Obituary Listings

John R Daniels

Nov 8, 2020

John R. Daniels, 77, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of John H and Betty J Daniels.  John and his wife Ruth (Ginder) Daniels were married for 53 years.  John was a paratrooper in the Army and a veteran of the Viet...

Harriet Sacks Perlis

Nov 5, 2020

Harriet Sacks Perlis, 94, of Lancaster, PA, died November 5, 2020, with her granddaughter Jennifer “Sweetheart” Perlis by her side. She was born in Boston, MA, on February 4, 1926. Affectionately known as “Hesh” to her birth family, she was the daughter of the late Etta and Benjamin Sacks, younger sister of the late Miriam...

Lorraine C. Melasecca

Nov 4, 2020

Lorraine Carole “Lorrie” Melasecca, 76, of Ronks passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.  Lorrie was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Melasecca.

Born on January 29, 1944 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William Albert Jackson and the late Dorothy Mae Markley. ...

Faith M. Barnett

Oct 29, 2020

Faith M. Barnett, 79, of Manheim, passed away, Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Cremation Services of Lancaster     717-273-6283

Alvin L. King

Oct 28, 2020

Alvin “Lloyd” King, 76, of Gordonville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October, 28, 2020 at the Hospice and community care Center in Mount Joy, PA. Lloyd was born in Honeybrook, PA and he was the son of the late Naaman and Barbara King. He was a member of Summit View Brethren in Christ Church in New Holland. In...

Kenneth Robert Buck

Oct 28, 2020

Kenneth Robert Buck 43 of Lancaster, PA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 28.

M r. Buck was originally from Neptune and Colts Neck, New Jersey. He had nearly completed a degree in business at Millersville University. He was an accomplished guitarist and pianist.

He is survived by his...

Bruce Hall

Oct 23, 2020

Bruce Hall, 69, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home.  Bruce was born in Philadelphia, PA to Wayne Hall and Doris (Snyder) Hall.  He was a graduate of Washington Township High School, and retired as a Land Surveyor for the City of Lancaster.  Bruce enjoyed photography, shooting pool, camping on the Hill,...

Robert B. Hoffard

Oct 22, 2020

Robert B. Hoffard, 82, of New Holland, passed away Thursday October, 22nd 2020. He was the son of Blanche Hoffard. Survived by his loving wife Carol J. McClarigan-Hoffard of New Holland; two sons, Bryan Hoffard of Lancaster and Dwayne Hoffard of Terre Hill; his five grandchildren, Desmond, Dylan, Zoe, Brianna and Ezra. Also surviving is John and Essie...

Dorothy Alice “Dolly” (Long) Mowrer

Oct 17, 2020

Dorothy Alice “Dolly” Long Mowrer, 92 of Strasburg, passed peacefully on Dec. 8 at her home near the Pequea Creek with family and loving friends by her side.

Mom grew up in Edisonville, PA along the Pequea where she lived with her parents Harry J. Long and Ruth (Zimmerman) Long.

Dolly attended grade...

Roy J Mowrer

Oct 16, 2020

Roy J. “Sock” Mowrer, 96, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday October 16 after a long well-lived life.

Dad was born and raised in Iva, PA on a small farm belonging to his parents Milton and Barbara (Reiker) Mowrer. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Alice (Long) Mowrer who he...

Dianna R. Fryer

Oct 6, 2020

Dianna Fryer, 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2020. She was the wife of Clive Fryer to whom she was married for 30 years. Dianna was born in Lancaster, Pa on August 17, 1949.  She moved with her family to Miami, Fl when she was very young but moved back to Pennsylvania...

Rickey Ream

Oct 6, 2020

Rickey A. Ream, 66, of Pequea passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Hospice in Mount Joy.  Rick was born in Lancaster, he was the son of Nancy (Stark) Ream of Conestoga and the late Charles A. Ream.  Rick was the companion of Eileen Giberson.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. ...

Gerald E. Warmkessel

Oct 5, 2020

Gerald “Lefty” Warmkessel, 83 of Lancaster, formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Monday October 5, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Dad was born and raised in Allentown to the late Cunie and Dorothy (Bast) Warmkessel. He relocated our family to Lancaster in 1972. Dad was married to the love of his life, the late...

Helen Martha Gramaski

Oct 4, 2020

Helen Martha Gramaski, 81, of Strasburg, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020.

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Dennis R. Waller, Sr.

Oct 3, 2020

Dennis R. Waller Sr. (69) of Smithville passed away on Oct.3,2020 at Hospice.  He was born in Lancaster to Mary Waller and the late Lloyd H. Waller. His favorite pasttimes were fishing and working on projects with Jr. He was a caring and loving man to his family. He always made you feel at home.  In addition...

Ethel M. Clarke

Sep 28, 2020

Ethel M (King) Clarke, born December 6, 1934, passed peacefully on September 28, 2020 in the care of Hospice. She was proceeded in death by her husband, William Clarke, a grandchild and her son, Ronald A King II, husband of Judy King.  She is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother and her daughters, Kimberly Buffington, Wendy...

Horace Hess

Sep 28, 2020

Horace Hess, 83 of Lancaster passed away at Hospice and Community Care of Mt Joy on Monday September 28, 2020.   He was the companion of Doris Walton of Lancaster; they were together for 40 years.  Born December 24, 1936 in Gap, he was the son of the late Edna Pauline & Thomas Hess.  Surviving are his children,...

John Bunda

Sep 25, 2020

John Bunda, 68, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020.  He was the husband of Valera Dkhar.

Cremation Services of Lancaster    717-273-6283

Barbara J. Norman

Sep 24, 2020

Barbara J. Norman, 72, of Hershey, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.

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Michael Wendell Phillips

Sep 22, 2020

Michael W. “Pappy” Phillips, 79, loving husband and father went to be with his savior on September 22, 2020. He was born in Quakake, PA on December 4, 1940 to the late Evan and Helen (Michael) Phillips. He was happily married to Darlene (Zeigler) Phillips for 61 years with whom he had two children, Deborah Shirk and...