Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Sherry Ewing

Sherry Ewing

Dec 7, 2024

Sherry Ewing, 70, of Lampeter, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Robert, Jr. and Luella Yoder Conrad.

Sherry had worked in the finance areas at the Penn National Race Course in Lancaster until her retirement.

She was a devoted mother of four and grandmother...

George F. Hohenwarter, Jr.

George F. Hohenwarter, Jr.

Dec 7, 2024

George F. Hohenwarter, Jr., 83, of Holtwood, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024 after coping with several illnesses while under Hospice care.

He was the son of the late George F. Sr. and M. Kathryn Hohenwarter, and he is survived by his wife, of 36 years, Mary Lou Hohenwarter and stepchildren Lisa M....

Jeffrey Eugene Hornberger

Jeffrey Eugene Hornberger

Dec 7, 2024

Jeffrey Eugene Hornberger, age 74, of Manheim, passed away at the Lebanon VA Hospital Longterm Hospice Care on December 7, 2024 with his daughter by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Gladys (Shenberger) Hornberger. After graduating from high school, Jeff honorably served his country in the United States Navy serving...

Pat Sabocsik

Pat Sabocsik

Dec 6, 2024

Pat Sabocsik (Verrico) passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at Jenner's Pond Assisted Living Community.

Pat graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1960 and met her husband, Mike, while they both worked Lancaster Tool & Die. They raised two daughters.

Pat was very involved with all the activities while she was residing at...

Marjorie S. Smith

Marjorie S. Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Marjorie S. Smith, 95, passed away on Friday, the 6th of December, at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA.

Born in 1929 in Raleigh, N.C., Marjorie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA, in 1951. She had a leadership position in Girl Scouts of America in Lancaster County. She was then a...

Donald P. Palmer, Sr.

Donald P. Palmer, Sr.

Dec 6, 2024

Donald P. Palmer, Sr., beloved husband of 58 years to Martha A. Palmer of Ronks, passed away on December 6, 2024.

He was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Paul and Freida (Rollwagen) Palmer.

He was a graduate of Lafayette College where he was a brother in the Chi Phi fraternity and earned a...

Richard T. "Rick" Kuster

Richard T. "Rick" Kuster

Dec 6, 2024

Richard T. "Rick" Kuster, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor South Nursing Home, December 6, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Droney) Kuster. Rick was the loving husband of the late Jeanne (Fisher) Kuster.

Of the Catholic Faith, Rick was a parishioner of St. Philip Catholic...

Hilda V. Oyola

Hilda V. Oyola

Dec 4, 2024

Through many tears and great sadness, the family of Hilda V. Oyola announce her passing on December 4, 2024, at her home. She was 86. Her legacy began on January 9, 1938, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, where she was born to Emeterio Solivan and Concepcion Rodriguez.

She was a woman of her faith and her family. She...

Jerome “Jerry” Klein

Jerome “Jerry” Klein

Dec 4, 2024

Friends called him Jerry… his three sons called him "Dad", and throughout his professional career some called him Dr. Klein. There may have even been one or two off-color monikers thrown his way, but most of us can say the same as we cannot please everyone all the time!

Dad was born in the Bronx, New York...

Karen Lee Stoltzfus

Karen Lee Stoltzfus

Dec 3, 2024

Karen Lee Stoltzfus, 61, of Lititz passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Emerson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Elaine Wilbur. She was the loving wife to Michael Stoltzfus, with whom she shared over 37 years of marriage.

She is survived by...

Jacqueline Troop "Jackie" King

Jacqueline Troop "Jackie" King

Dec 3, 2024

Jacqueline RoseAnne King, affectionately known as "Jackie," passed and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born on March 10, 1931. Her mother was Thelma B. Troop and her father was William Loyd Troop. She was preceded in death by her sister Thelma Barnhart and survived by her brother William "Bill"...

Kenneth L. " Gordy" Gordon, Sr.

Kenneth L. " Gordy" Gordon, Sr.

Dec 3, 2024

Kenneth L. "Gordy" Gordon, Sr., 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Agusta, Georgia.

Born and raised in New York, Gordy later made Lancaster his home, where he became a beloved figure in the community.

For over 30 years, Gordy served as a dedicated correctional officer at the Lancaster County Prison,...

Michael “Mike” Kirkham

Michael “Mike” Kirkham

Dec 3, 2024

Michael "Mike" Kirkham, 88, of Millersville PA, formally of London, England, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born May 12, 1936, in London, England, a son of the late Edith (Bramhall) Kirkham and Norman Caton Kirkham, husband to the late Marna (Houser) Kirkham, and father to the late Christopher Kirkham.

He was a 1951...

Sara (Sally) Fugus Fly Delgiorno

Sara (Sally) Fugus Fly Delgiorno

Dec 3, 2024

Sara (Sally) Fugus Fly Delgiorno, age 83 of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on December 3, 2024. Born in Lindenwold, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Dorothy A. (Gerow) Fly.

Sally is survived by her two loving children: D. Richard (Rick) Delgiorno, husband of Michele, and...

Dolores V. Paulsen

Dolores V. Paulsen

Dec 3, 2024

Dolores V. Paulsen, age 93, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully at Keystone Villa on December 3, 2024. Born in Manheim, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren M. and Edith E. Witmyer. Dolores was a proud graduate of Manheim Central High School and went on to pursue a career in cosmetology, becoming a talented and beloved...

Nguyet T. Vo

Nguyet T. Vo

Dec 3, 2024

the devoted wife of Ba Tran until his passing in 2012.

She is survived by her sons, Dung T. Tran, husband of Sophia Johnson of White Plains, NY and Ty P. Tran, husband of Melissa, of Dublin, OH, and grandchildren, Nyla Minh Chau Tran, Hope Linh Heu Tran, Josie Tran and Everlee Tran.

The family...

Michael B. Ditzler

Michael B. Ditzler

Dec 2, 2024

Michael B. "Mike" Ditzler, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully December 2, 2024, on the wings of St. Michael, the Archangel, and embraced in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ruth (Rhoads) and the late Ronald Ditzler. He was married 25 years to the love of his life, Theresa...

Frank L. Muratore

Frank L. Muratore

Dec 2, 2024

Frank L. Muratore, 83, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at United Zion Retirement Community.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Frank was the son of the late Mary (Guerriero) and Joseph Muratore. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheila (Morrissey) Muratore.

Frank was a proud Veteran of...

Audrey M. (Culp) Quinn

Audrey M. (Culp) Quinn

Dec 1, 2024

Audrey M. (Culp) Quinn of Lititz, PA, died of natural causes on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville. She was 99.

Born on July 24, 1925, to Russel D. Culp and Margaret (Schramm) Culp in Wilkes Barre, PA, Audrey was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married for 72 years...

Mary Ann Miller

Mary Ann Miller

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Ann Miller, 81, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away December 1, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Eugene (Gene) Miller, with whom she spent nearly 57 years of marriage.

Mary Ann was born in Bellevue, PA to the late Herman and Hilda Wuenschel, and grew up in nearby...

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