Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Jon Darnille Lucin

Jon Darnille Lucin

Feb 8, 2024

Jon Darnille Lucin, 48, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Cebu City, Philippines, he was the youngest son of Ask Vilma Hortillas and Luciniano M. Lucin. Jon was a dedicated and compassionate Professional Registered Nurse at Wellspan York on Tower 2, embodying the values of care and service throughout...

Dale Wike

Dale Wike

Feb 8, 2024

Dale Wike, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Oak Leaf Manor South. He shared 68 years with his wife Connie M. (Fitzkee) Wike.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late M. E. Kathleen (Ransbottom) Wike. Dale worked as the manager of Sweetbriar Apartment Park for 42 years. He played the...

Dalila H. Dziuba

Dalila H. Dziuba

Feb 7, 2024

Dalila H. Dziuba, 85, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1939, in Bogota, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Marco Antonio and Raquel (Leon) Herrera. She was the devoted wife of Edward C. Dziuba, with whom she shared over 48 beautiful years...

Miriam Wright

Miriam Wright

Feb 7, 2024

Miriam Wright, a beloved pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at the age of 73. Born to the late Jethro William Woodson Sr. and Rosa Lee (McCoy) in Lewisburg, PA, Miriam's life journey was marked by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.

Miriam discovered her life's calling as an...

Olga Yentsch Gehman

Olga Yentsch Gehman

Feb 7, 2024

Olga Yentsch Gehman, 99, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 7, 2024. Born in Frackville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Margaret (Socker) Washchysion. She was the beloved wife of Harold Yentsch (d. 1994) and James Gehman (d. 2018).

Olga was a graduate of Frackville High...

Mary Ann Metzger

Mary Ann Metzger

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Ann Metzger, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family on February 7, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ritter) Kita, Sr. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Edward F. Metzger.

Mary Ann was known for her feisty spirit, wicked sense of humor, and...

Julianne M. "Julie" Pennington

Julianne M. "Julie" Pennington

Feb 6, 2024

Julianne "Julie" M. Pennington, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 after battling Alzheimer's disease for over 15 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Anna B. (Costello) White, Jr.

Julie is survived by her siblings Eileen A. Golden of Charleston, S.C., Suzanne M. Morris (wife of Tom)...

Jean M. Lesher

Jean M. Lesher

Feb 6, 2024

Jean M. Lesher, 96, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Ephrata Manor. She was born in Lancaster, PA, to the late Rose L. (Penn) and George L. Horst. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Howard A. Lesher and a cherished member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Jean found joy in various...

Anton “Tony” Heinrichs

Anton “Tony” Heinrichs

Feb 5, 2024

Anton "Tony" Heinrichs, 61, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Penn State Health Rehab following an extended medical illness.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Menno Heinrichs and Ellen (Anderson) Heinrichs. He was the husband of Karen (Overton) Heinrichs whom he met while working on his...

Richard D. “Rick” Jackson

Richard D. “Rick” Jackson

Feb 5, 2024

Richard D. "Rick" Jackson, 66, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late N. Richard Jackson and Kay (Anderson) Jackson.

Rick was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, Rick was known...

Thomas C. “Hippie” Heffran

Thomas C. “Hippie” Heffran

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas C. "Hippie" Heffran, 70, of Mount Joy and formerly of Dallas, TX passed away peacefully at UPMC Lititz on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was the loving husband of Leslie Nesta. Born in Tarentum, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Eileen Duchene Heffran and brother of the late Timothy Heffran.

Surviving in...

Richard L. "Rick" Garreth

Richard L. "Rick" Garreth

Feb 4, 2024

Richard L. "Rick" Garreth, 76, of Ephrata, passed away February 4, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ross W. and Regina "Jean" Garreth.

He attended St. Anne's parochial school in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. He was an avid Star Trek and sci fi fan and found great joy...

Captain Norman F. "Red" Stein

Captain Norman F. "Red" Stein

Feb 4, 2024

Captain Norman F. "Red" Stein, USN (RET), a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Red, son of the late Harry and Ruth Stein of New Kensington, PA, was born on June 2, 1928. He grew up and attended school in his hometown until he entered Valley Forge Military...

Kermit John Seifred Jr.

Kermit John Seifred Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Kermit John Seifred Jr., 81 of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Son of the late Kermit J. Sr. and Hazel (Crocker) Seifred, Kermit was born on April 4, 1942. He attended McCaskey HS and then went on to join the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served from 1960-1964.

He...

Jere P. Conley

Jere P. Conley

Feb 4, 2024

Jere P. Conley, age 80, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Catherine (Boyle) Conley.

After graduating from Manheim Township High School in 1961, he enlisted and served for four years in the United States Air Force. After he was honorably...

Thomas W. Williams, Iii

Thomas W. Williams, Iii

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas W. Williams, III, 88, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, to the late Emma (Bonser) and Thomas W. Williams, Jr. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Lou (Hackman), who passed away in 1991 after celebrating 35 years of marriage. Thomas was a man of diverse talents...

Robert G. “Rob” Starr Ii

Robert G. “Rob” Starr Ii

Feb 3, 2024

Robert G. "Rob" Starr II, 52, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the cherished son of Robert G. Starr and his wife, Sue Starr, and Marie A. (Cranford) Starr and her partner, Al Black. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over...

Craig J. Johnson

Craig J. Johnson

Feb 3, 2024

Craig J. Johnson, 68, of Strasburg, PA formerly of Mattituck, NY, entered eternal rest on February 3, 2024. Born in Freeport, Long Island, and raised in Baldwin, NY he was the son of the late John A. and Vilma (Coron) Johnson.

For over 40 years Craig was a dedicated Local 25 Union Electrician where he specialized in...

John “Phoenix” Rann

John “Phoenix” Rann

Feb 3, 2024

Early morning Saturday February 3, 2024, John "Phoenix" Rann took his last breath with his wife, Shereen, by his side. This man of courage and unimaginable strength fought his cancer battle for over 6 years. He fought with his Army strength, his Love for his Family and Faith in Our Lord. He fought so hard to be here for...

Janet Louise Medlar Baisch

Janet Louise Medlar Baisch

Feb 3, 2024

Janet Louise Medlar Baisch, 77, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died with her family by her side at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday night, February 3, 2024, and is finally at peace. Born on July 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Morgan Medlar and late Florence (Betty) and Nevin Haller. She was the loving wife of Ernie Baisch,...

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