Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
German Rivera-Huertas
Apr 1, 2026
German Rivera-Huertas, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at UPMC, Lititz, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, son of the late Francisco Rivera and Georgina Huertas. German shared 52 beautiful years with Carmen “Angie” G. Nunez, including 23 years in marriage.
He was a very hard worker, now retired from High...
David F. Wyrwas
2026
David F. Wyrwas, 73, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after a valiant battle against lung disease. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Morgan) Wyrwas, with whom he was ready to celebrate 50 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward and Laura (Lubinski) Wyrwas.
David graduated high school in 1970...
Miles V. Martin
Apr 1, 2026
Miles V. Martin, 93, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born September 24, 1932, at Lancaster General Hospital, he was the son of the late Harry Metfett and Gertrude (Lichty) Martin.
Miles attended Ranck Avenue and Wickersham Elementary Schools, Edward Hand Junior High, and graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1950. During his youth, he was active in the Boy...
Joseph Louis Kecki
Mar 31, 2026
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, our world was shattered into a million pieces when we lost our precious Jo Jo. Joseph Louis Kecki, was only 39 years old, shy of his 40th birthday by 17 days, when he left us to carry on without him. He spent every moment of his journey here living life to its absolute fullest, touching...
Shirley Ann Shenk
Mar 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Shenk, 88, of Manheim. Tuesday March 31, 2026. Beloved sister.
Ronald L. Harper
2026
Ronald L. Harper, 92, of Willow Street and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities. He was the devoted husband of the late Nancy (Goodfriend) Harper, who died in 2016.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Edith (Fetters) Harper.
Ron graduated in...
Janice Kropp
Mar 29, 2026
Janice Kropp, a beloved mother, grandmother, devoted wife, and cherished teacher’s aide, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 4, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, she spent her life bringing joy and laughter to those around her.
Janice was the quintessential mother, known for her exceptional ability to create...
Ronald L. Horn, Sr.
Mar 29, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Lee Horn Sr., a man who lived with an open heart and a steadfast sense of duty, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
Born on May 6, 1949, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late Bill and Gloria Horn, Ron was a proud...
James S Williams
Mar 27, 2026
James S. Williams, 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim, Jimmy or Mister Williams, as he was sometimes known, leaves behind a legacy of dedication, humor, and devotion to his loved ones.
Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Jennie (Douglas) Williams. Jim served for six years in the Army National...
Judith Ann Mentzer
Mar 27, 2026
Judith Ann "Judi" Mentzer, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late J.E Russel Markert and Dorothy Mae Markert-Cushman. Judi was the loving wife of Ronald Mentzer, who preceded her in death in 2023.
Judi dedicated her life to her work as a beautician,...
James Krug
Mar 27, 2026
James "Jim" Bowman Krug, 86, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Lin Yin Nolt
Mar 27, 2026
Lin Yin Nolt, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born on November 20, 1936, in Taipei, Taiwan, she was the beloved wife of Richard K. Nolt, who preceded her in death in 2018.
Lin devoted her professional life to property ownership and management, taking great pride in her work and in the care of her properties over many years....
John D. Hohman
Mar 27, 2026
John D. Hohman of Lancaster, PA died on March 27, 2026 at Homestead Village in Lancaster at the age of 84. Known to most who knew him as Jack, he was born in Pottsville PA on May 13, the son of the late Dr George C and Ruth Reichard Hohman. He was the husband of Carol Ann (Welsh) Hohman, originally...
Bernard N. "Bernie" Santaniello
Mar 25, 2026
Bernard N. "Bernie" Santaniello, 85, of Millersville passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bernard V. Santaniello and Anna (Rampulla) Santaniello. He was the loving husband of Helen L. (Currie) Santaniello with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage.
He was a 1958...
Lynda Louise Getchis
Mar 25, 2026
Lynda Louise Getchis, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on March 25, 2026 at Providence Place Senior Living. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Louise Mangold. Lynda was the loving wife of 63 years to Randolph Getchis.
A religious woman, Lynda’s faith was very important to her. Lynda did a lot of volunteer work...
Juan Rivera Martinez
Mar 25, 2026
Juan Rivera-Martinez was born January 21, 1933 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Bautista Martinez and Pascual Rivera. He was a devoted father of seven and a caring grandfather and great-grandfather. Juan loved his family unconditionally and exemplified what a good father was.
Although his children were already adults, he still continued to provide and care for them. He was often seen...
Ramiro Leon, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Ramiro “Junior” Leon, Jr., 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Marcelina Cruz and Ramiro Leon, Sr.
Ramiro was a humble man that came from Puerto Rico. He was a manager of a jewelry store and many other stores. He was a security...
Joanne P. Good
Mar 25, 2026
Joanne P. Good, 88, of Gap, PA died peacefully on March 25th at the Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron, PA. Born October 2nd, 1937, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley G. and Margaret Boettcher Pollock. She grew up in Coatesville, PA before moving to Gap in 1970. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Agnes...
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