Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez

Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez

Jun 11, 2026

Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez, 79, of Lancaster, passed in the presence of her children into the peace of the Lord in her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Cruz (Velazquez) and Salvador Hernandez. She was a woman of strong faith who faithfully attended San Juan Bautista Catholic Church...

Donna M. Baker

Donna M. Baker

Jun 9, 2026

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Mary C. (Kiely) Herr

Mary C. (Kiely) Herr

Jun 8, 2026

Mary C. (Kiely) Herr, 72, of Lancaster passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert “Mick” Kiely and Jane (Houston) Kiely. She was the wife of Claude Herr, with whom she shared over 35 years of marriage.

She was a 1972 graduate of Lancaster...

JoAnn M. Diffendall

JoAnn M. Diffendall

Jun 7, 2026

JoAnn M Diffendall, 93, of Lancaster County, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gerald Schrite and Anna Mary Mann. She was married to Wendall Diffendall for 25 years until his passing in 1979.

JoAnn was a graduate of Manor Millersville High School and later the Lancaster General School...

Judy D. Cohen

Judy D. Cohen

Jun 7, 2026

Judy D. Cohen, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lamar and Betty (Beck) Boettger. She was married to Bill Cohen for 14 years.

Judy worked as a receptionist for many years in the medical industry. She was known for her love of dancing, shopping, and definitely stilettos....

William G. Leutner

William G. Leutner

Jun 7, 2026

William "Bill" G. Leutner, formerly of Holmes, PA and Middletown, DE, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Ridley Park, PA, Bill was the son of the late Henry and Eva Leutner (née Cubbler) and the devoted husband of the late Barbara Leutner (née Chester) for nearly 70 years. 

Bill grew up in Collingdale, PA...

Alex Brouwer

Alex Brouwer

Jun 7, 2026

Alex was born on July 14, 1947, in Kampen, The Netherlands. He shared many years of marriage with his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Wenger), originally of Terre Hill, PA, who preceded him in death in 2022.

A graduate of the HTS in Zwolle, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1967. On his 20th birthday, he emigrated to the United...

Shailesh C. Vaidya

Shailesh C. Vaidya

Jun 7, 2026

Shailesh C. Vaidya, 73, of Lancaster, husband of Nita Vaidya. A viewing and Hindu service was held from 10AM -12PM followed by a cremation ceremony in the Private Snyder crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. 

Lawrence Patrick "Larry" Fagan

Lawrence Patrick "Larry" Fagan

Jun 6, 2026

Lawrence Patrick "Larry" Fagan, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Larry at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:30 AM. There will be a time of viewing and...

Kristie S. Arment

Kristie S. Arment

2026

Kristie S. Arment, 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She celebrated 45 years of marriage to her loving husband Michael L. Arment on January 3 this year.

Born in Lancaster in 1961, she was a daughter of Kay S. (Keenen) and the late Raleigh F. See.

Kristie graduated from Conestoga...

Anna Karpathios

Anna Karpathios

Jun 6, 2026

Anna Karpathios, born in Kos, Greece, in March of 1937, who lived a life rooted in faith, family, and unconditional love; passed away June 6th, 2026. She immigrated to the United States in 1969 with her husband Emmanuel, bringing with her the values of her village; hard work, humility, gratitude, and a deep devotion to her Greek Orthodox faith, which...

Dr. Harold Dale Spaulding

Dr. Harold Dale Spaulding

Jun 5, 2026

Harold Dale Spaulding, known to most simply as Dale, lived a life of faith, family, service, and love. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Dale was the son of the late Mary Helena Allen Spaulding and Harold Francis Spaulding.

Dale had a way of turning strangers into friends. He had a way of connecting with people. In one breath, he would joke, tease,...

David W. Rees

David W. Rees

Jun 5, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved David W. Rees passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his unselfish love, kindness, humor, tenacity, and his good nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

He is survived by his wife Seeta (Pat); daughter Kathy; grandchildren Sarah, Aimee, Matt, Jazz, Dominic,...

Stephen K. Young, DVM

Stephen K. Young, DVM

Jun 5, 2026

Stephen K. Young, DVM, 65, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Darrell and Judith (Gray) Young.

Steve graduated from Williamsville North High School, Class of 1979, before earning his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and later his...

Mary England

Mary England

Jun 4, 2026

Mary A. England, 85, of Quarryville, passed away on June 4, 2026.

Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Arabelle Neff Harvey.

Early on, Mary worked for Slaymaker Lock, then later, in the offices at Dermatologists Associates for 30 years. After retirement, at the Amish Village Gift Shoppe.

Mary was very involved in her community, volunteering at the...

Rosa M. Ortiz De Lopez

Rosa M. Ortiz De Lopez

Jun 4, 2026

Rosa M. Ortiz De Lopez, 91 of Lancaster, died on June 4, 2026. Services and Interment will be held in the Dominican Republic in the very near future.

Patrick H. Rogers

Patrick H. Rogers

Jun 4, 2026

Patrick H. Rogers

Patrick H. Rogers, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 4, 2026 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John R.P. Rogers and Henrietta R. (Leary) Rogers. Patrick was the husband of the late Jeanette A. (Gorman) Rogers.

Patrick retired as a printer from St. Joseph Hospital and Mifflin Press. He was...

Robert "Rob" Joseph Pauline

Robert "Rob" Joseph Pauline

Jun 4, 2026

Robert "Rob" Joseph Pauline of Lititz passed away on June 4, 2026. He brightened many lives for over 88 years.

He was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Phillip and Mary (Gilligan) Pauline. His father was from Italy and his mother was from Ireland. They had no formal education and worked as a house painter and housekeeper to support Rob and his...

Rortana "Thana" Sok

Rortana "Thana" Sok

Jun 4, 2026

Rortana “Thana” Sok

Rortana “Thana” Sok, 36, was passed away on June 4, 2026. Thana was born on January 4, 1990, in Lancaster, PA. He is survived by his long-time partner, best friend, love of his life, wife: Aaya Seth; his mother, Reth Chrek; his father, Ratha Sok; sisters: Rathana Seth and Salinda Chrek; brothers: David Chrek, Derick Ratha and Aaron...

Melissa Book Eberly

Melissa Book Eberly

Jun 4, 2026

Melissa Book Eberly, age 47 of Lancaster, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. Book and Paula M. (Falk) Book and the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Eberly.

Melissa graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1997. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to Immaculata University, where...

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