Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ray S. Lehr

Ray S. Lehr

Jun 20, 2013

June 20 th , 2013, Ray Stewart Lehr of Holden Beach, husband of Carol Lehr, passed away of natural causes. Born February 20, 1938 in York County, PA.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Luther A. Lehr and Grace Sara (King) Lehr; brother, Luther Lehr; and grandson, Brandon Lehr.

Survivors include wife, Carol...

John T. "Terry" Mcdermott

John T. "Terry" Mcdermott

Jun 20, 2013

John "Terry" T. McDermott, 60, of Lititz, PA died unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2013 at home.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Terry was the son of Helen (McClafferty) McDermott, of Oreland, and the late John McDermott.

He was the husband of Kathleen "Kathy" M. (Reagan) McDermott of Lititz, for 33 years.

Terry received his Bachelor's degree...

Mildred C. Parker

Mildred C. Parker

Jun 19, 2013

Mildred C. Parker, 93, of Leola, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her residence.  Born in Lancaster, Mildred was the daughter of the late Henry W. Dorwart and Margaret E. (Resh) Von Stetten.  She was married to the late Richard W. Parker, who died in 1972.

Mildred was a 1938 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School....

Aurora Lopez-Torres

Aurora Lopez-Torres

Jun 19, 2013

Aurora Lopez-Torres, 85, of Lancaster, PA, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care. She was born in Orocovis, PR to the late Raymond Torres and Juana Arroyo.

She was the devoted wife of Victor Lopez-Rivera for 65 years. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, whom she had...

Patricia Ann Wieland

Patricia Ann Wieland

Jun 19, 2013

Patricia Ann Wieland, 69, formerly of Pasadena, MD, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Lancashire Hall in Lititz, PA. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Jane Hearn Kornmann.

A loving mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker, Patricia is survived by her son William "Bill" Beahm, husband of Marie of Lititz, PA,...

Geneva M. Rudy

Geneva M. Rudy

Jun 19, 2013

Geneva M. Rudy, 95, formerly of Bausman, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community where she resided for the past 4 years. She was born in Lancaster to the late George and Clara (Searle) Flick and was the wife of the late Frederick M. Rudy who passed away in 1988.

Born on...

Donald G. "Lutzy" Lutz, Sr.

Donald G. "Lutzy" Lutz, Sr.

Jun 19, 2013

Donald G. "Lutzy" Lutz Sr., 88, of Landisville, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Ethel V. (Sites) Lutz, who passed away in 1991.  He was the son of the late Howard Victor and Anna Lutz.

A Navy Veteran of WWII, he...

Jenafer D. Crane

Jenafer D. Crane

Jun 18, 2013

Jenafer D (Musick) Crane, 39, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2013.

Jenafer was born in Loveland, CO.  She was the only child of Dale and the late Helene Giauque.  Her spirited nature took her to California for about 6 years before she settled in Lancaster, PA in 2003, making many friends along the way. ...

Clifford E. Beaner

Clifford E. Beaner

Jun 17, 2013

Clifford E. Beaner, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late F. Earl and Alice M. (Roth) Beaner.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. (Snavely) Beaner, whom he was married 70 years, May 23, 2013.

He was a...

Miriam D. Charles

Miriam D. Charles

Jun 17, 2013

Miriam D. Charles, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Moravian Manor Retirement Community.  Born in New Danville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph R. and Lily M. (Frantz) Dombach.  Miriam was the wife of the late L. Blaine Charles.

Miriam was a bookkeeper and stand holder on Central and...

Donald E. Evert, Sr.

Donald E. Evert, Sr.

Jun 17, 2013

Donald E. Evert Sr., 78, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly Monday, June 17, 2013 in his residence.

Born in Columbia County, he was the son of the late Wibur and Sadie (Baker) Evert.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Donald loved to be...

Miguel A. Romero

Miguel A. Romero

Jun 16, 2013

Miguel A. Romero, 44, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at Geisinger South Hospital. Born in Paterson, NJ he was the son of Miguel Romero and Elba I. Camacho.

He was artistic and enjoyed drawing, and liked to watch the Eagles and the Phillies play.

He is survived by  his two children: Miguel...

Henry A. Shave

Henry A. Shave

Jun 16, 2013

Henry A. Shave, 92, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.

He was the husband of Martha Hertzig Shave, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage this past August 12 th . Born in Bessemer, MI, he was the son of the late Samuel and Alvina Domrose...

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....

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