Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Judy E. Yoder
Oct 29, 2024
Judy E. Yoder, 58, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by family as she wished. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Miriam J. (Moyer) Shenk and the late Ray D. Shenk. She was married 35 years to her beloved husband, Millard Yoder.
Judy was a graduate of...
William V. Mohan
Oct 29, 2024
William V. Mohan, 83, a lifelong Staten Islander, passed away on October 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. A dedicated NYPD officer, he began his career at the 9th precinct and retired from the 122 precinct. Bill proudly served in the Navy and the Army Reserves, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service.
After retiring from...
Thomas J. Meskey
Oct 28, 2024
THOMAS J. MESKEY, known as Tom to his friends and family, passed away after an illness at age 71 in his home in Lancaster, PA on October 28, 2024, with his loving and devoted wife, Lorna Silva Meskey, by his side.
Tom was born on February 18, 1953, the son of the late Lillian Judge and Joseph...
Linda Kay Garrison Jones
Oct 28, 2024
Linda Kay Garrison Jones, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024. Born in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (McCarty) Rhodes. She was married 10 years to her beloved husband, Scott Jones.
Linda worked at one company her entire career – 42 years at Arconic where...
Kenneth Francis Lewis
Oct 27, 2024
Kenneth Francis Lewis, 77, formerly of Baltimore, MD, husband of Mary Ellen Barnes Lewis, and son of the late William F. Lewis, Sr. and Theresa A. (Hiebler) Lewis, passed away at his Lititz, PA residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Irene Adam
Oct 27, 2024
Irene Adam, 93, of Lititz, passed away October 27, 2024, at Landis Homes. She is now at peace with her loving late husband, Alexander Adam. Born in England, Irene and Alex eventually moved to Canada and the U.S., growing their family along the way. They loved visiting Maine together to watch the shoreline and ships.
She is...
Rick M. Graybill
Oct 27, 2024
Rick M. Graybill, 75, of New Providence and formerly of Ephrata, passed away on October 27, 2024.
He was the husband of Dawn M. Jumbelick Graybill, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage this past December 23rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl M. and Rosemary Kautz Graybill.
Rick...
Bertha M. (Gaul) Wilds
Oct 27, 2024
Bertha M. (Gaul) Wilds, 86, of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at Pleasant View Retirement Community surrounded by family. Up until the end she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love for her family.
She was born in Nickel Mines, PA, to the late Ruth M. (Shultz) and Earl E. Gaul. She...
Jacqueline Marie Minnick
Oct 26, 2024
Jacqueline Marie Minnick, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Oct. 26, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Freda Campbell. She was the loving mother of Vickie Minnich.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Grace Community Church of Willow Street,...
Thomas James Smith
Oct 26, 2024
Thomas James Smith, 86, of Mount Joy passed away at home on October 26. Born in Williamsport, Pa., he was the son of Kathleen and Louis Smith.
He graduated from St. James High School in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy the following year. He attended the Naval Academy Prep School and was sworn in as a...
Steven Ted Williams
Oct 26, 2024
Steven Ted Williams, 66, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2024.
Steve leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Robin (Stumm) & his sons, Steven (Paula Landis) Washington DC, Matthew (Jill Hildebrand) Ephrata, & Jonathan (Kayla Spade), Holtwood. Along with his wife & sons, he will be extremely missed by his 5 granddaughters Kendall, Hannah,...
Alan Lloyd Dolge
Oct 25, 2024
Alan Lloyd Dolge, 84, residing in Manheim, PA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Karl Lloyd and Ruth McKane Dolge of Westport, CT. He traveled with the Navy until settling in Sparta, NJ for 18 years. Alan...
Caroline E. Radesky, Ph.D
Oct 25, 2024
Caroline E. Radesky, 38, of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on October 25, 2024.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Joseph A. Radesky of Lititz and Debra Bertzfield Desormeaux of Louisiana. A graduate of Warwick High School, she earned a BA in history and womens studies from Dickinson College, and both her...
Doriece Yvonnie Jones
Oct 25, 2024
Doriece Yvonnie Jones, age 71 a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her home on October 25, 2024. Born in Lancaster to the late Floyd and Frances (Cramer) Bailey, Doriece was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, class of 1971. She was the beloved and cherished wife of Roger L. Jones whom she married...
George H. Bair, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
George Harry Bair Jr., 60, of Ephrata, PA; Born in Johnstown, PA. Went to rest On Friday, October 25, 2024. Hewas the father of Jeffrey Bair and Jessie (Bair) Occhionero.
George graduated from Warwick High School, Class of '83. He formerly enjoyed watching Nascar, voting for Dale Earnhardt. He also loved spending his time outdoors from sitting...
Robert L. “Bob” Wilson
Oct 25, 2024
Robert L. "Bob" Wilson, 70, of New Providence passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Howard H. Wilson and the late Dorothy McMinn Wilson. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Maus Wilson, and they would have celebrated 23 years marriage the day after his passing.
...Frank Milton Burris, Jr
Oct 25, 2024
Frank Milton Burris Jr., age 81, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Frank and Sara (Howard) Burris, Sr. and the beloved and devoted husband of Shirley W. (Stauffer) Burris. He was the former owner of Remco Maintenance, focusing on commercial...
Gwendolyn F. (Garrett) Carter
Oct 24, 2024
Gwendolyn F. (Garrett) Carter, 82, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Greenwood) and Raymond Garrett.
Gwendolyn had many passions that filled her life with joy and drew her close to others. She was a skilled crocheter, and a talented cook....
Esther Bowman Alexander
Oct 23, 2024
Esther Bowman Alexander, 102, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. Born in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Emma (Kleemeyer) Cramm. She was predeceased by her first husband John R. Bowman in 1980, and her second husband William E. Alexander, Jr. in 2018.
As a young woman, Esther attended...
Fred A. Sigafoos, Sr.
Oct 23, 2024
Fred A. Sigafoos Sr., 85, died peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Willow Street, PA. Born in Trenton, NJ on August 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Fred Feidler Sigafoos and Marie T. (Gilbert) Sigafoos.
Fred is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Monichetti) Sigafoos, daughter Linda Sigafoos Legge and her daughter,...
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