Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Arlene E. Stauffer

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...

Francisco Cirilo

Francisco Cirilo

May 27, 2016

Francisco Cirilo, 77, of Lancaster died May 27, 2016.

Enid Hirsch

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Marquita Lynette Myers

Marquita Lynette Myers

May 22, 2016

Marquita Lynette Myers, 51, of Mountville, passed away, Sunday, May 22, 2016, of natural causes. Marquita was born in Lancaster to Audrey Myers and the late Dale L. Brown. Marquita attended Bright Side Baptist Church and loved life. She greatly enjoyed being with her family, but more than anything else, loved her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and watching...

Marian J. Lutz Warfel

Marian J. Lutz Warfel

May 22, 2016

Marian J. Lutz Warfel, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her residence. She was the wife of Benjamin H. Warfel, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage this past September 17th. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin S. and Grace I. Miley Lutz Marian graduated in 1948...

Laura Jean Mcconnell

Laura Jean Mcconnell

May 22, 2016

Laura Jean McConnell, 59, of New Providence, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Manor Care in Lancaster. She was the loving wife of Theodore Michael McConnell to whom she was married for 28 years.

Born in Lancaster she was a daughter of Audrey (Heidig) Hershey of New Providence and the late Theodore P. Howe....

Helen L. Schwartz

Helen L. Schwartz

May 22, 2016

Helen L. Schwartz, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at her residence. She was the wife of the late George S. Schwartz, who died in 2013. Born in Pasadena, CA, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Enterline Loercher. Helen had worked in customer service for over 30 years at Penn...

David Wayne Dotterer

David Wayne Dotterer

May 22, 2016

David Wayne Dotterer, 57, of Lancaster, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Donald and M. Lorraine (Shenk) of Lancaster. Prior to his illness, he worked as a delivery driver for Simply From Scratch Catering, and also delivered newspapers for Lancaster Newspapers. Dave was an avid Eagles fan and...

George Smith, Jr.

George Smith, Jr.

May 21, 2016

George Smith, Jr., 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was the husband of Ethel A. Everts Smith, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage this past September 17th. Born in Warriors Mark, PA, he was the son of the late George A. and Jessie Stiver Smith. George had...

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