Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Earl L. Harrison, Jr.

Earl L. Harrison, Jr.

Jul 31, 2014

Earl L. Harrison Jr, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehab Center in Columbia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Helen C. (Eyler) Harrison, to whom he was married 62 years. He was the son of the late Earl L. Harrison Sr. and Edna (Murray) Harrison.

Earl was...

Josephine E. Roschel

Josephine E. Roschel

Jul 30, 2014

Josephine E. Roschel, 93, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Evelma (Irwin) Pitz. She was married to Earl J. Roschel, Sr. with whom she celebrated 74 years of marriage in June.

She worked in the marking room at the former...

Wendy L. Spangler

Wendy L. Spangler

Jul 29, 2014

Wendy L. Spangler, 61, lifelong Lititz resident, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Naomi Kirschner Fritz. Wendy was married to Jeffrey L. Spangler for 31 years last February 6th.

She was a 1971 graduate of Warwick High School. Wendy worked at...

Keith Charles Mohler

Keith Charles Mohler

Jul 29, 2014

Keith Charles Mohler, whose life was devoted to his twin passions of jazz and animal welfare, died early Tuesday morning at Lancaster Regional Medical Center from complications of lung cancer.

Keith, who lived outside Mountville with his partner Laura Roberts, was 62.

Born in Lancaster, Keith was the son of Gladys Charles Mohler, of Masonic...

J. Edward Mckee

J. Edward Mckee

Jul 28, 2014

J. Edward McKee, 96, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Brethren Village in Lancaster. He was predeceased in 2008 by his wife, Betty Jane Harrison McKee, with whom he had celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Born in Germantown, Ohio in 1917, he was the son of the late Dennis G. and Lulu McKee. He grew...

Eleanor "Ellie" M. Spangler

Eleanor "Ellie" M. Spangler

Jul 28, 2014

Having enjoyed a full and fulfilled life, Eleanor Spangler passed away quietly on July 28, 2014, into "the land of sunshine and flowers." Born in Mt. Joy, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Alice Alberta (Little) Landis, Ellie was the youngest of 7 children, with only her sister, Dorothy Shaub, surviving.

In passing, she rejoins...

Frances A. Gibes

Frances A. Gibes

Jul 28, 2014

Frances A. Gibes, 97, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Joliet, IL, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Gouszeczka) Korczak. She was the wife of the late John P. Gibes, who died in 2006.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In...

Diane (Peltier) Garay

Diane (Peltier) Garay

Jul 27, 2014

Diane (Peltier) Garay, 66, of Lancaster died on Sunday, July 27, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends.

She was a generous, kind and loving person.

She is survived by her daughter Francesca Gross wife of Michael, son Christopher de Garay, nephews and her close friend and former husband Edward de Garay.

Kindly...

Raymond Stanford Artz Iii

Raymond Stanford Artz Iii

Jul 26, 2014

R.S. Artz III, 41, of Landisville, passed away unexpectedly at home from natural causes on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Raymond S. Artz, Jr., and Sandra F. (Brandt) Artz of Landisville.

R.S. was a 1991 graduate of Hempfield High School. He lettered in tennis for four years, and was on...

Elizabeth "Betty" Baumler Eisenberger

Elizabeth "Betty" Baumler Eisenberger

Jul 26, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Baumler Eisenberger went to be with her Lord at Conestoga View on Saturday, July 26, 2104, in her 91st year. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Elizabeth Geiger Baumler. Betty's husband David E. Eisenberger died in 1993.

Betty lived in Lancaster and then Strasburg before moving to...

Winsor Chase Schmidt Md

Winsor Chase Schmidt Md

Jul 24, 2014

Winsor Chase Schmidt MD, age 94, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy after a brief illness. Born in Evanston IL, he was the son of Werner Bruno and Margaret Chase Schmidt. He and his wife, Miriam Tebbetts Schmidt, celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on July 5th.

Chase graduated with honors...

Robert Lewis Allen, Sr.

Robert Lewis Allen, Sr.

Jul 24, 2014

Robert Lewis Allen, Sr., 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at his residence. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late William and Emma Louise (Cobb) Allen. He was the husband of Joy (Gill) Allen.

Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Temple University. Founder of Lancaster...

Leo Edgar Moore, Jr.

Leo Edgar Moore, Jr.

Jul 24, 2014

Leo Edgar Moore Jr., of Lancaster, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 in his residence.

Born in Leechburg, PA, he was the husband of Joan (Koontz) Moore of Lancaster, and the son of the late Leo Edgar Moore, Sr. and Sara (Strong) Moore.

Leo was an Army veteran and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church,...

James E. "Buzzy" Clawges, Jr.

James E. "Buzzy" Clawges, Jr.

Jul 23, 2014

James E. "Buzzy" Clawges, Jr., 39, died accidentally at his Columbia home on Wednesday, July 23,2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Judith A. (Ruth Markley) Clawges, with whom Buzzy lived, and the late James E. "Yumpin" Clawges, Sr. James was a 1993 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He was an avid WWE Wrestling fan, he...

Antonia "Candolin" Garcia

Antonia "Candolin" Garcia

Jul 22, 2014

Antonia "Candolin" Garcia, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in San Lorenzo, PR, Antonia was the daughter of the late Daniel Garcia Nieves and Dominga Rentas Fonseca.

Antonia was of the Catholic faith.

She was a very joyful person who loved to dance, sing, and...

Dennis J. Guilbault

Dennis J. Guilbault

Jul 21, 2014

Dennis J. Guilbault, 65, of Landisville died unexpectedly Monday, July 21, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Pawtucket, RI he was the son of the late Rosaire and Irene (Pacheco) Guilbault. He was married to Theresa "Elaine" (Flynn) Guilbault with whom he would have celebrated 43 years of marriage in September.

Dennis attended Rhode Island Junior...

Kenneth Ray Hertzler

Kenneth Ray Hertzler

Jul 20, 2014

Kenneth Ray Hertzler, 63, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Ken was a longtime resident of Keystone Human Services and is survived by many loving staff and family at Keystone.

Ken was of the Lutheran faith and attended the Acts Covenant Fellowship, Lancaster. He...

Paul W. "Sonny" Groff, Jr.

Paul W. "Sonny" Groff, Jr.

Jul 20, 2014

Sonny Groff, 66, of Mountville, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul W. Groff, Sr. and Katherine Groff. He was a companion of and married to Debra A. (Graybill) Groff for over 27 years.

Sonny was a Lampeter-Strasburg High School...

Nancy L. St. Clair

Nancy L. St. Clair

Jul 20, 2014

Nancy L. St. Clair, 89, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Hospice of Mt. Joy. She was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Howard and Emma (Reinhart) Fellenbaum.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Roy P. "Pat" St. Clair.

She was retired from Schick, Inc. after...

Helene Janet (Bachman) Miller

Helene Janet (Bachman) Miller

Jul 19, 2014

Helene Janet (Bachman) Miller, 77, of Lancaster, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, PA.

Born in Norwalk, CT, she was the wife of John T. Miller of Lancaster, PA, to whom she was married 58 years. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Viola Bachman.

Helene...

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