Obituaries

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Richard C. Anderson, 80: Richard C. Anderson, 80, of Mount Joy, passed away on July 5, 2025.; Continue >

Patricia Ann Armitage, 88: Patricia Ann Armitage, 88, beloved wife of Kenneth Armitage, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.; Continue >

Marian E. Aungst, 87: Marian E. (Hershey) Aungst, 87, passed away at Juniper Village on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was married in 1993 to Harry S. Aungst, who passed on October 4, 2021.; Continue >

Judy Avila, 76: Continue >

Samuel L. “Sam” Bigler, 78: Samuel L. “Sam” Bigler, 78, of Millersville met Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.; Continue >

Beverly E. Christensen, 90: Beverly E. Christensen, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Howard E. “Chris” Christensen, who passed away in 2002. Born in Kendall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Violet Staffen Nesbitt. During her life, she lived in New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.; Continue >

Jon Michael Cole, 52: Jon Michael Cole, 52, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy surrounded by his family. Born in Grand Forks, ND, he was the son of Michael Cole and Sharry Danner.; Continue >

Helen L. Comins, 101: Continue >

William R. Crawford, 71: William R. Crawford, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, July 25, 2025.
He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Robert S. and Pauline Minnie (Dommel) Crawford.; Continue >

Rosalie A. Custer, 89: Rosalie A. Custer, 89, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia Dias, in Alamogordo, NM.
Born in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Pearl Brill Heckman.; Continue >

Robert “Bob” A. Dilello, 68: Robert A. Dilello, 68, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and became a Gift of Life donor to help others in need.; Continue >

Claire Louise (Rowan) DiSebastian, 64: Claire DiSebastian, 64, of Lancaster, PA died suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Paul J. Rowan, M.D. and Marian Frances (Simpson) Rowan.; Continue >

Robert W. Doyle, 69: Robert W. “Bob” Doyle, of Willow Street, passed away July 20, 2025. He was 69 years old. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, to James and Norma (Shaffer) Doyle, and shared over 43 years with his devoted wife, Marjorie “Margie” (Lemoine) Doyle.; Continue >

Christopher Alden Duncan, 33: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Alden Duncan, of Lancaster, PA who left us on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 33. Christopher was born on March 30, 1992, in Sellersville, PA.; Continue >

Eleanor Kraft Dunn, 95: Eleanor Kraft Dunn, 95, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Holland, MI. When she was two, her family moved to Mt Olive, NC where her father was recruited as Plant Manager of the Mt Olive Pickle Company. Upon graduating from Mt Olive High School, she went on to study Physical Education starting at Mars Hill College and graduating from Wake Forest College.; Continue >

Linda J. Eichmann, 82: Linda J. Eichmann, 82, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen L. Miller.; Continue >

Ann M. (Slaymaker) Emerich, 53: Ann M. (Slaymaker) Emerich, 53, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on July 17, 2025, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the Russell and Sharon (Nixdorf) Slaymaker.; Continue >

Shirley Ann (Stauter) Little Engle, 87: Shirley Ann (Stauter) Little Engle, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, PA. Shirley was born; Continue >

Allen Henry Eshleman, 89: Allen Henry Eshleman, 89, of Lancaster, PA, died on Friday, July 17, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Miriam Miller Eshleman and Very R. Eshleman. He was the loving husband of Harriet Radcliffe Lewis Eshleman for 35 years.; Continue >

Donna M. Fischer, 73: Donna M. Fischer, 73, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 30, 2025, after a long illness. Donna was born on April 29, 1952, in Neptune, New Jersey, the daughter of The Rev. Donald and Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe.; Continue >

Earl E. Geesey, Jr., 97: Earl E. Geesey, Jr. “Poppy,” 97, resident of Masonic Village and formerly of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. He shared 73 years of marriage with his wife Vilma M. (Wissler) Geesey before her death in 2013.; Continue >

Virginia K. “Ginny” Gerhart, 69: Virginia K. “Ginny” Gerhart, 69, of Lititz, passed away on July 7, 2025.; Continue >

James M. Good, Jr., 68: James M. Good, Jr., 68, of Lancaster, passed away on July 6, 2025 after a courageous battle against ALS.; Continue >

Mary-Jane “Molly” Haggblom, 82: Mary-Jane “Molly” Haggblom, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Maple Farm Nursing Center.; Continue >

Keith D. Haney, 73: Keith D. Haney, 73, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 19, 2025. Born in State College, he was the son of the late Kenneth D. and Rosaline “Posie” Haney, who passed earlier this year.; Continue >

