Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

Petrina Joy Westfall

Petrina Joy Westfall

Dec 1, 2024

Petrina Joy Westfall, 47, of Ronks, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on her birthday and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was the cherished wife of Paul Westfall to whom she was married to for 18 years, and the loving mother of their son Emerson and their...

Beverly A. Arnold

Beverly A. Arnold

Dec 1, 2024

Beverly A. Arnold, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hamilton Arms Nursing Home, Sunday, December 1, 2024. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Matilda C. (Magnuson) Nordstrom. She was the loving wife of the late Harry C. Arnold, to whom she was married in 1951.

Bev earned her...

Christina K. Kiapokas

Christina K. Kiapokas

Nov 30, 2024

Christina K. Kiapokas, 88, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Mellinger) and Apostolis (Pete) Keares. Christina was the beloved wife of Michael G. Kiapokas, with whom she shared over 65 wonderful years of marriage.

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Linda Druley Polonus

Linda Druley Polonus

Nov 30, 2024

Linda Druley Polonus, 87, passed away November 30, 2024, in Lititz, PA. She lived for the past six years at Warwick Woodlands surrounded and cared for by friends and family.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 26, 1937, Linda lived a full and blessed life growing up in Eaton, Ohio. Graduating from Eaton High School in 1955,...

Jonathan Paul Fox

Jonathan Paul Fox

Nov 30, 2024

Jonathan Paul Fox, age 69 of Lancaster, passed away on November 30, 2024. Born in Boston, MA., he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Calabro) Fox.

Jonathan, a passionate advocate for human rights, dedicated much of his professional life to the Lancaster County Human Relations, where he worked tirelessly to promote equality and understanding...

John Dennis Jenkins

John Dennis Jenkins

Nov 30, 2024

John Dennis Jenkins, 76, of Lititz, formerly of Washington Boro, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was surrounded by his family at his side. He was the husband of Nancy J. Jenkins for 54 years, also a native of Lancaster.

John attended J.P. McCaskey High School, class of 1966. He retired from Alumax in 1994,...

Michael E. Brehman

Michael E. Brehman

Nov 29, 2024

Michael E. Brehman, age 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2024. Born June 15, 1968, in Oshkosh, WI, he is the son of George E. Brehman, Jr. and the late Joan (Parrot) Brehman. He was the loving husband of Tessie Elizan. He is survived by his father, a brother, George Brehman, and a niece, Alyxandra...

Robert J. Garrett

Robert J. Garrett

Nov 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) J Garrett, 79, a resident of Brethren Village in Lititz, passed away November 29, 2024.

Born in Lebanon to the late Robert H Garrett and Catherine B Stohler, Bob was a graduate of South Lebanon High School, Class of 63. Bob furthered his education by attending Mccann School of Business (Reading PA) and Elizabethtown College...

Earl “Jerry” Shaub

Earl “Jerry” Shaub

Nov 28, 2024

Earl J. Shaub, Jr. met God in Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. He was 80 years old and was the son of Earl J. and Maguerite A. (Hertzler) Shaub.

Earl, known by some by his nickname "Jerry," was a lifelong resident of the Lancaster area.

While attending Wickersham Elementary school he was selected...

Vincent John “Vince” Orlando

Vincent John “Vince” Orlando

Nov 28, 2024

Vincent John "Vince" Orlando, 55, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on November 28, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Russell and Donna (Reddy) Orlando.

Vince attended Hempfield High School. He worked for Lift-All Company, Inc. as a production scheduler; a job and company that he loved....

Sylvia "Saveria" (Fiorentino) Macrina

Sylvia "Saveria" (Fiorentino) Macrina

Nov 27, 2024

Sylvia "Saveria" (Fiorentino) Macrina, 92, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Moravian Manor, Lititz.

Born in Gasperina, Cantanzaro, Italy, she was the wife of the late Antonio "Tony" Macrina to whom she shared 61 years of marriage on December 2, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Rosa (Catrambone) and Domenico Fiorentino....

Robert G. "Bob" Bock

Robert G. "Bob" Bock

Nov 27, 2024

Robert G. "Bob" Bock, 72, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Wednesday November 27, 2024. Born in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Howard G. and Lois B. Shenk Bock. He proudly graduated from Shippensburg Senior High School, class of 1971. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Powell Bock, and they observed 53 years of marriage...

Ryan J. Horan, Au.D.

Ryan J. Horan, Au.D.

Nov 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Ryan J. Horan on Wednesday November 27 at the age of 43 after a courageous five year battle with an astrocytoma brain tumor. He leaves behind his wife of twelve years, Dr. Zoe Horan, and beloved sons, Henry and Harrison, of Lancaster as well as his parents,...

Timothy (Tim) J. Lease

Timothy (Tim) J. Lease

Nov 26, 2024

Dr. Timothy (Tim) J. Lease, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord he loved on November 26, 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 8, 1958, he was the son of Dr. Stuart (third President of Lancaster Bible College) and Barbara (Rudisill) Lease. Besides his loving wife Bridget, he leaves behind two sons, Andrew...

Hector Rosado

Hector Rosado

Nov 26, 2024

Hector Rosado, 55, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster to Paula Rosado and the late Ramon Rosado, Hector was a lifelong resident and a graduate of McCaskey High School.

Hector was a man of many talents. He had a passion for drawing and painting. Though deaf, Hector...

Terry Lee Bigler

Terry Lee Bigler

Nov 26, 2024

Terry Lee Bigler, 78, a resident of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, passed away November 26, 2024.

Born in Lancaster to the late John and Pauline Bigler, Terry was a graduate of Hempfield High School, Class of 1964. He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War.

Prior to moving to Elizabethtown, he...

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