Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Albert Vernon Reed, Jr.

Albert Vernon Reed, Jr.

Jun 16, 2016

Albert Vernon Reed, Jr, 66, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Catherine A. (Musselman) of Lancaster, to whom he was married 45 years. He was the son of Lorraine M. (Keller) Reed of Millersville, and the late Albert V....

Emmanuel C. “Bruce” Mackey, Jr.

Emmanuel C. “Bruce” Mackey, Jr.

Jun 16, 2016

Emmanuel C. "Bruce" Mackey, Jr., 82, passed away at his Clay Twp. home on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Emmanuel C. Mackey, Sr. and Amy Ecker Mackey. Bruce was the loving husband of Marilyn Adams Mackey for 33 years on June 4th.

Bruce studied engineering at Northeastern University and served...

Thomas L. Myers

Thomas L. Myers

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas L. Myers, 53, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Tom was the son of Phyllis (Myers) King and the late Ronald Myers. Tom proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the early 1980's. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a carpenter, mason, and home improvements. He took...

Holly I. Girard

Holly I. Girard

Jun 15, 2016

Holly I. Girard, 73, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Born in Chicago, Holly was the daughter of the late George N. and Anna B. (Hansen) Hjelkrem. She was the wife of Sam Girard, with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage....

Thomas J. Mcfadden, Jr.

Thomas J. Mcfadden, Jr.

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas J. McFadden, Jr, 78, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Thomas J. McFadden, Sr. and Thelma Mae (Seitz) McFadden. Thomas was a laborer for Warner Lambert for 33 years until his retirement, and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was...

Gordon C. Richmond

Gordon C. Richmond

Jun 13, 2016

Gordon C. Richmond, 82, husband of Mary Anne Richmond of Lancaster died June 13, 2016.

James W. Wentz Sr.

James W. Wentz Sr.

Jun 13, 2016

James W. Wentz Sr., 94, of Lancaster passed away at Pleasant View Retirement Home, Manheim on June 13, 2016. He was the husband of Sara Ann (Pinky) Wentz, to whom he had been married for 71 years. James was born in New Holland, PA in 1922 to Dr. Paul R. and Clara K. Wentz. After high school, he attended...

Margaret Ruth Moyer

Margaret Ruth Moyer

Jun 13, 2016

Margaret Ruth Moyer, age 101, died June 13, 2016 surrounded by loving family, friends and care givers, Carol Foltz and Robin Herzog. Peggy was married to Jay (Bud) W. Moyer for fifty-six years, who died in 2000. The wedding ceremony was performed in the chapel at Fort Sam Houston, Texas where Mr. Moyer was training with a US Army...

Helen J. Williams

Helen J. Williams

Jun 11, 2016

Helen J. Williams, 89, died at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. One of 16 children, she was born in Lancaster to the late Wilson and Effie (Markley) Heiselman. Her husband Harry E. Williams died in March of 2010.

She previously helped with children at the Nanny Herman Day Care Center and was a...

Charles Mcmullen

Charles Mcmullen

Jun 11, 2016

Charles McMullen, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on June 11, 2016 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James & Ruth McMullen. Charles was the husband of 39 years to Linda (Farkas) McMullen. A Vietnam veteran, he served in the US Navy. Charles retired from Tursack, Inc., and was a former Philadelphia...

Edith W. Roth

Edith W. Roth

Jun 11, 2016

Edith W. Roth, 95, of Willow Valley Square, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Emmorton, MD she was the daughter of the late James A. and Frances (Settle) Walls. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Roth who passed away in 2003. She was a homemaker for most...

Kien B. Tran

Kien B. Tran

Jun 10, 2016

Kien B. Tran, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, NJ.

Traditional Buddhist services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will take place...

Marianne Sena

Marianne Sena

Jun 10, 2016

Marianne Sena, 68, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016 in Mechanicsburg. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Fransesco Benedict and Rosa Malfada (Diguadio) Cangelosi. Her husband of 25 years, John F. Sena, died in February of 2006.

A graduate of Mineola High School, Mineola, NY, Marianne attended Nassau Community College...

Terrance J. Peppers

Terrance J. Peppers

Jun 10, 2016

Terrance J. Peppers, 65, died peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born in Rochester, NY on August 30, 1950 to the late Franklin and Juanita Peppers. Taught to golf at a young age by his father, Terry was an avid lifelong golfer and enjoyed playing local courses with friends. His passions...

Charles W. Blankenmeyer

Charles W. Blankenmeyer

Jun 9, 2016

Charles W. Blankenmeyer, 82, of Lancaster, PA passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Hertz) Blankenmeyer to whom he was married for 44 years. Born in Lancaster, PA he was a son of the late Richard W. and Henrietta D. (Leschke) Blankenmeyer. Charles was...

Jerry J. Amlong

Jerry J. Amlong

Jun 9, 2016

Jerry J. Amlong, 79, passed away Thurs. June 9, 2016 at his Penn Twp. home. He was born in Dallas, TX to the late George & Estelle Amlong (McBride) & raised by stepfather Lucius McBride. Jerry was the husband of Judy Amlong for 55 years.

He graduated from both Jesuit Prep School for Boys & N. Texas...

Jennie M. Wolpert

Jennie M. Wolpert

Jun 9, 2016

Jennie M. Wolpert, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June, 9th 2016 at Lancashire Hall. She was the wife of the late Howard F. Wolpert.

Born in Marietta, PA she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Mary (Maloney) Rose.

Jennie was a 1942 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and a...

Marian Murray

Marian Murray

Jun 9, 2016

Marian Murray, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on June 9, 2016. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clayton & Marian (Kennedy) Houser. Marian was the wife of the late James F. Murray. She was an operator for the Telephone Answering Service of Willow Grove, PA. Marian was a volunteer for the Landis Valley Museum....

Thomas D. Murray, Jr.

Thomas D. Murray, Jr.

Jun 8, 2016

Thomas D. Murray, Jr. 81, of Lititz, PA passed away on June 8, 2016 at Luther Acres. He was the husband of Alice (Brubaker) Murray to whom he was married for 14 years, and the late Daisy (Lawson) Murray. Born in Spring City, PA he was a son of the late Thomas D. Sr. and Mary (Bauer) Murray. Tom...

Jenny Lynn (Van’T Zelfden) Becker

Jenny Lynn (Van’T Zelfden) Becker

Jun 8, 2016

Jenny Lynn (Van't Zelfden) Becker, 43, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was the partner of John Becker of Lancaster, and the daughter of Arie and Sandra (Newkirk) Van't Zelfden of Lancaster. She was a graduate of Conestoga High School and received her Associate's Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. Jenny was a truly...

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