Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

David A. Eberly

David A. Eberly

Nov 15, 2025

David A. Eberly, 60, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late Amos B. and Blanche B. (Sweitzer) Eberly.

Dave was a talented craftsman and dedicated outdoorsman. He spent many years working as a cabinetmaker with Signature Custom Cabinetry....

Bridget Kathleen Mullen

Bridget Kathleen Mullen

Nov 15, 2025

Bridget Kathleen Mullen, 31, of Lititz, PA, passed away on November 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Paul and Tracey (Reynolds) Curran.

In addition to her parents, Bridget is survived by three beautiful children: Logan, Alexis and Alice Mullen; two brothers: Matthew Mullen and Noel Curran; aunt...

Patricia J. Johnson (Pat)

Patricia J. Johnson (Pat)

Nov 15, 2025

Patricia J. Johnson (Pat), 71, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Jean (Cox) and Roger Jones.

Pat dedicated many years to serving her community. Her most cherished role was as a school bus driver for Conestoga Valley, where...

Alexander “Rock” Illes

Alexander “Rock” Illes

Nov 15, 2025

Alexander "Rock" Illes, 91, of Coatesville, PA, Met his Savior face to face on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Surrounded by his loving and caring caregivers at Emmanuel Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Alex was born in Coatesville, PA, April 28, 1934. He was the son of the late Michael and Bessie (Molnar) Illes. Alex was the youngest boy and...

Tiara Lynn Dixon

Tiara Lynn Dixon

Nov 14, 2025

With great sorrow and through many tears the family of Tiara Lynn Dixon announces her unexpected passing on November 14, 2025, at the age of 34. On June 24, 1991, she was welcomed into the world as a double bundle of love alongside her twin sister, Tianna L. Dixon, to Tara A. Rampolla and R. Dwayne Dixon.

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Tabitha Michelle Sheffield

Tabitha Michelle Sheffield

Nov 14, 2025

Tabitha Michelle Sheffield, 54, of Ephrata passed away at her home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born in Athens Alabama she was the daughter of the Mary Friend. A homemaker, she deeply cared for her family throughout the years. An avid reader, she enjoyed diving into any novel and enjoyed a good movie. A challenging puzzle was also on...

George B. Frizzell

George B. Frizzell

Nov 14, 2025

George B. Frizzell, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on March 5, 1947, at an astounding 10 pounds and 2 ounces with the length of 22 inches to the late Joseph and Mary Frizzell.

George grew up in Millersville and graduated from Penn Manor High School. He started his education at Indiana University...

Mildred Cortes

Mildred Cortes

Nov 14, 2025

Mildred Cortes, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on November 14th, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved her beyond measure. She was born in Puerto Rico and later made Manhattan, New York her home for fifty years, becoming a cherished part of her community.

She had a great sense of humor and...

Richard W. Getz Jr.

Richard W. Getz Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

Richard W. Getz Jr., 82, of Ephrata, PA passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at LGH, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lititz, PA he was the son of the late Richard W. Getz Sr. and Ruth N. (Antes) Getz. He was the loving husband of Janet C. (Worley) Getz with whom he shared 60 years of marriage....

Emily B. Kilgore

Emily B. Kilgore

Nov 14, 2025

Emily B. (Flory) Kilgore, 78, passed from this life on Nov. 14, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of 53 years of marriage, in Lititz. Also by 3 sons: David of Lancaster, PA, Jonathan (Tiffany) of Broadalbin, NY, and Kenneth B. of Middleburg, FL, and a daughter in law Nicole of Lititz; 2 granddaughters: Lily...

Orie Cocklin Grove

Orie Cocklin Grove

Nov 14, 2025

Orie Cocklin Grove was born to Orie and Fannie Grove in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1933. He died at the age of 92 at Landis Homes in Lancaster on November 14, 2025.

Orie graduated from Hershey High School and Hershey Junior College. He also attended the University of Miami and then graduated from Penn State's College...

Isaac R. "Juni" Vargas, Jr.

Isaac R. "Juni" Vargas, Jr.

Nov 13, 2025

Isaac R. "Juni" Vargas Jr., it is with heavy hearts that we announce Isaac went to be with the Lord on November, 13, 2025 after fighting an 11 year battle to Wilson's Disease in Lancaster, PA.

Born into a loving family, he was a cherished son of Francisco and Ana Vazquez, and a devoted brother to Kayla...

Rosemary Carpenter

Rosemary Carpenter

Nov 13, 2025

Rosemary Carpenter, 78, of Manheim, PA, passed away at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She shared almost 60 years of marriage with her husband Donald E. Carpenter.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Violet (Enck) Keller.

Rosemary graduated from Warwick High School and operated her...

Nino Rosario Pesce

Nino Rosario Pesce

Nov 12, 2025

Nino Rosario Pesce, 90, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at his United Zion residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Agostino and Maria (DeStefano) Pesce. He was married 23 years to his beloved wife, Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Knuettel) Pesce.

Nino worked as an ophthalmic assistant for 17 years,...

John Edwin Marshall

John Edwin Marshall

Nov 12, 2025

John Edwin Marshall, 71, of Gap, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Israel William Henry Marshall and Carrie Davis Marshall.

John, also affectionately known as "Sir John", was a graduate of Pequea Valley High School. After graduation, he worked briefly at the Boys and Girls Club...

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brackbill

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brackbill

Nov 12, 2025

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brackbill, 66, of Willow Street, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 12, 2025. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norman E. and Ruth N. (Groff) Brackbill.

Ken loved nothing more than being a grandfather or more affectionately "Pappy" to his grandchildren Landyn Barr, Madison Shaubach, and...

David S. Janesky

David S. Janesky

Nov 12, 2025

David S. Janesky, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Simon J. and Margaret A. Karpinski Janesky. He was the husband of Sandra A. Zielinski Janesky, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage this past May 7th.

Dave worked as a...

Peggy Lou Beazley

Peggy Lou Beazley

Nov 12, 2025

Peggy Lou Beazley, 96, of 136 Springhouse Rd., Lancaster, Pa., was reunited in heaven with her late husband, C. Henry Beazley, on November 12, 2025. Peggy was married to Henry, a WWII veteran, for 70 years. Born in Downingtown, Pa., Peggy was the daughter of the late Pauline (Keller) Himelwright and Jesse Himelwright.

A retired registered nurse,...

Steven C. Giberson

Steven C. Giberson

Nov 11, 2025

Steven C. Giberson, 78, of Millersville, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence.

Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Giberson and Dorothy (Hoyer) Kinard. He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Fordney) Giberson.

Steve was a talented...

Alice Marzolf

Alice Marzolf

Nov 10, 2025

Alice Marzolf, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on February 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Schwalm) Marzolf. After graduating high school, Alice continued her education at Messiah University, Goshen College, Temple, and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Master's Degree...

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