Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ray Joseph Hershey

Ray Joseph Hershey

Mar 11, 2026

Ray Joseph Hershey, 75, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ivan and Virginia (Gochnauer) Hershey.

Ray was a hardworking auto mechanic, spending his career with Martin Buick (Red Rose Buick) and Sauder Chevrolet. He took pride in his 1977 Buick Regal and enjoyed riding motorcycle. Ray was passionate...

Barbara A. Weigand

Barbara A. Weigand

Mar 10, 2026

Barbara Ann Weigand, age 72, of Lititz passed away on March 10, 2026. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Decosta) Spadanuta.

Barbara's journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was marked by her compassion and dedication to the healthcare field. Despite facing various physical ailments throughout her life, she never allowed them to...

Frank J. Giaquinto Sr.

Frank J. Giaquinto Sr.

Mar 9, 2026

Frank J. Giaqunito, Sr., 72, of Lancaster, passed away on March 9, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.

He was the husband of Carolyn J. DiCarlo Giaquinto, with whom he would have shared 50 years of marriage this coming May 26th. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Michelina Rossi Giaquinto.

Frank loved pizza and had been...

Amy J. Riley

Amy J. Riley

Mar 9, 2026

Amy Jean Riley, 66, of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was raised in Peach Bottom on a small farm. She was the daughter of the late Gwyn D. and Charlotte V. (Bussell) Dickson.

Amy was a graduate of Solanco High School. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to Weis...

Walter Irwin Buchert Jr.

Walter Irwin Buchert Jr.

Mar 9, 2026

Walter I. Buchert, Jr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital Monday, March 9, 2026. Born in Danville, he was the son of the late Walter I. Buchert, M.D. and Catharine (Smith) Buchert. He was the loving husband of Doris M. (Henry) Buchert, with whom he would have celebrated 31 years on March 25.

Walter attended Danville area...

William F. Bender Jr.

William F. Bender Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

William "Bill" F. Bender, 84, formally of Lancaster was called home by the Lord on Sunday March 8, 2026. Bill was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and proud veteran.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William F. Bender. He grew up in Philadelphia and met the love of his life, Lucy Rita Mariani Bender,...

Carrie O. Phillips

Carrie O. Phillips

Mar 7, 2026

Carrie O. (Huber) Phillips 74, of Lancaster, formerly of Millersville died Saturday, March 7, 2026. She shared 47 years of marriage with her husband Dave A. Phillips before his passing in 2020.

Born in Lancaster, Carrie was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Dorothy (Metzger) Huber. She graduated from Solanco High School in 1969.

Surviving are two sons Jeffrey Phillips,...

Phouvieng "Mike" Mounsavath

Phouvieng "Mike" Mounsavath

Mar 7, 2026

Phouvieng “Mike” Mounsavath, 54, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Laos, Mike was the beloved husband of Bicky (Phommasing) Mounsavath, with whom he shared almost 26 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and the importance of family and friendship.

Mike was a graduate of Wallace Farrington...

Bonnie Jean "Barr" Dommel

Bonnie Jean "Barr" Dommel

Mar 6, 2026

Bonnie Jean "Barr" Dommel passed away March 6th, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA on September 24, 1960, to Melvin and Jane Barr, she was preceded in death by her children, Jesse and Daniel Haupt. Bonnie was truly one of a kind and well known for her ability to make people laugh and smile. Her lifelong relationship to the late John...

Robert A Barber

Robert A Barber

Mar 6, 2026

Robert Allen Barber, 81, passed away on the evening of Friday, March 6, 2026, at Landis Homes in Lititz.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 3, 1944. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Bible in 1966. During college, he worked at Camp Sankanac where he met his wife, Sandy, who would be his wife of 57 years. Bob continued...

John Bickford Eshleman

John Bickford Eshleman

Mar 6, 2026

John Bickford Eshleman, 67, of Denver, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Reid) Eshleman. He was married 10 years to his beloved wife, Allison Lea (Rogers) Eshleman.

John was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and attended Millersville University. He worked for the USPS as a...

Karl L. Bernhardt, Jr.

Karl L. Bernhardt, Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

Through many tears the family of Karl L. “Buddy” Bernhardt Jr. announce his passing March 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 17, 1950, in Lancaster, he was the only son of Karl L. and Eileen (Connelly) Bernhardt.

Karl dedicated over 30 years of his life to High Steel Corp. where he also volunteered with their first responders’ group...

Viola L. McGeachy

Viola L. McGeachy

Mar 5, 2026

Viola L. McGeachy, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Smithfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fannie (Turner) Pope and Floyd Pope.

Viola was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was the center of her life. She is survived by her sons, Ernest...

Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Gallagher

Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Gallagher

Mar 5, 2026

Bonita Jean “Bonnie” Gallagher, 79, of Lititz, formerly from Lewistown, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Miriam (Zettle) Kauffman. She shared over fifty-five years of beautiful memories with her husband John D. Gallagher prior to his passing in 2023.

Bonnie obtained two bachelor’s degrees in education and worked...

Eric Winger Frey

Eric Winger Frey

Mar 5, 2026

Eric Winger Frey, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026. Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, he was the son of the late Glenn and Beth Frey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pronita Atuel Frey; his daughter, Katlyn Frey of Los Angeles, CA, wife of Ben Steele; and his son, Collin Frey of Los Angeles,...

James M. Anderson

James M. Anderson

Mar 5, 2026

James M. Anderson, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at St. Anne’s Retirement Community on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Milton and Helen McGeehan Anderson.

Jim graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1967, and then worked as a truck driver for Armstrong World Industries at the Liberty Street plant for over 30...

Danny Deaver Shaub

Danny Deaver Shaub

Mar 4, 2026

Danny Deaver Shaub died March 4, 2026.

Born in Landisville, Pa. May 25, 1938. Mr. Shaub was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Joyce Eileen Compton Shaub and a son from a previous marriage, Darren R. Shaub.

He is survived by two daughters from his previous marriage, Melinda Ann Shaub, wife of Richard DeRosa, Sonia Mary Shaub, wife...

Charles Thomas Hillen

Charles Thomas Hillen

Mar 4, 2026

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Christine Francis Horn

Christine Francis Horn

Mar 4, 2026

Christine Francis Horn, of Columbia, entered eternal rest on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Lancaster, PA to Mary Ann (Hartmoyer) and Carl W. Horn.

She was actively involved in supporting St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and Lancaster Leiderkranz. Her hobbies included traveling, tracing family ancestry, playing pinocle, scrabble and...

Dorothy Jean Grove

Dorothy Jean Grove

Mar 4, 2026

Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Grove, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Born in Coffeyville, KS, she was the daughter of the late Lem and Faye Stuart. She was predeceased by her first husband, Richard E. Hoffman, and second husband, Leonard Grove.

Dottie worked as an accountant for the Occupational Development Center in Lancaster. She also served as the...

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