Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Diane Elizabeth Hostetter

Diane Elizabeth Hostetter

Aug 11, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Hostetter (née Mitchell), age 45, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Lancaster, Diane was the daughter of the late John and Judith (Bangert) Mitchell. Diane was a devoted mother, loving wife, and incredible friend to so many.

After graduating Manheim Township High School in 1997,...

Rosemary (Getz) Riley

Rosemary (Getz) Riley

Aug 11, 2024

Rosemary (Getz) Riley, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 11, 2024, in her home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her family. Born in Columbia, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Helen (Geyer) Getz. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond C. Riley.

Known to friends and family as...

Alexis Garcia-Burgos

Alexis Garcia-Burgos

Aug 11, 2024

Alexis Garcia-Burgos, age 33, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Alexis was the cherished son of Miriam Burgos-Gonzalez, who held a special place in his heart as he was truly a "mama's boy" and an excellent son.

Alexis had a profound love for cars and motorcycles, passions that reflected his...

Cammie Abel Wilcox

Cammie Abel Wilcox

Aug 10, 2024

Cammie Abel Wilcox died peacefully on Saturday evening, August 10, 2024, surrounded by close family members. A Celebration of Life service will be held on August 17, 2024, at 1 pm at the Johnson Auditorium in the Manor North building of Willow Valley Communities.

Cammie was born during the "Great Flood" in Belzoni, Mississippi on April 19,...

Larry E. "Hop" Findley

Larry E. "Hop" Findley

Aug 10, 2024

Larry E. "Hop" Findley, 77, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at Penn State Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Donald E. Findley and Dorothy B. (Swayne) Findley, Larry dedicated over 20 years of his life to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he worked in the school lunch grading poultry division.

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John (Jack) Arnold Moeller

John (Jack) Arnold Moeller

Aug 9, 2024

John (Jack) Arnold Moeller passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday August 9th, 2024, with loved ones by his side. John was born to Arnold and Elinor Moeller in 1936 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, and resided on the family farm in Gary, South Dakota. He was the second oldest in the family of six which includes...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Shoop

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Shoop

Aug 9, 2024

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Shoop, 76, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (Polito) Small. She was married to the late John Shoop who preceded her in passing in 2020.

Sandy was raised in Havertown and graduated from Haverford High School. She was...

Rose Marie Sourbeer

Rose Marie Sourbeer

Aug 9, 2024

Rose Marie Sourbeer, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Abbeyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Rose shared 61 years of marriage with her husband Richard L. "Dick" Sourbeer before his death in 2017.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John and Mary (Arndt) Sabinash. Rose graduated from Lancaster...

Ralph W. “Rip” Miller, Jr.

Ralph W. “Rip” Miller, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Ralph "Rip" Welsh Miller, Jr., 88, of Landis Homes, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Aldah (McMorris) Miller. He was married 66 years to his beloved wife, the late Phyllis (Myers) Miller who preceded him in passing just 45 days prior.

Rip received...

William Tell, Jr.

William Tell, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

William Tell, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Clifton, NJ, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Elmes) Tell and William Tell, Sr.

A graduate of Notre Dame High School followed by Mount St. Mary's University, Class of 1968, with a Bachelor of...

Dorothy M. Hess

Dorothy M. Hess

Aug 7, 2024

Dorothy M. Hess, 91, formerly of Mount Joy and Marietta, passed away on August 7, 2024.

She was the loving wife of the late Homer G. Hess, who passed away on May 1, 2024 after sharing 69 years of marriage. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy R. and Dorothy E. Brubaker Shultz....

Carol A. Sullivan

Carol A. Sullivan

Aug 7, 2024

With heavy hearts the family of Carol A. Sullivan wish to announce her passing on August 7, 2024, at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster on October 14, 1942, she was the eldest daughter of Charles and Margaret Horn Sullivan.

Carol was a pillar of her community. Regularly walking through the city for work, neighborhood tours, or running...

Janice M. Andras

Janice M. Andras

Aug 7, 2024

Janice M. Andras of Lititz passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on August 7, 2024. Born in Hazelton, PA on June 24, 1937, to Harold and Catherine Trathen. She was the loving wife of Michael P. Andras, Jr., for over 66 years until his passing last year.

Janice's life revolved around her family and...

Ruby J. C. Botham

Ruby J. C. Botham

Aug 7, 2024

Ruby J. C. Botham, 90, passed away at her Strasburg, PA, residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Ruby shared 69 years of marriage with her husband John Lambert Botham before his passing on March 4, 2024. John and Ruby were both born in Wishaw, Scotland and they immigrated to the United States on July 7, 1956.

She...

Peter F. Astheimer

Peter F. Astheimer

Aug 6, 2024

Peter F. Astheimer, 78, a resident of Moravian Manor, Lititz PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 6, 2024. Peter was born in West Germany on August 19, 1945. He emigrated with his parents and sister to the United States in 1952, after which they became US Citizens residing in downtown Lancaster PA.

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Steven B. Jones

Steven B. Jones

Aug 5, 2024

Steven B. Jones, 66, of West Hempfield Township, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, August 5, 2024. Steve and his wife, Shari L. Jones, would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on September 1st. Steve was the best husband and friend that Shari could ever dream of. They loved each other very much. Their 5 golden retrievers...

Geraldine J. Simmons

Geraldine J. Simmons

Aug 5, 2024

Geraldine J. Simmons, 79, of Lititz passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Born in Brunnerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Ruth (Bradley) Engle.

She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia sports teams. Geraldine was a huge animal lover, especially dogs.

Geraldine is survived by her...

David W. Noble

David W. Noble

Aug 5, 2024

David W. Noble passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024. He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on September 18, 1928, to William and Mabel (Ridall) Noble. As a young man Dave excelled at football and enjoyed Scouting, earning the rank of Eagle. He proudly served in the US Army from 1946 to 1951 and was deployed to occupied...

Barbara Jean Dorsey

Barbara Jean Dorsey

Aug 4, 2024

Barbara Jean Dorsey, formerly Stewart, passed away at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was born the third of six children to parents Eric E. and Willetta E. Stewart (Foster) on January 31, 1943.

Barbara was a 1960 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. Before retiring, she worked as a Service Representative for Bell Telephone. She...

Pamela R. “Pam” Kemmlein

Pamela R. “Pam” Kemmlein

Aug 4, 2024

Pamela R. "Pam" Kemmlein, 77, of Lititz, PA and Breezy Point, NY passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Legend of Lititz. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Barbalate) Mano. She was the loving wife of Bruce Kemmlein with whom she shared over 55 years of marriage.

Pam graduated...

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