Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner

Jul 7, 2026

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner, 88, of North Wales, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leon and Kathryn (Seabar) Haefner. Henry was the loving husband of 57 years to Bernadette C. (Sahd) Haefner.

A veteran, Henry served in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated...

David Daniel Forry Jr.

David Daniel Forry Jr.

Jul 7, 2026

David D. Forry, Jr. (Dave), 87, of Lititz, passed away in the hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born in Schaefferstown, PA on November 4, 1938. He was the son of the late David D. Forry, Sr. and Helen B. Forry. He was the husband of Rhoda E. Forry, with whom he shared 65 years...

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jul 6, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. The Family thanks the Staff on the 8th floor Lime for their care, kindness, and compassion. It was truly appreciated.

Jeff would have marked 40 years of marriage with his wife Cindy (Bush) Hauenstein this coming October.

Born in...

Sylvia A Miller

Sylvia A Miller

Jul 6, 2026

Sylvia A. Miller, 87 of Lititz, passed away at Luther Acres on July 6, 2026. Formerly of Leesport, PA she was the wife of Larry D. Miller, for 69 years on May 18th, 2026. Totally devoted to her loving husband, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Helen F. Drake Spease...

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Jul 6, 2026

Clinton Wilson Amspacher, Jr., affectionately known as "Mr. Blue," passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born on November 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Clinton lived a life defined by love for his family, service to his community, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

A devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Sean Robert McCullough

Sean Robert McCullough

Jul 5, 2026

Sean McCullough, age 56, died suddenly at home on Sunday July 5th, 2026.ea He is survived by his mother Julia McCullough and 4 siblings; Sharon Hauck, Rick McCullough, Jim McCullough, and Kelly McCullough.

Sean was born in Norwalk, Ohio on January 28, 1970. As a child he had the opportunity to live in Florida and Ireland before settling in Lancaster, Pennsylvania...

M. Kay Warfel

M. Kay Warfel

Jul 5, 2026

M. Kay Warfel, 71, of West Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Orlene D. and Martha H. Warfel. After high school, she pursued her education at Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Speech...

Emily H. Myers

Emily H. Myers

Jul 5, 2026

Emily H. Myers, 85, formerly of Strasburg and Quarryville, PA, passed away at Trillium Place, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She shared 58 years of loving marriage with her husband Charles “Charlie” Wilson Myers, before his passing in 2019.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James and Bella (Nottle) Hall. Emily attended Shippensburg University, where she met...

Eldon Lewis Hoffman

Eldon Lewis Hoffman

Jul 4, 2026

Eldon Lewis Hoffman, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 4, 2026.

He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a dedicated friend to many.

Born to the late Warren and Inez Hoffman in Luling, Texas, and raised in Oklahoma. Eldon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Physics from North Carolina State University. He proudly served his country...

George A. Powders, Jr.

George A. Powders, Jr.

Jul 4, 2026

George A. Powders, Jr., 78, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George A., Sr. and Jennie D. (Madonna) Powders. George was the longtime companion of the late Sharon Reese, who died in 2022.A 1966 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, George...

Pamela G. Lauris

Pamela G. Lauris

Jul 4, 2026

Pamela G. Lauris, 77, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late David Lauris, who died in 2014.

Born in Philadelphia in 1948, she was the only child of M. Edgar and L. Lillian (Rife) Smith.

Mrs. Lauris was a math teacher at Warwick High School...

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr.

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr.

Jul 4, 2026

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr., 88, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center.

Born in Rocky Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Morehouse) Mackey. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret (Craig) Mackey who passed away in 2015.

Joseph worked for Armstrong World Industries for many...

James Matthew Kane, III

James Matthew Kane, III

Jul 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Matthew Kane III, who departed this life peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 29, 1945, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, James was a cherished member of his community in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, where he resided for many years. He was the loving husband of...

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida

Jul 4, 2026

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born in Ortana, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Kent Shuyler. Shelby was the loving wife of Paul W. Condida Sr. and they would have observed...

Daniel H. Fellenbaum

Daniel H. Fellenbaum

Jul 3, 2026

Daniel H. Fellenbaum, 90, of Mount Joy, passed away on July 3, 2026 in Elizabethtown.

He was the husband for over 50 years to the late Rosetta Gehman Fellenbaum, who passed away in 2006.

Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late Clyde S. and Edna (Hilton) Fellenbaum. He was a devoted and dedicated husband, father, and Grandfather and...

Gladys M. Fritsch

Gladys M. Fritsch

Jul 3, 2026

Gladys M. Fritsch, age 100, a resident of Lancaster and most recently Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman C. Fritsch, who preceded her in death in 2019.

Born in Pewsey, Wiltshire, England in 1925, she was a daughter of the late Jasper &...

John P. Hooning III

John P. Hooning III

Jul 2, 2026

John P. Hooning, III, of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-one. He was born May 2, 1935, in Chicago IL, the son of John P. Hooning, Jr., and Josephine (Houtsma) Hooning. John is survived by his wife Dorothy of Willow Street; his son, John E. Hooning (Fayanne) of Evergreen CO; his...

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Jul 2, 2026

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter), 88, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on July 2, 2026 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Singer) Groff.

Shirley enjoyed music and traveling. She was proud of her perfect driving record, especially since she liked to drive fast. In addition...

David Irizarry

David Irizarry

Jul 2, 2026

David Irizarry

David Irizarry, 69, of Willow Street, PA, passed away at his home on July 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA, known as “Izzy”, he was the loving husband of 47 years to Patricia (Frankford) Irizarry.

David was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He worked for 27 years with Armstrong World Industries and 10 years...

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson

Jul 1, 2026

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson, 71, of New Holland, PA, and formerly of Gainesville, FL, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Landstreet) Gresley. 

Maggie was a graduate of The Vashti School for Girls and later in life obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida...

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