Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Elmer B. Dommel

Elmer B. Dommel

Elmer B. Dommel, of Manor Care, 100 Abbeyville Rd., Lancaster, formerly of 72 Sun Rise Ave., left this world to be with his Loving Savior. His battle with diabetes is over.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy R. (Haas) Dommel. They celebrated their 59 th anniversary on June 19, 2006.

He attended the...

Betty Jo Zipp

Betty Jo Zipp

Betty Jo Zipp 78 of Bainbridge, PA died peacefully at home following an illness. She was the wife of Peter E. Zipp, Jr. and they just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on April 19 th . Born in Dover, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond G. and the late Emmaline (Conrad) Lehigh.

Betty Jo...

Elizabeth M. Kopenhaver

Elizabeth M. Kopenhaver

Elizabeth M. Kopenhaver, 95, died on Thursday at Luther Acres in Lititz.

She was the wife of the late John E. Kopenhaver who died in 1999, with whom she had been married for 56 years. Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Martha Schaum Miller.

She had been a physical...

Harry L. Flick Sr.

Harry L. Flick Sr.

Harry L. 'Bud' 'Flicker' Flick Sr., 86, of Lancaster died Friday evening at Hospice Essa Flory Center.

He worked at RCA as a Manager for 30 years until retiring in 1982.

He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, Cloister Post 429 American Legion, St. Anne Neumann Seniors, the Farnum Club and Life Member of...

Shirley A. Dick

Shirley A. Dick

Shirley A. Dick, 74, of 414 Biscayne Rd., Lancaster, passed away on Sunday at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

She was the wife of the late Robert W. Dick III, who passed away in 2001. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Bertha (Adams) Snyder.

Shirley had worked as...

Nicole Jane Napolitan

Nicole Jane Napolitan

Sweetheart, you were an angel in disguise when you came into this world. Always an athlete from middle school to high school. Graduated from McCaskey in 2010 and went onto YTI to be a Dental Assistant. So many lives lit up being in your presence, you always and forever will be the reason so many smiled. You changed so...

Kreider W. May

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...

Luz Agosto

Luz Agosto

While the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

George B. Heymann

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

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

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

Romano Thomas Spadea

While the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Paul Worley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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