Mary Jane “Dolly” Harr, 87: Mary Jane “Dolly” Harr, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Mather, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Ann Margaret (Bator) Harvilla. She was the loving wife of the late Albert E. Harr, Jr. with whom she enjoyed 65 years of marriage.; Continue >

Dorothy H. Hartman, 100: Dorothy H. Hartman, 100, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. She was born in York on September 26, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Welsh) Huntsman. She graduated from high school in Williamsport, PA, and earned her nursing degree from Temple University. In 1985, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Lowell Hartman.; Continue >

Cynthia F. Helm, 65: Born in Lancaster on the 22nd of September, 1959 and passed away in Lancaster on the 23rd of July. Cynthia was a Christian, baptized in the Church of The Brethren. A mother, educator, medical professional, scholar, and a champion for the underdog. Cynthia spent decades in the medical profession caring for thousands of patients in private practice and Veterans through the Veteran’s Administration. Cynthia graduated from Hahnemann University in 1984 as a Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), among the first in Pennsylvania to practice with such a license. Cynthia applied her skills and care in various medical fields from family practice to cardiac care at Milton Hershey Medical Center. She retired from practicing medicine after 20 years at the Veteran’s Administration in York, PA in 2022. In 2020, Cynthia earned her PhD and taught in the Physician Assistant Program at Elizabethtown College in 2022.; Continue >

Eleonore B. Hindes, 91: Eleonore B. Hindes, 91, of Columbia, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born in Danzig, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Helena (Grabowski) and Franz J. Schimanski.; Continue >

Jerome “Jerry” I. Hoff, 77: Jerome “Jerry” I. Hoff, age 77, passed away at his Landisville, PA home on June 30, 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John Hoff and Frances (Rotay) Hoff.

Jerry graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in history from Penn State University. He met his wife, Julie, at college. After their marriage, they settled in Lancaster and Jerry began his career while serving in The Pennsylvania National Guard. He obtained an accounting certificate from Franklin and Marshall College and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. For over 40 years, Jerry had a distinguished career in accounting, working both in public firms and in private industry. He retired from Murray Insurance Company as Controller. Following his retirement, he continued to do accounting work for small businesses and to provide tax services.; Continue >

Linus Hughes, 49: Linus Hughes passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. Linus suffered a respiratory emergency at home on July 4, 2025. Linus was admitted to the ICU at LGH but, despite all efforts by his care team he sustained a severe anoxic brain injury from which he could not recover. As was his wish, Linus gave the wonderful gift of organ donation on July 14, 2025. This final gift was very much in line with Linus’s life of selfless love and giving. While the sadness of this loss is immeasurable, Linus’s family is comforted knowing the loss of their beloved brother, son, and partner will save lives and prevent other families from experiencing the grief they are experiencing now.; Continue >

Marie A. Jaworski, 88: Marie A. Jaworski, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Lansford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Gajewski) and Albert Porambo. She was the beloved wife of the late Thadeus “Ted” J. Jaworski.; Continue >

Patricia Lou “Pat” Karr, 85: Patricia Lou “Pat” Karr, 85, of Ephrata entered into eternal rest, July 23, 2025. Born in Strasburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Tom Mills and Mary (Stucky) Mills.; Continue >

George Robert Kilgore Jr.: Bob Kilgore (George Robert Kilgore Jr.), entered the presence of the Lord he loved on Saturday, July 12, 2025 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.; Continue >

Verona M. Kohr, 94: Verona M. Kohr, 94, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes. Born in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and June (Albright) Longenecker. She was married to Jack M. Kohr for over 60 years before his passing in 2012.; Continue >

Robert “Bob” N. Lamb, 81: Robert N. Lamb, a.k.a. "Lambo", age 81 of Rothsville passed away at LGH on July 18, 2025. He was born on March 9,1944 in New London, CT and was a son of Nelson L. and Mae S. (Thompson) Lamb of Hadlyme, CT.; Continue >

Mary Alice Landis, 78: Mary Alice Landis, 78, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, July 4, 2025.; Continue >

Dorothy “Dottie” Liounis-Matheson (Fox), 94: Dorothy “Dottie” Liounis-Matheson (Fox), born on August 14, 1930, in Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. She was 94 years old.; Continue >

Joan Iris Lockwood, 98: Joan Iris Lockwood, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Lancaster community, peacefully departed this world on July 15, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on January 17, 1927, in Mt. Joy, she brought light and joy to those around her throughout her remarkable life.; Continue >

