Obituaries

Fort Hill Wilkerson, Jr.

Fort Hill Wilkerson, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Fort Hill Wilkerson, Jr. of Willow Street, PA and Nanuet, NY, passed peacefully into the presence of God on February 2, 2023 at the age of 89.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Wilkerson, and by his children Bryan and Karen Wilkerson of Bedford, MA; Keith and Cindy  Wilkerson of North Topsail Beach, NC; and Nanette...

Edward “Mike” M. Barr

Edward “Mike” M. Barr

Jan 28, 2023

Edward “Mike” M. Barr, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at home after a lengthy illness on January 28, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Judy (Denlinger) Barr.Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late John and Thelma (Martin) Barr.After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, Mike proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.In...

Joan C. Erb

Joan C. Erb

Jan 27, 2023

Joan C. Erb entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2023.  She was born on February 19, 1926 to the late J. Barkley and Christine Frank of Lancaster.  She was the wife  of Willis R. Erb until his passing in 2013.  Joan loved growing vegetables in her garden and sharing them with family, neighbors, and friends.  Joan enjoyed taking...

Thomas W. Macvaugh

Thomas W. Macvaugh

Jan 27, 2023

Thomas W. MacVaugh of Lancaster, PA ended the enjoyment of this life on Friday, January 27, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, he was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey and graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High School in 1965.  He then earned his B.S.B.E from Lehigh University, and returned to Philadelphia to begin his career.After a brief career in retail buying, a chance...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Jan 25, 2023

Maria Del Carmen Baez Gonzalez, age 55, raised in Lancaster PA. An amazing daughter of Margarita Hernandez and Augustin Claudio Baez. A lovely sister to Inez Montes, Luis Montes, Margarita Baez and Margarita Claudio. A wonderful aunt, cousin, and niece to those in our family. An exceptional mother to Jeremiah and Maria Gonzalez and Alexander Nolan. A soulmate of 20...

Robert H. Mann Jr.

Robert H. Mann Jr.

Jan 25, 2023

Robert H. Mann Jr. “Bob”, age 79 of Lancaster passed away January 25, 2023 at LGH. Bob was employed for many years at RCA and was a Aluminescent Technical Material Handler, after that he was employed in the custodial department at Millersville University.He served honorably in the US Navy from 1960-1964. His many interest included fishing (walleye and muskies), lapidarius,...

Steven Scaricamazza

Steven Scaricamazza

Jan 21, 2023

Steven Scaricamazza, 56, beloved and faithful husband of Betsy Swartz, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, after a serious illness.Steven was born and raised in Delaware County, PA, to Anthony A. and Annette Scaricamazza. He attended Holy Cross Elementary School and Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, PA. Afterwards he attended Drexel University in Philadelphia and got his Bachelors...

Raquel Cerilli

Raquel Cerilli

Jan 20, 2023

It is with broken hearts and sadness that our family must formally announce the passing of our sweet sister, auntie, friend, Raquel Cerilli (Roxy). She was 72.Roxy passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Lancaster, Pa.She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She worked as an executive secretary for most of her life in different cities. She lived a full...

Cindy L. Moose

Cindy L. Moose

Jan 20, 2023

Cindy L. Moose, 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20th, 2023, at her home in Conestoga surrounded by her loving family, after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Born October 2nd, 1957 in Lancaster, Cindy was the loving wife of Donald E Moose Jr, with whom she shared over 20 years of marriage prior to...

Dr. Paul Henry Belser

Dr. Paul Henry Belser

Jan 15, 2023

Dr. Paul Henry Belser, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster on January 15th, 2023 after a prolonged illness. He was 89 years of age. Born in Lancaster in 1933, the son of the late Paul and Elva Mae (Freymeyer) Belser, he was raised in Elizabethtown with his older sister, Janet, and younger brother Bob. Music,...

Joan (Joanne) B. Rineer

Joan (Joanne) B. Rineer

Jan 14, 2023

Joanne passed quietly in the home her beloved husband Joe and she built together. She went to her heavenly home to be with him and the Lord on January 14, 2023.She was the daughter of the late Oscar Zinn and Imogene and Step father Paul Shenberger. Her entire life was dedicated to raising her family of four children, loving her...

Linda Carl Cullen

Linda Carl Cullen

Jan 14, 2023

Linda Carl Cullen, daughter of the late Robert and Janet Bair, died January 14 after a long illness.Born August 31, 1948, Linda was a graduate of Hempfield High School and Millersville University. She spent most of her career teaching English as a second language (ESL) to adult refugees and immigrants. Her students have included people from China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,...

Willaline Rutter Charles

Willaline Rutter Charles

Jan 14, 2023

Willaline Rutter Charles, 96, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster, “Billie” was the daughter of the late William P. and Miriam M. Benedict. She was the wife of Andrew G. Charles, Jr., who died in 2002. We will miss Billie’s ready smile, sense of style, and enthusiasm.Following graduation from J.P. McCaskey High School, Billie...

Thelma Frank Mcclune

Thelma Frank Mcclune

Jan 14, 2023

Thelma (Frank) McClune, age 93, passed away on January 14th, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl McClune in 2009.  Born in Lancaster, PA on January 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Ila A. (Pickle) Frank.She is survived by sons David (husband of June Brubaker) of North Carolina, Michael (husband...

Linda M. Johnson

Linda M. Johnson

Jan 10, 2023

Linda M. Johnson, 51, of Lancaster, has passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Corinne Dunkelberger, her two siblings, Nicole and Tony Dunkelberger, her three children, Kirstyn Johnson, April and Cody Riker. She is also survived by her nephews Channing and Liam, and her granddaughter Lily Shultz.For the last 10 years, she worked in...

William A. Groff, Jr.

William A. Groff, Jr.

Jan 7, 2023

William A Groff, Jr., 90, of Lancaster, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the loving husband of the late Sara A (Baker) Groff who passed away in 2011.  Prior to her death, they were married for 58 years.Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late William A and Miriam...

Lou Sindy Warfel “Peggy”

Lou Sindy Warfel “Peggy”

Jan 7, 2023

Lou Sindy Warfel “Peggy”, age 97 of Luther Acres, Lititz passed away January 7, 2023 at UPMC Lititz. She was employed by A.H. Hoffman Inc. in Landisville in the payroll and accounts payable department, retiring in 1993.She was a member of Grandview Heights United Methodist Church, an American Red Cross Volunteer and taught Sunday School at St. Paul’s United Methodist...

Laura M. Haverstick

Laura M. Haverstick

Jan 5, 2023

Laura M. Haverstick, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Juniper Village, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Emma (Ressler) Zimmerman and was the loving wife of Chester H. Haverstick for 35 years before his passing in 2022.A 1949 graduate of Landisville High School, Laura became a Registered...

Hilda Mae Hale

Hilda Mae Hale

Jan 5, 2023

Hilda Mae Hale, 91, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Sunrise Senior Living in West Chester.   She was the loving wife of the late Charles William Hale.  Born in Hazleton, PA, and raised in Lattimer Mines, she is the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Hilda May (Youngcourt) Craig.She was the daughter of a coalminer and homemaker and...

Betty M. Conklin Fraser

Betty M. Conklin Fraser

Jan 2, 2023

Betty M. Fraser, age 93 of Tuckerton NJ passed away peacefully in her home on January 2, 2023. Born in Mayetta NJ she was the daughter of Captain Edward and Katherine Lamson Conklin.Betty was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert W. Fraser, brother Edward Conklin Jr., sisters Alma Grant and Kathleen Nicholson.Betty was a graduate of Tuckerton High School,...