Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Joan Marie Asso
Sep 20, 2026
Joan Marie Asso, born as Joan Marie Mowery on October 9, 1944, to Ellen and William Mowery. She was one of six children and attended Saint Anthony's Church growing up.
A Graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1962. She was the widow of Roger F. Asso, Sr. Happily married for fifty-nine years.
Joan's lifelong dream was to be a mother....
Dennis M. Quinlivan
Sep 22, 2026
Dennis M. Quinlivan, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Jean Quinlivan. He was also the dutiful and devoted husband to Dorothy “Dotty” Quinlivan since their marriage in 2005 (but he was devoted to her for even...
Julie M. Smith
Sep 22, 2026
Julie M. (Crandall) Smith, 56, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. Born in San Rafael, CA, and raised in King Ferry, NY, she was the beloved daughter of James Crandall III and Cu (Vo) Crandall, and the devoted wife of Stacey Smith.
At the absolute center of Julie’s life was her deep...
Michael Louis Goyda
Sep 21, 2026
Michael Louis Goyda, 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Ford City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael and Lugena Angelo Goyda. While attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he discovered antiques, ultimately building this interest into a successful career and enjoyed traveling across the county in...
Bernard Michael Huxta
Sep 21, 2026
Bernard M. Huxta, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Marion Heights PA to the late John Huxta and Anna (Slyachta) Huxta. Bernie was a skilled carpenter and retired from the Advertising Department of Armstrong World Industries after 45 years of employment. Shortly after retiring, he returned to work and...
Irwin H. Forman, MD
Sep 21, 2026
Irwin H. Forman, MD, was born in the Bronx on March 11, 1939, the son of the late Jack and Beatrice Forman. He was the loving husband of Marcia Richman Forman for 33 years. Irwin passed away at Masonic Village, his home for the past 18 years, following complications from Parkinson's disease.
Irwin graduated from New York University and then traveled...
Margaret E. Matroni
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret E. Matroni, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leonard T. and Margaret L. Hacker Matroni.
Margaret had worked as a secretary for RR Donnelly and Sons for many years. Prior to this she worked at the Conestoga National Bank. After Donnelly, she worked for 27 years for the...
Carl E. Becker
Sep 20, 2026
Carl Eric Becker, 88, of Hempstead & Commack, NY, and Lancaster County, PA, went home to heaven Sunday, September 20, surrounded by his loving children. He has been happily reunited with his parents, Mary & Eric; his brothers, Bill and Hank; and many extended family members and friends.
Carl is most certainly golfing in heaven as you read this. He loved...
David M. Husser
Sep 20, 2026
David M. Husser, 65, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Ruth (Wade) and Gerard Husser. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Tovey), with whom he shared over 42 years of marriage.
Prior to his retirement, Dave worked as an Industrial Consultant for Veritiv...
Clara G Rohrer
Sep 20, 2026
Clara G. Rohrer, 95, of Lititz passed away Monday, September 20, 2026, at Brethren Village after a brief illness. She was the wife of Willis W. Rohrer who passed away on February 27, 1996. Born in Smithville, near Providence Township, she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Groff and Elizabeth Smith Groff.
She had been employed at the Hamilton...
James B. Geiter
Sep 19, 2026
James B. Geiter, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Sarah (Detz) and James F. Geiter, Jr.
Jim was the beloved husband of Jane Jamison, with whom he shared more than 28 years of marriage. He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School....
Douglas S. Foulk
Sep 19, 2026
Douglas S. Foulk, 61, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William and Joyce (Rynier) Foulk.
Doug was a huge anime fan and enjoyed attending conventions and cosplaying with his daughter. He also loved watching his kids play video games and attending concerts with them,...
Paul R. Malmendier
Sep 18, 2026
The family of Paul R. Malmendier wishes to announce his passing on September 18, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the son of Joseph and Beverly Malmendier (Alder). He was the devoted husband to Kelly Quinn and loving father to Eleanor and Kayla Malmendier.
Paul was a talented artist and metalsmith whose creativity and craftsmanship were...
Mong Nguyen
Sep 18, 2026
The family of Mong Nguyen wish to announce his passing on September 18, 2026. He was 79 years old. Born in Vietnam on June 26, 1947, he proudly fought beside US troops in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Phong Nguyen of Lancaster.
Many will remember Mong for his years working as a school lunch aide for Hempfield...
Javeson "Jay" Flory
Sep 17, 2026
Javeson J. "Jay" Flory, 12, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Justin and Vangie Rynn Flory. This year, Jay eagerly entered the 7th grade in the school district of Lancaster. He was a wrestler and soccer player from the time he was 6 years old. Sports were...
Barbara Aileen Buehrer
Sep 17, 2026
After many joyous memories created and a life well lived, we announce the passing of Barbara Aileen Buehrer, aged 71, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2026. Barbara was born on January 28, 1955, in El Cerrito, California, to William and Mary (Blakey) Gilmore, and she was the eldest of three siblings.
Barbara's laughter was contagious, bringing joy to all...
Mary May Doherty
Sep 17, 2026
Mary M. Doherty, 76, of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Mary was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Leah (Black) Muir. She graduated from Dunmore High School and spent many years working in healthcare administration before retiring.
What defined Mary was never her work, it was loving her family.
Mary was the...
William H. Schlegel
Sep 17, 2026
William H. Schlegel, 77, of New Providence, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. In New Providence, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Dorothy K. (Hoeflich) Schlegel. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Jacobson) Schlegel, with whom he shared over 58...
John Rivera
Sep 16, 2026
John "Juan" Rivera, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Cruz Soto and Brigida Rivera Adorno.
John worked as a grinder for Sperry New Holland and worked various jobs at Homestead Village until his retirement. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and loved the outdoors, especially...
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