Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Carlton E. Roland

Carlton E. Roland

Sep 2, 2013

Carlton E. Roland, 91, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Hershey, PA, he was the son of the late Basil M. and Amy L. (Eckert) Roland. Carlton was the husband of Julia (Shank) Roland with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage. He loved spending time with his...

Jerome R. "Jerry" Mccracken

Jerome R. "Jerry" Mccracken

Sep 2, 2013

Jerome R. "Jerry" McCracken, 82, died at his Manheim Twp. home on Monday, September 2, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lorenza and Elsie Boyer McCracken. He was the husband of Eva B. Myers Brooks McCracken for 43 years.

A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, he enjoyed roller skating and...

Terry Christine Lawrence

Terry Christine Lawrence

Sep 1, 2013

Terry Christine Lawrence, 56, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Covina, CA, she was the daughter of R. Lorraine Lawrence and the late T. Wayne Lawrence.

Terry loved meeting new people through her life travels and new experiences. She was a care taker...

Ronald L. Griffith

Ronald L. Griffith

Aug 29, 2013

Ronald L. Griffith, 78, of Akron passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Lancaster. Born in West Reading, PA he was the son of the late Leon Griffith and Helen (Johnston) and James Owens.

Ronald was a 1952 Wilson High School graduate, a 1956 Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, and a 1971...

Marcia Ripper Richards

Marcia Ripper Richards

Aug 29, 2013

Marcia Ripper Richards, 77, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 29, 2013 in her residence.

Born in Butler, PA, she was the wife of the late Thomas Holl Richards, and the daughter of the late Daniel H.J. and Blanche McGeary Ripper.

She was a member of Riverside Church, New York City.

She...

Mary Lynn Post Kellenberger

Mary Lynn Post Kellenberger

Aug 28, 2013

Mary Lynn Post Kellenberger, 51, of Leola and formerly of Florida, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at LGH. She was married to Michael E. Kellenberger for 17 years. Mary was born in Fayetteville, NC to William and Dolores Post of Dardanelle, AR.

A Real Estate agent in Lancaster, PA, Mary graduated from New Milford High School, New...

Craig J. "Cj" Pugliese

Craig J. "Cj" Pugliese

Aug 27, 2013

Craig J. "CJ" Pugliese, 24, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly in York, PA on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

Born in Syosset, NY, CJ was the son of John M. and Helen Augeri Pugliese. A 2007 graduate of Manheim Twp. High School, he was studying graphic design at the Art Institute of York. He also had been working...

Pauline Hendrix Bartch

Pauline Hendrix Bartch

Aug 26, 2013

Pauline Hendrix Bartch, 100 years old, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of the late William H. Bartch, who passed away in 1989. Born in Mount Joy and living there for years before moving to Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Clayton A. and...

Veta M. Abel

Veta M. Abel

Aug 25, 2013

Veta M. Abel, 94, formerly of Bausman, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Harrison House in Christiana, with her daughters by her bedside. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Miller and Edna M. Hengst Trout.

She worked for RCA for 33 years, retiring in 1981. A member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church since age 15,...

Jean Linsalata Costello

Jean Linsalata Costello

Aug 24, 2013

Jean Linsalata Costello, 95, entered into eternal peace on August 24, 2013. A proud Italian from South Philadelphia, Jean has lived in Lancaster for 56 years. She is survived by her four children, Kathryn Griffen, John Costello (Rose), Frank Costello (Jane), and Greg Costello (Linda), seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, her sister, Lenore Cahill and many nieces and nephews. She...

David Charles Johnson

David Charles Johnson

Aug 23, 2013

David Charles Johnson, 31, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2013 in Green Bay, WI. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Charles M. and Judith A. Johnson. Dave was the loving husband of Stephanie (Wagner) Johnson with whom he celebrated 4 years together. Dave loved being a dad and cherished his daughter, Haleigh...

John S. Voulopos

John S. Voulopos

Aug 22, 2013

John S. Voulopos, 85, formerly of Valleybrook Drive, Lancaster, died unexpectedly at The Long Community at Highland on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stergos and Maria Hondras Voulopos.

He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and attended Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline, MA, for two years....

Elizabeth A. Burkman

Elizabeth A. Burkman

Aug 22, 2013

Elizabeth A. Burkman, 92, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. Born in Lancaster, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Rietsche) Sprout. Elizabeth was employed as a licensed practical nurse by St. Joseph Hospital for more than 20 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Elizabeth is survived by...

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt

Aug 21, 2013

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt, 71, of Pequea, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Edith "Edie" (Weaver) Greenawalt of Pequea, and the son of the late Albert E. and Sarah (Koser) Greenawalt.

Benji enjoyed his Harley motorcycle, painting,...

Linda M. D'Agostino

Linda M. D'Agostino

Aug 21, 2013

Linda M. D'Agostino, 47 of Conestoga, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Staten Island, NY she was the daughter of William Phifer and Antoinette Casino. She was married to Michael D'Agostino with whom she celebrated over 22 years of marriage.

Linda was an advocate for radon awareness and...

Mary Elizabeth "Jane" Warfel

Mary Elizabeth "Jane" Warfel

Aug 21, 2013

"Jane" Warfel, 98, of Lancaster, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on August 21, 2013, after a short stay at Conestoga View. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Norman Andrew Warfel and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Robinson) DeVerter. After retiring as head decorator at Keppel's Candy, Jane was a...

John L. "Johnny" Hudson

John L. "Johnny" Hudson

Aug 20, 2013

John L. "Johnny" Hudson, 95, of Lancaster, went to his eternal reward on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at his home. His loving wife and family matriarch of 60 years, Elnora (Weeks) Hudson died June 17, 2007.

Johnny was born in New Orleans and will be sadly missed by his children and their...

Linda J. Shriver

Linda J. Shriver

Aug 19, 2013

Linda J. Shriver, 70, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at her home. Born in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Collier) Shriver.

Linda graduated in 1960 from Penn Manor High School. She worked for Kerr Glass Company and more recently with Phillips Graphic Finishing, Inc. Linda...

Beth Pomerantz

Beth Pomerantz

Aug 19, 2013

Beth Pomerantz, 62, passed away on August 19, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous eight-year-long battle with cancer. Born in Port Chester, New York, she was the daughter of Louise and the late Frank Pomerantz. She was the wife and best friend of David Ehrlich, with whom she would have celebrated her 28th...

Geraldine G. Smith

Geraldine G. Smith

Aug 18, 2013

Geraldine G. Smith, 77, passed away August 18, 2013 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim. She was the wife of the late Jay W. Smith, who passed away in 2007. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elnora Showers Witman. Geraldine had worked in the guidance office at Manheim Central High School as...

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