Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Apornpan (Mum) Dougherty

Apornpan (Mum) Dougherty

Jun 16, 2013

Mum Dougherty passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home Sunday June 16 th . Mum was loved by many as the perfect mixture of a caring compassionate heart, fun-loving spirit and persistent toughness. Born in Thailand, February 10, 1966, she and her sister joined their mother in moving to the US when she was 8. They...

Anne Theresa Shanahan

Anne Theresa Shanahan

Jun 14, 2013

Anne Theresa Shanahan, 79, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 14 th , 2013.

Anne was born in Manhattan to Louis and Ellen (Mackle) Whiteside.  On September 22 nd , 1956, Anne married the love of her life, Frank Shanahan, at the Church of the Good Shepherd.  They moved to Rockland...

Edward David Brian, Jr.

Edward David Brian, Jr.

Jun 11, 2013

Edward David Brian, Jr., 64, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward David, Sr. and Dorothy (Platt) Brian.

David graduated from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He worked for the Department of Agriculture and for...

Geraldine L. Shenk

Geraldine L. Shenk

Jun 9, 2013

Geraldine L. Shenk, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Woodcrest Villa.

She was the wife of the late Clayton S. Shenk, who passed away in 2007. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Willis C. and Edith LeFever Zander.

She had been the owner of Jerry's Dress...

Calixta Rodriguez

Calixta Rodriguez

Jun 9, 2013

Calixta Rodriguez, 80, of Lancaster died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Heart of Lancaster. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Rosendo and Angelica Seda. Calixta was the wife of Gumersindo Rodriguez with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage. Calixta worked at a fabric factory for many years. She enjoyed cooking,...

Frank A. Melos

Frank A. Melos

Jun 9, 2013

Frank A. Melos, 72, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Union City, NJ and was the son of the late Frank and Frances (Wittnebert) Melos.

He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with his loving wife, Eleanor E. (McAndrews) Melos.

Frank graduated...

Elizabeth Peifer

Elizabeth Peifer

Jun 9, 2013

Elizabeth (Brandt) Peifer, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Conestoga View.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Cyrus K. Peifer, who passed away in 1998, and the daughter of the late Abram and Mabel (Steinmetz) Brandt.

She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Lancaster....

Gregory S. Bowder

Gregory S. Bowder

Jun 3, 2013

Gregory S. Bowder, 61 of Lancaster, died on Monday, June 3, 2013 at his residence.

He was the husband of Kathy D. Myers Bowder, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage this past October 1 st . Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Priscilla Shaffer Bowder.

Greg had...

Brayden Keith Reinecker

Brayden Keith Reinecker

Jun 3, 2013

Brayden Keith Reinecker passed away shortly after birth on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Women and Babies Hospital, Lancaster.

He was the son of Angela Kay Smith and Keith Reinecker of Mount Joy.

Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, Brian D. and Brenda J. (Sell) Smith of Annville; and his paternal grandmother, Kimberly L. Dodson...

Nalda Rae Olson

Nalda Rae Olson

Jun 2, 2013

Our Swedish Angel, Nalda Rae (Bezner) Olson at 77, was called home Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was surrounded by her family and will continue to be loved and admired by the many lives she has touched.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years this coming August, Gene M. Olson. Born in Madison, WI, she...

Pierre L. Fleurot

Pierre L. Fleurot

Jun 2, 2013

Pierre L. Fleurot, 91, died at his Lancaster home on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Born in Dijon, France, he was the son of the late Gules and Renee Pouzaud Fleurot. Pierre's wife Dora Raygada Fleurot died in 2010.

He served in the French Army during WWII. Pierre worked as a machinist for Y&S Candies for 20 years....

Catherine A. "Kitty" Masse

Catherine A. "Kitty" Masse

Jun 2, 2013

Catherine A. "Kitty" Masse, 85, of Media, PA died peacefully on Sunday, June 2 nd at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, PA, after a lengthy illness.  Kitty was the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Margaret (Hart) McAndrew.  She shared 43 years of marriage with her late husband, Dr. Albert L. Masse, until his death in 2003.

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Nicki Brown-Muniz

Nicki Brown-Muniz

Jun 1, 2013

Nicki Brown-Muniz, 40, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle of renal disease on Saturday, June 1, 2013.  She was diagnosed at age 13, outliving most.  She was the longest surviving dialysis patient of Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Georgine Brown and John Gant; Clinton Myer, biological...

Joan Simpson Ripley

Joan Simpson Ripley

May 31, 2013

Joan Simpson Ripley, 84, of Manheim, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on May 31, 2013. She was the wife of Julius H. Ripley for 64 years. Born and raised in Yorkshire Hull, England, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Simpson.

Joan's family includes her husband Julius, two daughters, Patricia A. "Patty", wife...

Joyce Grosh

Joyce Grosh

May 31, 2013

Joyce (Rhen) Grosh, 83, a resident of Moravian Manor and formerly of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 from pulmonary fibrosis as a result of interstitial pneumonia which she contracted on vacation in 2001.

Born in Lititz to the late Richard H. and Minerva "Laura" (Smith) Rhen, Joyce is survived by her loving husband, William Kilgore...

Jocelynne Christine Reisinger

Jocelynne Christine Reisinger

May 30, 2013

Jocie, 18, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2013.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Robert R. Reisinger and Jessica L. Eshleman.

Jocie was a 2013 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.  She was planning to attend Millersville University for a double-major in child development with an interest in criminal justice. ...

Jacob F. Young, Sr.

Jacob F. Young, Sr.

May 30, 2013

Jacob F. Young, Sr., 85, of St. John's Herr Estate and formerly of Lancaster, died Thursday May 30, 2013, at Luther Acres. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Walter K. Sr. and Violet Morton Young. He was the husband of Jacqueline N. Evans Young for 64 years in March.

Jacob served in the...

Carol A. Arthur

Carol A. Arthur

May 28, 2013

Carol A. Arthur, 68, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Mount Hope of Nazarene Retirement Community in Manheim.

She was the wife of James E. Arthur with whom she shared 49 years of marriage this past December 28 th . Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late...

Ruth Lamy Brons

Ruth Lamy Brons

May 28, 2013

Ruth Lamy Brons, May 28,2013.  Born in Evanston, Illinois on November 2nd, 1937, she was the oldest child of the late Raymond P. Lamy and Ruth Lamy.  She is survived by her brother, Ray, and her sister, Holly.

On June 13th, 1959 she married her husband of 54 years, Jack Brons.  She is the mother of Marianne...

Charles W. Meier, Jr.

Charles W. Meier, Jr.

May 28, 2013

Charles W. Meier, Jr., 72, of Lititz passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Camden, NJ he was the son of the late Charles W. Meier, Sr. and Isabel (Falcon) Meier. He was married to Faith (Johnson) Meier with whom he celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

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