Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Harold B. Hoover
Oct 14, 2024
Harold B. Hoover, 90, of Leola, died October 14 with his family by his side. Born in Lancaster on October 11, 1934, he was the second son of Clarence W. Hoover and Annie Booth Hoover
He worked for his father as a meat cutter at "C.W. Hoover's Pleezing Food Store" before and after graduating from J.P. McCaskey...
Jacob H. Fehl Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Jacob "Jake" Herbert Fehl, Jr. 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 with his family by his side.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of J. Herbert, Sr. and Charlotte Zeamer Fehl. A third generation of family members in the insurance industry, Jake worked at several international insurance companies where his work took...
Jon F. Larson
Oct 14, 2024
Jon Fredrick Larson passed peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024 at his residence at Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA. Born in Queens, NY, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn Hildebrandt Larson and three children, Janet Moquin (Manchester, CT), Gary (Raleigh, NC), and Susan Turletes (husband Thomas, Herndon, VA). Additionally, Jon is survived by...
Jessenia M. Bastian
Oct 14, 2024
Jessenia M Bastian, 32, of Lancaster (formerly of Mountville) passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday October 14, 2024. She was the daughter of Tom and Debbie Bastian of Mountville.
Jessie was a beautiful mother, friend, sister and daughter. She was a master of all board games, a lover of books and a wicked Harry Potter...
Helena Marie Pemberton
Oct 14, 2024
Helena Marie "Lena" "Lee" Pemberton, passed away peacefully at the age of 58 at her home and surrounded by family on October 14, 2024. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Born in Montclair, NJ, she was the daughter of Samuel R. and Sandra L. (Early) Pemberton.
Lena was a graduate of Irvington...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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