencio was the husband of the late Aurea E. Pagan, who died in 2023.
Of the Christian Faith, Inocencio was a longtime member...
Margaret B. “Meg” Crnkovich
Apr 25, 2025
Margaret B. "Meg" Crnkovich, 77, of Lancaster, went peacefully to her eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Jean (Steffens) Otis. She is the wife of the late Gregory A. Crnkovich.
Meg was a talented and passionate artist....
Rochelle "Cooky" Migdon
Apr 25, 2025
Rochelle "Cooky" Migdon, 76, of Lancaster, PA died Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Volk and Florence (Triman) Volk. She was the wife of Herman Migdon for 57 years.
Rochelle worked at CNH Capital in New Holland, PA before...
Louella O. Cook
Apr 24, 2025
Louella O. Cook, 92, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2025. She was the beloved Matriarch of the family, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was born in New Jersey, but lived in Lancaster for the last 48 years. She was married to Charles Cook who passed away in April, 2024. She is survived by her children, Pam (Kevin)...
Rosemary Rain Dean
Apr 24, 2025
Rosemary Rain Dean passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving parents and grandparents on April 24, 2025.
Rosemary is survived by her parents, Kristen Wraback and Michael Dean; siblings, Madisyn and Forest; maternal grandparents, Fanny and Christopher Wraback; aunts and uncles, Michelle Myer (Benjamin) and Matthew Dean (Stefanie); and cousins, Maxwell, Sydney, and Harrison. She was...
Glenda L. Keller
Apr 24, 2025
Glenda L. Keller, aged 77, who left us unexpectedly on April 24, 2025, at UPJMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Glenn W. and Ethel G. (Baum) Morris. She led a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for fashion. She was a devoted daughter and mother, cherishing her family and friends above...
Mark Moses, Sr.
Apr 23, 2025
Mark Moses Sr., 58, of Ronks, PA, passed away on April 23, 2025.Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Maurice and Helen Moses.
Mark spent his career as a skilled welder, proudly dedicating 35 years to Paulson Built. Known for his knack for fixing things, he could often be found tinkering around his home....
Judith Frantz Sloden
Apr 23, 2025
Judith Frantz Sloden, 81, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Herr) Frantz. She was the loving wife of Charles Sloden with whom she shared over 51 years of marriage. After their first date, she told her...
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