Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Brett Kline Smith

Brett Kline Smith

Jul 12, 2024

We're heartbroken to share the loss of our brother, son, and friend, Brett Kline Smith, 38, formally of Jackson Hole, WY. We are devastated to have lost such a bright light to the world so tragically on July 12, 2024. He was full of adventure, and he lived life to the fullest.

Brett was born to parents...

David S. Stoltzfus

David S. Stoltzfus

Jul 12, 2024

David S. Stoltzfus, age 79, was taken into the arms of the Lord on July 12, 2024, peacefully at his home the way he would have wanted. Born on August 28, 1944, he was the son of the late Amos S. and Sadie S. Stoltzfus. He shared over 50 years of faith, memory, and love with his devoted wife,...

Dorothy A. (Huber) Shuey

Dorothy A. (Huber) Shuey

Jul 12, 2024

Dorothy A. (Huber) Shuey, 79, of Millersville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Huber and Dorothy A. (Matzer). She was the beloved wife of the late Verdon "Butch" H. Shuey.

Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies, including visiting Ocean City, Maryland, playing bingo, and staying connected...

William F. Rosskob

William F. Rosskob

Jul 10, 2024

William F. Rosskob, 77, of Lancaster, died July 10, 2024.

Brian J. Ernst

Brian J. Ernst

Jul 10, 2024

It is through many tears that the family of Brian J. Ernst announce his unexpected passing on July 10, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born on December 11, 1965, in Wayne, New Jersey to Henry and Marian Ernst. He recently celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with his devoted wife, Bonnie Ernst.

Some may recall...

Wilson Camacho Bordoy

Wilson Camacho Bordoy

Jul 10, 2024

Wilson CAMACHO Bordoy, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away on July 10, 2024. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Wilson was the son of the late Pablo and Ana (Bordoy) Camacho.

Having spent his career as a dedicated foundry worker at Boose Aluminum, Wilson approached each day with unwavering commitment and a strong work ethic. Beyond his professional...

Bryan James Leithiser

Bryan James Leithiser

Jul 9, 2024

Bryan James Leithiser, 78, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Whiskeyman) Leithiser. He was married 22 years to Caroline (McGraw) Leithiser.

Bryan graduated from Mount Penn High School. He received his B.A. from the University of Toledo, Ohio in...

Peter G. Bedrosian

Peter G. Bedrosian

Jul 9, 2024

Peter G. Bedrosian, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on July 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joanne White Bedrosian. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Aram G. and Pansy (Jaffarian) Bedrosian.

He was a 1948 graduate of Newburyport High School. He attended RCA Institutes in New York City. He...

Betty Jane Eby

Betty Jane Eby

Jul 9, 2024

Betty Jane Eby, age 96, of Willow Street, PA, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Eby. Betty was born in Willow Street, PA to the late Edwin and Esther Adamire Herman.

She dedicated many years working at the Willow Street Vo-Tech Cafeteria before working as a finisher...

Diane H. Markowitz

Diane H. Markowitz

Jul 8, 2024

Diane H. Markowitz, 69, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Maple Farm Nursing Center. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Szabo) Tamasi. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" Markowitz. They were together for 50 years and married almost 49 of those years.

Diane...

Warren F. Jackson, Jr.

Warren F. Jackson, Jr.

Jul 7, 2024

Warren F. Jackson, Jr., 98, of Lancaster, passed away July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Warren F. Jackson, Sr. and Kathryn N. (Gochenaur) Jackson welcomed their son on May 20, 1926, in Lancaster, where he would live and raise his own family, and a decades-long family business legacy. He was the loving husband of Margaret Jackson for...

Bonnie H. Witmer

Bonnie H. Witmer

Jul 7, 2024

Bonnie H. Witmer, 79, of Lancaster, Pa. died on July 7, 2024. For 43 years, she was the wife of late husband Herbert N. Witmer, who passed away October 19, 2015.

Born in Reading Pa. on September 27, 1944, Bonnie graduated from Wm. Allen High School in Allentown, Pa. in 1962. She earned a B.S. in Music...

James H. Ziogas

James H. Ziogas

Jul 6, 2024

James H. Ziogas, 94, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mouzaki, Greece he was the son of the late Harry and Vasilike (Papaioannou) Ziogas. He was the loving husband of Helen (Papadakis) Ziogas with whom he shared over 59 years of marriage.

He and...

Lois Kauffman

Lois Kauffman

Jul 6, 2024

Lois Kauffman, 84, of Ephrata Manor and formerly of East Lampeter Township, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Bart, Lois was the daughter of the late Harry H. Graver, Jr. and Alice M. (Sollenberger) Graver. She graduated from Solanco High School and St. Joseph School of Nursing.

Lois worked...

Patricia A. Pilong

Patricia A. Pilong

Jul 6, 2024

Patricia A. Pilong, 90, of Lititz, PA, went home to be with her Lord on July 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jackson I. and Irene Redifer Pumphrey. She was the wife of the late Alfred E. Pilong, Sr., who passed away in 2011.

Patricia was a loving and devoted...

Bruce E. Barley

Bruce E. Barley

Jul 5, 2024

Bruce E. Barley, 61, of Ronks, PA died July 5, 2024.

Arthur George Kolgen Jr.

Arthur George Kolgen Jr.

Jul 5, 2024

Arthur George Kolgen Jr. passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at UPMC hospital in Lititz, PA. Born on November 4, 1941, to Arthur and Marguerite Kolgen, he grew up in New York City. He worked for Goldman Sachs for over 20 years. He served as a beacon of hope to his family and others with impressive inner faith...

Patricia “Pat” Randall

Patricia “Pat” Randall

Jul 5, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Randall, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Homestead Village.

Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rosaline (Herrmann) Shannon.

Pat was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Lancaster for many years. She was a vibrant woman who found...

Esther H. Jackson

Esther H. Jackson

Jul 5, 2024

Esther H. Jackson, 65, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024. Esther was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Mary W. Hess. On July 31, 1982, she married Rick Jackson.

Esther loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loyal friend and a great listener. She was always...

Elizabeth Caraballo

Elizabeth Caraballo

Jul 5, 2024

Elizabeth Caraballo, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and cousin, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, in Lancaster, just after her 49th birthday. Born on July 3, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, Elizabeth was the daughter of José Miguel Cruz and the late Maria Elisa Rivera.

Throughout her life, Elizabeth found joy in caring for others,...

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