Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Randall A. "Randy" Beaner

Randall A. "Randy" Beaner

Sep 16, 2023

Randall A. "Randy" Beaner, 62, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born August 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Donald C. and M. Joyce (Carello) Beaner.

Randy worked as a landscaper for different businesses in the Lancaster area.

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William B. Grosh, Md

William B. Grosh, Md

Sep 16, 2023

SIMPLY THE BEST: Dr. "Bill" Grosh Uplifted and Healed Many Throughout His Extraordinary Life of Service!

William "Bill" Benjamin Grosh, MD, 83, passed away peacefully on his birthday surrounded by family at Mt. Joy's Hospice and Community Care on September 16, 2023.

Bill was an accomplished physician, pianist, community leader, author and avid...

Sean Hagen

Sean Hagen

Sep 16, 2023

Sean Hagen, 42, formerly of Tucson AZ, passed away September 16, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born in Lancaster, Sean was the son of Pamela and the late Edward J. Hagen, Jr.

He graduated from Lancaster Country Day School in 2000 and continued his education in graphic design at the San Francisco Institute...

Glenn D. Garber

Glenn D. Garber

Sep 15, 2023

Glenn D. Garber, an impassioned performer and a loving family patriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at the age of 86.

Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Earl and Naomi (Metzger) Garber.

Glenn's journey through life was filled with an unwavering love for music. His life was a...

Ana D. Rivera

Ana D. Rivera

Sep 15, 2023

Ana D. Rivera, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2023. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Alta Gracia (Cortes) Arce.

Even though they were from the same small town in Puerto Rico, Ana met the love of her life, Enrique Rivera in New...

Gerald E. “Jere” Stetter

Gerald E. “Jere” Stetter

Sep 15, 2023

Gerald E. "Jere" Stetter, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family on September 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Helen (Myers) Stetter. He was of the graduating class of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1951. On February 12, 1955, he married his most beloved, Celeste W. Shaab.

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Margaret A. “Peg” Rohrer

Margaret A. “Peg” Rohrer

Sep 15, 2023

Margaret A. "Peg" Rohrer, 82, of East Petersburg, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence.

Born in Little Britian Twp., she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Kathleen (Louthian) Groff. She was married to the late James V. Rohrer, Sr. for 54 years.

Peg worked as a RN for...

Dr. Richard Wayne Spore

Dr. Richard Wayne Spore

Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Richard Wayne Spore, 74 of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 14, 2023. He was born in Austin, Texas on December 30, 1948 to his parents Harry and Emma (Blank) Spore.

Richard attended the University of Tennessee for his undergraduate studies and also graduated at the top of...

Dean Paul Behnke

Dean Paul Behnke

Sep 14, 2023

Dean Paul Behnke, 81, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Kewanee, IL, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Scovill) Behnke. He was married for 37 years to his beloved wife Tommie (Erickson) Behnke.

Dean worked for over 30 years at United States Postal...

Helen L. Trimble

Helen L. Trimble

Sep 14, 2023

Helen L. Trimble, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Willis S. and Elizabeth E. (English) Denlinger. Helen was the wife of Wilbur S. "Will" Elser. She was also the wife of the late William G. Trimble, who died in 1993.

Helen was the...

Augustine Kobina Apprey

Augustine Kobina Apprey

Sep 12, 2023

Augustine Kobina Apprey, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in Ajumako Techiman, Ghana, he was the son of the late Peter Apprey and Hannah Essiaw. He was married for over 35 years to his beloved wife Awurasi (Baidoo) Apprey.

Augustine, also affectionately remembered as "Kobby", "Captain Slim", and "Mr. Neat", was...

Ann T. England

Ann T. England

Sep 12, 2023

Ann T. England, 58, of 236 School House Rd., Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 12 at her residence.

Born in East Chester, NY, Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Kogan) Gannon. She was formerly married to Bruce Eric England of Lancaster.

She had worked as a medical transcriptionist for the...

David F. Tarbart

David F. Tarbart

Sep 11, 2023

David F. Tarbart, 63, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at The Gardens for Memory Care of Easton.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Francis P. Tarbart and Anna Louise (Graff) Tarbart. He grew up in Orange County, California and graduated from Pacifica High School where he played football...

Leo Joseph Androconis

Leo Joseph Androconis

Sep 11, 2023

A Life Well Lived – Leo Joseph Androconis, age 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Leo was the son of the late Leo F. Androconis and Sarah (Malinowski) Androconis. Married to Leo in 1959, his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia A. Hasara, survives him.

Leo grew up...

Margaret R. Girvin

Margaret R. Girvin

Sep 11, 2023

Margaret R. Girvin, 92, of Garden Spot Village, passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Emil D. and Nellie (Wroth) Becker. She was the loving wife of the late Robert I. Girvin, Sr. with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage before...

Michael P. Andras, Jr.

Michael P. Andras, Jr.

Sep 11, 2023

Michael P. Andras, Jr., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Hazleton, PA., Michael was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Viola) Andras and graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1955.

After graduating high school, Michael went on to enlist in the United States...

Bonnie Sue Ream

Bonnie Sue Ream

Sep 11, 2023

Bonnie Sue Ream, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Jean E. (Reddig) Hollinger.

Bonnie worked for many years as a retail manager for Pensupreme, Dunkin Donuts, and Turkey Hill.

A diehard...

Carmen I. Parrilla

Carmen I. Parrilla

Sep 10, 2023

Carmen I. Parrilla, 73, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juana (Pineiro) and Cesar Felipe Rosado.

Carmen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and working on puzzles...

Robert A. Bourassa

Robert A. Bourassa

Sep 10, 2023

Robert A. Bourassa, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab.

Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late Aurele and Viola (Cote) Bourassa. He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Rousseau) Bourassa.

Robert was a proud veteran, serving in the US Army during the...

Jay P. Evans

Jay P. Evans

Sep 9, 2023

Jay P. Evans, 84, of Ephrata passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ephrata Manor, after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Frank C. and Grace L. (Miller) Evans.

He is survived by his daughter, a sister, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Jay was an avid local...

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