Jean Swavely
Feb 23, 2026
Jean Eleanor Swavely, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Bally, PA., she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Gertrude (Eberhart) Mutter and the beloved wife of S. Jay Swavely.
A dedicated mother and loving wife, Jean's warmth and nurturing spirit shaped not...
Sandra S. Groff
Feb 22, 2026
Sandra S. “Sandy” Groff, 78, of Strasburg, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Esther G. (Harner) Shaub. She was also the loving wife to Michael Groff for 51 years until his passing in 2019.
After graduating from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Sandy received her professional certification at beauty school,...
Maryann Galati
Feb 21, 2026
Maryann Galati, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Eastman) and Felix Carpenito. She was the beloved wife of Mauro A. Galati, Jr., with whom she shared more than 65 years of marriage.
Maryann was a devoted member...
Jeffrey L. Conner
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey L. Conner, 70, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital with his son by his side.
Born and raised in Lititz, he was the son of the late George W. and Dorothy M. (Mohn) Conner. He was the loving husband of the late Bonnie Conner.
Jeff was a graduate of Warwick School District. He was...
Janet L. Slover
Feb 20, 2026
Janet L. Slover, 93, of Lancaster, went to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (Ashby) Slover.
Janet spent much of her life working at The Long Home in Lancaster, working her way up to a supervisory position through her dedication. She also spent many...
Beverly Ann Steele
Feb 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Beverly Ann Steele, a beloved teacher, cherished mother, and esteemed member of the Lancaster community. Beverly, born on March 29, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, departed this life peacefully on February 19, 2026, at the age of 89.
Beverly devoted her life to education, beginning her career as a head-start teacher in Toledo, OH...
Edgar C. Oatman
Feb 19, 2026
Edgar C. Oatman, our Dad, Pop Pop, Uncle and Brother Ed, passed on February 19th.
Having survived a failing bumper jack in the 1950s, quadruple by-pass surgery in the 80’s, knee replacement surgery in his 80s, idiotic politicians, telemarketers, a fall down a complete flight of stairs three years ago, and consumption of food long past expiration, our Ed Dog passed...
Isabel Reina Perez
Feb 18, 2026
Con profundo dolor y a la vez con inmensa gratitud por una vida larga y llena de amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Isabel "Mamota" Pérez, quien partió en paz el 18 de febrero de 2026 en su hogar, rodeada del cariño de su familia.
Nacida el 19 de noviembre de 1924 en Dajabón, República Dominicana, Mamota fue una mujer fuerte, independiente...
Johanna Catharina (van de Ven) Reap
Feb 18, 2026
Johanna Catharina (van de Ven) Reap
Born 21 November 1937 to Wilhelmus Josephus van de Ven and Grada Maria (van Lith) van de Ven in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
In her earliest years Annie experienced the occupation of the Netherlands and her hometown by the Germans in World War Two. She was almost seven years old when in late September 1944 Paratroopers from the...
Sandra "Sandi" H. Malloy
Feb 18, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” H. Malloy, 61, of East Petersburg passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Phyllis Annette (Smith) Hoover. She was married to Mark William Malloy, her best friend, for nearly 40 years. Sandi was a graduate of Hempfield High School, and she attended...
Karen A. Juliano
Feb 18, 2026
Karen A. Juliano, 83, of Lebanon passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Reich Gehman. Karen was the loving wife of Ralph A. Juliano for many years. After High School, she opened her own salon; Touch of Elegance, located in East Petersburg. She was...
Thomas M. Herr
Feb 17, 2026
Thomas M. Herr, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Tom shared 61 years of marriage with is wife Dorothy “Dot” (Vaughn) Herr before passing in 2023.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Vernon E. and Mary (Moss) Herr. He graduated from J. McCaskey High School, Class of 1955.
Tom...
Dale B. Kreider
2026
Dale B. "Jake" Kreider, 98, formerly of Lititz, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron, Lancaster County, where he had been a resident since July.
He was born to the late Ralph T. and Bertha E. (Boyer) Kreider in Myerstown, Lebanon County in 1927. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of...
Robert W. "Bob" Yuill, Sr.
Feb 17, 2026
Robert W. “Bob” Yuill, Sr., 99, of Lititz, and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Born in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Robert C. and N. Irene (Shane) Yuill. He was married 71 years to his beloved wife Elizabeth B. “Betty” Yuill until her passing in 2022. He was a member...
Dawn M. Ayres
Feb 17, 2026
Dawn M. Ayres, 82, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born and raised in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruth (Ritter) Patterson. She was the loving wife of the late Ivan E. Ayres who passed away in 2023.
Dawn proudly served as a police officer with Millersville Boro for several...
Robert S. Holliday
Feb 16, 2026
Robert S. Holliday, 89, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Wingate, MD, he was the son of the late Elsie (Insley) and Frank Holliday. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Moulton) Holliday, with whom he shared more than 68 years of marriage.
Robert’s faith was a steady and guiding presence throughout his...
Yudelquis "Yudy" Acuña-Nuñez
Feb 16, 2026
Yudelquis "Yudy" Acuña-Nuñez, 46, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital, after a courageous fight against breast cancer.
She was the beloved wife of Dr. Fernando Acuña, with whom she shared 26 years of her life. Born in Cuba in 1979, she is the cherished daughter of Zenadia Nuñez, also of...
Michael E. Dearolf
Feb 16, 2026
Michael E. Dearolf, 68, of Holtwood, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, with his wife and sister by his side.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna-Mary (Maser) Dearolf. He was the loving husband of Penny S. (Reynolds) Dearolf.
Mike worked for Armstrong World Industries where...
Robert A. "Bob" Gould
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert A. “Bob” Gould, a beloved father, treasured grandfather, cherished friend, and devoted veteran, who left us on February 16, 2026, at the age of 82. He married his beloved Barbara Gould in 1980 and stayed by her side until her passing in 2024.
Born on December 19, 1943, in...
Fay Huber Brubaker
Feb 16, 2026
Fay Huber Brubaker, 88, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home of 65 years. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Beulah Charles Huber. Fay was the loving wife of the late Donald Deiter Brubaker before his passing in 1995. Fay was a faithful member of Victory Church, Greenfield...
