Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Beverly Ann Maxwell (Kilts)
Jan 4, 2024
Beverly Ann Maxwell (Kilts), 76, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, PA, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Los Angeles, CA in 1948 to Richard and Doris Kilts (Shotzberger), Beverly would have preferred those who knew her to remember her as she was in her youth: full of lightness and laughter, beauty...
Shirley Ann Gray
Jan 3, 2024
Shirley Ann Gray, 84, of Lancaster, PA, went on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester Glenn and Bertha Mae Evans.
Shirley truly enjoyed serving the community; she did so by working as...
Roseann Yatwin
Jan 3, 2024
Roseann Yatwin, 63, of Akron, formerly of Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Pauline (Graziosi) Ferrara and the late Robert Ferrara, Sr. She was the wife of the late Ronald Yatwin.
She worked in the dietary department at Misericordia Hospital for over 40 years. She and Ron...
David A. Steele
Jan 3, 2024
David A. Steele, 70, of Lititz, passed away at hospice on Wedn., Jan. 3, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of Goldie Steele of Millersville.
He was a J.P. McCaskey High School graduate, class of 1971 and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts advertising degree from Kutztown State College in 1975....
Joseph W. Lodanosky
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph W. Lodanosky, age 87, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.
Joseph was born in Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, PA, on April 22, 1936, the first son of the late Francis (Sincavage) Lodanosky and the late Joseph W. Lodanosky.
He graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1959 with a BS degree and...
Kenny Lee Cummings
Jan 2, 2024
Kenny Lee Cummings, age 76, of Manheim, passed away at his residence on January 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J. Stanley Baker and Betty Machmer Cummings Traser.
Kenny was a lifelong Manheim resident and attended Manheim Central High School. He served in the Navy on the USS Okinawa from 1964-66...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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