Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Betty Jane (Mischnick) Huegel
Oct 18, 2025
With peace in her heart and love in her soul, Betty Jane (Mischnick) Huegel went home to be with God on October 18, 2025, just two months shy of her 99th birthday. She is now joyfully reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Edward P. Huegel Sr., with whom she shared 64 beautiful years of marriage.
Born...
Ronald "Ron" R. Price
Oct 17, 2025
Ronald "Ron" R. Price, 81, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Columbia, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Hamaker) and Philip J. Price. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Marg" (Siefken) Price, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Ron...
Paul Richards
Oct 17, 2025
Paul Richards, 65, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Loretta and the late Hiram Richards.
Paul was a 1978 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and went on to dedicate 39 years of service to the...
Jane (Boyles) Emery
Oct 17, 2025
Jane (Boyles) Emery passed away at her home on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the age of 102. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian Boyles.
After graduating from Scranton Technical School, Jane held many secretarial positions, including at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Manheim, the Mount Joy Public Library,...
Raymond “Ray” Eugene Smith
Oct 17, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Papa, and Friend
Raymond "Ray" Eugene Smith, a devoted husband, loving father and papa, community leader, and friend to many, passed away on October 17th, 2025. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Edna (Thordahl) Smith, for 65 wonderful years.
Ray is also survived by...
Marvin “Marv” E. Trim
Oct 15, 2025
Marvin (Marv) E. Trim, 97, of Lancaster passed away on 10/15. He was the widower of Elizabeth (Betty) Trim. They were married 64 years. Born in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of the late Robert E. and B. Gladys (Hill) Trim.
Marv graduated from Pontiac Senior High School in 1946. He served two hitches in the...
Verne Wesley Weidman, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Verne Wesley Weidman, Jr., age 80, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Lititz, PA, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma in May 2025. Verne was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 14, 1945, to V. Wesley Weidman and Esther Brigge Weidman. He grew up in Talleyville, DE, and graduated from Brandywine High School. He was a 1968...
William J. Bills, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
William J. Bills, Jr., 74, of Lititz and formerly of Piscataway New Jersey, stepped into the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2025 in Lancaster, PA.
He was the husband of Karen A. Bills (Donaghy), with whom he shared 49 years of marriage this past June 26th. Born in Irvington, NJ, he was the son of the...
Dorothy E. Baile
Oct 15, 2025
On October 15, 2025, we said farewell to our loving mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Baile. The second of four children of Carrie (Werner) Brown and Ervin C. Brown, mom was born in Strasburg Township on November 3, 1921. Mom grew up on a farm in Lancaster County, attended a one-room school house for eight years, and then graduated from East...
Rosina Macrina
Oct 15, 2025
Rosina Macrina, age 95, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at her home.
Rosina was the wife of the late Francesco Macrina, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Gasperina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carmen (Catrabone) Castano.
Rosina immigrated to the...
Joseph G. Bishop, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Joseph G. Bishop, Jr., of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at UPMC Lititz Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Joseph G., Sr. and Nancy (Bricker) Bishop. He was the loving husband of Georgia K. (Flickinger) Bishop, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Joe leaves a daughter, Jody Ann...
Patricia L. Erway
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia L. Erway, 89, Lititz, died suddenly and entered into life eternal October 15th.
Born in Millerstown, Perry County, she was the oldest daughter of Charles E. and Marian E Yeatter Leister, and the widow of Jesse R. Erway who predeceased her in 2014. A graduate of Elizabethtown College with a Secretarial Associate degree, she worked at...
Beverly Shertzer
Oct 14, 2025
On October 14, 2025, Beverly Shertzer, age 71, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully in her home following a struggle with heart disease for the past year. Born in Lancaster, she was the only child of the late William and Esther (Beam) Bitts. She was preparing to celebrate her 51st wedding anniversary in November with her loving husband, Richard...
Jacob Rodriguez
Oct 14, 2025
Jacob Rodriguez, 19, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Jessica Rodriguez.
Jacob loved listening to all kinds of music. He had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. His favorite movies were Puss in Boots, Ice Age, and Madagascar. Jacob enjoyed celebrating...
Shirley A. Ruble
Oct 13, 2025
Shirley A. Ruble, 83, of Washington Boro, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert Schultz and Anna Mary Gebhard Lett. She was the proud US Navy wife of the late Bobby Ruble, who passed away in 2018. In Bobby's 30 plus year career as a US Navy...
Joseph John Centini
Oct 13, 2025
Joseph John Centini, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Geraldine Centini whom he shared 59 years of marriage with.
Joe was a strong Italian man who loved cars, football and his family.
Joe is survived by his children: Joe, Jr. and Cindy;...
Thomas M. Shay
Oct 13, 2025
Thomas M. Shay, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on October 13, 2025, at 1:47PM surrounded by his wife of 48 years, Colette Shay and daughter, Brandie McAllister.
Thomas was a proud Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in both the United States Navy and the National Guard. He was a lifelong circus and train enthusiast and took great...
Elizabeth A. Bleacher
Oct 13, 2025
Elizabeth A. Bleacher, 81, of Millersville, entered eternal rest on October 13, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the only daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Swain) Molin. She shared over 25 years of marriage and memories with Wilfred L. Bleacher.
She will be sorely missed by her children, Deborah Moore, wife of Shawn of Lancaster,...
Sylvia F. Garner
Oct 12, 2025
Sylvia F. Garner, 86, of Brethren Village, passed from this life to her home in heaven on October 12, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Albert E. "Gene" Garner, and the daughter of the late Lester and Arlene Frey.
Sylvia graduated from Manheim Twp. High School and attended Southeastern Bible College in FL. After...
James L. Landis
Oct 12, 2025
James L Landis, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. In June, he celebrated 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife Dorothy L. (Stehman) Landis.
Born in Manheim Township, Jim was the son of the late Elmer B. and Mary (Lefever) Landis. He graduated from Manheim Township High School...
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