Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Susan Armstrong Hast

Susan Armstrong Hast

Oct 13, 2024

Susan Armstrong Hast, 70, of Venice, FL and formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away in Tampa, FL on October 13, 2024. Susie was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of Andrew J. Armstrong of Palm Beach, FL and the late Patricia (Abel) Armstrong.

Susie is survived by her loving husband of 8 years, William T....

Doris May Mcdonald

Doris May Mcdonald

Oct 13, 2024

Doris May McDonald, age 94, of Parrish, Fl and Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Ella R. (Sennett) Hadfield, and was the devoted wife of Edward Francis McDonald, for over 61 years until his passing in 2014....

Laurie S. Collins

Laurie S. Collins

Oct 13, 2024

Laurie S. Collins, 65, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Laurie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who brought warmth, compassion and joy to everyone she met. As an award-winning interior designer, her work touched countless homes and hearts. She found purpose in her profession, but her greatest...

Ramon Andres Paredes

Ramon Andres Paredes

Oct 12, 2024

Ramon Andres Paredes, born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, was called home on the morning of October 12, 2024. A beloved family man, Ramon (Monchin) was the life of the party and had a unique gift for brightening our family gatherings with his warm smile, his heartwarming cooking and his quirky collection of hats.

After...

James R. Goodman

James R. Goodman

Oct 12, 2024

James R. Goodman, 88, of Everett, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Homewood House at Spring Estates. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late William Kenneth and Ruth N. Stover Goodman. He was the loving husband of Terry L. Harbaugh Goodman and would have observed 35 years of marriage this December. A...

Beverly A. Baker

Beverly A. Baker

Oct 12, 2024

Beverly A. Baker, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on October 12, 2024 at Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville.

She was the wife of the late Alva E. Baker, who passed away one day earlier on October 11, 2024. They had shared 65 years of marriage this past December 5th. Born in Evansville, IN, she was the...

Alva E. Baker

Alva E. Baker

Oct 12, 2024

Alva E. Baker, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on October 11, 2024 at Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville.

He was the husband of the late Beverly A. Stallings Baker, who passed away one day after, on October 12, 2024. They had shared 65 years of marriage this past December 5th. Born in Waldo, OH, he was...

James Claude Powell

James Claude Powell

Oct 11, 2024

James Claude Powell of Marietta, a distinguished crime writer known for his captivating short stories, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 92 in Lititz, PA. Born in Ontario, he was the son of Arthur Wm Fred Powell and Loretto A. Bindner.

James leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Lou...

Thomas J. Pack

Thomas J. Pack

Oct 11, 2024

Thomas (Tom) J. Pack, 85, of Lititz, and formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, passed away at Maple Farms Nursing Center on October 11, 2024.

He was married to, and deeply loved, his wife Janice D. Ciesielski Pack, for 66 years, out of the 85 years he spent on this earth. As the son of Polish immigrants,...

Kathleen M “Kathy” Molczan Medura

Kathleen M “Kathy” Molczan Medura

Oct 11, 2024

Kathleen M "Kathy" Molczan Medura, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on October 11, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Mark Medura, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Warminster, she was the daughter of the late Robert Molczan and Helen Prajzner Molczan.

Kathy loved the beach and traveling to the...

Margaret L. Lefever

Margaret L. Lefever

Oct 11, 2024

Margaret L. Lefever, 89, formerly of Strasburg, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Susquehanna Health & Wellness Center with her family by her side.

Born in Paradise Township, she was the daughter of the late Scott and Leah (McGuigan) Probst. Margaret graduated from the former Paradise High School, and she worked in the cafeteria at Lampeter-Strasburg...

Nitza R. Rocha

Nitza R. Rocha

Oct 10, 2024

Nitza Rocha, age 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in the town of Cañóvanas, Puerto Rico, Nitza was the beloved daughter of the late Arcadio R. and Dominga Quiñones Rosario. She shared a lifetime of love with her husband, Humberto C. Rocha, Sr., with whom she built a beautiful family and a legacy of warmth,...

Judith “Judy” B. Musser

Judith “Judy” B. Musser

Oct 9, 2024

Judith "Judy" B. Musser, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Dull) and Clifford Bair.

Judy worked as a secretary at various companies before her retirement. She was known for her love of reading and her musical...

Eleanor Marie Rohlf

Eleanor Marie Rohlf

Oct 9, 2024

Eleanor Marie Rohlf, 98, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Grubb) Graham. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Rohlf.

A graduate of the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing, Marie dedicated her life to helping others...

Linda K. Balzereit

Linda K. Balzereit

Oct 9, 2024

The family of Linda K. Balzereit are saddened to announce her unexpected passing on October 9, 2024, at her home. She was 74. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Elva Freas.

Linda lived her life to the fullest. She surrounded herself with faith, family, and beauty. She danced like...

Roberta E. Martini

Roberta E. Martini

Oct 9, 2024

Roberta E. Martini, 93, of Willow Street PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Clarence and Queen (Pease) Morrow. Roberta was a 1949 graduate of New Cumberland High school, where she was a Majorette and also involved with the choir and orchestra. In her early...

C. Richard Neff

C. Richard Neff

Oct 9, 2024

C. Richard Neff, age 97, World War II Veteran, passed away on October 9, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his family. Born and raised on the family farm in Manor Township, he was the son of the late Christian K. and Blanche E. (Wiggins) Neff.

Growing up on the family farm, Richard met the love...

Thomas Sullivan

Thomas Sullivan

Oct 7, 2024

Thomas Sullivan, 82, passed peacefully on the evening of October 7, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Tom was born in Bronx, NY to the late John and Margaret Sullivan. Tom was a veteran who proudly served with the US Army. He was stationed outside Stuttghart, Germany where he met and married his wife Liese. Upon returning to...

Carlo "Carl" C. Bruce

Carlo "Carl" C. Bruce

Oct 5, 2024

Carlo "Carl" C. Bruce, 91, formerly of Millersville and Lancaster, passed away at Homestead Village on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Margaret "Peggy" (Boyer) Bruce.

Born in Columbia, Carl was the son of the late Paul Bruce and Helen V. (Littlefield) Shaub and stepson of the late Harry Shaub....

Robert L. Harrison, Sr.

Robert L. Harrison, Sr.

Oct 5, 2024

Robert L. Harrison Sr., 79, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sheldon and Mary (Shirk) Harrison. He was the loving husband of Sarah (Fetter) Harrison with whom he shared over 57 years of marriage.

He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School. Robert worked for PP&L...

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