Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Jeffry A. Mutschler

Jeffry A. Mutschler

Nov 1, 2013

Jeffry A. Mutschler, 62, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 4, 2013.  Born in Sunbury, PA, he was the son of the late Jack and Marian (Swank) Mutschler.

A Vietnam veteran, Jeffry served in the US Navy.  He was a housekeeper for Willow Valley Retirement Community.  He enjoyed woodworking, reading, watching movies...

J. Dennis Perry, Sr.

J. Dennis Perry, Sr.

Nov 1, 2013

J. Dennis Perry, Sr., 75, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Conestoga View.

He was the husband of Donna L. Byers Perry, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage this past June 19 th . Born in West Jefferson, NC, he was the son of the late Wiley and Sallie Shaw...

Robert J. Boswell, Jr.

Robert J. Boswell, Jr.

Nov 1, 2013

Robert Joseph Boswell, Jr., 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph Boswell, Sr. and Ruth (Boone) Boswell.  Robert was the husband of the late Ruth May (Nystrom) Boswell.

A veteran, Robert served in the...

Kathryn J. Angelo

Kathryn J. Angelo

Nov 1, 2013

Kathryn J. Angelo, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Lancashire Hall.

Graveside services will be announced in April. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

Michael John Tempalski

Michael John Tempalski

Nov 1, 2013

The world lost its brightest star when Michael John Tempalski, 38, of Manheim passed away on Saturday, January 12th, 2013. Michael leaves behind his wife, Trish, and their three young children, Ty (10), Ava (7), and Brody (4).

He was born on December 22, 1974 to Michael and Janet Tempalski in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the brother...

Earl J. Manning, Jr.

Earl J. Manning, Jr.

Nov 1, 2013

Earl J. Manning, Jr., 75, of Gordonville, died 3/27/13 Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Lisa A. Ressler

Lisa A. Ressler

Nov 1, 2013

Lisa A. Ressler, 51, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of David M. Guhl, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage this past July 1. Born in Ephrata, Lisa was the daughter of Linda L. Richter of Lancaster and the late Terry B....

Lynn L. Hammel

Lynn L. Hammel

Nov 1, 2013

Lynn L. Hammel, 57, of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Poole) Hammel.

Lynn loved her family, friends, horses and the beach. She was a member of LCBC, Manheim campus.

She was...

Robert M. Steffy

Robert M. Steffy

Nov 1, 2013

Robert M. Steffy, 81, of Lancaster, husband of Clara Steffy, January 24, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-966

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

John J. Mentzer, Jr.

John J. Mentzer, Jr.

Nov 1, 2013

John J. Mentzer, Jr. 71, retired Lancaster City Police Sergeant, of West Lampeter, Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Bethany Beach, DE with his wife, by his side. He was born in Lancaster to the late John J. and Frieda (Shoff) Mentzer.

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dawn M....

Margaret A. Baker

Margaret A. Baker

Nov 1, 2013

Margaret A. Meussner Baker, 74, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading. Born in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Helen McManus Meussner, she was the foster daughter of the late John Thomas and Margaret Curley Mawhinney.

She graduated from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, Philadelphia, in 1956, and worked...

Mary S. Zerbe

Mary S. Zerbe

Nov 1, 2013

Mary S. (Zell) Zerbe, 70, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Melvin K. and Angela (Kerschner) Zell.

Mary was a woman who loved life and her family, especially her great-grandson.  She enjoyed going to...

Donald B. Toaltoan

Donald B. Toaltoan

Nov 1, 2013

Donald B. Toaltoan, 61, of S. Ann St., Lancaster, died on December 18, 2012 at Hospice of Mount Joy. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Donald Gerald and Betty Toaltoan London.

He was formerly employed by RR Donnelly.

He is survived by 5 daughters, Danielle Anderson, of Philadelphia, Talia Henson, wife...

Frank A. Brady

Frank A. Brady

Nov 1, 2013

Frank A. Brady, 76, of Marietta, died suddenly Saturday, May 25, 2013 in his residence.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the husband of the late Gayle (Dwyer) Brady, and the son of the late Walter Francis and Bertha (Morey) Brady.

An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Masonic Lodge...

Dorothy J. Burie

Dorothy J. Burie

Nov 1, 2013

Dorothy J. Burie, 75, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly from a brief illness at Paoli Hospital on January 23, 2013 with her four children at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Burie, her parents, John and Mary (Szper) Rozanski, and a brother Richard T. Rozanski.

She leaves behind her...

Susan E. Huck

Susan E. Huck

Nov 1, 2013

Susan E. Huck, 61, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Good Friday with her true love and husband, Richard, by her side after a yearlong struggle with cancer. They were married for 40 years this past August.

Born in the Bronx, NYC, Susan graduated from Parsippany High School, NJ where she met her future husband, although she...

Carmelo Pacheco Martell

Carmelo Pacheco Martell

Nov 1, 2013

Carmelo Pacheco Martell, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Arcilio and Ramona Martell Pacheco.

He was employed for a number of years in the maintenance division of Tyson, New Holland, and was a member of...

Joseph A. Gehris

Joseph A. Gehris

Nov 1, 2013

Joseph A. Gehris, 86 passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harvey B. and Sarah Francis (Stefko) Gehris.  He celebrated 57 years of marriage in January to Agnes B. Gehris.

After retiring with 35 years of service at PPL, he...

John K. Gabriel

John K. Gabriel

Nov 1, 2013

John K. Gabriel, 70, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, following an illness of several years.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Joan M. Gabriel of Lancaster, and the son of the late James K. Gabriel, Sr. and Grace (Brasch) Gabriel.

John was a graduate...

Michael S. Ritchey

Michael S. Ritchey

Nov 1, 2013

Michael S. Ritchey, 56, of Lancaster, PA died April 15, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

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