Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Elmer S. "Pete" Huber

Elmer S. "Pete" Huber

Jul 6, 2023

Elmer S. "Pete" Huber, 86, of Brunnerville, passed away at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born in Elizabeth Township, the son of the late P. Elmer and Mabel Erb (Shreiner) Huber.

Elmer graduated from Warwick Township High School in Rothsville Class of 1954, where he played basketball and baseball. A good...

Carmen Flores De Leon

Carmen Flores De Leon

Jul 5, 2023

Carmen Flores De Leon, 95, passed away at her Lancaster home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on June 29, 1928, daughter of the late Pedro De Leon and Elueteria Montes.

Carmen was one of 18 children. Including Carmen, 6 children survived. The other...

Frederick Edward Poorbaugh

Frederick Edward Poorbaugh

Jul 4, 2023

Frederick Edward Poorbaugh, 77, most recently of Drumore, PA, joined his Lord Jesus in eternity on July 4, 2023. Born on Oct. 21, 1945, at Fort Riley, KS, he grew up in NM. An extraordinary scholar and academic achiever, Fred graduated with honors from Stanford and Yale.

He served as a pastor in several churches, living in...

Frank E. Rozman

Frank E. Rozman

Jul 4, 2023

Frank E. Rozman, age 80 of Lititz, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg. Raised in Steelton, PA, Frank was the son of the late Frank A. and Tillie A. (Smisl) Rozman. He married his devoted wife, Luegnia A. Putt on August 26, 1972 and was able to celebrate 50 wonderful years with her.

After graduating high school, Frank...

James A. Zollman

James A. Zollman

Jul 4, 2023

James A. Zollman, 94, of Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA passed away on July 4, 2023.

Jim was born to the late James and Jeannette Zollman in Roanoke, VA. He enlisted in the Army during his junior year of high school. He was stationed in Germany and served during the Korean War. After his discharge he attended...

Dr. Jean Coberg Peterson Buck

Dr. Jean Coberg Peterson Buck

Jul 3, 2023

Dr. Jean Buck of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully early in the morning of July 3rd, 2023.

Jean is survived by her only child and daughter, Allison Buck Patel; her son-in-law, Dr. Dhiren Y. Patel; two grandchildren, Kiran and Anika, ages 17 and 14 respectively; and two beloved cats, Bentley and Ms. Beasley. She was the daughter...

Barry Eugene Mellinger

Barry Eugene Mellinger

Jul 3, 2023

Barry Eugene Mellinger, 74, of Willow Valley Communities, entered fully into the presence of Jesus Christ on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was a devoted and loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather.

He was the dedicated husband of Jeraline (Zeller) Mellinger and was lovingly by her side, celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary on March 6, 2023. Friends...

George T. Kirk

George T. Kirk

Jul 3, 2023

George T. Kirk, 84, formerly of New York City, passed away on Thursday, July 3 rd at his residence in Lancaster.

He was the husband of the late Patricia M. Neff Kirk, who passed away in 1989. Born in New York City, George was the son of the late George Hugh and Grace Simcock Kirk.

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Marilyn R. Feister

Marilyn R. Feister

Jul 2, 2023

Marilyn R. Feister, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, entered into rest on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born August 13, 1928 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. and Ruth (Hollingsworth) Reiner. She was married for 72 years to the late Harold R. Feister who passed away in 2020.

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Marcel J. Yankovich

Marcel J. Yankovich

Jul 2, 2023

Marcel John Yankovich, 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Alexander) Yankovich. He was married for 43 years to his beloved wife Susan (Fisher) Yankovich, prior to her passing in 2020.

Marcel graduated from Kingston High School in 1960. He...

Jane Louise Ziegler

Jane Louise Ziegler

Jul 2, 2023

Jane Louise Ziegler, age 76, of Lancaster passed away on July 2, 2023. Born in Lancaster, Jane was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alta (Yinger) Steinman. After graduating from Hempfield High School, she married the late Bernard J. Ziegler and worked for 35 years at Willow Valley as well as volunteered at the Women's and Babies Hospital....

Bertie L. Freysz

Bertie L. Freysz

Jul 2, 2023

Bertie L. Freysz, age 87, of Manheim passed away at Mt. Hope Nazarne Retirement Community on July 2, 2023. Born in Union Bridge, MD., Bertie was born to the late David and Mary (Baile) Devilbiss. She graduated from Union Bridge High School and went on to marry her beloved husband of 61 years, Thomas A. Freysz.

Bertie...

William W. "Red" Huber

William W. "Red" Huber

Jul 2, 2023

William W. "Red" Huber, 91, of Lancaster, passed away from a broken heart on July 2, 2023. He was welcomed into the gates of heaven by his loving wife of 71 years, Patsy A. Huber, who passed away June 20, 2023. On September 1, 1931, he was born in Lancaster to the late Emmanuel A. and Ethel (Mentzer) Huber....

Donald L. Kurtz

Donald L. Kurtz

Jul 1, 2023

Donald L. Kurtz, 72, of Lititz passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He approached his 8 ½ year journey of pancreatic cancer with a positive attitude and an unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of the late Norman M. Kurtz and Ethel...

Thomas "Tom" Flemon Webb

Thomas "Tom" Flemon Webb

Jun 30, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Flemon Webb, 51, of Lititz passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Tom was a talented drummer, a wonderful husband to his wife Jennifer Nice Webb, and a father who was adored by his daughters Ella Leigh Schnoor and Gabrielle Joy Putt. He was a magical son to his parents, Bryant and Judy Webb and the beloved only...

Dorothy "Dottie" Rae Reice Wolf

Dorothy "Dottie" Rae Reice Wolf

Jun 29, 2023

Born May 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Frederick S. Reice and Dorothy Snyder Reice, in Bloomsburg PA. On June 29, 2023, at age 86, Dottie passed away peacefully into the welcoming arms of her savior. She had been residing in the Agape Memory Care unit at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA.

She attended Bloomsburg University...

Dolores A. Scarborough

Dolores A. Scarborough

Jun 29, 2023

Dolores A. Scarborough, 84, of Lancaster, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Hamilton Arms Center. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Dolores was the daughter of the late Paul Leroy and Irene (Sipe) Markley. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Scarborough, who died in 2001.

A teacher's aide, Dolores worked for the Lancaster City...

Andrew M. Amspacher

Andrew M. Amspacher

Jun 29, 2023

Andrew Matthew Amspacher, infant son of Dale P. and Amy E. Hartin Amspacher of Lancaster, went to be with his Father in Heaven on June 29 th after his brief stay with his family here on earth. Although his stay was brief, Andrew came to touch the lives of those who knew him and his family.

In...

Amos G. Shenk, Jr.

Amos G. Shenk, Jr.

Jun 29, 2023

Amos G. Shenk, Jr., 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on June 29 th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Helen H. Howell Shenk, with whom he would have celebrated 54 years of marriage this coming August  9 th . Born in Manheim, he was the son of the...

Lois Shank Gerber

Lois Shank Gerber

Jun 28, 2023

On June 28, 2023, Lois Shank Gerber, age 80, died at home in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in the loving care of her family, almost five weeks after a diagnosis of glioblastoma.

Born and raised on the family farm in Spring City, Pennsylvania, fifth child of Norman and Irene (Souder) Bechtel, she was known as the oldest of the...

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