Kathleen M. Lotter, 76: Kathleen M. Lotter, 76, of Millersville, formerly of Upper Darby, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was married to George Lotter for over 55 years.; Continue >

Sophocles George Manos, 69: Sophocles George Manos, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Friday, July 4, 2025.; Continue >

Werner “Vern” Marten, 80: Born in Berlin, Germany in 1945, Werner “Vern” Marten came to the United States in 1966 on a Fulbright scholarship. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he studied business and history. While still in school, Vern worked for the Paul Todd Spice Extraction Company, where he discovered a lifelong passion for food ingredients, flavors, and spices. This passion would lead to a successful and dynamic career. He joined McCormick Spice Company, which took him from coast to coast. Later, an old McCormick colleague recruited him to join Flavors of North America, managing flavor sales across the northeastern United States and in Europe until his retirement in 2002.; Continue >

David Michael McClellan, Jr., 62: David M. McClellan, Jr., 62, of Millersville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2025. Born in Far Rockaway, NY, he was the son of David Sr. and Nancy Jane (Levy) McClellan. He was married to Kim L. (Daley) McClellan for 11 years.; Continue >

David McComsey, Sr., 92: David McComsey Sr, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family; Continue >

Herculano Medina, 94: Herculano Medina, age 94 of Lancaster, passed away at his home on July 14, 2025. Born on November 7, 1930 in Tixmeuc, Yucatan, Mexico. He was the son of the late Cristino and Encarnacion (Arceo) Medina.; Continue >

Barbara A. Miller, 76: The family of Barbara A. Miller wish to announce her passing on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 76. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Lancaster.; Continue >

Lois R. Miller, 87: Lois R. Miller, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Alta Elma Hostetter Rainar. Lois graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, class of 1955. She worked as the secretary for the Manheim Township Commissioners for decades. She was a faithful member of St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church, Lancaster for the past 30 years. She enjoyed word puzzles and monthly get-togethers with high school friends. Lois’s greatest joy was her family. She regularly attended sporting events and music performances for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings for birthdays and holidays. Traveling to the beach with her family was a tradition that carried on for over 40 years, including just a few weeks ago. She was always in her element in a beach chair with her toes in the sand and a crossword in her hand.; Continue >

Ann B. Morrison, 89: Ann B. Morrison, 89, of Columbia, PA, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation.; Continue >

Elizabeth Nazario, 54: Elizabeth Nazario, 54, of Lancaster went home to be with Jesus on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Norberto Nazario and Leida (Freytes) Nicot.; Continue >

Robert “Bob” Dwight Noble, 79: Continue >

Mary A. Pfeiffer, 83: Mary A. Pfeiffer, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Freedom, PA, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Dusquesne, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Coulter) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Pfeiffer who died in 2015.; Continue >

Koula “Kyriakoula” Photis, 98: Koula “Kyriakoula” Photis, 98, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Born in St. George Sikousis, Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Apostolos and Lemonia (Patounas) Hahalis. She was married to Pete “Panteli” Photis for 63 years until his passing in 2011.; Continue >

Steven O. Pierce, 78: Steven O. Pierce, 78, of Willow Street, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine Pierce.; Continue >

Loretta Ann “Lorie” Reider, 60: Loretta Ann “Lorie” Reider, 60, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy.; Continue >

Juan Carlos “Juanca” Salgado, 60: Juan Carlos “Juanca” Salgado, 60, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home.; Continue >

Mercedes A. Sanchez, 96: Mercedes A. Sanchez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic 1929-2025, she was the daughter of the late Gumercinda Polanco and Julio Anibal Sanchez.; Continue >

Nancy Elizabeth Saunders, 78: Nancy Elizabeth Saunders (nee deBeaumont), 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Auburn, NY to the late Paul J. deBeaumont and Mary L. (Baraczek) deBeaumont. Nancy married her childhood sweetheart, Ron Saunders, in 1968 and they were married for 49 years until his death in 2017. They lovingly called each other as a couple of “West End Kids,” referring to their neighborhood where they met.; Continue >

Robert W. Schenke, 80: Robert W. Schenke, 80, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025.; Continue >

June L. Schwar, 88: June L. Schwar, 88, of Millersville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on July 9, 2025. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde M. and Esther (Brenneman) Ament. June was the devoted wife of the late Edward L. Schwar, Jr., who died in 2019.; Continue >

