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Obituaries

Obituaries

Carolyn H. Walters

Carolyn H. Walters

Jun 17, 2024

Carolyn H. Walters, 89, of Lancaster passed away on June 17, 2024 at Masonic Village.  She was the loving wife of the late Herbert Walters, Jr. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn (Dull) Seachrist. 

In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed bus trips to AC, beach trips to OCMD, going to the mountains, and...

Christopher R. Frese

Christopher R. Frese

Jun 13, 2024

Christopher R. Frese passed away at the age of 71 on June 13, 2024. Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of Herman C. Frese and Elizabeth S. Frese. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard S. Frese and W. Scott Frese.  

Chris is survived by his loving wife, Susan, loved children, Katherine S....

Edmund Patrick Garvey M.D.

Edmund Patrick Garvey M.D.

Jun 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the unexpected passing of Edmund Patrick Garvey (Eamonn) of Ephrata, Pa. at his home, on June 10 2024. Eamonn was born in Dublin, Ireland on August 23,1946 to Edmund Patrick Garvey and Breta Josephine (Kenny) Garvey, the eldest of 7 children. Eamonn attended Synge Street (Christian Brothers School) and then earned his medical...

Judith A Swinehart

Judith A Swinehart

Jun 8, 2024

Judith A. Swinehart, 80, of Lancaster passed away June 8, 2024 at her home. She was the loving wife of Lester R. Swinehart who lovingly cared for her in their home for the past 2 1/2 years. They have been devoted to one another in marriage for 60 years.Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of Vernon and Analie Bowers...

Katherine Robison Shope

Katherine Robison Shope

Jun 7, 2024

Katherine Robison Shope, 96, left this earth on June 7, 2024. She was born August 22, 1927 and raised in

Oklahoma with her younger brother and sister. She roller-skated, rode the trolley to school, and learned to play the piano. After graduating from high school, she entered the University of Iowa, where she obtained her master’s degree in chemistry in a...

Carroll L. Boughter Jr.

Carroll L. Boughter Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Carroll L. Boughter Jr., 91 of Lancaster, passed away on June 6, 2024 at UPMC, Lititz. He was the loving husband of Lois E. (Hurst) Boughter who preceded him in death on May 20, 2024.Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carroll L. Sr. and Catherine G. (Wagner) Boughter. Carroll and Lois would have celebrated their 70th...

Ernest H. Thomas

Ernest H. Thomas

Jun 2, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” H. Thomas, 86, of Millersville, passed away on June 2, 2024 at the Mennonite Home.   He was the loving husband of Lois (Boose) Thomas to whom the celebrated their 63-wedding anniversary on May 27th of this year.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Chester and Suie (Harnish) Thomas.

After graduating from high school, Ernest...

K. Dale Hallman

K. Dale Hallman

Jun 2, 2024

Kenneth Dale Hallman, 90, of Manheim, PA, went home to be with his Lord on June 2, 2024 at home surrounded by members of his close family. Dale was the loving husband to Charlotte to whom he was married to for 66 years.

Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late H. Kenneth and Mildred E. (Stanley) Hallman....

Jacob A. Otthofer

Jacob A. Otthofer

Jun 2, 2024

Jacob A. Otthofer, Jr. 98, of Lancaster, passed away on June 2, 2024 at Homestead Village. He was the loving husband of Jean (Schmid) Otthofer to whom he was married to for 73 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob A. Otthofer, Sr. and Edna (Haus) Otthofer.

After graduating from high school, he proudly served in...

Peter True

Peter True

Jun 1, 2024

Pete True, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on June 1, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Katie True. Born in South Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (McClenahan) True.

After graduating from high school, he proudly served in the US Army as Military Police.  When his service ended, he eventually relocated to Pennsylvania and...

Kathleen Witwer Livingston

Kathleen Witwer Livingston

May 21, 2024

Kathleen Witwer Livingston, age 98, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024.Born on September 24, 1925 in Moorestown, New Jersey, Kay was the youngest of four sisters. She obtained her RN degree in 1946. Kay moved to Lancaster in 1948, having been married to Charles A. Noll, DO, until his passing in 1973. In 1977 she married...

Lois E. Boughter

Lois E. Boughter

May 20, 2024

Lois E. Boughter, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on May 20, 2024 at Luther Acres Retirement Community.  She was the loving wife of Carroll L. Boughter, Jr. to whom she was married to for 69 years.  They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 21st.  

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and...

Barbara Ann Gerke

Barbara Ann Gerke

May 16, 2024

Barbara M Gerke, 77, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at home. She was the loving wife of Darrell Gerke with whom she was married for 55 wonderful years. She was born in Lancaster, PA, daughter of Thomas W. and Barbara May Meredith.

Barbara graduated from Hempfield High School in 1964 and was a graduation speaker. She also performed the...

Joyce Collom

Joyce Collom

May 14, 2024

Joyce Collom, 92 of Lancaster, PA passed away on May 14, 2024, at Willow Valley Communities.  She was the loving wife of Charles Collom who died in July 2020. They were married on January 24, 1953, at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, PA.

Joyce was born in Hallam, PA on September 19, 1931, and was the daughter of Lester and...

Sandra B Sener

Sandra B Sener

May 14, 2024

Sandra B. Sener, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster County in 1947, Sandy was the daughter of the late J. Fred Sener III and Nancy B. Sener of Lancaster. Sandy is survived by her sister Patricia S. Diffendall and her husband Norman Diffendall of Lititz and brother...

J. Nelson Kling

J. Nelson Kling

May 8, 2024

J. Nelson Kling, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 73. He was the

loving husband of Marie (Forney) Kling to whom he was married to for 48 years.

Born in Atmore, Alabama, he was the son of the late Rev. C. Richard and Gail E. Kling. He served as a mission worker in Ethiopia under...

John Roger Stemen

John Roger Stemen

May 4, 2024

John Roger Stemen of Lancaster died on May 4, 2024 following a lengthy illness, at the age of 92. 

Born in Goshen, Indiana, on July 27, 1931, he was the son of John Milton and Adelaide Louise Stemen.  Roger was a 1949 graduate of Goshen High School, where he was a member of the football team.  He graduated from Yale University...

Barry E Packard

Barry E Packard

May 4, 2024

Barry E. Packard of Willow Valley Communities went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 4, 2024.            

Born in Tecumseh, MI, he was the son of the late Francis and Ruth (Holmes) Packard and was reared in Tecumseh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn whom he...

Daniel S Mosemann, Sr

Daniel S Mosemann, Sr

May 3, 2024

Daniel Sidney Mosemann Sr., 87, of Lancaster, PA, went home to meet his Savior on May 3, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1936, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late Daniel F. Mosemann and Mary Mosemann (Garber). Dan, also known to many as Sid, served in the US Navy and retired honorably in 1974. Using his GI Bill benefits, he completed a Bachelor's degree...

Elaine M. Hessen

Elaine M. Hessen

May 3, 2024

Elaine M. Hessen, 80, passed away on May 3, 2024, after a short battle with ovarian cancer. She was the daughter of the late Clair Benn and Gladys (Sheaffer) Brinkman.

After graduating from high school, she continued her education and graduated from beauty school. Elaine spent much of her career as a hairdresser. In her spare time, she enjoyed trips to...

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