Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

Stephen C. Kreck

Stephen C. Kreck

Jul 1, 2026

Stephen "Steve" C. Kreck, 59, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Philadelphia, Steve was the son of the late Anne “Nancy” (Bower) Kreck and C. Thomas Kreck. He was the loving devoted husband of Erin L. (Kirk) Kreck, with whom he shared more than...

Jacob E. Keiser

Jacob E. Keiser

Jul 1, 2026

Jacob (Jake) Evert Keiser entered his eternal home with his Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The love Jacob had for Jesus radiated in how he intentionally loved his wife, family, friends, and each person he met. Jacob never met a stranger; he was a fast friend to all.

Jacob is deeply loved by his wife, Emma (Lown) Keiser. They loved...

Sharon Wenger

Sharon Wenger

Jun 30, 2026

Anita "Sharon" Wenger, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.

Daughter of Malcolm Pugh and Juanita (Bishop), step-daughter to Roy Cooley. Sharon was the oldest of 4 children. She was the wife of the late Leroy Wenger, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Sharon was the embodiment of unconditional love. She was known by many...

William J. DeBonis

William J. DeBonis

Jun 30, 2026

William J. DeBonis, 90, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Damore) DeBonis. He was the loving husband of Felice Marie DeBonis who passed away in 2022.

Surviving are his three children: Anthony DeBonis of Lancaster, Denise Ulaky wife of Thomas of Pequea and William DeBonis...

JoAnn Thompson Greer

JoAnn Thompson Greer

Jun 30, 2026

JoAnn Thompson Greer, 94, of Willow Valley Retirement Communities, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, JoAnn was the only child of the late Clifton and Emma Lou Thompson. She was the devoted wife and best friend of Wiley (Jack)...

David M. "Dave" Wise

David M. "Dave" Wise

Jun 30, 2026

David M. Wise, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of the late John F. and Martha (Wagner) Wise.

Dave was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School (Class of 1965) and went on to earn his business administration degree from Elizabethtown College in 1969. A...

Clara Ann Kenney

Clara Ann Kenney

Jun 29, 2026

Clara A. (Glouner) Kenney, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully June 29, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Beilmann)Glouner.

Born and raised in Lancaster, Clara was a proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1958. She dedicated 25 years of her career to National Central Bank as a banker.

In October 1983, she married David R....

Earl James Freeman, Jr.

Earl James Freeman, Jr.

Jun 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl James Freeman Jr., aged 83, who entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2026. Born on August 12, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Don and Dorothy Rhoads.

A devoted husband, Earl is survived by his loving wife, Susan Freeman, with whom he shared...

Brian L. Hanna

Brian L. Hanna

Jun 28, 2026

Brian Hanna 69 passed away peacefully on June 28 2026, after a long illness.

Born in Lancaster PA, he was the son of the late John and Nadine Hanna of Lititz.

Brian was a graduate of Warwick High School and Penn State Harrisburg School of Engineering and Technology. He was an Estimator and Project Manager for 24 years and sold precast concrete...

Julia Ann Mowrer

Julia Ann Mowrer

Jun 28, 2026

Julia A. Mowrer, 91, of Holtwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ralph L. Bowers and Julia A. (Quino) Bowers.

Julia is survived by her daughters, Julia Houser and Dana Mowrer; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister Jeannie Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude J. Mowrer,...

Jennie M. McElrath

Jennie M. McElrath

Jun 28, 2026

Jennie McElrath, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dale Darwin McElrath, and her siblings: Russell, Joseph, Paul, Benjamin, Albert, Helen, Alberta, and Betty.

Jennie graduated from Cornwall-Lebanon HS and spent 35 years...

Gloria Jean Crawshaw

Gloria Jean Crawshaw

Jun 27, 2026

Gloria J. Crawshaw, 76, of Paradise, PA, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2026, at her residence. She was an angel here on earth who is now an angel in heaven.

Born on June 9, 1950, in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lucy (Verrelli) Yarwasky.

Gloria was a 1968 graduate of Curwensville Area High School and...

Mary Lou Keller

Mary Lou Keller

Jun 27, 2026

Mary Lou Keller, 94 Saint Mark Avenue, Lititz, PA, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Lititz, PA. Mrs. Keller was born in 1941 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of Samuel and Alice Frye.

She was graduated from McCaskey High School, Lancaster, in 1959, and from the Lankenau School of Nursing, Philadelphia, in 1962. She was employed as a...

Christopher Darren Tremellen

Christopher Darren Tremellen

Jun 26, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that our family announces the passing of Christopher D. Tremellen. On June 23, 2026, Chris unexpectedly passed away peacefully at the age of 64. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the 24th of March in 1962. Christopher was a loving father, grandfather, son and friend.

He was a talented artist who loved...

Matthew Trevor Heinle

Matthew Trevor Heinle

Jun 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Matthew T. Heinle on June 26, 2026 at the age of 41.

Matt’s capacity for love was limitless. He cherished his family – parents Karen and Fritz; brothers Erik (Lori), Court (Carolina), and Colin (Sarah): nieces and nephews Max, Olivia, Luke, Charlie and Ema and his family...

Carol M. Schreck

Carol M. Schreck

Jun 26, 2026

Carol M. Schreck, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gavin and Kathleen (Wilkinson) Young. She was also the loving and faithful wife to Guenter “Peter” Schreck for over 60 years.

Carol spent much of her life in the field of Marriage...

Barbara Bushong Graeter

Barbara Bushong Graeter

Jun 26, 2026

Barbara Bushong Graeter, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jay Bushong and Ruth (Milley) Ely. She was married 66 years to her beloved husband John R. Graeter, Jr. who passed in 2024.

Barb was a 1954 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She worked as an executive...

Betty Lou Serafin

Betty Lou Serafin

Jun 26, 2026

Betty Lou Serafin passed away on June 26, 2026, in Boiling Springs PA. She is survived by her daughter Amy R Serafin of Boiling Springs. Funeral Arrangements are private.

Martin Gordon

Martin Gordon

Jun 25, 2026

Martin Gordon, went home to be with The Lord on June 25, 2026 in Lancaster in his 79th year. He was the only son of the late Harry E. and Dorothy K. Gordon (Brooklyn, NY).

Marty was a 1966 graduate of Brooklyn Friends School in which he graduated 8th in his class. He served as editor-in-chief of the 1966 yearbook as...

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