Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Audrey L. Ile

Audrey L. Ile

Nov 10, 2025

Through many tears, the family of Audrey L. "Nan" Ile, of Lancaster, announce her passing on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 86. Audrey was the loving wife of Floyd E. Ile, Sr., for over 58 years until his passing in 2014.

Audrey's world revolved around her children and grandchildren. She was...

Boonmee Kheuangthirath

Boonmee Kheuangthirath

Nov 10, 2025

The Kheuangthirath Family said farewell to their greatest teacher on Monday, November 10, 2025. Mr. Boonmee Kheuangthirath "Pa" passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Boonmee (our father, grandfather, and great grandfather) enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and entertaining friends. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Boonmee's life began in Laos, Southeast Asia...

Joann L. Book

Joann L. Book

Nov 9, 2025

JoAnn L. Book, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Mauro) and Alessandro DiBattista. She was the loving wife of the late Elwood Book.

JoAnn spent more than 20 years working at Donnelley and retired from her mailroom job...

Thomas E. "Tom" Keech

Thomas E. "Tom" Keech

Nov 9, 2025

Thomas Edison Keech, 91, of Lititz, PA, passed away on November 9th.

He was born in York, PA, on December 11, 1933, to Virgie (Orwick) Keech and William N. Keech. Tom graduated from William Penn Senior High and served in the United States Army before studying Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. He had a successful career as...

Sophia Barbara Wielgolinski

Sophia Barbara Wielgolinski

Nov 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sophia Barbara Wielgolinski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and homemaker, who departed this life peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 99.

Sophie was a devoted mother to her children, Mary Herr and the late Stanley C. Wielgolinski, and a loving grandmother who nurtured generations...

Gregory “Greg” William Borders

Gregory “Greg” William Borders

Nov 9, 2025

Gregory "Greg" William Borders, 66, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, after a courageous fight against cancer. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, he was the son of the late William and Jeanette Borders. He retired from Milton Hershey School District from the transportation department.

Greg married Theresa, in 1982, and together they shared many wonderful...

Charlotte W. Tilley

Charlotte W. Tilley

Nov 8, 2025

Charlotte W. Tilley, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. She was born in Norfolk, VA in 1936 to the late Eugene Vincent & Elizabeth Wyatt. Charlotte was a gem of a person who appreciated all that life gave her and will leave a void her family cannot fill.

Everyone knew where the candy drawer...

Rita J. Smaltz

Rita J. Smaltz

Nov 8, 2025

Rita J. Smaltz, 94, of Willow Street, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in Covington, VA she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel (Sauers) Treese. She was the wife of the late John Allen Smaltz who passed away in 2012.

She was a homemaker for most of her life.

Rita enjoyed...

Judith A. Finkel

Judith A. Finkel

Nov 8, 2025

Judith A. Finkel, 74, of Ronks, PA, and formerly of East Windsor, NJ, passed away at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster, PA, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

She shared almost 40 years of marriage with her beloved husband Alan J. Finkel. They met through their work, Judy as a property manager and Alan as a real...

Richard “Dick” Kenneth Weidman

Richard “Dick” Kenneth Weidman

Nov 8, 2025

Richard "Dick" Kenneth Weidman, 95, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Millersville, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Born in Penryn, PA, he was the son of the late Marion Weidman Hershey and Arthur Winfield Weidman.

He was married for 60 years to the late Joan Klein Weidman, with whom he shared a life filled with love,...

Francesco Gambino

Francesco Gambino

Nov 7, 2025

Francesco Gambino, 49, of West Lampeter, Lancaster County, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025. Born in Carini, Sicily, he was the son of Carlo and Marianna (Conigliaro) Gambino. Along with his parents, Francesco is survived by his niece, Mia, nephew Luca, and his sister in-law, Nicole Gambino. He is preceded in death by his brother Guiseppe Gambino.

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Donald "Don" R. Hevener

Donald "Don" R. Hevener

Nov 7, 2025

Donald "Don" R. Hevener, 89, went home to be with his Lord on November 7, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in August 1936 in Lititz PA to the late Reverend Ollie and Gaynelle Hevener. He graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1954. Don met his one and only, his beloved wife...

Robert W. See

Robert W. See

Nov 7, 2025

Robert W. See, 81, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Weldon and Anna (Carr) See. Robert was the loving husband of Donna L. (McComsey) See with whom he celebrated more than 53 years of marriage.

Robert was a 1962 graduate of...

Dean A. Gregg

Dean A. Gregg

Nov 6, 2025

Dean A. Gregg, 61, passed away on November 6, 2025 at home. Dean was born to the late Ross H. Gregg Sr. and the late Colleen F. (Martin) Gregg right after his twin brother Dale A. Gregg (Lisa). He was preceded in death by his brother Ross H. Gregg Jr. and his sister Mary L. Francis. Dean was married...

Ken Grafenstine

Ken Grafenstine

Nov 6, 2025

Ken Grafenstine, 63, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in 1962, Ken was raised in Croydon, Pennsylvania, as part of the large and loving Grafenstine family. Ken devoted many years to caring for his mother, Marie Grafenstine, and following her passing in 2013, he relocated to Lititz, Pennsylvania....

J. Randolph “Randy” Schumacher

J. Randolph “Randy” Schumacher

Nov 6, 2025

J. Randolph "Randy" Schumacher, a dedicated father, loving husband, and innovative businessman, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Randy was the son of the late John and Dorthea (Brubaker) Schumacher.

From a young age, Randy embraced the gift of music, beginning his journey as a trumpet player...

Siegfried (Sieg) Harold Dreer

Siegfried (Sieg) Harold Dreer

Nov 6, 2025

Siegfried (Sieg) Harold Dreer, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home November 6th, 2025. He is now reunited with his bride, Dorothy (Dee) Dreer after missing her terribly for over 3 years.

Born June 17th, 1935, in Stuttgart Germany, he had a hard childhood growing up during WWII along with his sister Marga Alseike (87 living...

William E. Gonzalez

William E. Gonzalez

Nov 5, 2025

William E. Gonzalez, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Enrique and Coszma (Rivera) Gonzalez. He was the loving husband of Santa Ana (Mercado) Gonzalez.

William was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and later made Lancaster,...

Thomas W. Cummins

Thomas W. Cummins

Nov 5, 2025

Thomas W. Cummins, 76, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of the late George "Jess" and Rachael Cummins.

A graduate of Elkton High School, Tom went on to attend Bowman Technical School, where he earned his associate degree. A skilled and passionate craftsman, he began his...

Charles E. Starks, Iii

Charles E. Starks, Iii

Nov 4, 2025

Charles E. Starks, III, 76, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, he was the son of the late Evelyn Borman and Charles E. Starks, II.

Chuck, as he was affectionately known, was the beloved husband of Olivia (Espinosa) Starks, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage....

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