Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Anita L. Anderson

Anita L. Anderson

Aug 10, 2011

Anita Louise Anderson, 75, of Conestoga, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Barre, VT, she was the daughter of the late John and Linda Cenci Cassani. She had been a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines based out of Miami before getting married.

She was a very dedicated and supportive wife, mother, grandmother...

Kathleen G. Heckman

Kathleen G. Heckman

Aug 8, 2011

Kathleen G. Heckman, 90, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2011 at The Mennonite Home.  Born February 20, 1921 in Austin, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Luella Nemitz.  She was married for 44 years to the late Elmer Heckman, who died in 1988.

She served our country as a dental...

Eugene B. Zeigler

Eugene B. Zeigler

Aug 8, 2011

Eugene B. Zeigler, 104, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 at Moravian Manor Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eugene B. and Katherine (Houser) Zeigler. Eugene was the husband of Margaret L. Zeigler who died in 1984 after 54 years of marriage.

Eugene proudly served his country in the...

Suzanne M. Sullivan

Suzanne M. Sullivan

Aug 8, 2011

Suzanne Margaret Sullivan, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 at home. She was a long time resident of Lancaster where she graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School.

Suzanne is survived by two beloved brothers, Mark Sullivan, husband of Donna of Harrisburg, and Dr. Terrence O'Sullivan of New York, NY.

Services will be...

Naomi A. Lawrence

Naomi A. Lawrence

Aug 8, 2011

Naomi A. Lawrence, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2011 at her residence.

She was the wife of Nelson A. Lawrence, with whom she was married 65 years this past November 9 th . Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Francis L. and Sarah M. Richards Keen.

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J. Robert "Bob" Brubaker

J. Robert "Bob" Brubaker

Aug 7, 2011

J. Robert "Bob" Brubaker, 78, of Willow Street, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 while hiking at Shiprock Woods Nature Preserve. Bob and his wife Dolores "Dolly" Smith Brubaker were married 59 years.

He was born in West Lampeter Twp. to the late Jay M. and Myrtle E. Peters Brubaker. Bob graduated from West Lampeter High School and...

Ann M. Nowogorski

Ann M. Nowogorski

Aug 7, 2011

Ann M Nowogorski, 84, formerly of East Petersburg went home to meet her Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Brethren Village with her family by her side.  Born July 17, 1927 in Throop, PA she was the daughter of Stephen Solensky and Anna Solensky (Sutvey).  She was preceded in death by her husband Walter R Nowogorski.

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James Alan Lefever

James Alan Lefever

Aug 6, 2011

James Alan Lefever; son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, and adventurer; passed away in a boating accident on Rehoboth Bay on Saturday August 6 th , 2011 at the age of 63.  James has many names:  Jim, Jimmy, Daddy, Da.  Regardless of the name by which he is known, he is deeply loved.  Jim grew up in Lancaster...

Russell C. Miller

Russell C. Miller

Aug 5, 2011

Russell C. Miller, 83, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, August 5, 2011 at Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Miller and Lena Mae Beach. Russell was the husband of the late Jean Fitzgerald Miller who died May 12, 2010.

Russell proudly served his country in the United States Army Air...

Libia R. Mitchell

Libia R. Mitchell

Aug 5, 2011

Libia R. Mitchell, 90, of Lancaster and Country Meadows Retirement Community passed away on August 5, 2011 at Hospice of Essa Flory after a 14 month illness. She was born in Manizales, Colombia, South America on September 7, 1920 to the late Apolinar and Anna (Cogote) Restrepo.

On a vacation trip to the United States in 1960,...

Robert V. Sabatelli

Robert V. Sabatelli

Aug 5, 2011

Robert V. Sabatelli, 70, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at his residence.

He was the husband of the late Katherine Lamprecht Sabatelli, who passed away in 2006. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther Manzi Sabatelli.

Robert had been a history teacher...

Richard K. Sexton

Richard K. Sexton

Aug 4, 2011

Richard K. Sexton, 64, of Lititz, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

He was the husband of Regina Petzoldt Sexton, with whom he would have celebrated 40 years of marriage this coming September 10 th . Born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, he was the son of Richard Krust of Germany and Lore Schneller...

Flora R. Mowrer

Flora R. Mowrer

Aug 1, 2011

Flora R. Mowrer, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at home with her family by her side. Born April 28, 1935 in Conestoga Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clayton L. and Ruth W. Reitzel.

Flora was a long time employee of Herr's Laundry, Rebman's Variety Store, and Weis Market. Flora...

Esther M. Lentz

Esther M. Lentz

Jul 31, 2011

Esther M. Lentz 89, of Lancaster, (wife of the late William A. Lentz Jr.) went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Elizabeth Fischer Jenks.

Esther enjoyed reading, yard sales, find-a-word and crossword puzzles....

Jane F. Reidenbach

Jane F. Reidenbach

Jul 31, 2011

Jane F. Reidenbach, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Mennonite Home.

She was the wife of the late Roy E "Pete" Reidenbach, Jr, who passed away in 2007. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy R. and Eurie Donnelly Baxter.

Jane had worked as...

Roy K. Duke, Sr.

Roy K. Duke, Sr.

Jul 29, 2011

Roy K. Duke, Sr., 94, of Millersville, died on Friday, July 22, at Hamilton Arms.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harvey L. and Minnie (Kreider) Duke.  He was married for 68 years to the late E. Margaret (Cox) Duke who passed away on October 8, 2009.

He was a 1935 graduate of...

Eugene V. Lefever

Eugene V. Lefever

Jul 27, 2011

Eugene V. Lefever, 78, of Lancaster City, passed away on July 27, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster Essa Flory. He was born in Lancaster to the late Veryl J. and Edna Lefever.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn M. (Fenstermacher) Lefever in 2004.

Gene retired from the heat treating department with K.D....

Coey F. Groff

Coey F. Groff

Jul 26, 2011

Coey F. Groff, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Vail) Groff.  Coey was the husband of Margaret (Myers) Groff, with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage.

A Veteran of WWII,...

Linda L. Witmer

Linda L. Witmer

Jul 25, 2011

Linda L. Witmer, 56, of Leola, passed away July 25, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County on Good Drive. She was born in Lancaster to the late Leon and Verna Petersheim Witmer.

Linda worked 20 years for Kmart in Lancaster. A 1973 graduate of Garden Spot High School, she was involved in the performing arts program of...

Darlene K. Hodgen

Darlene K. Hodgen

Jul 22, 2011

Darlene K. Hodgen, 55, of Mountvillle, a devoted wife and mother, died on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to Glenn R. and Cora (Mull) Houpt, of Lancaster.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Hodgen, Jr. and a daughter, Erin N. Hodgen, both of Mountville.

Darlene...

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