Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Amy L. Myers

Amy L. Myers

Jun 13, 2014

Amy L. Myers, 52, of Washington Boro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2014. Amy was the wife of Gary L. Myers, of Washington Boro. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Emma (Mueller) Foehlinger.

Amy was a machine operator for Alcoa, Lancaster. She was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed...

Thomas Nelson Harnish

Thomas Nelson Harnish

Jun 13, 2014

Thomas Nelson Harnish, "Tom", 84, of Lititz, peacefully entered into Heaven on June 13, 2014. He was born March 10, 1930 in Lancaster, Pa, as the baby brother of 15 siblings.

He is survived by two sisters Irene Schmuckle and Josie Kuhn, and his brother Ned Harnish. At the age of 14, following the death of his...

Rosina Palma Manno

Rosina Palma Manno

Jun 12, 2014

Rosina Palma Manno, 91, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born in Gasperina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rosa Catrambone Fiorentino. She was married to the late Saverio G. Manno who died in 2005.

She was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent many happy...

C. Daniel Deiter

C. Daniel Deiter

Jun 12, 2014

"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of how things turn out". John Wooden

Dan or "Danny" to those who knew and loved him. Devoted father. Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Baby brother. Precious friend and neighbor. Dan enjoyed sharing his life experiences through storytelling, pictures, and letters. His wit, charisma, intellect, creativity,...

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes

Jun 12, 2014

Miriam "Mim" M. Barnes, 75, of Lancaster and formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the wife of the late Glen W. Barnes and the daughter of the late J. Richard and Clara L. (Zerbe) Scheirer.

Mim graduated from the Reading...

Vera March

Vera March

Jun 12, 2014

Vera March, 65, of Denver, PA, passed away on June 12, 2014.

Ilene Barker Rosser

Ilene Barker Rosser

Jun 12, 2014

Ilene Barker Rosser, 93, of Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA, died Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born in Detroit MI, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ingaber Mattson Barker. Her husband of 33 years William N. Rosser died in 2004.

She graduated from Pontiac Michigan High School and Detroit Bible College. Ilene was a secretary...

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...

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