Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Edward Francis Mcdonald

Edward Francis Mcdonald

Oct 28, 2014

Edward Francis McDonald, 82, of Denver, died unexpectedly in his home Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Born in Norristown, he was the husband of Doris (Hadfield) McDonald of Denver, and the son of the late James Vincent and Margaret Veronica (Dunleavy) McDonald. Edward was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. A former mummer, he was an avid fan of...

Richard B. Eshleman

Richard B. Eshleman

Oct 28, 2014

Richard B. Eshleman, 88, of West Lampeter Twp. and formerly of East Lampeter Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster to the late Norman and Mary C. (Book) Eshleman. Richard, and his wife, Thelma M (Bechtold) Eshleman recently celebrated 65 years...

Warren H. Charles, Jr.

Warren H. Charles, Jr.

Oct 28, 2014

Warren H. Charles, Jr., 70, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gladys (Neuhauser) and the late Warren H. Charles, Sr. He married Rochele (Buch) Charles on July 4, 1997 and celebrated 17 years of marriage this past July.

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Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger

Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger

Oct 28, 2014

Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger, 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Manor Care of Lancaster.

She was the wife of the late Harvey B. Mellinger, who passed away in 1993. Born in Witmer, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Coble Wolfe.

Gladys had been a homemaker,...

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier

Oct 26, 2014

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier, 54, of New Holland passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of Lester Guyton Sr. and the late Nancy (Frey) Guyton. Debra thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, always putting their needs before hers in all aspects. She was a loving...

John E. Armstrong

John E. Armstrong

Oct 26, 2014

John E. Armstrong, 81, of Lititz, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of E. June (Witwer) Armstrong of Lititz, and the son of the late Edward and Betty (Brubaker) Armstrong. He was a compassionate, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed life with his family. Known as...

William E. Keppler

William E. Keppler

Oct 25, 2014

William E. Keppler, 92, of Lititz, PA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and formerly of Blue Bell, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the husband of the late Margaret K. Keppler, who passed away in May, 2014. He was previously married to...

Hazel Ramsay (Eadon) Conrad

Hazel Ramsay (Eadon) Conrad

Oct 24, 2014

Hazel Ramsay (Eadon) Conrad of Willow Valley Community, age 91, died October 24, 2014. She was born in Welbank, Scotland, July 17, 1923, to Thomas Arthur Stirling and Aggie Jane (Agnes Ramsay) Eadon. She was the beloved wife of Warren Leslie Conrad, also age 92. Hazel was the youngest of four children (2 brothers and a sister all of...

Terry A. Bennett

Terry A. Bennett

Oct 24, 2014

Terry A. Bennett, 58, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy on Friday, October 24, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Betty (Geiter) Tretter. She was the loving and faithful wife of Scott D. Bennett. Terry was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and went...

James P. "Jimmy" Leiby

James P. "Jimmy" Leiby

Oct 23, 2014

Major James P. Leiby died due to a prolonged illness on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Elin Yuliana "Julie" Leiby, and the son of the late Herbert and Carrie (Todd) Leiby. James enjoyed tennis and travel, and was the Director of Southeast Asian Sales for ERIKS pte ltd....

Leann L. Kendrick

Leann L. Kendrick

Oct 23, 2014

Leann L. Kendrick, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Conestoga View. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Kendrick, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage, who passed away in 2013. Born in Dubuque, IA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Dolores Hahn Hesseling. Leann had worked...

Dolores A. Eckman

Dolores A. Eckman

Oct 23, 2014

Dolores A. Eckman, 82, died at her Lancaster home on October 23, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Harriet L. Haefner. Dolores was the wife of the late Frank M. Eckman for 61 years.

Surviving are 5 children, Celeste L. Eckman, Mount Joy, Joseph M. Eckman, husband of Kimberly,...

David F. "Moose" Fritsch, Sr.

David F. "Moose" Fritsch, Sr.

Oct 22, 2014

David F. "Moose" Fritsch, Sr., 53, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Lancaster Regional Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Karen (Bowers) Fritsch of Lancaster, and the son of the late Francis J. and Irene M. (Hoffman) Fritsch Kamm.

Dave was known by many family and friends as a...

Ada W. Leaman

Ada W. Leaman

Oct 22, 2014

Ada W. Leaman, 102, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Amelia Leaman. Ada was a retired elementary school teacher for the School District of Lancaster, teaching for over 40 years, primarily at the Buchanan Elementary School. She was a lifelong member...

Walter David Masterton

Walter David Masterton

Oct 20, 2014

Walter David Masterton, 73, of Lancaster was called to his eternal home on October 20, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, the son of Walter and Irma Masterton, he graduated from Drexel University and studied at Temple University on a fellowship in Physics. He married his loving and faithful wife of...

Frank J. Vargish, Jr.

Frank J. Vargish, Jr.

Oct 19, 2014

Frank J. Vargish, Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 after a brief illness. He was predeceased in 2003 by his beloved wife, Marianne B. Vargish, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Bayshore, NY, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Olga F. Brodil Vargish.

A graduate of...

Daniel Bernhardt Witmer

Daniel Bernhardt Witmer

Oct 19, 2014

Daniel Bernhardt Witmer, 77, passed away at Lancaster Regional Medical Center on October 19, 2014. He was born in Ronks, PA on June 9, 1937 to the late David L. and Anna Mae (Bernhardt) Witmer, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Arvella Pennington Witmer, and his two sons and their fiancées; Steven D. and Dianne...

Dennis W. Moyer

Dennis W. Moyer

Oct 19, 2014

Dennis W. Moyer, 71, formerly of New Holland, passed away on October 19, 2014. He was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Wilbur and Louise McClintock Moyer and attended Westmont Hilltop High School. Dennis was a lifetime Pittsburgh Steelers fan and an avid pool player. He was a self-taught kitchen designer and worked with various Amish cabinet shops...

Paul C. Warwood

Paul C. Warwood

Oct 19, 2014

Paul C. Warwood, 90 of Lancaster passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Oak Leaf Manor in Landisville. Born in Cleveland, OH he was the son of the late Paul and Della (Whitehall) Warwood. He was a graduate of the former Millersville State College where he received his Bachelor's degree in Education. Paul began his teaching career in a...

John P. Zangari

John P. Zangari

Oct 19, 2014

John P. Zangari, 90, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2014, while surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Domenico and Mary (Cassido) Zangari. He was the husband of Eileen (Green) Zangari, with whom he celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary in September. John served during World War II in the...

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