Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

The Right Reverend James C. Hughes

The Right Reverend James C. Hughes

Dec 2, 2015

The Right Reverend James C. Hughes, 92, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA. Born in Winston Salem, NC, he was the loving husband of the late Maurita Cox Hughes; at the time of her death they were married for 67 years. He was the son of the late...

Stanley Anthony Wojtusik, Jr.

Stanley Anthony Wojtusik, Jr.

Dec 2, 2015

Stanley Anthony Wojtusik, Jr., 60, of Washington Boro, PA, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Moravian Manor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Sir Stanley & Agatha (Enright) Wojtusik. Stanley was the husband of Phyllis (Eisenberger) Wojtusik, and together they just celebrated 30 years of marriage in September. Stanley graduated from Archbishop Ryan High...

Olivia L. Lynch

Olivia L. Lynch

Dec 2, 2015

Olivia L. Lynch, 5, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 following a battle with brain cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of Paul C. and Kelly M. Bruce Lynch. Olivia loved pedicures, chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream with whipped cream and M&Ms, drawing with her...

Paul E. Zangari

Paul E. Zangari

Dec 1, 2015

Paul E. Zangari, 61 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at LRMC. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Eileen (Green) Zangari and the late John P. Zangari. He was a 1972 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Paul was a talented artist, loved animals and an avid sports fan who especially liked the Philadelphia Eagles...

Rufus K. Burkholder

Rufus K. Burkholder

Dec 1, 2015

Rufus K. Burkholder, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Luther Acres. He was the husband of the late Marian Stoner Burkholder. He was the son of the late Clayton N. and A. Laura Kline Burkholder. Born in Farmersville, PA, Rufus graduated from Brownstown High School. He and his wife owned and operated the former Burkholder's...

Jessie (Covert) Sagerer

Jessie (Covert) Sagerer

Dec 1, 2015

Jessie (Covert) Sagerer, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Kingston, PA, she was the wife of the late Joseph P. Sagerer, who passed away November 20, 2015. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in September. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Westwater) Covert. Jessie enjoyed...

A. Perry Johnson

A. Perry Johnson

Nov 30, 2015

A. Perry Johnson, 66, of Lancaster, PA died Monday, November 30, 2015 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada he was the son of John and E. Dorothy (Johnson) Shenk of Lancaster, PA.

Perry came to the United States as a young child. He enjoyed going to Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach and...

Duane S. Wendler

Duane S. Wendler

Nov 30, 2015

Duane S. Wendler, 69, entered into rest on November 30, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Duane is survived by his beloved wife, Angie Wendler; his three siblings, Patty Castiglione, Ron Wendler and Sheila Moss; his three children, Rodney Wendler, Monica DePaul and Lisa Mannarelli-Puleo; and his three grandchildren, Amelia DePaul,...

Bolivar A. Cano

Bolivar A. Cano

Nov 30, 2015

Bolivar A. Cano, 59, of Lancashire Hall, an avid soccer fan, player, and a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. He was born in Ecuador. He died at The Heard of Lancaster Regional on 11/30/15. He retired from the Community Action Program (CAP) as a bus driver. Survived by; daughter, Jennifer Cano, sister, Jenny Cano, 2 brothers, Junior...

Harold N. Yarnell, Jr.

Harold N. Yarnell, Jr.

Nov 30, 2015

Harold N. Yarnell, Jr., 87, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Harold N. Yarnell, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Sophia (Coulson) Yarnell. He was the beloved husband of Lydia B. Yarnell with whom he just celebrated 67 years of marriage in November....

Debra A. Oates

Debra A. Oates

Nov 29, 2015

Debra A. Oates, 56, of Lancaster, PA died Sunday, November 29, 2015. Born in Coatesville, PA she was a daughter of Ruth Elaine (Willard) Oates of Wardensville, WV and the late James Franklin Oates. She was employed by Hoober International as a warehouse supervisor in Intercourse, PA. Debra loved to travel, garden, listen to music and attend concerts. She...

Geraldine E. Greblowski

Geraldine E. Greblowski

Nov 29, 2015

Geraldine E. Greblowski, 73, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Born in Johnstown, PA, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Eugene George and Mary Baka Hillegas. Musmy, as she was affectionately called by many, loved being with her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed listening to music and randomly singing an obscure song...

Pauline E. Long

Pauline E. Long

Nov 28, 2015

Pauline E. Long, 95, of Mountville died November 28, 2015.

Palmer L. Aughenbaugh

Palmer L. Aughenbaugh

Nov 27, 2015

Palmer L. Aughenbaugh, 85, of Lititz, PA, died at Masonic Village on Friday, November 27, 2015. Born in Mill Hall, Clinton County, PA, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Anna (Confer) Aughenbaugh, and husband of the late Cyrilla (Peterson) Aughenbaugh.

A 1948 graduate of Sunbury High School, he served in US Navy during...

Michael E. Behun

Michael E. Behun

Nov 27, 2015

Michael E. Behun, 85, from Leola, PA passed away at his home on November 27, 2015 from natural causes. Born in Sharon, PA, Mike was the son of the late Michael and Katherine Resler Behun. Mike was the beloved husband of Beverly Yohn Behun for 59 years. Mike was survived by his son Jeffery M. and his wife, Karen...

Barry Lee Mellinger

Barry Lee Mellinger

Nov 26, 2015

Barry, 60, of Manheim, died on November 26, 2015 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Earl & Gladys Mellinger. Barry attended special classes at Conestoga Valley School. He worked at Occupational Development Center for 43 years beginning at age 17. Barry lived with Friendship Community Center for 28 years. He was an...

Edwin Alicea

Edwin Alicea

Nov 25, 2015

Edwin Alicea, 45, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, 11/25/2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Worcester, MA, to Carmen Santiago and the late Alejandro Alicea.

A barber and teacher at Lancaster School of Cosmetology, he loved to make people laugh, had a big heart, was humble and willing to help everyone. Edwin enjoyed car shows and...

Jose A. Santiago

Jose A. Santiago

Nov 25, 2015

Jose A. Santiago, 76, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Juan Alejandro Santiago and Encarnacion DeJesus. Jose was married to his loving wife, Isabel (Rodriguez) Santiago. Jose was one to never say no to anyone or anything, loved home cooked...

Eugene Finley

Eugene Finley

Nov 24, 2015

Eugene Finley, 80, of Eden View Road, Elizabethtown, PA, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Masonic Village. Born in Manheim, PA, Eugene was the husband of Lois J. Good Finley and they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Seifert Finley. Eugene graduated from McCaskey...

Edna M. Manning

Edna M. Manning

Nov 24, 2015

Edna M. Manning, 92, returned to her Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Willow Valley Lakeside. She and her husband, John R. Manning, were married 71 years on March 18, 2015. Her father told her to wait until she was 21 to wed and she did by marrying the day after her 21st birthday. Born in Philadelphia to...

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