Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Kreider W. May
Kreider W. May, 74, of Lititz died Wednesday night at his residence.
Self employed with K. May Construction, he was a Builder/Developer for over 50 years.
He loved Nascar and traveled to various race tracks. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was married to Arlene J. Reigel May for...
George B. Heymann
George B. Heymann, 81, of Lancaster died Sunday at his residence.
Previously, he was a Receiving Clerk for Federal Mogul. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post #34. George was a Past President of Lancaster Liederkranz. He played in Valentino's Band and the Lancaster Liederkranz band...
Wilma A. Cannizzaro
Wilma A. Cannizzaro, 93, formerly of 122 Greenview Dr., died Tuesday at Evergreen Estates in Lancaster.
She was the wife of the late Dr. Anthony B. Cannizzaro, DDS,, who died in 1992. Born in Fort Madison, Iowa, Wilma was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Amelia Spiekemeir Helling.
She had worked as the office...
Marie J. Pisano
Marie J. Pisano, 83, of 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, formerly of Grandview Heights, died Saturday at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Margarita Cordova Voci. She was the wife of the late Samuel F. Pisano who died in 2002.
Mrs. Pisano was a homemaker....
Romano Thomas Spadea
While the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Paul Worley
Paul Worley, 89, of 200 N. West End Ave., Lancaster died Saturday at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Previously, he worked in the maintenance dept. for Lancaster Press and the Waterworks.
He was of member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Anne's Catholic Church. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII.
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Jacqueline E. Schreiner
Jacqueline E. Schreiner, 59, of Columbia, died Thursday at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Marie Reese Schreiner.
Jacqueline loved animals, watching animal planet, shopping, and to sing. She had a sweet tooth and loved to celebrate holidays. She liked to spend time with her housemates,...
Paula Marie Distefano-Kleinz
Paula Marie DiStefano-Kleinz, 25 of Lancaster died Monday at Essa Flory Hospice Center.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sandra Eichelberger DiStefano of Conestoga. Paula was the wife of Charles Francis Kleinz III for four years. She was a nurse's aid at Mennonite Home and previously at Conestoga View. She attended Holy Trinity...
Jesus Almestica Ortiz
Jesus Almestica Ortiz, 49, of 1509 Crescent Ave., Lancaster died Sunday at his residence.
He enjoyed listening to music and helping others.
Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico he was the son of Simona Ortiz of Lancaster and the late Fulgencio Almestica.
Surviving besides his mother is one sister, Leonides "Leo" Soto of Lancaster;...
William Walsh Carroll
William Walsh Carroll, 75, of 1520 Harrisburg Pike, formerly of 113 E. Cottage Ave., Millersville, died peacefully on Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen Troutman Carroll, who passed away in 2000. They had been married for 47 years.
He was a former sports editor and columnist for the Lancaster New Era, where he...
Ralph A. Shenk
Ralph A. Shenk, 60, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Donna K. Ryner Shenk, with who he celebrated 25years of marriage this past November 30 th . Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Betty J. Helfer Shenk of Lancaster, and the late Ralph B. Shenk....
Lewis H. Eshbach
Lewis H. Eshbach, 85, of Millersville died Friday at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was a mechanic for Eshbach's Garage, a family owned business and he worked in the physical plant and as a bus driver for Millersville State College. He was a Charter Member of VFW Post 7294 where he was Commander in 1957, 1958, 1985 and 1991. ...
Michael D. Hearn
Michael David Hearn, 46, of 144 April Lane, Lancaster, died on Monday at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.
Mike was the husband of Debra A (Werst) Hearn and they just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on October 26th 2005. Born in Lancaster Mike was the son of Petronilla "Pat" (Mayer) Long and the late Charles Meade Hearn....
Filippo Raia
Filippo Raia, 70, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on Wednesday evening at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Eda P. Bonosoro Raia, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage this coming September 18th. Born in Palermo, Sicily, he was the son of the late Francesco and Guisepina Raia.
Filippo...
Helen A. Price
While the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Kathy A. Bays
Kathy A. Bays, 56, of Lancaster died Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sidney and Evelyn Marie Foultz Painton.
She was a home health provider previously in Washington State.
Surviving are six children: Wendy Bays, Carl D. Bays, Â William Nixdorf, Paige Bays, Heather Bays, Kenneth...
William Everett Epperly
While the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Frank A. Palumbo
Frank A. Palumbo, 82, of Lancaster died Monday at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
He retired from Armstrong World Industries in 1986 after 36 years.
He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his granddaughter. A US Army Veteran, of WWII, he participated in the D Day Invasion, landing at Omaha Beach. He also was awarded...
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