Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
William R. Howell
May 13, 2014
William R. Howell, 79, of Manheim died on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Tamaqua, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Dorothy (Heffelfinger) Howell. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Jones) Howell. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor and...
Darlene F. Showers
May 13, 2014
Darlene F. Showers, 69, of Lititz, died surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Victor Shreiner and the late Luella Landis Shreiner Becker. Darlene and her husband John D. Showers were married 29 years last January.
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Stanley C. "Shenny" Schoenberger
May 12, 2014
Stanley C. "Shenny" Schoenberger, 85, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on Monday, May 12, 2014.
He was the husband of Judy C. Troutman Schoenberger, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage this past November 21st. They were married on the "Bride and Groom" TV show in New York City....
Dennis C. Zimmerman
May 12, 2014
Dennis C. Zimmerman, 67, of Lancaster, died Monday, May 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital with his loving wife and best friend of 42 years by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Cynthia L. (Zerphey) Zimmerman of Lancaster, and the son of Virginia Rose (Blankenmyer) Zimmerman of Lititz and the late Charles Martin Zimmerman.
...Russel F. Enterline
May 10, 2014
Russel F. Enterline, 89, of Lancaster passed away Saturday May 10, 2014. Born in Manor Township, he was the son of the late Russel A. and Blanche Fry Enterline and was the husband of Dorothy J. Herr Enterline with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage.
Russel retired from Sperry New Holland after 30 years of service....
John Christopher Williams
May 10, 2014
John Christopher Williams, 56, of East Petersburg died on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at ManorCare South in York after a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Patsy A. (Herr) Williams and the late Harry P. Williams.
He worked at the Manheim Auto Auction as an Inspector in the Exotic Car Department. John was...
Leon R. "Pop Pop" Thompson
May 9, 2014
Leon R. "Pop Pop" Thompson, 58, of Millersville, died Friday, May 9, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at home in Millersville.
Born in Trevos, PA, he was the husband of the late Laura Gordon, who died in 2009. He was the son of the late Robert and Betty (Franklin) Thompson.
Leon was employed as...
Shiloh Emerett Martin
May 9, 2014
Shiloh Emerett Martin, newborn son of Jere and April Martin of Millersville, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2014. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving sisters, Gazelle and Francesca; paternal grandparents, Elwood and Nancy Martin, of Lancaster; and maternal grandmother, Denise Longo, also of Lancaster. Memorial Services will...
Marie A. Coleman
May 9, 2014
Marie A. Coleman, 80, of Lancaster, wife of Robert J. Coleman, died May 9, 2014.
Richard "Rick" F. Stover
May 9, 2014
Richard "Rick" F. Stover, 66, of Lancaster, died suddenly Friday, May 9, 2014 in his residence.
Born in Philipsburg, he was the husband of Judy Stover of Lancaster, and the son of the late Franklin and Frances (Klinger) Stover.
Rick was employed as a maintenance machinist for Pfizer for 29 years until his retirement in...
Kenneth L. Hertz, Sr.
May 8, 2014
Kenneth L. Hertz, Sr., 61, of Lancaster, PA , passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Ken had worked as a custodian for the School District of Lancaster for several years. He loved cars, especially Chevy El Caminos. He also enjoyed football, wrestling, and visiting Central Market and other various shops in downtown...
Dr. Glen Edward Foster Jr
May 8, 2014
Dr. Glen Edward Foster Jr., a long-time resident of Fairport, passed away May 8, 2014, in Lancaster, PA. Born March 25, 1928, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Glen E. Foster Sr. and Marie Youngs Foster.
Glen attended Hobart College and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania as a Doctor of Dental Surgery....
Roy W. Miller
May 8, 2014
Roy W. Miller, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Madeline Little Miller, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage this past October 12th. Born in Mount Wolf, PA, he was the son of the late Norman and Ada Wolfrom Miller.
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Charles Patrick Connor, Jr.
May 6, 2014
Charles Patrick Connor, Jr., 62, of Millersville, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles P. Connor, Sr. and Jean E. (Kipphorn) Link. Charles was the husband of Bambi Lynn Connor.
Charles worked as a Branch Manager for W.E. Johnson. His...
Betty J. Jackard
May 5, 2014
Betty J. Jackard, 80, of Lititz, PA, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 5, 2014. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ervin E. and Millie A. Ness Paules.
Betty had worked for 50 years in accounting for several corporations and certified public accountants in Pennsylvania and Florida. She has also...
Klaus Hubben
May 3, 2014
Klaus Hubben of Landenberg, PA, passed away on May 3, 2014, at age 84. He was the son of the late William and Maria Hubben of Newtown, PA. Klaus is a graduate of George School in Newtown, PA, and received his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a master's degree in veterinary pathology...
Henry S. Weber, Jr.
May 3, 2014
Henry S. Weber, Jr., 93, of Lititz went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, evening May 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Frances Mae in 2010; they had been married for 57 years.
Henry, born on December 12, 1920, in Lancaster County, was the son of the late Henry S....
Gilbert R. Decker
May 3, 2014
Gilbert R. Decker, 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Fairmont Homes. He was born on January 8, 1921 and was the son of the late Ralph and Gertrude (Sweener) Decker.
Gilbert was the husband of Sophie S. (Burbulis) Decker, whom he referred to as "the lily of his valley." On April 21,...
Herbert Yost
May 2, 2014
On a Spring day in 1925, an infant named Herbert Yost was born into earthly life as the son of C. Herbert and Emma (Heil) Yost. On another Spring day, in Belmont Village of St. Johns Creek, GA, he was born into eternal life with God.
Herb is survived by his wife, Mary (Hiemenz), whom he married...
Margaret "Marge" K. Keppler
May 2, 2014
Margaret "Marge" K. Keppler, 72, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Lititz, PA, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Tucker Kritler. Marge shared 22 years of marriage with her husband William "Bill" E....
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