Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Robert F. Souders
May 30, 2016
Robert F. Souders, 79, of Pequea, passed away at Lancaster Regional Medical Center on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born in Lancaster to the late Chester and Frieda (Stoe) Souders. Bob was the loving husband of Dolores J. (Darrenkamp) Souders with whom he would have been married to 59 years on June 8th.
A graduate of...
Richard J. “The Duke” Yench
May 30, 2016
Richard J. "The Duke" Yench, 69, of Lititz, PA and formerly of Queens, NY, died Monday, May 30, 2016 in his residence. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of Daniel Anthony Yench of Lititz, and formerly of Brooklyn. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #7336 in Queens....
Jack M. Clare
May 28, 2016
Jack M. Clare, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 28, 2016 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David and Mary Clare. Jack was the loving husband of Marion S. Clare who died December 2014. Together, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 12 2014. Jack was a...
Charles Miller, Sr.
May 27, 2016
Charles Miller, Sr., 78, of Lititz, PA, passed away on May 27, 2016 at Magnolias Of Lancaster. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Abram & Mary Miller. Charles was the loving husband of Ann Marie (Dengler) Miller for 59 years. Charles was a retired truck driver from Yellow Freight and was known as "Mile Maker"....
Pauline M. Hollingsworth
May 27, 2016
Pauline M. Hollingsworth, 94, of Lititz, died on May 27, 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Jennie Shaub. Surviving are her children: Jennifer Gracey & James Hollingsworth; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ann Hollingsworth; 6 siblings. Services will be private at the convenience of...
Arlene E. Stauffer
May 27, 2016
Arlene E. Stauffer, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 27, 2016 at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Roy & Elizabeth (Allwein) Forney. Arlene was the loving wife of the late Earl A. Stauffer. Arlene worked for the Walter W. Moyer Company for 15 years. She was also...
Enid Hirsch
May 27, 2016
Enid Hirsch, 82, passed away at her Manheim Township home on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Louis and Yetta (Mandell) Aaron. Enid was the loving wife of Dr. Irwin L. Hirsch for 61years.
She graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Brooklyn College. Enid first worked as a legal...
Hernan Martinez
May 26, 2016
Hernan Martinez, beloved son, father, brother, grandfather and friend, 39 of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Monserrate Martinez and Gloria Aponte-Martinez of Lancaster. He was a 1995 graduate of JP McCaskey High School.
Hernan was the proud father of 4 children, Aleeyah Martinez, Alexis...
Arthur L. Brisbane
May 26, 2016
Arthur L. Brisbane, 77, of Lancaster, PA formerly of St. Helena Island, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in St. Helena Island, SC, he was the son of the late Geneva (Brisbane) Middleton. He was employed in construction for most of his life and was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church...
William W. Fenninger
May 25, 2016
William W. Fenninger, 76, of Taylors, SC, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC. Born in Lancaster, William was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Asper) Stewart. He was married to Barbara L. (Fennell) Fenninger, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage. William...
Alice Chang Hummel
May 25, 2016
Alice Chang Hummel, 47, of Golden Living Center, Lancaster, wife of Michael S. Hummel died 5/25/16.
Lawrence “Larry” J. Kirchner, Jr.
May 24, 2016
Larry, 62, of Conestoga, passed peacefully into Jesus's arms on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at home with his wife and dog Rocky by his side. With the compassionate, long-term care of his wife, dialysis nurses and doctors Larry was able to enjoy life to the fullest for many years. Larry was born in Lancaster on June 1, 1953. He...
Darlene J. Diiorio
May 24, 2016
Darlene J. DiIorio, 58, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 24, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Joyce (Bookwalter) McKee & the late Leo Mckinnley McKee. Darlene was the husband of Joseph A. DiIorio. Darlene & Joseph would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2016....
Betty Jane Wiersma
May 24, 2016
Betty Jane Wiersma, 88 born October 6, 1927 passed away after a short illness on May 24, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA surrounded by her loving family.
She was a caring, devoted and generous person to many friends and family alike. She enjoyed bowling for over 60 years and most recently bowling...
Gail B. (Young) Klein
May 24, 2016
Gail B. (Young) Klein, 68, of Blandon, died suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Reading Hospital. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gail's memory be made to Samaritan's Purse through the following link: http://bit.ly/22p063h
James J. Mcgahan, Jr.
May 24, 2016
James J. McGahan, Jr., 80, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his Manor Township home. He was born in Washington, PA to the late James J. Sr. and Evelyn (Swart) McGahan. He was the husband of Adrienne M. (Youtz) McGahan for 57 years last February 7th.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War...
Joanne Herbert
May 23, 2016
Joanne Herbert, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 23, 2016. She was the wife of the late Lester M. Shultz who passed away in 1971 and the late James Herbert who passed away in 2000. Born in Chickasha, OK, she was the daughter of the late John and Behula Dean Druckenbroad. Joanne had...
Mary Belle Garber
May 22, 2016
Mary Belle Garber, 93, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Potter. Mary Belle was the wife of the late Thomas M. Garber, to whom she had been married 69 years. After her graduation from Millersville State Teachers College, she taught...
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