Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Christopher David Barlieb
Aug 20, 2024
Christopher David Barlieb, 62, passed away at his Manor Township home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Chris was born in Lancaster, son of the late Elvin S. and E. Shirley (Brill) Barlieb. He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1980, served four years, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1981, earned the rank...
Terry Guyer Shuman
Aug 19, 2024
Terry Guyer Shuman died on August 19, 2024, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. He was 78. Born to Lester Shuman and Lila Hunter on March 13, 1946, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, Terry earned a BA in Social Studies from Lock Haven University and worked as a high school history teacher before moving to the bustling community of...
James Trimble Copeland
Aug 19, 2024
James Trimble Copeland, 71, of Willow Street, PA and formerly of Little Meadows, PA, died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at The Glen At Willow Valley. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, the former Darlene Rosenkrans. The couple married on June 28, 2014.
He was born on May 25, 1953 in Abington, PA. He...
Carol Ann Schollins
Aug 19, 2024
Carol Ann Schollins (Kruper), 78, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of John E. and Rita K. (Patterson) Kruper.
She was salutatorian of her North Union High School class and earned a bachelor's degree in Art Education at...
Robert Dennis “Bob” Zimmerman
Aug 19, 2024
Robert Dennis "Bob" Zimmerman, 84, of Lititz, died peacefully on August 19, 2024, at his residence. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George Zimmerman and Geraldine Siders. Bob was the loving husband of Barbara Straining Zimmerman, and they were married for 65 years.
Bob founded Bob's Market which is known today as Weiser's...
Michael D. "Mike" Leeking
Aug 19, 2024
Michael D. "Mike" Leeking, 80, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on August 19, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Kathryn (Brendle) Leeking.
Mike was a 1962 graduate of Warwick High School, and was a proud veteran of the US Army. He worked as a welder...
Miriam Rios
Aug 19, 2024
Miriam Rios, 60, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on August 19, 2024. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Justo Rios and Miguelina Torres.
Miriam worked over 28 years in production for Sensing Devices, Inc. in Lancaster, PA. She had a strong faith...
Michael J. Ziegler
Aug 19, 2024
Michael J. Ziegler, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the Willow Valley Glen among his loved ones and Hospice Care. He was the son of Ruth Schlosser Ziegler and Howard Ziegler of York, Pa., where Mike was raised. He is survived by his wife Susan C. Ziegler, son Hans Ziegler and sons by marriage, Chris...
Mark Anthony Mendez, Sr.
Aug 18, 2024
Mark Anthony Mendez, Sr., 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was previously a resident of New York City.
Born in New York, he was the son of the late Carmen (Labiosa) and Michael Mendez. Prior to his retirement, Mark worked as a millworker at Alcoa and Arconic.
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Maida E. Miller
Aug 17, 2024
Maida E. Miller, 101, of Quarryville, passed away on August 17th, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born to the late Austin Witscomb Vaghan and Frances Ellen Jeffries in Baltimore, MD and was a graduate of Asbury Park High School, NJ, Class of 1941.
Maida was proud to have been a part of the launching of...
Billy E. Mccracken
Aug 17, 2024
Billy E. McCracken, 62, passed away August 17, 2024. Billy was born October 17, 1961, in Bristol TN. Billy was the son of the late Billy Joe and Myrtle (Rush) McCracken. Bill worked in autobody all his life. For several years he owned and operated McCracken's Body Shop.
In his most recent years, he enjoyed spending time...
Karen Marie Briggs
Aug 17, 2024
Karen Marie Briggs, 70, of Lancaster, and formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 17, 2024. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Gavaletz) Hopkins. She was married to her beloved husband Donald James Briggs for just shy of 45 years.
Karen was a graduate...
Robert J. Clark
Aug 17, 2024
Robert J. Clark, 92, of Gap, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
He was the husband of the late Ella F. Whitt Schabach Clark, who passed away in 2014. Born in Spring Garden, and a lifelong resident of the Gap area, he was the son of the late Chester and Hilda Moore Clark.
Robert...
Mary Lee Yeiser
Aug 17, 2024
Mary Lee (Kreider) Yeiser, 79, of Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Hacker) Brown.
Mary Lee graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1962. She was a valued employee as a secretary at Wohlson and Simeral...
Iris Dee Barnes
Aug 16, 2024
Iris Dee Barnes (née Cook), age 90, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2024.
Iris Dee was born in Burton, Nebraska to K. Duane and Francis Cook (née Snider). She was the second of seven children. She was blessed to grow up in a loving, Christ-centered home surrounded...
Kelly A. Gradwell
Aug 16, 2024
Kelly A. Gradwell, beloved wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and joy that will forever be remembered by all who knew her. Born in Stewartson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Sally (Reynolds) Rubb.
On October 26, 1996, Kelly married the...
William R. “Bill” Hazlett
Aug 16, 2024
William R. "Bill" Hazlett, 84, passed away at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA on August 16, 2024. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret L. Hazlett of Collingdale, PA. Bill was the husband of Barbara Ann (Bushong) Hazlett. They would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on August 26th.
Bill was...
Brenda L. Witmer
Aug 15, 2024
Brenda L. Witmer, 83, of Brethren Village, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Verna M. (Deitrich) Harrison. Brenda was the loving wife of Raymond L. Witmer, who died in 2016.
Brenda was a 1959 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked for 28...
Gerald W. Walker
Aug 15, 2024
Gerald W. Walker, 97, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on August 15, 2024, at Landis Homes.
His wife Frances, who also resides at Landis Homes, survives him. He is also survived by his son Rick Walker, husband of Heidi and their children Jeremy Walker (Shalisa) and Ryan Walker (Christina) all of Lancaster County; his daughter Lori...
Anne M. Glouner
Aug 14, 2024
Anne M. Glouner, 72, of Willow Street, was welcomed into the open arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Dolores M. Shultz Geiger. Anne was the loving wife of Daniel J. Glouner and for 51 years they loved, laughed and...
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