Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Harry H. Thompson

Harry H. Thompson

Jan 15, 2017

Harry H. Thompson, 97, of Christiana, who was a faithful servant of our Lord, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Charles David Thompson & Margaret (Thomas) Thompson. He was the husband of Naomi (Walter) Thompson. In addition to his wife, Naomi, he is survived by 3 children: Harry H....

Paul Petzold

Paul Petzold

Jan 15, 2017

Paul Petzold, 57, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 surrounded in love by his closest family. Paul is survived by his mother, Dolores "Dorie" Petzold; loving wife of 33 years, Brenda Petzold; 2 sons: Christopher Heller and his husband Ryan, and Craig Heller and his wife Nicole; sister Janet Wood; three grandchildren, Celia and the twins....

Jean M. Hirneisen

Jean M. Hirneisen

Jan 14, 2017

Jean M. Hirneisen, 73, of Lititz, died 1/14/17.

John C. Janisch

John C. Janisch

Jan 14, 2017

John C. Janisch, 32, of Columbia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in Mineola, NY he was the son of Jack C. Janisch and the late Donna (Wilber) Janisch and the stepson of Eneida Janisch. He was a 2002 graduate of Warwick High School and went onto attend Central Penn College. John was a computer tech...

Ann G. (Taylor) Mcclintock

Ann G. (Taylor) Mcclintock

Jan 13, 2017

Ann G. (Taylor) McClintock, 81, of Millersville, wife of the late Thomas L. McClintock, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Ronald L. Ruhl

Ronald L. Ruhl

Jan 12, 2017

Ronald L. Ruhl, 76, of Lititz passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late John H. and Katie (Earhart) Ruhl. He is survived by his step-children: Vernon, Shawn, and Fred Whitmyer; a sister, Sherry Adams; a brother, Steve Ruhl; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; thirteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Charlotte A. Slater

Charlotte A. Slater

Jan 12, 2017

Charlotte A. Slater, 67, of Lititz passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Oma (Pope) Nichols. She was the wife of the late William J. Slater. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Long wife of Shawn of Lititz; 4 grandchildren: Kelly "Kbob", Ryan "Boo", Claire...

William Ortiz

William Ortiz

Jan 12, 2017

William Ortiz, 42, of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away January 12, 2017 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Bridgeport, CT he was a son of Rafael Ortiz of Puerto Rico and Esther (Diaz) Marrero of Mt. Joy, PA. Will was currently employed as a kitchen designer with the Solid Wood Cabinet Company in Cherry...

Jesse Edward Keyser Jr.

Jesse Edward Keyser Jr.

Jan 12, 2017

Jesse Edward Keyser Jr., 90 years old and a resident of Brethren Village in Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully and of natural causes at his home on Thursday January 12, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926. He was the son of Hilda Angstadt Keyser and Jesse E. Keyser Sr. He grew up in Eddystone and Ridley...

Alice E. “Scoopie” Lane

Alice E. “Scoopie” Lane

Jan 12, 2017

Alice E. Lane, 86, a homemaker and loving mother, of Lancaster City, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at LGH. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Lane and Catherine (Stewart) Speaks.

Scoopie was a joyful lady who loved playing bingo, baking and spending time with her family.

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Mary E. Fiorentino

Mary E. Fiorentino

Jan 12, 2017

Mary E. (Geraci) Fiorentino, 84, of Lancaster, PA, joined her heavenly father in the afternoon of Thursday, January 12, 2017. Mary was the loving wife of the late George F. Fiorentino, Sr., who passed away in 2015. She was the beloved mother to Cynthia A. (Fiorentino) Henry, wife of Michael E. Henry, of Lancaster and George F. Fiorentino, Jr.,...

Jack Graeter, Sr.

Jack Graeter, Sr.

Jan 12, 2017

Jack Graeter, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at home under care of Hospice. He was the son of the late Paul and Lucreta Graeter. Jack was the loving husband of Jean Graeter, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in December. Jack retired from High Steel Structures. He was an avid bowhunter and, along with...

James D. Weidensaul

James D. Weidensaul

Jan 11, 2017

We celebrate the life and mourn the passing of James D. Weidensaul, 85, of Lititz. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on January 11, 2017, at his home in Luther Acres. Born in Dover, OK, he was the son of the late Rev. Charles Frances and Mary (Hayen) Weidensaul. He was preceded in death...

Evelyn Mohler

Evelyn Mohler

Jan 11, 2017

Evelyn Mohler, 90, Beloved Angel and former travel agent, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at ManorCare. She was born in Hazleton to the late Alphonse and Nellie Duffy Doyle. Survived by loving husband John W. Mohler, Sr., 1 sister, 7 children, 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will take place 5-6 PM, followed by sharing...

Paul D. Dicely

Paul D. Dicely

Jan 11, 2017

Paul D. Dicely, 62, of Mountville passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was surrounded by family members and loved ones. Paul is survived by his loving wife Susan (Rambish). In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael P. Dicely and his wife Amanda (Rife), and Daughter Amanda...

Gary L. Long

Gary L. Long

Jan 11, 2017

Gary L. Long, 60, of Mount Joy, passed away at Masonic Village on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to Betty Jane Swisher Long of Landis Homes and the late Howard M. Long. Gary celebrated 33 years of marriage with his wife Kristine L. Schumm Long last July 2nd.

A graduate of Penn Manor...

Milagro I. Melendez

Milagro I. Melendez

Jan 10, 2017

Milagro I. Melendez, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on January 10 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Juan Melendez and Josefina Rivera Melendez. Milagro is survived by three sons, Joseph, of Kissimmee, FL, Jesus, of Lancaster, and Raphael, of NY, and a daughter, Jillian Lugo, of NY, 13...

Francis S. “Hamid” Dinkins

Francis S. “Hamid” Dinkins

Jan 10, 2017

Francis S. "Hamid" Dinkins, 54, of Lancaster., husband of Denise Smith-Wilson died January 10, 2017.

James G. Shaeffer

James G. Shaeffer

Jan 10, 2017

James G. Shaeffer, 87, of Lancaster passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was the husband of Ann H. (Mentzer) Shaeffer to whom he married June 29, 1963. Born in Lititz he was a son of the late William K. and Grace (Hensel) Shaeffer. James worked for the former Interstate Freight Company...

Rollie M. “Buster” Broadwater, Jr.

Rollie M. “Buster” Broadwater, Jr.

Jan 10, 2017

Rollie M. "Buster" Broadwater, Jr, 38, of Lititz, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was the son of Diane Lewis of Lancaster and the late Rollie M. Broadwater Sr. Buster was a vibrant and colorful man with a big heart who loved his boys and the Washington Redskins. His family and friends meant everything to him. He enjoyed...

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