James F. "Jim" Phipps Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
James F. Phipps, Jr., 62, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his three stepchildren Joselyn, Isaiah, and Alannah, who brought him great joy, as well as his numerous cousins, friends and students. He was the son of the late Faith and James F. Phipps.
Born July 8, 1964, in...
Barbara June Showers
Aug 12, 2026
Barbara June Showers, 90, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair E. and Ethel Mae (Byers) Myers. She was married to Frank E. Showers, Jr. for 46 years until his passing in 1999.
Barbara graduated from York High School and worked in the banking industry most of...
William T. "Skip" Walsh, Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
William T. "Skip" Walsh, Jr., 79, of Mount Joy, and formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Born in Port Jefferson, NY, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Walsh. He was married almost 49 years to his beloved wife Lorraine (Flanagan) Walsh.
Skip was a graduate of Smithtown High School. He...
Carmen Daisy Negron
Aug 11, 2026
We wish to announce the passing of Carmen Daisy Negron on August 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1937, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Adrian Negron and Maria Miranda.
Carmen was a proud member of the Seventh Day Adventist community. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she found solace...
Dorothy “Dottie” Eckenrod
Aug 10, 2026
Dorothy M. Eckenrod, 89, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Coatesville on July 23, 1937 to John and Charlotte Griffith Landis, Dottie grew up in Modena before moving to Lancaster City. She was married to the late Charles (Sonny) Eckenrod, who passed away in 1985.
She resided at Lancaster House North before...
Joanne E. Herbster
Aug 10, 2026
Joanne Herbster, of Quarryville, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2026. She was 76.
Born in Chester, Delaware County, she was a graduate of Sun Valley High School. She later moved to Quarryville, where she spent the last 45 years. Joanne was an active member of Faith United Church of Christ, where she served on consistory and enjoyed participating in the...
Judith Garcia
Aug 9, 2026
Judith Garcia, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ricardo Garcia and Ernestina Rodriguez. She worked as a seamstress before retiring.
Judith was known for her love of cooking for everyone and being a wonderful hostess. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, bingo, and spending time with those she loved....
Robert F. "Bob" Walter
Aug 9, 2026
Robert F. "Bob" Walter, 92, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Chester and Armella Flick Walter. Bob was the loving husband of Geraldine M. "Gerry" Walter for 67 years before her passing. He was a faithful member of St. Joe Catholic Church, Lancaster where he was...
Diana C. Eckert
Aug 9, 2026
Diana Claire Eckert, 83, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Victor and Belle Brutout. She grew up as the middle child in a boisterous family of five children. Preceding her death were her older sisters, Judith Hunt (Norman) and Barbara Crow (Charles). She is survived by...
E. "Turk" Tangert
Aug 9, 2026
E. “Turk” Tangert was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2026, due to complications from strokes.
Born June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Anna Tangert.
Turk graduated from J.P. McCaskey in 1967. He served his country during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he lived in Wyoming and...
Wolfgang H Weber
Aug 9, 2026
Wolfgang H. Weber, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Herbert and Else Weber.
Wolfgang came to the United States in 1958 and built a wonderful life here with his beloved wife, Johanna, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, father,...
Larry M. Altemos
Aug 8, 2026
Larry M. Altemos passed away peacefully in Lancaster, PA surrounded by his family on August 8, 2026, at the age of 80 years old. He was born in Allentown, PA on August 28, 1945, to Ulysses and Hulda Brey Altemos. He had one brother Richard, whom he always looked up to. He often shared stories of a wonderful childhood hunting,...
Mohammed Dawood
Aug 8, 2026
Mohammed Dawood, 54, of Lititz passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born in Masaka, Uganda he was the son of Kulsum Bai Dawood and the late Abdul Raheman Dawood. He was the husband of Shama (Virmani) Dawood.
He helped run Greco’s Italian Ices & Homemade Ice Cream in Lancaster County for several years with his family.
In addition to his wife Shama,...
Edward M. "Smitty" Smith
Aug 8, 2026
Edward M. “Smitty” Smith, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Scott) Smith. He was the loving husband of the late Jarie L. (Bowman) Smith.
Smitty was a US Army Veteran and an involved member of Lancaster VFW Post 1690. He was also...
Donald L. "Monk" Dietrich
Aug 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald L. "Monk" Dietrich, a cherished father and grandfather, devoted friend, and veteran, who left us peacefully surrounded by his family, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89, following an injury and extended illness. Born on April 14, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Monk dedicated his life to...
William Lester "Bill" Rhinier
Aug 7, 2026
William "Bill" Rhinier, 82, of Lititz passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Lester and Lucy Hohenwarter Rhinier. Bill was a man of faith and a faithful member of St. James Catholic Church, Lititz. Bill was a "Professional Driver and a member of the Yellow Freight 2-million-mile safe driving club...
Matthew F. Iovino, II
Aug 7, 2026
Matthew F. "Matt" Iovino, II, 54, of Reading, passed away on August 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of Dr. Stephen and Judith (Betz) Iovino. He shared over 30 years of love and laughter with his life partner Peter P. Sunderman.
Matt was a 1990 graduate of Warwick High School where...
Charles W. "Butch" Balmer
Aug 7, 2026
Charles W. "Butch" Balmer, 85, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Gertrude (Stoe) Balmer. He was married 52 cherished years to Brenda (Hatfield) Balmer.
Butch was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He served 20 years honorably, retiring with 4 Good Conduct Medals. After...
Linda A. Stark
Aug 6, 2026
Linda A. Stark, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 6, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mabel (Nuss) and Albert W. Eyman, and step-father Paul Young. Born with a heart full of kindness and a smile that never faded, Linda spent her life lifting others with her warmth, positivity, and unwavering love.
Linda...
Marie Malark
Aug 5, 2026
Marie Malark, 65, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. She had a long battle with ongoing health issues but always stayed strong and continued to bring joy to those around her during her multi-decade fight. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary (Shank) Snyder and the late Paul Watson. She...
