Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kevin A. Kevorkov

Kevin A. Kevorkov

Nov 4, 2024

Kevin A. Kevorkov, 75, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Nina Bostanjan.

Before his retirement, Kevin worked as an Architectural Designer for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In his free time, he enjoyed landscaping, home improvement projects, and video editing. He loved the...

Brenda L. Parker

Brenda L. Parker

Nov 3, 2024

Brenda L. Parker, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Brenda worked as an LPN for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors, and loved going camping in the mountains. She enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable garden. She was also an avid baker, sharing...

Richard G. Haertter

Richard G. Haertter

Nov 3, 2024

Richard G. Haertter, 81, of West Hempfield township, PA, passed on November 3, 2024. Born in Columbia, PA. He was the son of the late Richard and Loretta (Roth) Haertter. He was the loving husband of Celeste Goldman Haertter with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

Richard attended Lancaster Catholic High School and graduated from J.P....

Veronica S. Callaghan

Veronica S. Callaghan

Nov 3, 2024

Veronica S. Callaghan, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at York Hospital on November 3, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Veronica was the daughter of the late John E. and Agnes M. (O'Shea) Callaghan. Upon her birth, at 8 days old, she underwent a surgery that only 5% of infants survive making her a "miracle baby."

Growing up, Veronica...

John Robert Stehman

John Robert Stehman

Nov 2, 2024

John Robert Stehman, age 73, passed away suddenly at his home on November 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Robert and Eunice Lorraine (Martin) Stehman, Sr.

John, who family and friends called Bob, started working at Yerger Brothers in Lititz after college, and continued on with VersaTech when they took...

Florence M. Gerlach

Florence M. Gerlach

Nov 2, 2024

Florence M. Gerlach, 100, of Lebanon, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. Born in Willow Street, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abram F. Sangrey and Elizabeth (Thatcher) Sangrey. Florence was married, for 67 years, to the late Roy M. Gerlach who passed away in 2012.

She worked at the Hamilton Watch...

Felicita Rivera

Felicita Rivera

Nov 2, 2024

Felicita Rivera, 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully, November 2, 2024. She was the cherished wife of the late Pedro Rivera and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. As the beloved matriarch of six generations, Felicita was a mother to nine children, and her family grew under her care and love.

Humble in spirit, Felicita lived...

William K. Ebel, Jr.

William K. Ebel, Jr.

Nov 2, 2024

William K. Ebel, Jr. died on November 2, 2024, at the age of 92, in Lancaster, PA. Bill resided with his wife, Marilyn Sanko-Ebel at Brethren Village. He was an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church.

He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 29, 1932, to William Kenneth Ebel, Sr. and Florence Sherck Ebel. He grew...

Steve Georgallis

Steve Georgallis

Nov 2, 2024

Steve Georgallis, a man deeply committed to his family, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 81, at his home in Wake Forest, NC. He was cherished by those who knew him, leaving a legacy of generosity, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to family.

Steve was born on the island of Kos, Greece, on...

Alan M. James

Alan M. James

Oct 31, 2024

Alan M. James, 77, died at home on October 31, 2024, in Lititz, PA, after a ten-month battle with cancer.

Alan was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Ralph E. James, Jr. and Nancy L. (Mackenzie) James. He attended Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Valarie J. Edgell

Valarie J. Edgell

Oct 30, 2024

Valarie J. Edgell, age 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on October 30, 2024 on what would have been her 59th wedding anniversary to her beloved and devoted husband, the late Joseph C. Edgell. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Maria Anita Lutz.

Valarie's quest and purpose, after her...

Stacy L. Detwiler

Stacy L. Detwiler

Oct 30, 2024

Stacy L. Detwiler passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 65. Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Guy M. Detwiler, and Sarah A. Krimmel.

Throughout her life Stacy was fond of music and visiting the Jersey shore with her family. She found her...

Ranger Zee Respalie

Ranger Zee Respalie

Oct 29, 2024

Ranger Zee Respalie, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Penn State Medical Center. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Achiel and Patricia Kelly Respalie. He was the loving husband of Darlene Blizzard Respalie. Ranger was a proud resident of Willow Street and served his community as a mechanic. He also served...

George Mobarak

George Mobarak

Oct 29, 2024

George Mobarak went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 29. Born on November 4, 1956, in Tupper Lake, New York, George was the son of Mary (Moubar) Mobarak and Elias Mobarak. He grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he attended Kenmore East, meeting his high school sweetheart, Sharon, who would become his beloved...

Catherine L. “Cathy” Smith

Catherine L. “Cathy” Smith

Oct 29, 2024

Catherine L. "Cathy" Smith, 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Marcella N. (Fry) Smith.

Known for her quick wit and sense of humor, Cathy filled every room with laughter and joy. She had a love...

Judy E. Yoder

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

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

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

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

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.

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