Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ruth R. Spera

Ruth R. Spera

Nov 9, 2026

Ruth R. Spera, 85, of Blairstown, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mary (Molnar) Rab. She is survived by the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” Spera to whom she was married for 63 years, her children, Heidi Cicala,...

Diamilia F. Jimenez

Diamilia F. Jimenez

Nov 10, 2026

Diamilia Felicidad Jimenez, 70, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Gustavo Jimenez-Florez, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.

Born in Carúpano, Sucre, Venezuela, she was the daughter of the late Pastor...

John B. States, Jr.

John B. States, Jr.

Nov 10, 2026

John B. States, Jr., 76, of Lancaster, PA, was called home to be with the Lord, November 10, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Pauline (Nixon) and John B. States, Sr.

Prior to his retirement, John worked in sales for various companies. He was also the Vice President of his...

Thomas P. Ramer

Thomas P. Ramer

Nov 7, 2026

Thomas P. Ramer, 73, of Lititz, passed away on November 7, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Janet Ramer. He was also the loving husband to Debra (Frey) Ramer for 50 years.

Tom honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States National Guard. A lover...

Chieu Van Le

Chieu Van Le

Nov 7, 2026

Chieu Le, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 7, 2026. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and an active member of his community.

Born in My Tho, Vietnam in 1950, he was a son of the late Nguyen Ba Anh Tai and Tran Thi Kim Hoa.

Chieu began his career of service as a Huey helicopter...

Gale M. Mease

Gale M. Mease

Nov 7, 2026

Gale M Mease, 76, of Lititz passed away peacefully at home the morning of Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 after a reoccurring illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Hoke of Jamesville, N.Y. and was the wife of John Mease with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage. Gale was a caring person for all family and...

Bonnie G. (Latsha) Esh

Bonnie G. (Latsha) Esh

Nov 7, 2026

Bonnie G. (Latsha) Esh, 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Strasburg, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Shirley (Horne) Latsha. Bonnie was the wife of the late Melvin Esh, who preceded her in death in 1976.Of the Christian Faith, Bonnie was a 1965...

Helen S. Lindke

Helen S. Lindke

Nov 6, 2026

Helen S. "Sandy" Lindke, 83, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026. Born on February 8, 1943, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Corbett and Helen (Diehm) Corbett. Sandy was the beloved wife of Elwin H. "Butch" Lindke, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.

Sandy was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of...

Carol Jane Schonour

Carol Jane Schonour

Nov 5, 2026

Carol Jane Irwin Schonour December 31, 1942 - November 5, 2026

Carol Jane Irwin Schonour, 83, of Lancaster, died on November 5, 2026. She was a lifelong advocate for children, education, and families, a dedicated public servant, and the steady center of a family and community she loved.

Carol was born in Philadelphia to Thomas F. Irwin, a Marine, and Jane I....

Linda Joyce Clark

Linda Joyce Clark

Nov 5, 2026

Linda Joyce Clark, 79, passed away on November 5, 2026. Born on November 20, 1946, in Lawrence, MA she was the daughter of the late Chester and Marion Martin.

She is survived by her son, Chester Clark (Tanya), of Springfield, Vermont; her sister, Carol Eaton of Amesbury MA; and her grandchildren, Maddison and Aiden.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded...

Mr. Terry McGuigan

Mr. Terry McGuigan

Nov 5, 2026

Terry R. McGuigan, 73, of Lancaster and formerly of York, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 5, 2026.

Terry was the beloved husband of Ann M. Rohrbaugh McGuigan, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage on May 10, 2026.

Born in York, Pennsylvania, Terry was the son of the late LeRoy and Lydia Benedict McGuigan. He was...

Samuel W. "Sam" Menefee III

Samuel W. "Sam" Menefee III

Nov 5, 2026

     Samuel W. "Sam" Menefee III, 90, of Leola, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel W. Jr. and Marcia Bell Menefee. Sam was the husband of Betsy Smith Menefee, and they observed 68...

Deborah S. Clark

Deborah S. Clark

Nov 5, 2026

Deborah S. Clark

Deborah S. Clark, 71, of Leola, PA, passed peacefully into the arms of God on November 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home. Born in Wrightsville, PA, Deb was the daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Shindler) Clark. She was the lifelong companion of the late Perry Dean Fischer.

Deb...

Naomi A. Baker

Naomi A. Baker

Nov 5, 2026

Naomi Arlene Baker (née Charles) passed away at Luther Acres care facility in Lititz on November 5. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Naomi is survived by her son James E. Baker and his wife, Dawn; son Robert C. Baker and his wife, Laura; grandson Ian; grandson James and his wife, Sreeja; granddaughter Jessica and her husband,...

Thomas "Grayson" Redford Jr.

Thomas "Grayson" Redford Jr.

Nov 4, 2026

Thomas “Grayson” Redford Jr., 86, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2026. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Redford, and a loving husband to Kitty Redford for 63 years.

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Grayson served as a Naval Aviator over 25 years and received his Master’s degree in...

Dorothy M. Ilvento-Theros

Dorothy M. Ilvento-Theros

Nov 3, 2026

Dorothy llvento-Theros of Brethren Village passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Thomas of Lowell, Michigan. Dorothy and family moved to Lancaster in 1970.

Dorothy was preceded in death by husbands Donald S. Lind, Robert G. Forst, William J. llvento and William...

Ronald Earl "Ron" Stoutzenberger

Ronald Earl "Ron" Stoutzenberger

Nov 3, 2026

Ronald Earl "Ron" Stoutzenberger age 78, of Lancaster, Pa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 21, 1948, in Columbia, Pa. He was the son of the late Earl Stoutzenberger and Betty Hubley Stoutzenberger. Ron enlisted in the Army in May of 1966 till May of 1969. Where he received an honorable discharge....

Mary Jane Murr

Mary Jane Murr

Nov 2, 2026

Please visit our site again, a full obituary is being created.

Friends and relatives are welcome to a memorial Mass at 10AM on Friday, November 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 with a reception to follow. Mary Jane will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the reception.

Frances G. Stadel

Frances G. Stadel

Nov 2, 2026

Frances G. Stadel, 88, of Landis Homes passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam (Rhoads) Kistler.

She was a 1956 graduate of East Lampeter High School. Fran retired as the controller for Charter Homes in 2004.

Fran’s love was the theatre. She was involved with the Lancaster Opera Workshop and...

Ngoan Nguyen

Ngoan Nguyen

Nov 1, 2026

Ngoan Nguyen, 88, of New Holland, passed away on November 1, 2026. 

A funeral ceremony will take place Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home III, 2421, Willow Street PA, 17584 from 8am to 12pm. Ceremonial cremation will follow at conclusion of services 

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