Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Helen C. (Eyler) Harrison

Helen C. (Eyler) Harrison

Nov 5, 2014

Helen C. (Eyler) Harrison, 83, of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in her residence. Born in Waynesboro, she was the wife of the late Earl L. Harrison, Jr, who died July 31, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Owen A. and Helen (Morrow) Eyler. Helen loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed...

Gaynell M. Wimer

Gaynell M. Wimer

Nov 3, 2014

Gaynell M. Wimer 80, formerly of Leola, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Conestoga View. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Ott. She was raised by her foster parents the late Arthur and Lucy Mendenhall.

A graduate of Solanco High School, Gaynell worked as a seamstress for a local...

Dorothy M. Reid

Dorothy M. Reid

Nov 2, 2014

Dorothy M. Reid, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 2, 2014 at Lancashire Hall. A viewing will take place from 6-8 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 AM on Monday, November 10,...

Johnny Irizarry

Johnny Irizarry

Nov 2, 2014

Johnny Irizarry, 63, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manhattan, NY, Johnny was the son of the late Pedro and Julia (Poupart) Irizarry and was the loving husband of Iris (Santos) Irizarry. Johnny served in the Marines during the Vietnam War era. After being honorably discharged, he went on...

Peter T. Puglisi

Peter T. Puglisi

Nov 2, 2014

Peter T. Puglisi, of Lancaster, PA, husband of Arlene Puglisi, died on November 2, 2014.

Sixto S. Saavedra

Sixto S. Saavedra

Nov 1, 2014

Sixto S. Saavedra, 63, of Lancaster, born in Lima, Peru, son of Sixto and the late Diluvina (Adriazola) Saavedra, died unexpectedly Saturday 11/1/2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Loving husband of Teresa Saavedra; father of Aroly Galeano (Edwin), Belisa I. Kinnard (Randell), Cindy Saavedra (Joshua) and Sixto Saavedra, Jr.; grandfather of Xiarisse, Shawn, Jose, Emalina, Randell, Jr. and Micah; and...

Mary E. Thourot

Mary E. Thourot

Nov 1, 2014

Mary E. Thourot, 101, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Conestoga View. Born in Gap, PA she was the daughter of the late Frederick M. and Amanda E. (Fromm) Ward. She was married to the late Charles L. Thourot, Sr. who passed away in 1983. She graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and worked...

Michael J. Batutis

Michael J. Batutis

Nov 1, 2014

With profound sadness Judy L. Batutis announces the death of her beloved husband of 30 years, Michael J. Batutis, at home on Saturday, November 1, 2014 after an extended illness. Born in Lancaster, PA, Michael attended Lancaster Catholic High School, earned a BA from Franklin & Marshall College and a Master's degree in Sociology from Duke University in N.C....

The Honorable John Eugene "Jack" Sheehan

The Honorable John Eugene "Jack" Sheehan

Oct 30, 2014

The Honorable John E. Sheehan, "Jack," formerly of Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, MD, died on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Lakeside in Willow Street, PA. He was 84 years old.

Born in Johnstown, PA on December 11, 1929, Jack was the seventh of ten children of the late Louis A. and Frances Ethel (Schaefer) Sheehan. Jack attended...

Lawrence Patrick Gemmell

Lawrence Patrick Gemmell

Oct 30, 2014

Lawrence Patrick Gemmell, 64, of Lititz, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Larry was one of nine children of William Peter and Marie Dorothy Gemmell, both deceased. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Larry was married to Judie Turner Gemmell, and they celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary in June. Surviving...

Mary E. Proseus

Mary E. Proseus

Oct 29, 2014

Mary E. Proseus, 91, of Landisville, PA (formerly of Rochester, NY) passed away peacefully on October 29, 2014 at Mennonite Home surrounded by her family following a beautiful prayer led by the chaplain. Born in Madison, WI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Scherer) Dickert. Mary was the loving wife of Richard A. Proseus with...

Ruth Frick Yund

Ruth Frick Yund

Oct 29, 2014

Ruth Frick Yund, 87, of Columbia, died October 29 at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born in Laureldale, PA on December 5, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Kathryn L. (Lorah) Frick. After graduating from West Reading High School in 1944, she earned her RN at the Reading Hospital School of Nursing. She married the late...

Margaret Rhodes Herr

Margaret Rhodes Herr

Oct 29, 2014

Margaret Rhodes Herr, 103, formerly of West Lampeter Twp., died Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Brethren Village. Born in Roaring Spring, Blair County, she was the daughter of the late Levis S. and Annie (Brumbaugh) Rhodes. Margaret's husband of 45 years, J. Landis Herr, died in 2004. She was the youngest of five siblings: Mary, George, Esther, Elvin, and...

Edward Francis Mcdonald

Edward Francis Mcdonald

Oct 28, 2014

Edward Francis McDonald, 82, of Denver, died unexpectedly in his home Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Born in Norristown, he was the husband of Doris (Hadfield) McDonald of Denver, and the son of the late James Vincent and Margaret Veronica (Dunleavy) McDonald. Edward was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. A former mummer, he was an avid fan of...

Richard B. Eshleman

Richard B. Eshleman

Oct 28, 2014

Richard B. Eshleman, 88, of West Lampeter Twp. and formerly of East Lampeter Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster to the late Norman and Mary C. (Book) Eshleman. Richard, and his wife, Thelma M (Bechtold) Eshleman recently celebrated 65 years...

Warren H. Charles, Jr.

Warren H. Charles, Jr.

Oct 28, 2014

Warren H. Charles, Jr., 70, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gladys (Neuhauser) and the late Warren H. Charles, Sr. He married Rochele (Buch) Charles on July 4, 1997 and celebrated 17 years of marriage this past July.

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Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger

Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger

Oct 28, 2014

Gladys E. "Tootie" Mellinger, 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Manor Care of Lancaster.

She was the wife of the late Harvey B. Mellinger, who passed away in 1993. Born in Witmer, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Coble Wolfe.

Gladys had been a homemaker,...

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier

Oct 26, 2014

Debra Jean (Guyton) Rinier, 54, of New Holland passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of Lester Guyton Sr. and the late Nancy (Frey) Guyton. Debra thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, always putting their needs before hers in all aspects. She was a loving...

John E. Armstrong

John E. Armstrong

Oct 26, 2014

John E. Armstrong, 81, of Lititz, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of E. June (Witwer) Armstrong of Lititz, and the son of the late Edward and Betty (Brubaker) Armstrong. He was a compassionate, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed life with his family. Known as...

William E. Keppler

William E. Keppler

Oct 25, 2014

William E. Keppler, 92, of Lititz, PA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and formerly of Blue Bell, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the husband of the late Margaret K. Keppler, who passed away in May, 2014. He was previously married to...

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