Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Raymond Walter Barber

Raymond Walter Barber

Jul 6, 2015

Raymond Walter Barber, of 2206 James Buchanan Drive, Elizabethtown, PA. Born 10-19-21, departed this world, 7-6-15. Survived by his wife, Lois Estelle Barber; his son Raymond John Barber husband of Deborah and grandson, Christopher Raymond Barber; his son Jonathan Thorpe Barber husband of Maria and grandson Jonathan Jay Barber. Educated at Thaddeus Stevens Trade School as a machinist, Kutztown...

Jose Santiago-Ortiz

Jose Santiago-Ortiz

Jul 6, 2015

Jose Santiago-Ortiz, 83, of Lancaster, died Monday, July 6, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he was the husband of the late Francisca S. Ortiz, who died in 1988. He was the son of the late Santo and Primitiva (Ortiz) Santiago. He was a member of Good Shepherd Mennonite Church, Lancaster....

Mildred Elizabeth Brown

Mildred Elizabeth Brown

Jul 5, 2015

Mildred Elizabeth Brown, 87, of N. Oak St, Lititz, Pa, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away on July 5, 2015 at Heart of Lancaster. Born in Millville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Lewis S. and Margaret Wettstein Dayton. Mildred graduated from HS in 1944 and worked for the former Airwork Corporation in international aviation sales. She...

Rosaline D. Gonnet

Rosaline D. Gonnet

Jul 4, 2015

Rosaline D. Gonnet, 86, of Manheim died July 4, 2015.

David A. Rineer

David A. Rineer

Jul 4, 2015

David A. Rineer 60, of Lancaster went to his Home in Glory on Saturday, July 4th 2015 at the Easton Hospital in Easton, PA. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward A. and E. Mildred (Klein) Rineer. He was married to Deanna (Shaub) Rineer for over 21 years. David was a 1972 graduate of J.P....

Dolores M. Geiger

Dolores M. Geiger

Jul 4, 2015

Dolores M. Geiger, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Anthony C. Geiger Sr. who passed away in 1990. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Florence Long Shultz. Dolores had been a homemaker and was a Lancaster Catholic High...

Rose P. Tretter

Rose P. Tretter

Jul 4, 2015

Rose P. Tretter, 100, of Oak Leaf Manor, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, passed away on July 4th, 2015 at Maple Farms in Akron. Rose was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa (Voci) Spadea. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday on March 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her first husband Louis...

Kenneth P. Deller

Kenneth P. Deller

Jul 3, 2015

Kenneth P. Deller, 59, of Lancaster, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Mary "Josie" (Rathsam) Deller, and the son of the late John H. and Alverta Mae (Ness) Deller. He is survived by 2 daughters: Miranda Troccoli and her husband James of East Petersburg and Rebecca...

Marguerite Elaine Hunter

Marguerite Elaine Hunter

Jul 3, 2015

Marguerite Elaine Hunter, wife of Joseph Hunter Jr passed away Friday, July 3 at home. Preceding her in death, her parents William D. and Margaret A. London, three brothers, and one sister. Surviving are her children Joseph Hunter III, Kamia, fiancé of Bruce Legree, Jason, Joel, and Jennifer, all of Lancaster; two special nephews close to her heart: Curtis...

Helen H. Sambrick

Helen H. Sambrick

Jul 3, 2015

Helen H. Sambrick, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Easton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Catherine V. Harlan Mathieu. Helen had been employed by the City of Philadelphia for 20 years, primarily at the Free Library of Philadelphia. She was a member...

Jay Carl

Jay Carl

Jul 3, 2015

Coach Jay Carl loved by his family and friends went home to be with his Lord on July 3, 2015. Born in Lancaster, PA on April 3, 1940 he was the son of the late Henry Wilson Carl and June Barr. Jay was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to those who knew him. He was a...

Kenneth P. Deller

Kenneth P. Deller

Jul 3, 2015

Kenneth P. Deller, 59, of Lancaster, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Mary "Josie" (Rathsam) Deller, and the son of the late John H. and Alverta Mae (Ness) Deller. He is survived by 2 daughters: Miranda Troccoli and her husband James of East Petersburg and Rebecca...

Charles R. “Dick” Benedict

Charles R. “Dick” Benedict

Jul 3, 2015

Charles R. "Dick" Benedict, 67, of Mount Joy, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the loving husband of Vickie (Crouse) Benedict of Mount Joy, and the son of the late William and Gladys Benedict. Dick was employed by the USPS as a mail carrier in Lancaster...

Margaret G. Kauffman

Margaret G. Kauffman

Jul 3, 2015

Margaret G. Kauffman, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015. She was born to the late Frank and Elizabeth Begala Quino. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. Margaret was married to Patrick J. Kauffman, who preceded her in death in 2009. They were married on...

William A. “Bill” Buehler

William A. “Bill” Buehler

Jul 3, 2015

William A. "Bill" Buehler, 74, of Lititz, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Lancaster Regional Hospital. Bill was born in Lancaster, son of the late James C. and Ella M. Buehler (nee Harnish). He was predeceased by one sister and three brothers. Bill is survived by his wife and loving companion of 54 years, Judith A. Buehler; three...

Ruth Nkauj Zoo Yang

Ruth Nkauj Zoo Yang

Jul 2, 2015

Ruth Nkauj Zoo Yang, infant daughter of Jennie and Dao Yang, Leola, PA, died July 2,2015.

Bambi Lynn Martin

Bambi Lynn Martin

Jul 1, 2015

Bambi Lynn Martin, 42, of Reading, PA died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Born in Harrisburg, PA on May 22, 1973 she was a daughter of Goldie Dawn Funk of Manheim, PA. and Charles W. McAllister of Alabama. Bambi earned her master's degree in computer science and worked for Comcast. She was very crafty and enjoyed working on computers. In...

Shirley A. (Tshudy) Miller

Shirley A. (Tshudy) Miller

Jun 30, 2015

Shirley A. (Tshudy) Miller, 77 of Lancaster went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Grace M. (Myers) Oster. She was married to James S. Miller for 12 years. She worked for over 15 years at the School District of Lancaster where...

Calvin L. Bell

Calvin L. Bell

Jun 30, 2015

Calvin L. Bell, 85, husband of Bernice L. Bell of Lititz died June 30, 2015

Natalie Nicole Smith

Natalie Nicole Smith

Jun 30, 2015

Natalie Nicole Smith, 8, of Lancaster, PA passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Alfred I. Dupont Children's Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Born in Allentown, PA Natalie was the daughter of Marcus K. and Kristine A. (Pals) Smith. Natalie was a very happy soul and made a friend of everyone she met. She was ready with a smile...

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