Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Doris Dianne Plowfield

Doris Dianne Plowfield

Mar 3, 2026

Doris Dianne Dise Plowfield, 83, of Reinholds (formerly Lititz) passed quietly at home on March 3, 2026. She was the daughter of Alfred and Lucina (Heiser) Dise of Bridgeville, PA and sister of Julia Wirono (Ocala, FL), Clara Plowfield (Cincinnati, OH) and Linda Mathena (Exton, PA).

On August 7, 1960, Doris married George Richard Plowfield. Married for 65 years, Doris truly...

Jane M. Brady

Jane M. Brady

Mar 3, 2026

Jane M. Brady, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Masonic Village of Elizabethtown on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with family by her side!

The daughter of the late Robert Sangrey and Naomi (Keperling) Breighner, Jane was born in Lancaster and graduated from Penn Manor High School.

Jane is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca J. Brady, and Kimberly M. Salvatori, her...

Craig H. Weiser

Craig H. Weiser

Mar 2, 2026

Craig H. Weiser, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Hilt) Weiser.

After graduating from Elizabethtown High School in 1969, Craig worked at Armstrong World Industries as a forklift operator until his retirement. He was also a member of the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown.

Craig...

Thelma Mae Tucker

Thelma Mae Tucker

Mar 2, 2026

Thelma M. Tucker passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata, PA after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the last years of her life. Thelma was the devoted and faithful companion of Grace Ann Schanz, of Lancaster, who passed away January 2, 2024.

Thelma was a former Insurance Executive and was one of the first...

Margaret M Hill

Margaret M Hill

Mar 1, 2026

Margaret Marie Hill, a radiant soul whose warmth and grace illuminated the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Florida. Born in 1933 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to John Sumner Sweeney Hill, Sr. and Emma Dora (Wilson) Hill, Margaret's extraordinary life was a beautiful tapestry of perseverance, service, faith, and unbreakable family bonds.

Raised in a loving working-class...

Ellen Parker Harvey

Ellen Parker Harvey

Mar 1, 2026

Ellen Parker Harvey, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in New Rochelle, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Parker Harvey and Ann (Crowthers) Harvey Morgan. She was the loving wife of Warner W. Zipf.

Music and singing were Ellen’s greatest passions. She was...

Odel Carlton Anderson

Odel Carlton Anderson

Feb 28, 2026

Odel C. “Andy” Anderson, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Andy shared 67 years of marriage with his wife Chrystine Y. (Rineer) Anderson.

Born in Waukon, IA, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Ruth E. (Selberg) Anderson. He graduated from Waukon High School and served in the US...

Teresa Speitel

Teresa Speitel

Feb 28, 2026

Teresa (Tese) Mason Speitel, 97, of Lancaster passed away on February 28, 2026. Born January 11,1929, in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Agnes Becker Mason. Teresa was the wife of the late Charles (Chic) P. Speitel Jr., who passed away on January 31, 2023. They were united in marriage on September 19, 1952,...

Jeremiah Joseph Kerr

Jeremiah Joseph Kerr

Feb 28, 2026

Jeremiah Joseph Kerr, infant son of Colin Kerr and Jada Hoskins, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at UPMC Lititz. He was the beloved son of Colin Kerr and Jada Hoskins.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings, Arabella, and Julian. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Daniel and Lori...

Linda Wenger Stettler

Linda Wenger Stettler

2026

Linda Wenger Stettler, 87, of Georgia, formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.

A native of Strasburg, Linda's love of music began at an early age. She studied organ and piano in her youth and began playing for church services at just 13 years old - a calling that shaped the course of her life. She earned her...

Clarence Glenn Kiehl

Clarence Glenn Kiehl

Feb 27, 2026

Clarence Glenn Kiehl, known as "Papa" to his children, "Poppy" to his grandchildren, and "Carlos" to his many friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, surrounded by the love of his family.

Carlos lived a life shaped by faith, creativity and deep devotion to those he loved. For 52 years, he shared a steadfast and loving marriage with his beloved...

Ronald Jay Knepper

Ronald Jay Knepper

Feb 27, 2026

Ronald Jay Knepper, 81, Faithful man of God, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather

Ronald Jay Knepper of Leola, Pa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born in Newton, New Jersey to the late Miles and Emily Knepper on September 14, 1944. Ron grew up in the small town...

Wayne L. Lynn

Wayne L. Lynn

Feb 26, 2026

Wayne L. Lynn, 85, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Mary Anne (Kingree) Lynn, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past December 13th. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA he was the son of the late Sylvester...

Shirley Scheid

Shirley Scheid

Feb 26, 2026

Shirley Ann Scheid, 92, of Lancaster, PA passed away on February 26, 2026 at WellSpan Ephrata Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna (Gill) Fisher. Shirley was the loving wife to the late Robert Carl Scheid.

Shirley retired as a Pharmacy Tech at CVS. She lived at the beach in Rehoboth, DE for 22...

Beverly Ann Hess

Beverly Ann Hess

Feb 26, 2026

Beverly Ann Hess, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in York, Beverly was the daughter of the late Clarence and Thelma (Heeter) Mumford and the wife of the late Lawrence "Larry" J. Hess.

Beverly was the Associate Director of the Lancaster Franchise of Fashion Two-Twenty Cosmetics. Her career progressed as she became a trailblazer in the...

Russell Bubernak

Russell Bubernak

Feb 26, 2026

Russell Bubernak, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Trillium Place. Born in Coaldale, PA, he graduated from Coaldale High School, class of 1955, and also graduated from University of Virginia, Graduate School of Banking, Charlottesville, VA.

He worked for CIT Credit Corporation, General Motor Acceptance Corporation, Santander Bank, and retired from Corestates Bank, Philadelphia, PA, as...

Gloria M. Snyder

Gloria M. Snyder

Feb 25, 2026

Gloria M. Snyder, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katherin (Pleger) Stetler.

Gloria dedicated many years of her life to nurturing countless students as a cafeteria worker for the Lancaster School District, notably at J.P. McCaskey High...

Richard Andrew Schmeck

Richard Andrew Schmeck

Feb 25, 2026

Richard Andrew “Rich” Schmeck, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 25, 2026. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth Gertrude (Rathman) Schmeck and the late Richard S. Schmeck. He was married 38 years to his beloved wife, Terri Hicks Schmeck.

Rich was a 1979 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...

Evelyn C. Cameron

Evelyn C. Cameron

Feb 24, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn C. Cameron, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on February 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on February 11, 1948, in Harlem, New York.

Evelyn will be remembered for her radiant spirit, kindness, and unwavering strength of character. As a...

Frank M. Turcio

Frank M. Turcio

Feb 24, 2026

Frank Michael Turcio, 84, formerly of Lititz, PA peacefully and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2026.

Born in Stamford, CT, Frank was the beloved son of the late Charles F. and Rose A. (Loglisci) Turcio. Frank attended J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford where he developed his knack for fixing things into a career as...

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