Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Nancy A. Ross

Nancy A. Ross

Jul 31, 2026

Nancy Anne Ross, 93, of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on July 31, 2026. Born in Oak Park, Illinois on December 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. Gibbon and Katherine J. Schroer. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband John Harold Ross in 1981, her...

Marlin G. Schnupp

Marlin G. Schnupp

Jul 31, 2026

Marlin G. Schnupp, 79, of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born on June 12, 1947, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Marlin was raised on Gypsy Hill Road. He was a hardworking man who spent many years driving tractor-trailers across the country and working in demolition. His faith in Jesus, love for his country, and appreciation for the outdoors and the...

Michael Anthony Benner

Michael Anthony Benner

Jul 30, 2026

Michael Anthony Benner, 71, of Millersville, PA, passed away on July 30, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Mary (O’Neil) Benner and the late Jere Benner. Michael was the husband of 51 years to Marie (Madonna) Benner.

Michael was a laborer for 30 years with the Armstrong Floor Plant. He was...

Joan M. Pearson

Joan M. Pearson

Jul 29, 2026

Joan M. Pearson, 81, formerly of West Lampeter Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster.

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Kathryn (Englert) Groff.

Joan worked for the former Skyline and continued when it became ACME Markets as a shipping receiver in the warehouse.

She loved...

Lawrence "Larry" A. Wimer

Lawrence "Larry" A. Wimer

Jul 29, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” A. Wimer, 76, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Larry shared 22 years of marriage with his wife Joan (Kisner) Wimer.

He was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Lawrence Reedy and Lettie (Miles) Wimer.

Larry was a...

Gerald E. Shank

Gerald E. Shank

Jul 29, 2026

After a long and faithful journey, Gerald (Jerry) Shank, 84, of Lititz quietly returned the gift of life to the creator who bestowed it in the first place. He died on July 29, 2026, due to pulmonary fibrosis.

Born in Marion, PA, Jerry was the son of the late Glenn H and Mae (Lehman) Shank. Jerry and his wife Ethel (Stoltzfus)...

Todd Eric Hauck Sr.

Todd Eric Hauck Sr.

Jul 28, 2026

Todd E. Hauck, Sr., 59, of Ephrata, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Hospital, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born March 20, 1967, he was the son of Frances L. (Owen) Hauck and the late Raymond "Carveth" Hauck.

Todd worked as a plastics extruding technician and most recently, enjoyed working in the Novelteez store at Berkshire Mall.

A...

Patricia Anne Scott

Patricia Anne Scott

Jul 27, 2026

Patricia Anne Scott died on July 27th, just shy of her 98th birthday. She was a warm, intelligent woman with strong opinions and convictions. She aged with ongoing curiosity, grace, and good humor.

Pat was born to Doris and Frank Twining in 1928 in Oxford, England and lived with her parents and grandparents. Pat was 11 when WWII began, and she...

David William Woyurka

David William Woyurka

Jul 27, 2026

David William Woyurka, 84, of Lititz, PA, passed away on July 27, 2026 at his home after a brief illness. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late George & Virginia (Bastress) Woyurka. David was the husband of 53 years to the late Linda L. (Weidman) Woyurka.

David retired after 30+ years of service with Conrail and Amtrak....

Carolyn Clarice "Lynn" Steedle

Carolyn Clarice "Lynn" Steedle

Jul 27, 2026

Carolyn Clarice “Lynn” Steedle, 95, of Trillium Place in Lancaster, passed away on July 27, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest and Clara Strassburger. Lynn was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack G. Nye in 1961 and the Rev. Edgar H. Steedle in 2010; her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Charles...

Suzuko B. Hewes

Suzuko B. Hewes

Jul 27, 2026

Suzuko Banno Hewes, 102, of Lancaster, passed away at Rose City Nursing & Rehab on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born in Gifu-ken, Japan, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1996.

Suzuko was married for 52 years to the late Jay B. Hewes who preceded her in death in 2010.

Suzuko worked as a housekeeper for the former St....

Mathew Samuel

Mathew Samuel

Jul 26, 2026

Mathew Sanju Samuel "Mat," 49, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at his residence on July 26, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1976, in India, Mat was the son of the Thumpalil Samuel and the late Saramma Samuel. He was a digital art professor at LVC, Kutztown, and PCAD. He was an incredibly talented artist and enjoyed spending his days in his...

Connie L. Stallings

Connie L. Stallings

Jul 26, 2026

 Connie L. Stallings, 58, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Harry and Dianne Mastros Flory. Connie was the loving wife of Mark G. Stallings, and they observed 38 years of marriage this past May. More than anything, Connie loved her children and family. Being...

Jere P. Oster, Jr.

Jere P. Oster, Jr.

Jul 26, 2026

Jere Paul Oster, Jr.

Jere Paul Oster, Jr., 72, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Penn Medicine with his family by his side.

Born on March 19, 1954, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Jere was the son of Jere P. Oster, Sr. and Mary L. Oster (née Hoffman). He was a proud graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Class...

Jean Mable Smith

Jean Mable Smith

Jul 26, 2026

Jean Mable Smith, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Martha (Bisker) Mable and Thomas Mable. She shared more than 56 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Larry. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Jean...

Florence M. Lodanosky

Florence M. Lodanosky

Jul 26, 2026

     Florence M. Lodanosky (Flo/Aunt Floss), 90, of Denver, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the presence of her family. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Anna Welker Meyer. Florence was the wife of the late Joseph W. Lodanosky, who passed in 2024. After high school,...

Elaine J. Lahr

Elaine J. Lahr

Jul 26, 2026

Elaine J. (Wilczewski ) Lahr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her devoted husband of 60 years, John Lahr, by her side. Their long and loving marriage was a testament to partnership, devotion, and quiet strength.

Born in Jersey City and raised in North Bergen, New Jersey, Elaine was...

Susan E. Hess

Susan E. Hess

Jul 25, 2026

Susan E. Hess, 68, of Lititz, PA, passed away on July 25, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Emeline (Cammauf) Klopp.

Susan owned Attractions Hair Salon in Lititz, where she built lasting friendships with countless clients over the years. She truly loved people and had a gift for making...

Diana Lynne Wolf

Diana Lynne Wolf

Jul 25, 2026

Diana Lynne Wolf, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Sauberan Jr. and Doris (Sophie) Heller Sauberan. Diana was the loving wife of Roger L. Wolf, and they spent 58 years walking by one another's side through the ups and downs...

Clinton Eugene Phillips, Jr.

Clinton Eugene Phillips, Jr.

Jul 25, 2026

Clinton (Clint) E. Phillips, Jr., 60, of Lancaster, Pa. and formerly of Collinsville, IL., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, with his loving wife, Marilyn, by his side.

Clint was born in the Philippines on June 19, 1966. He was the son of the late Amalia (Pangilinan) and late Clinton E. Phillips, Sr. The family moved...

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