Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Nila E. Weaver

Nila E. Weaver

Jan 16, 2015

Nila E. Weaver, 89, of Manheim Township, died peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2015, and is now in the hands of her loving Lord. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Walter and Ellida Mary (Hall) Stauffer. Nila celebrated 47 years of marriage with her husband Donald A. Weaver last June 3rd....

Audrey Johnson

Audrey Johnson

Jan 15, 2015

Audrey Johnson, 92, of Landis Homes Retirement Community died January 15, 2015

Jeffrey A. Landis

Jeffrey A. Landis

Jan 14, 2015

Jeffrey A. Landis, 49, of Lititz, died suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Lancaster, Jeff was the loving son of Arlen L. and Sylvia M. (Flowers) Landis of Lancaster. Jeff was of the Christian faith. He was very nostalgic and active on Ebay, dealing in antiques. In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived...

Dale E. Beaner

Dale E. Beaner

Jan 14, 2015

Dale E. Beaner, 66 of Manheim passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clifford Beaner and Dorothy (Snavely) Beaner. He was married to Frances L. (McLaughlin) for over 5 years. He graduated from DeVry University in Chicago with a Technical diploma and...

Thomas W. Drumm

Thomas W. Drumm

Jan 13, 2015

Thomas W. Drumm, 64, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, unexpectedly at his home.

Born September 29, 1950, in Muncy, PA, he was a son of the late James H. and Alyce J. Derr Drumm.

Thomas graduated from Montgomery High School in Montgomery, PA. He was the owner of the TW's...

Elizabeth J. Ross

Elizabeth J. Ross

Jan 13, 2015

Elizabeth J. Ross, 81, of Columbia, died 1/13/2015 at St. Anne's Retirement Home. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Martha Ross. Betty attended the Lancaster School of the Blind where she enjoyed many projects. She was talented in caning chairs in her younger years. She was a huge avid Phillies fan and always watched their games....

Joanne L. Herr

Joanne L. Herr

Jan 13, 2015

Joanne L. Herr, 80, of Millersville, passed away on January 13 at The Glen in Willow Valley Retirement Community. Joanne was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Bauer. She was the wife of John H. Herr, Jr. A kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will be deeply missed...

Wendy S. Caldwell

Wendy S. Caldwell

Jan 12, 2015

Wendy S. Caldwell, 52, wife of James M. Schreder, died January 12.

Born on July 30, 1962, Wendy was the daughter of Donald Caldwell, Lancaster, and Audrey Caldwell, Ephrata. She was a 1980 graduate of Warwick High School. She spent her junior year at Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY. She was a track and field standout and...

Mike A. Duncan

Mike A. Duncan

Jan 11, 2015

Mike A. Duncan, 52, of Lititz, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Born in Lancaster, Mike was the son of Pat A. (Witmer) Duncan and the late Jim E. Duncan. He was the loving husband of Cindy (Fry) Duncan. Mike had been employed by Johnson & Johnson, Lititz for 33 years as a Manufacturing...

Michael D. "Mikey" Lausell

Michael D. "Mikey" Lausell

Jan 10, 2015

Michael D. "Mikey" Lausell, 21, of Lancaster died January 10, 2015.

Donald Paul Platt

Donald Paul Platt

Jan 10, 2015

Donald Paul Platt, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ira and Esther (Striggle) Platt. Donald was the husband of Shirley A. (Hardnele) Platt. Donald was employed by Gerhart Coffee Company for over 54 years. He was a member of...

Mary E. Cunningham

Mary E. Cunningham

Jan 10, 2015

Mary E. Cunningham, 91, of St. Anne's Retirement Community passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. Born in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry A. Aukamp and the late Helena R. (Shultz) Aukamp. She was the wife of the late Bernard V. Cunningham who passed away August 26, 1999. She was a 1941 graduate of J.P....

Rosemary L. Breneman

Rosemary L. Breneman

Jan 10, 2015

Rosemary L. Breneman, 82, formerly of Kready Avenue in Millersville, PA, passed away at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Born in Highville, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary M. (Shaffer) Leed. Rosemary was the wife of 63 years to the late Clayton H. Breneman who died in February 2012....

Dorothy M. Essif

Dorothy M. Essif

Jan 10, 2015

Dorothy M. Essif, 88, of Lancaster, Pa. and formerly of Carbondale, PA, and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Sizemore) Dielmann. Dorothy was the wife of the late George...

Virginia B. Stouffer

Virginia B. Stouffer

Jan 10, 2015

Virginia B. Stouffer, 88, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, Pa. Virginia was born in Lancaster on June 19, 1926, daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Homsher) Brenner.

Virginia is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Dr. Henry C. Stouffer. Also surviving are her loving...

Mary Ann Daley

Mary Ann Daley

Jan 9, 2015

Mary Ann Daley, 78 of Ephrata, formerly of Silver Spring MD, Bucks County and Philadelphia, PA, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Keystone Villas in Ephrata. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John J. Norman and the late Helen "Hazel" (Motz) Norman. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Daley, Jr,...

Vincent James Lattanzio

Vincent James Lattanzio

Jan 9, 2015

Vincent James Lattanzio, 62, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center after a brief bout with acute myeloid leukemia. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 2nd, 1952, he was the son of the late Vincent and Josephine (Malandra) Lattanzio. He was married to Rebecca Harnish Lattanzio for forty years...

Anthony "Tony" Colatta, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Colatta, Jr.

Jan 9, 2015

Anthony "Tony" Colatta, Jr. 76, of Leola, PA passed away January 9, 2015 at his residence. He was the husband of Vivian R. Martin Colatta to whom he was married to for 43 years. Born in Lancaster on April 11, 1938 he was a son of the late Anthony and Agnes Puleo Colatta. Mr. Colatta attended St. Anthony Grade...

Michael Edward Hirak

Michael Edward Hirak

Jan 8, 2015

Michael Edward Hirak, of Lancaster, PA, passed into everlasting life with the Lord at age 93, at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2015, with loving son and devoted care-giver present, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 5, 1921 and raised in Wall, PA, he was the son of the late Michal and Elizabeth (Uchnar) Hirak. He...

Rev. Jose A. Santiago

Rev. Jose A. Santiago

Jan 8, 2015

Rev. Jose A. Santiago, 79, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born in Puerto Rico, Jose was the son of the late Basiliso and Francisca (Rivera) Santiago. He was the loving husband of Agdelia (Ortiz) Santiago with whom he enjoyed over 56 years of marriage....

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