Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Grace Ann Schanz

Grace Ann Schanz

Jan 2, 2024

It is with sadness we share that Grace A. Schanz, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes after a two-day illness at Lancaster General Hospital, Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Grace would have celebrated her 87th birthday, January 19, 2024.

Grace had a warrior spirit and was a fearless and faithful friend and companion to many. She...

Janet L. Beidleman

Janet L. Beidleman

Jan 1, 2024

Janet L. Beidleman, 86, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Willow Valley Lakeside. Janet was born in Shamokin, PA to the late Russell and Dorothy (Weaver) Chapman. Her brother, Robert Chapman proceeded her in passing. She was the beloved wife of Richard R. Beidleman, with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage.

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Dorothy J. “Dot” Brady

Dorothy J. “Dot” Brady

Jan 1, 2024

Family was always the heart, compass, and catalyst of Dorothy J. "Dot" Brady's long and loving life. The devoted wife of Gerald Dale Brady, mother of six, grandmother of 19, and great grandmother of 15, Dorothy passed away peacefully in hospice care at Luther Acres on Monday, January 1, 2024 just shy of her 85th birthday as the result...

Sharon Little

Sharon Little

Jan 1, 2024

Sharon Maureen Little, 70, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Moravian Manor in Lititz. She was born on August 18, 1953, in Arlington, VA. Sharon was a treasured mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sharon is survived by her son David Little and daughter-in-law Brooke Little, as well as her granddaughters Harper and Grayson....

Paul D. Miller

Paul D. Miller

Jan 1, 2024

Paul D. Miller, 85, of Lititz, passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 1, 2024 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Russell and Hazel Eckman Miller. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Weidler Miller and they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary this past September. Paul was employed by Warner Lambert...

Olga C. Goss

Olga C. Goss

Jan 1, 2024

Olga C. Goss, age 87, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 1, 2024. Born in Steelton, PA, Olga was the daughter of the late Milan and Melissa (Dimich) Cvizic. She was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church of Steelton and the United Church of Christ in Willow Street....

Allan R. Gifford

Allan R. Gifford

Dec 31, 2023

Allan R. Gifford, 90, of Lancaster, PA. passed away Sunday, 12/31/2023. Born in Watertown, NY, he was the son of Nathan and Lillian (Randall) Gifford, and the husband of late J. Germaine Gifford.

Allan was a pharmacist and owner of Village Pharmacy in Denville, NJ until his retirement.

Allan is survived by his children: Timothy...

Linwood Paul Kemp

Linwood Paul Kemp

Dec 31, 2023

Linwood Paul Kemp, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.

Affectionately known as "Benny" and "Lin" he celebrated 54 years of marriage with his wife Rebecca A. (Brumbach) Kemp last August 29th.

Lin was born in Barto, Berks County, PA, the son of the late...

Major Betty G. Anderson

Major Betty G. Anderson

Dec 31, 2023

In Loving Memory and Celebration of the Life of Major Betty Anderson

Born: June 8, 1946, Wilmington, Delaware Promoted to Glory: December 31, 2023, Lititz, PA

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life of unwavering service, we announce the promotion to glory of Major Betty Anderson. Betty was born in Wilmington,...

George A. Resh

George A. Resh

Dec 31, 2023

George A. Resh left this earth, but not our hearts on December 31, 2023. He was deeply loved and will live on through all of us who loved him. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Claressa Hilton Resh. In addition he is survived by his 3 daughters and their spouses: Sharon and Ernie Forni, Kristan and...

Gregory Lynn Keperling

Gregory Lynn Keperling

Dec 30, 2023

Gregory Lynn Keperling, 51, of Lancaster PA, passed away on December 30, 2023, after a long battle with anxiety and depression. He attended Penn Manor High school and graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1992.

In his younger years he excelled in I.T Network engineering, concluding with NextGen HealthCare in Horsham PA. He was an avid...

Kathryn L. Hershey

Kathryn L. Hershey

Dec 30, 2023

Kathryn L. Hershey, 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice McKenzie. Kathryn was the beloved wife of Fred G. Hershey.

Kathryn was a graduate of Duff's Business Institute for Accounting, and her professional journey led...

Bailey May King

Bailey May King

Dec 30, 2023

Bailey May King, 34, of Willow Street, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. She was born to Richard and the late Patricia Charles in Lancaster. Bailey was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of those around her with love, kindness, and joy.

In 2008, she married her husband, Jeremy King....

Michael Donald Graybill

Michael Donald Graybill

Dec 30, 2023

Michael D. "Mike" Graybill, 70, of Manheim, passed away surrounded by loving family on December 30, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Donald and Dolores (Root) Graybill. He recently celebrated 44 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Brooke (Smoker) Graybill.

Mike was a graduate of Manheim Central High School. He was...

Mark R. Palmer

Mark R. Palmer

Dec 30, 2023

Mark R. Palmer, age 67 of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, Mark was the son of the late Elmer M. and Anna Mae (Miller) Palmer, Sr.

Mark attended Warwick School district and graduated from Warwick High School. During his high school years, he worked part time as...

Ralph L. Miller, Jr.

Ralph L. Miller, Jr.

Dec 30, 2023

Beloved, summarizes the life of Ralph L. Miller, Jr. Surrounded by the love and prayers of his family,

Ralph slipped into the welcome home embrace of Jesus, his Savior, early Saturday morning, December 30, 2023.

Born November 21, 1939, in Lancaster, PA, he was the oldest son of the late Ralph L. Miller, Sr and...

Rita A. Mundok

Rita A. Mundok

Dec 29, 2023

Rita A. Mundok, aged 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Legend of Lancaster. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Ludwig) and Anthony F. Marino and the beloved wife of Lawrence M. Mundok, Jr.

Rita dedicated 35 years of her life to education, serving as a school teacher at Northern Cambria...

Harold E. Matroni

Harold E. Matroni

Dec 29, 2023

Harold E. Matroni, 96, of Lancaster passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Leonard T. and Margaret L. (Hacker) Matroni. He was the loving husband of the late Antoinette L. Matroni who passed away in 1993.

He worked at the former Hamilton Watch Co. in the machine...

Mary Carol Andes

Mary Carol Andes

Dec 29, 2023

Mary Carol Andes, 82, of Washington Boro, passed away on December 29, 2023. Mary was born to the late Frederick and Anna Pryor in Lancaster in 1941. Mary married the late Robert Andes Jr. and the pair are survived by their three children; Robert Andes, III (Carol), Jeffrey Andes, and Denise Mattia.

When not working at K-Mart...

Marianne A. Schaller

Marianne A. Schaller

Dec 28, 2023

Marianne A. Schaller, aged 93, passed away on December 28, 2023. Born to the late Alfons Adam and Anna H. (Ruppert) Adam, she grew up on a farm in Strasburg. She graduated from McCaskey High School. After high school, she went to St. Joseph School of Nursing and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Villanova....

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