Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ronald S. Lindhurst

Ronald S. Lindhurst

Jun 12, 2023

Ronald S. Lindhurst, 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care. Ronald was born in Kingston, New York, son of the late Edwin, Sr. and Elizabeth (McGlynn) Lindhurst. He was the loving husband of Doris Lindhurst, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Ronald was a member of Byerland Mennonite...

Richard "Dick" E. Groff

Richard "Dick" E. Groff

Jun 11, 2023

Richard "Dick" E. Groff, 92, of Lancaster passed away on June 11, 2023. He shared 60 years of marriage with the late Blanche J. Groff. He was a Window Clerk for the United States Postal Service retiring in 1996.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Janette Koehn (David), Diana Gilbert (Barry) and Anne Groff (Pete); siblings: Kenneth...

George R. Snyder

George R. Snyder

Jun 11, 2023

George R. Snyder, 80, of Stevens, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late George L. and Elizabeth (Stark) Snyder. He was the husband of Lois E. (Tress) Snyder. They would have celebrated 53 years married this month.

George was...

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison

Jun 11, 2023

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison (89) of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 11th. She was the wife of Raymond E. Allison who passed away on June 24, 2006. Shirley was the daughter of the late Willis P. and Lillian M. (Hoak) Dietrich.

Shirley was a 1951 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Shirley worked as a teller...

Edward “Ed” R. Levandowski

Edward “Ed” R. Levandowski

Jun 10, 2023

Edward "Ed" R. Levandowski, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Cazmer and Kathleen (McGrath) Levandowski. He was married to his beloved wife of 60 years, Marion (Lee) Levandowski.

Ed graduated from St. Mary's High School in Hoosick Falls, NY in 1958, and...

Jay M. Kendig

Jay M. Kendig

Jun 10, 2023

Jay M. Kendig age 90 of Strasburg died at home on June 10, 2023. Jay was married his high school sweetheart, Lois J Kendig for 56 years. They shared the same birthday, Nov 1,1932 along with Jay's mother.

He was the oldest son of Earl and Mary Kendig of Ronks: 3-boys 3 girls: Jay, Marianne Lichty, Rosalie...

Larry E. Rife

Larry E. Rife

Jun 10, 2023

Larry E. Rife, 69, of Mount Joy, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Larry was born in Columbia to the late George and Ruth (Strayer) Rife. He was the loving husband of Linda R. (Meeker) Rife, with whom he celebrated almost 50 years of marriage.

Larry...

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr.

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr.

Jun 9, 2023

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 9 th in Elkton, MD after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob H. and Maude Zeamer Esbenshade. He was married to Geraldine H. Mummert Esbenshade for 57 years. For the past 50 years, they have spent...

Barbara “Barb” E. Ransbottom

Barbara “Barb” E. Ransbottom

Jun 8, 2023

Barbara "Barb" E. Ransbottom of Delaware passed away June 8, 2023. She was born in the fall of 1944 to the late Paul Altland and Virginia Pennington in Oxford PA. She spent most of her career in hospitality and the food industry as a prep cook until her retirement in 2020.

Barb was down to earth and...

William J. Madonna

William J. Madonna

Jun 7, 2023

William J. Madonna, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on June 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He retired as a beautician in 1990. Born in Lancaster, he was the youngest son of the late Salvatore Madonna and Marianna Sinopli Madonna.

Bill was president of the Italian American Citizen's Club of Lancaster. He was a member of...

Jere W. Lintner

Jere W. Lintner

Jun 7, 2023

Jere W. Lintner, 80, of Peach Bottom, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Luther and Anna (Troop) Lintner. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Herr) Lintner with whom he shared over 57 years of marriage.

He worked at Armstrong World Industries for over 30...

Mary E. Showers

Mary E. Showers

Jun 7, 2023

Mary E. Showers, 88, of Lititz passed away at Legends of Lititz, June 7, 2023. She was born to the late Llyod and Margaret (Pitts) Knier in Lancaster. She was the eldest girl born of ten children and attended McCaskey High School. She dedicated 40 plus years to Tyco as an inspector and continued working until her 75th year...

Joanne L. Leayman

Joanne L. Leayman

Jun 7, 2023

Joanne L. Leayman, 91, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Margaret (Petery) Neff. She was the loving wife of the late Donald C. Leayman with whom she shared over 69 years of marriage before his passing in 2020.

She worked in the sales/inventory...

Frances Barbara Catanzaro

Frances Barbara Catanzaro

Jun 7, 2023

Frances Barbara Catanzaro, age 85, passed away at her home on June 7, 2023. Born in New York City, Frances was born to Victor A. and Nancy E. (Panaco) Rebhan and married the late John Roy Catanzaro after graduating college.

She married and had 4 children. After moving to Lancaster County, PA, She worked as a program...

Mina Lois Rostolsky

Mina Lois Rostolsky

Jun 7, 2023

Mina Lois Rostolsky, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her Lancaster residence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ruth (Edwards) Goodhart. Lois shared 51 years of marriage with her husband, Maurice Alvin Rostolsky, whom she met when he was 4 years old.

She graduated from J....

Easton Scott Lied

Easton Scott Lied

Jun 7, 2023

Easton Scott Lied, 7 years old, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, after a long struggle with chronic lung failure.

Through all his struggles, he was one of the happiest boys you could ever meet. Always smiling, nothing bothered him. While he was non-verbal, the love he had for his family and the ones around him...

John C. “Alyx” Wages

John C. “Alyx” Wages

Jun 6, 2023

John C. "Alyx" Wages, 28, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born in New York City, Alyx was born to Tara S. (Sarwan) and Robert C. Wages.

Alyx graduated high school in Abu Dhabi, UAE, studied at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO and was employed as forklift operator for DHL Supply Chain...

Kristy Renee’ Rogers Haugh

Kristy Renee’ Rogers Haugh

Jun 6, 2023

In Loving Memory Kristy Renee' Haugh June 2, 1987 – June 6, 2023

Kristy Renee' Rogers Haugh entered eternal peace with Jesus, her son, Colton, and many other loved ones on Monday, June 6, 2023. Kristy was born on June 2, 1987 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter of James and Gwen Rogers...

John P. “Jack” Treier

John P. “Jack” Treier

Jun 6, 2023

John P. Treier "Jack" 85, died on Tuesday June 6, 2023. Jack suffered from pulmonary fibrosis. He was the son of John P. Treier and Margaret (Rottmund) Treier and the devoted husband of Ann (Aten) Treier for 64 years.

Jack was loved by all who knew him. His love for his family, friends, and employees was unconditional....

Gloria J. Mccomsey

Gloria J. Mccomsey

Jun 6, 2023

Gloria J. McComsey, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Fred F. and Hilda M. (Reese) Bletz. She was married to the love of her life, David A. McComsey, Sr. for 70 years.

Gloria had a passion for...

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