Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Martha Arrivabene

Martha Arrivabene

Nov 13, 2015

Martha Arrivabene, 71, of Lancaster, died 11/13/15

Carolyn E. Fuhrer

Carolyn E. Fuhrer

Nov 13, 2015

Carolyn E. Fuhrer, 82, of Penn Twp., died at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, November 13, 2015. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Eckman) McComsey.

A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Carolyn worked as an inspector for RCA for 43 years. She volunteered for Manheim Meals on Wheels...

Nhan Thi Vo

Nhan Thi Vo

Nov 13, 2015

Nhan Thi Vo, 67, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Thanh Huu Nguyen.

Richard K. “Dick” Ruhl, Sr.

Richard K. “Dick” Ruhl, Sr.

Nov 13, 2015

Richard K. "Dick" Ruhl, Sr., 74 of Lancaster entered into eternal life on Friday, November 13, 2015 surrounded by his wife and children at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He was the husband of Teresa Spadea Ruhl with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage on September 16.

Dick was a member of St. Mary's...

Matthew W. Daly

Matthew W. Daly

Nov 12, 2015

Matthew W. Daly, 42, died at his Manor Twp., Lancaster home on Thursday, November 12, 2015, following a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Walter J. and Jean (Hughes) Daly of Little River, SC. Matt was the loving husband of Sharon Daly with whom he celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary...

Janet L. Gates

Janet L. Gates

Nov 12, 2015

Janet L. Gates of Lititz, PA, age 73 passed away on November 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 39 years James F. Her first husband Paul R. Fisher, Jr. passed away in 1972. She was the daughter of the late Ralph G. and Ida M. (Sourbeer) Habecker. She is also survived by a son Jeffrey P....

Patricia R. Bender

Patricia R. Bender

Nov 12, 2015

Patricia R. Bender died peacefully on Thursday morning at the age of 91. Born in Washington, PA she was raised in Hanover where her father practiced as a physician before moving to Harrisburg. As a child, Pat preferred climbing trees to cradling a doll. But in high school she turned all girl with a long string of beaus to...

Marian Longenecker

Marian Longenecker

Nov 12, 2015

Marian Longenecker, 78, of Lititz, PA, went home to be with her Lord on November 12, 2015. Devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her husband Marlin Longenecker and they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on July 26th. She was the daughter of the late Titus and Laura Miller McCoy. Born and raised in Brunnerville,...

Donald Castor Cartledge

Donald Castor Cartledge

Nov 12, 2015

Donald Castor Cartledge, 84, of Gap, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Holmesburg, PA on May 13, 1931 he was the son of the late James Vandegrift Cartledge, Sr. and Evelyn Castor Cartledge. Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucy Martell Cartledge, his daughter Dr. Donna Marie...

Leon Z. "Ruttie" Rutt

Leon Z. "Ruttie" Rutt

Nov 12, 2015

Leon Z. "Ruttie" Rutt, age 84, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Horace and Grace Zinn Rutt of Hinkletown, PA and the loving husband of Alberta Martin "Bert" Rutt, who he married 30 years ago on Christmas, 1985. Leon...

Joan R. Henderson

Joan R. Henderson

Nov 11, 2015

Joan R. Henderson, 73, of Lancaster, PA died unexpectedly November 11, 2015 at home. Her loss is our loss, for Lancaster has greatly benefitted from her involvement.

Born in Dunedin, FL she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee and Marion Lucille (Booth) Rousseau.

Joan's contributions to the community professionally and as a volunteer...

Richard P. Horton

Richard P. Horton

Nov 11, 2015

Richard P. Horton, 86 of Lititz passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Richard was born in New Enterprise in Bedford County, PA in 1929. He was one of 14 children in his family. He loved to sing and his favorite subject was math. He graduated from Replogle High School in 1949. He played football and baseball for his high...

Castiel Reyes

Castiel Reyes

Nov 10, 2015

In loving memory of Castiel Reyes, a Beautiful Angel who was born into God's arms on November 10, 2015 at 9:33 in the morning. His name means "Shield of God" and now he is able to be in God's presence. Castiel was dedicated to God on Nevember 15, 2015 and will be remembered by his parents Sarah & Jose...

Robert M. Michener, Jr.

Robert M. Michener, Jr.

Nov 10, 2015

Robert M. Michener, Jr., 82, of Spring City, PA formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA. He was the husband of the late Josephine L. (Myers) Michener who passed away in June. Born in Spring City, PA he was a son of the late Robert M. Sr. and...

Gloria A. Olejkowski

Gloria A. Olejkowski

Nov 10, 2015

Gloria A. Olejkowski, 73, of Lancaster died November 10, 2015.

Sandra June Winters

Sandra June Winters

Nov 9, 2015

Sandra June Winters, 75, of Columbia, PA, died November 9, 2015.

Janice L. Albert

Janice L. Albert

Nov 8, 2015

Janice L. Albert, 55, of Ephrata, PA, died on November 8, 2015 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mahlon L. Gockley & the late Miriam Albert. She worked for Hess Bros. Fruit Company. Janice enjoyed the beach where she watched dolphins. She loved to go swimming in her backyard pool. Janice was the...

Ronald W. Weaver

Ronald W. Weaver

Nov 8, 2015

Ronald W. Weaver, 74, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was the son of Ada Mae (Bucher) Weaver of Lancaster, PA and the late Warren W. Weaver. Ronald was born in Lancaster, PA and was a 1959 graduate of Manheim Twp. High School. He earned...

Joanne Weiler Hager

Joanne Weiler Hager

Nov 8, 2015

Joanne Weiler Hager, 85, of Lancaster passed away on November 8, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. "Jack" Hager, in 2009. They were married for 54 years. She was the daughter of the late Barton and Mary Elizabeth Weiler.

Joanne grew up in Lancaster and graduated from McCaskey High School in 1947. She majored...

Thomas Francis Conroy,

Thomas Francis Conroy,

Nov 8, 2015

Thomas Francis Conroy, 82, husband of Dolores (Bonica) Conroy, of Willow Valley, Lancaster, died November 8, 2015.

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