Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John P. Kralicek

John P. Kralicek

Jun 19, 2014

John P. Kralicek, 49, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Paul J. Jr. and Mary Ellen Baldonado Kralicek of Lancaster.

John had worked in the construction business for various companies in both Lancaster and Chester counties. He was a graduate of J.P....

Jon E. Ralston

Jon E. Ralston

Jun 17, 2014

Jon E. Ralston, 51, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at his residence.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the beloved son of Raymond D. and Marilyn J. (Tallman) Ralston of Lititz.

Jon was a talented restoration artist, working with glass and porcelain as his specialties. He had a gift...

Cathy Thi Tai Nguyen

Cathy Thi Tai Nguyen

Jun 17, 2014

Cathy Thi Tai Nguyen, 77, of Lancaster, passed away June 17 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.

Cathy was born February 9, 1937 in Thu Duc, a suburb of Saigon, Vietnam and was the daughter of the late Nguyen Van Tranh and Le Thi Vi.

Cathy moved to the U.S. in 1965, in Washington, D.C.,...

Florence "Van" Williams

Florence "Van" Williams

Jun 14, 2014

Florence "Van" Williams, 94, died Saturday June, 14 2014 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, FL. Florence was the daughter of the late John H. and Carrie (Humbert) Van Cleve and was the loving wife of Dr. Wallace Reid Williams.

Florence was born October 18, 1919 in Osceola Co., Iowa, moving first to Minnesota, and...

Paul R. Fogell

Paul R. Fogell

Jun 14, 2014

Paul R. Fogell, 76, of Lancaster, PA, husband of Janet Fogell, passed away on June 14, 2014.

Allen L. Coulombe

Allen L. Coulombe

Jun 13, 2014

Allen L. Coulombe, 76, of Manheim, PA, died Friday, June 13, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Allen has shared the last 21 years with his loving wife and soul mate, Linda.

Allen was born in Farmington, NH and lived most of his life in Massachusetts. A graduate of Brockton High School, Brockton, MA,...

Amy L. Myers

Amy L. Myers

Jun 13, 2014

Amy L. Myers, 52, of Washington Boro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2014. Amy was the wife of Gary L. Myers, of Washington Boro. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Emma (Mueller) Foehlinger.

Amy was a machine operator for Alcoa, Lancaster. She was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed...

Thomas Nelson Harnish

Thomas Nelson Harnish

Jun 13, 2014

Thomas Nelson Harnish, "Tom", 84, of Lititz, peacefully entered into Heaven on June 13, 2014. He was born March 10, 1930 in Lancaster, Pa, as the baby brother of 15 siblings.

He is survived by two sisters Irene Schmuckle and Josie Kuhn, and his brother Ned Harnish. At the age of 14, following the death of his...

Rosina Palma Manno

Rosina Palma Manno

Jun 12, 2014

Rosina Palma Manno, 91, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born in Gasperina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rosa Catrambone Fiorentino. She was married to the late Saverio G. Manno who died in 2005.

She was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent many happy...

C. Daniel Deiter

C. Daniel Deiter

Jun 12, 2014

"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of how things turn out". John Wooden

Dan or "Danny" to those who knew and loved him. Devoted father. Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Baby brother. Precious friend and neighbor. Dan enjoyed sharing his life experiences through storytelling, pictures, and letters. His wit, charisma, intellect, creativity,...

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes

Jun 12, 2014

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes, 75, of Lancaster and formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the wife of the late Glen W. Barnes and the daughter of the late J. Richard and Clara L. (Zerbe) Scheirer.

Mim graduated from the Reading...

Vera March

Vera March

Jun 12, 2014

Vera March, 65, of Denver, PA, passed away on June 12, 2014.

Ilene Barker Rosser

Ilene Barker Rosser

Jun 12, 2014

Ilene Barker Rosser, 93, of Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA, died Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born in Detroit MI, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ingaber Mattson Barker. Her husband of 33 years William N. Rosser died in 2004.

She graduated from Pontiac Michigan High School and Detroit Bible College. Ilene was a secretary...

Joan L. Bireley

Joan L. Bireley

Jun 12, 2014

Joan L. Bireley, 82, of Lancaster, PA resigned her Soul away into our Savior's Arms on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Manor Care. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of John R. and Cecelia (Judith) Wimer.

Joan was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She retired as an Accounts Receivable Manager with Charles Chips. She was...

Patricia M. Kearney

Patricia M. Kearney

Jun 11, 2014

Patricia M. Kearney, age 70, of Lancaster, died peacefully at Landis Homes in Lititz on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born in 1943 in Hondo, TX, the daughter of the late William H. Edgar and Patricia M. (Carlin) Edgar. She was the wife of Ralph E. Kearney with whom she celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on April 24....

Rogelio R. Ramos

Rogelio R. Ramos

Jun 10, 2014

Rogelio R. Ramos, 33, formerly of Lancaster, died unexpectedly in Montgomery County June 10, 2014. Born in Camden, NJ, Rogelio was the son of Rafael Ramos of Padillas, PR, and Margarita Rivas of Lancaster, PA, and step-son of Pedro L. Martinez.

Rogelio attended Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA.

He loved listening to music, playing...

Nicolle L. Ballou

Nicolle L. Ballou

Jun 10, 2014

Nicolle L. Ballou, 40, of Manheim, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born in Honesdale, PA, Nicolle was the daughter of Richard D. Ballou and Jean H. Vitale and was the loving mother of Meghan J. Ballou.

Nicolle was a faithful member of New Life Church in Lancaster.

In...

Clifford Burns, Jr.

Clifford Burns, Jr.

Jun 10, 2014

Clifford Burns, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, died at Conestoga View on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clifford, Sr. and Hazel Bowser Burns.

Clifford was married to his wife Eilaine M. Winters Burns for 40 years before her death in 2005. He worked in janitorial services for Morris Maintenance...

Jesse E. Surrena

Jesse E. Surrena

Jun 9, 2014

Jesse E. Surrena, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sheridan, WY, he was the son of the late Brady and Lenora (Smith) Surrena. Jesse was the husband of Lee Anne (Watson) Surrena with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage.

A veteran, he served...

Paul A. Witmer

Paul A. Witmer

Jun 9, 2014

Paul A. Witmer, 93, of New Providence, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Lampeter, he was the husband of the late Anna Louise "Nancy" (Kendig) Witmer, who died November 29, 2013. They had been married 62 years. He was the son of the late Eli R. and Mary K....

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