Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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....

Richard Bowers Smith

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Shirley A. (Homsher) Dimitris

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

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.

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Toby O. Reichard

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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