Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John "Jack" J. Ahern

John "Jack" J. Ahern

Jan 28, 2014

John "Jack" J. Ahern, 69, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Maureen Buckley Ahern, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary Toohey Ahern.

Jack had worked for...

Walter Gleason Tymon

Walter Gleason Tymon

Jan 28, 2014

Walter Gleason Tymon, 87, of Lancaster, died on January 28, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Philadelphia on May 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Kathryn Reilly Tymon. He was the devoted husband of Teresa Imelda Abel Tymon. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on October 18th....

Mary Jane Reese Heidig

Mary Jane Reese Heidig

Jan 28, 2014

Mary Jane Reese Heidig, 90, of Paradise, was handed over to Jesus by her children on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Jane fought the good fight, kept her faith and finished the race.

She graduated in 1942 from J. P. McCaskey High School and worked for RCA until becoming a homemaker...

James A. Smith, Jr.

James A. Smith, Jr.

Jan 27, 2014

James A. Smith, Jr., 95, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Helen E. Emich Smith, who passed away in 1995. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James A. and Katharine Flickinger Smith.

Jim had retired...

Irene L. Weaver

Irene L. Weaver

Jan 26, 2014

Irene L. Weaver, 90, died at her Lancaster, PA, home with her daughter Suzanne holding one hand and her caregiver Ronita holding her other hand, on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Max and Frances Gomelskya Litter. Irene's husband William Paul Weaver, US Navy, Retired, died in 1995.

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Roseline May "Meemaw" Leed

Roseline May "Meemaw" Leed

Jan 26, 2014

Roseline May "Meemaw" Leed, 72, of Lititz, died at Moravian Manor on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of the late, Robert Michael and Gladys May Bear Leed.

She worked as a packer and inspector for Dart Container for 17 years. Roseline enjoyed doing puzzles and word searches, watching game shows and...

Stephen Scott

Stephen Scott

Jan 26, 2014

Stephen Scott, 55, of Hopeland, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

He was born in Darby, PA to John W. Scott, Jr. and Phillis (Finan) Scott and was, for nearly 30 years, an amazing husband to Joy (Lyons) Scott.

Stephen was president and owner of Commonwealth Fire Protection Company in Leola, PA,...

Thomas Charles Mekeel

Thomas Charles Mekeel

Jan 25, 2014

Thomas Charles Mekeel, a devoted family man, innovative advertising executive and generous friend, died at the Mennonite Home on Saturday. He was 92.

Tom was the husband of the late Celestine Krantz Mekeel, whom he met on a blind date. They were married for 59 years, until her death on Christmas Eve 2007.

A successful...

Isabel "Evie" Santiago

Isabel "Evie" Santiago

Jan 24, 2014

Isabel "Evie" Santiago, 47, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bronx, New York, Evie was the daughter of Carlos Foster, Jr. of Bronx, NY, and the late Isabel Mercado. She was married to Juan "John" Santiago for 17 years.

A Licensed Practical Nurse, Evie was...

Diann Novak Condron

Diann Novak Condron

Jan 24, 2014

Diann Novak Condron, 66, of Lancaster, died on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Masonic Village Hospice, Elizabethtown. Born in Hazelton, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Ann Oswald. She was the wife of Brian P. Condron, M.D with whom she celebrated 23 years of marriage, and was together for 28 years. She graduated from J.P....

Richard Kauffman, Sr.

Richard Kauffman, Sr.

Jan 23, 2014

Richard Kauffman, Sr., 76, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Daniel and Nettie V. (Petsch) Kauffman. He was employed as an auto mechanic for many years with Kauffman's Salvage Yard in Lancaster. He is survived by 4 sons, Richard Kauffman, Jr., husband of...

Linda L. Meyers

Linda L. Meyers

Jan 23, 2014

Linda L. Meyers, 64, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Martha (Miller) Markhan. Her husband Karl Meyers passed away on June 10, 2008.

Linda was an avid reader and enjoyed her trips to the shore.

She was of the...

Dorothy Pickel Altland

Dorothy Pickel Altland

Jan 23, 2014

Dorothy Pickel Altland, 97, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Estella Espenshade Mehaffey. Dorothy's first husband Albert A. Pickel died in 1980, and then her second husband Edward J. Altland died in 1998.

She worked as...

Mary Ann Culp-Frey

Mary Ann Culp-Frey

Jan 23, 2014

Mary Ann Culp-Frey, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Viola M. Storm Steinberger.

Mary Ann was a dedicated member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Her many activities included the Women's Guild...

Inda M. Stone-Heller

Inda M. Stone-Heller

Jan 21, 2014

Inda M. Stone-Heller, 90, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Ardmore, Wayne and Elkins Park, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Marie (Kelly) Sweet. Inda was the wife of the late Clyde Stone who passed away in January 1976 and...

Paul B. Hayden

Paul B. Hayden

Jan 20, 2014

On January 20, 2014, Paul B. Hayden, retired para-legal of the Washington Gas Light Company and now residing in Lititz, PA went peacefully to be with the Lord.

Born November 18, 1940 Paul grew up in Washington DC in St. Joseph Home for the Boys and later adopted by Jack and Dorothy Hayden in 1956 after they...

Evelyn F. (Quinn) Myers

Evelyn F. (Quinn) Myers

Jan 19, 2014

Evelyn F. (Quinn) Myers, 81, of Lancaster, left us peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2014 to be reunited with her daughter, Sue Ellen.

At her side was her husband of 57 years, William L. Myers. They were married January 12, 1957. Her son, William L. Myers. Jr and his wife Lisa, her son Jeffrey T. Myers and...

Zelma L. Garvey

Zelma L. Garvey

Jan 18, 2014

Zelma L. Garvey, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Brethren Village. Born in Ashland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil E. and Virginia A. Brickey Fannin.

Zelma had been a homemaker and was a talented seamstress and a passionate reader. She was a wonderful mother who showed her...

Sara Elizabeth "Betty" Maul

Sara Elizabeth "Betty" Maul

Jan 18, 2014

Sara Elizabeth "Betty" Maul, 92, of Mansfield , OH died January 18, 2014 in York, PA. She was born November 5th, 1921 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Grace (Lautsbaugh) and John Scott. Betty graduated as Valedictorian at Lexington Senior High School and received her Registered Nurse credential from St. Luke's in Cleveland, Ohio. She served as an RN...

John P. Valentino

John P. Valentino

Jan 17, 2014

John P. Valentino, 88, of Lancaster, entered into eternal rest at his daughter's home in Willow Street on Friday, January 17, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of late John and Anna (Tordini) Valentino.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Janet L. (Templeton) Valentino in 1996, and by...

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