Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Bobby Joe Matthews

Bobby Joe Matthews

Jul 31, 2023

Bobby Joe Matthews, commonly known as Bobby Joe, age 61, passed away July 31, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Cleveland J. Hurst and Rita S. Hurst. Bobby Joe was born deaf with special needs. The family would like to thank Valley Community Services for their devoted and...

Lynn Marie Sprunger

Lynn Marie Sprunger

Jul 30, 2023

Lynn Marie Sprunger entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 30, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Ira and Bette Rutt.

She leaves behind her beloved son, Joshua Sprunger and wife, Jennifer; her two grandchildren, Joelle and Jamison. Other loved ones include her sister, Maryanne Sharp; her two brothers:...

James "Jim" E. Lausch

James "Jim" E. Lausch

Jul 30, 2023

James "Jim" E. Lausch, 81, of Strasburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Paul B. and Jean M. (Dennis) Lausch. Jim shared 33 years of marriage with his wife Mary Theresa (Cutler) Lausch.

Jim worked as a machinist and retired from...

Nancy J. Heath

Nancy J. Heath

Jul 30, 2023

Nancy Jane (Liechti) Heath, 93, of Calvary Homes, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Wertheimer) Liechti. Nancy has been reunited in Heaven with her loving husband of 72 years, the late L. Jerome Heath, who died last year....

Elizabeth "Betty" Eaton

Elizabeth "Betty" Eaton

Jul 30, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Eaton, age 71, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 30, 2023. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Betty was the daughter of the late Fred V. and Alice S. (Tranberg) Anderson and the devoted and loving wife of David J. Eaton.

Betty had many interests and never liked sitting still. She loved to...

Michael G. Rankin

Michael G. Rankin

Jul 30, 2023

Michael G. Rankin, 80, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Born to the late Jacob and Bertha Rankin in Lancaster, he was a graduate of McCaskey High School. From high school Michael entered the Navy and served honorably for four years.

Michael was very active in his church, Lancaster Alliance Church, where he was...

Dan Alan Little

Dan Alan Little

Jul 30, 2023

Dan Alan Little, 87, of Manheim, went home to be with his Savior on July 30, 2023. Dan was born in Atlantic City, NJ on August 22 to the late George and Martha Little.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth. Dan's survivors include his three children: Marti Little, Lansdowne; Deborah Miller...

Jeremy A. Lavoie

Jeremy A. Lavoie

Jul 30, 2023

Jeremy A. Lavoie, 27, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, July 30 th in Lititz.

Born in Scranton, Jeremy was the son of Arthur A. and Joni L. Flowers Lavoie of Lititz.

He was a 2000 graduate of Warwick High School. While in high school, Jeremy had worked at the Family Cupboard Restaurant in Lititz,...

Charles L. Albright

Charles L. Albright

Jul 29, 2023

Charles L. Albright, 75, formerly of Lancaster, PA, entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Charles O. Albright and Frances (Lum) Albright. Charles was better known by his family and friends as Charlie, Skip, or Pappy. Charlie was a loving and selfless person, who enjoyed the simpler things in...

Edwin Morales, Jr.

Edwin Morales, Jr.

Jul 29, 2023

Edwin "Smiley" Morales, Jr., 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Edwin Morales and Maritza Vazquez.

He was raised by both Milacio Rodriguez and Rafael Manzanares who were both influential in His life. Edwin is survived by one daughter Natalie, and six sons: Michael, Edison, Josh, Justin,...

Frank Frattarole

Frank Frattarole

Jul 29, 2023

Frank Frattarole, 92, of Lancaster PA, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Born in Johnstown, PA, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Rubis) Frattarole. After graduating from Johnstown High School, he proudly served his country in the Air Force as an Airman First Class where he earned a National Defense Service Medal...

Louna Pierre

Louna Pierre

Jul 29, 2023

Louna Pierre, 59, of Lancaster, and formerly of Haiti, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Cabaret, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Pierre and Andrelie (Germain) Dupervil. She was married for 29 years to Hugo Pierre.

Louna worked as a CNA for Brethren Village and Luther Acres. She did missionary work...

Tom L. Brooks

Tom L. Brooks

Jul 29, 2023

Tom L. Brooks, age 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Edith Brooks. He was a devoted husband to Sue for 29 years. Tom graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1966.

Tom owned and operated Brooks Auto Restoration for...

Jean Scheafnocker Eckman

Jean Scheafnocker Eckman

Jul 28, 2023

Jean S. Eckman, 90, of Lancaster, entered into the fullness of Christ's loving presence July 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Brookville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Alice (Carrier) Scheafnocker, and wife of the late Newell M. Eckman.

Jean was proud to be an R.N. who graduated from Allegheny Valley...

Jean E. Peifer

Jean E. Peifer

Jul 28, 2023

Jean E. Peifer, 63, of Leola, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023.

She passed away at Lancaster General Hospital with her husband by her side. She lived with End Stage Renal Disease and Diabetes for several years.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late...

Nancy Jane (Price) Krous

Nancy Jane (Price) Krous

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy Jane (Price) Krous, 78, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly of heart complications on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Arabella (Rainey) Price. She was married 59 years to her beloved husband, William T. Krous.

Nancy graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and then attended University...

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Sandano

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Sandano

Jul 28, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Sandano, 75, retired, passed away at her Aberdeen, NC home surrounded by her daughters and daughter's partner on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Peggy is survived by her two daughters, Druscilla Kress, partner of Brian Freitag, Jaclyn P. Mister, partner of Chris Bennett, all residing in North Carolina; 5 grandchildren, Austin Ulmer, partner of Gabriella...

Daisy Albino

Daisy Albino

Jul 28, 2023

Daisy Albino, 62, passed away at her Lancaster home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Efrain Martinez and Ana Lidia Garay Martinez.

Daisy celebrated 16 years of marriage with her husband Jorell Albino last November 11th. She was a wonderful homemaker for...

Helen Sloden

Helen Sloden

Jul 28, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Foernsler Sloden, 89, passed away and went to be with her Lord on Saturday July 28 th . She had been residing at The Glen at Willow Valley and formerly been a resident of Willow Street.

Helen was the wife of the late Charles W. Sloden Sr. who passed away in 2006. Born in Lancaster,...

Robert "Bob" Navitski

Robert "Bob" Navitski

Jul 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" Navitski, 72, left the physical world on July 27, 2023. Bob passed peacefully with his daughter by his side, knowing that he was loved deeply.

Bob was born in Newark, NJ to Peter and Stella Navitski on December 19, 1950, and was raised in Nutley, NJ where he graduated from Nutley High School. Bob was...

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