Robert Charles “Bob” Schwartz, Jr., 52: Grateful Believer. Devoted Husband. Loving Father. Faithful Friend.; Continue >

Mildred “Millie” L. Seace, 80: The family of Mildred “Millie” L. Seace wish to announce her passing on July 21, 2025 at the age of 80. Millie was born in Harrisburg to Merrill A. and Mildred E. Rodkey and was the loving wife of George Seace until his passing in 2015.; Continue >

Ronald A. Sellers, 82: Ron Sellers, age 82 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025 at the Penn State Lancaster Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on January 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Walter and Lois Sellers.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Barbara with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on August 5th, his daughter Linda of Elizabethtown, son Keith of Charlotte, North Carolina and granddaughter, Brooke Denson and her husband Wade of Charlotte, North Carolina.; Continue >

Dolores “Dee”, (nee Friedhoff) Simasek, 87: Dolores “Dee”, nee Friedhoff.
Age 87 of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, attended by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene, her parents George and Elizabeth as well as her brothers Walt and his wife Pat, Wayne and his wife Patty, Raymond, and Paul. She is survived by her brother Fred and his wife Judy, Herb and his wife Patty, her sister Jan, sister-in-law Judy widow of Raymond, numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Johnstown, PA, Dolores married her high school sweetheart, Gene Simasek on August 8, 1959. Together, they raised 6 children in Havertown and West Chester, PA. Dolores was a devoted and loving mother to Bernie (Sara), Steve (Linda), Beth Conway (Frank), Lori Elwood (Steve), Amy McEvoy (Bob) and Holly Sciortino (Nate) as well as 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was proud of her children’s and grandchildren’s various interests such as 4-H, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, Boy Scouts, musical instruments, sports and dance.; Continue >

John R. Smith, 102: John R. Smith, 102-year-old WWII Army Air Force veteran, passed away at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia, PA, on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He shared 45 years of marriage with his wife Elizabeth T. (Hildebrand) Smith before her death in 1992.; Continue >

Kyle Benjamin Smith, 14: It is with unimaginable sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved son, Kyle Benjamin Smith, on June 30, 2025, at the age of 14.; Continue >

J. Scott Starr, 61: J. Scott Starr, 61, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Lancaster the son of the late Robert Gene and Mary Jane (Lombardo) Starr.; Continue >

Raymond H. “Butch” Styer, Jr., 78: Raymond H. “Butch” Styer, Jr., 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.; Continue >

Richard H. Suess, 88: Richard H. Suess, 88, of Leola, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 16, 2025. Born on the family homestead in Lititz, he was the son of the late August and Anna E. Suess.; Continue >

Vivian Sullivan, 67: Vivian Sullivan, 67, entered into the arms of the Lord on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mario and Maria Rosa Cicuttini.; Continue >

Jeffrey Glenn Sweigart, 72: Jeffrey Glenn Sweigart, 72, of Lancaster passed away at home peacefully on Wednesday July 9, 2025. Although Jeff had been battling health issues in recent months, his death was unexpected.; Continue >

Sandra E. Townsend, 78: Sandra “Sandy” E. Townsend, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Florence E. (Shomo) Keener. She was married to John “Jack” H. Townsend, Jr. for nine years prior to his death in 1977.; Continue >

Joseph J. “Joe” Tracy, 90: Joseph J. “Joe” Tracy, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities.; Continue >

Ismat Ullah, 84: Ismat Ullah, 84, husband of Rafia, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Prayer Services and interment at Manheim Fairview Cemetery took place on Sunday, July 20, 2024.; Continue >

Sandra Joyce Van Allen, 71: Sandra Joyce Van Allen, 71, of Conestoga, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Arlene Joyce (Patrick) Cramer.; Continue >

William Robert Weiss, Sr. (Bill), 80: William Robert Weiss, Sr. (Bill), 80, of Lancaster, PA passed away July 15, 2025. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Rita (Siems) Weiss.; Continue >

Wesley A. White, 56: Wesley A. White, 56, of Lancaster, PA passed away Friday July 4, 2025 in York, PA.

Born and raised in Lancaster, PA Wes was the son of Margeret “Peggy” Angelina White and the late (2025) David H. White Sr.; Continue >

John David “J.D.” Wissler, 62: Continue >

Patricia A. Ziemer, 86: On July 14th, 2025, Patricia “Pat” A. Ziemer, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away from heart failure in her home after a long battle with multiple health complications. It happened quickly and she was with family at the time of her passing.; Continue >

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