Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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....
Richard Bowers Smith
Jun 8, 2014
Richard Bowers Smith, 89, of Landisville, "assumed room temperature" (as he often said) on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at a daughter's home after a brief illness.
The widower of the late Ann (Linton) Smith, Mr. Smith was a native of Lancaster County, where he lived his entire life except for a few years during World War II...
Kathryn V. Stumpf
Jun 8, 2014
Kathryn V. Stumpf , 92, of Pequea, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster in Mount Joy. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Marie (Rotello) Carello and was the wife of the late Philip J. Stumpf.
Kathryn was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
Carol (Uzupis) Benedick
Jun 8, 2014
Carol (Uzupis) Benedick, 56, of Millersville, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Josephine Uzupis of Lancaster, and the late Vincent Uzupis.
An avid dog lover, she was employed for 35 years as a nurse with Lancaster General Women's and Babies Hospital....
Thomas "Tom" E. Harting, Esq.
Jun 7, 2014
Thomas "Tom" E. Harting, Esquire, age 85, of Lancaster County, PA, died at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Born in Adamstown, PA, a son of the late Phares G. Harting, Sr. and Sadie R. Glass Harting. He was the husband of Elizabeth Kieley Harting for 22 years.
Tom graduated from Shillington High School in 1947. He...
Rev. Barry R. Gross
Jun 6, 2014
Rev. Barry R. Gross, 67, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 6 2014. Beloved son of the late Jeanne H. and Vernon C. Gross, Sr.
He attended St. Mary's School in Lancaster and was a 1964 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He continued his studies at St. Mary's...
Charles F. Weigand, Jr.
Jun 6, 2014
Charles F. Weigand, Jr., 91, passed away at Landis Homes on June 6, 2014. He was a homebuilder for over 40 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He enjoyed fishing and boating and was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church in Brownstown
Surviving are 2 daughters, Nancy Shirk and...
Paul I. Woodland
Jun 5, 2014
Paul I. Woodland, 91, of the Long Community at Highland, Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 5, 2014 at the Bob Fryer Family Inpatient Center, Mount Joy. He was known to many friends and co-workers as "Woody". Paul was known for his quick wit, practical jokes, positive outlook, strong bass voice, and Scrabble game skills.
He previously...
William J. "Bill" Raugh
Jun 4, 2014
William J. "Bill" Raugh, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Johnstown, Bill was the son of the late Carl F. and Elizabeth Davidson Raugh. He was married to Judith Ammon Raugh for 54 years.
Bill was employed as a printer and then as facilities manager of...
Joanne Felix
Jun 3, 2014
Joanne Felix, 83, of Leola, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Edna (Murry) Fritsch. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Douglas P. Felix, who died in 1996.
Joanne...
Frederick C. Woerner
Jun 3, 2014
Frederick C. Woerner, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Geraldine (Rice) Woerner, who died in 2005. They had been married 59 years. He was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Yellets) Woerner.
...Shirley A. (Homsher) Dimitris
Jun 2, 2014
Shirley A. (Homsher) Dimitris, 78, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 2, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Gust Dimitris, Jr. of Akron, and the daughter of the late Elmer T. Homsher, Sr. and Florence (Smeltz) Homsher. She worked as a...
Norman G. Strosser
Jun 1, 2014
Norman G. Strosser, 91, a resident of St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, entered into rest on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
He was the husband of the late Rose T. Schreder Strosser, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Emil E. and Theresa Krallinger Strosser.
...
Toby O. Reichard
Jun 1, 2014
Toby O. Reichard, 65, of Lancaster, passed away at home following a brief illness. Toby, the son of the late Dale and Miriam (Schoff) Reichard was born in Lancaster, and was the loving husband of Vi (Antes) Reichard.
Until his retirement, Toby was a construction worker and was employed most recently by Gallagher Construction of Lancaster. Toby...
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