Thomas D. Tobin, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Thomas D. Tobin Jr., a cherished son, father, friend to many and esteemed member of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community, passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on September 12, 1941, in Pottsville, PA, to Thomas Sr. and Margaret (Schutz) Tobin.
Tom was known for his dedication to his vocation as the co-owner/stylist of The...
Craig H. Weiser
Mar 2, 2026
Craig H. Weiser, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Hilt) Weiser.
After graduating from Elizabethtown High School in 1969, Craig worked at Armstrong World Industries as a forklift operator until his retirement. He was also a member of the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown.
Craig...
Thelma Mae Tucker
Mar 2, 2026
Thelma M. Tucker passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata, PA after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the last years of her life. Thelma was the devoted and faithful companion of Grace Ann Schanz, of Lancaster, who passed away January 2, 2024.
Thelma was a former Insurance Executive and was one of the first...
Jacob C. Rosenthal
Mar 1, 2026
Jacob "Jay" Charles Rosenthal, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at The Glen in Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He joined his beloved wife and daughter, Maxine (Macktez) Rosenthal and Fae Elise Rosenthal, who both preceded him in death in 2023.
Jay was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of the late Dr. Ellis and Sarah (Kelman)...
Anamaria Paraschiv
Mar 1, 2026
Anamaria Paraschiv, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born in Romania, she was the daughter of Maryann Kennedy, the late Gheorghe Paraschiv, and step father Dorel Vasvari. She was the devoted and loving mother of Gianna Poles, who was the center of her world.
Anamaria was a member of St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church, where her faith...
Margaret M Hill
Mar 1, 2026
Margaret Marie Hill, a radiant soul whose warmth and grace illuminated the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Florida. Born in 1933 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to John Sumner Sweeney Hill, Sr. and Emma Dora (Wilson) Hill, Margaret's extraordinary life was a beautiful tapestry of perseverance, service, faith, and unbreakable family bonds.
Raised in a loving working-class...
Ellen Parker Harvey
Mar 1, 2026
Ellen Parker Harvey, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side.
Born in New Rochelle, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Parker Harvey and Ann (Crowthers) Harvey Morgan. She was the loving wife of Warner W. Zipf.
Music and singing were Ellen’s greatest passions. She was...
Sandra L. Bowman
Feb 28, 2026
Sandra L. Bowman, 75 of Lancaster passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 with her son by her side.
She was the wife of the late John R. Bowman who passed away in 2005. Born in Lancaster, Sandra was the daughter of the late Jay A. Adams and Janet Souders Adams.
She was a long-time member of St. John's Methodist Church in...
Donald J. Bowers
Feb 28, 2026
Donald J. Bowers, 81, a lifelong Lancaster resident, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the home he shared with his daughter.
Born April 27, 1944, he was the son of Ralph and Julia (Quino) Bowers.
He graduated from McCaskey High School and married his sweetheart, Carolyn (Cookie) Kestner, who passed away in 2024. He was in a loving, long term...
Odel Carlton Anderson
Feb 28, 2026
Odel C. “Andy” Anderson, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Andy shared 67 years of marriage with his wife Chrystine Y. (Rineer) Anderson.
Born in Waukon, IA, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Ruth E. (Selberg) Anderson. He graduated from Waukon High School and served in the US...
Teresa Speitel
Feb 28, 2026
Teresa (Tese) Mason Speitel, 97, of Lancaster passed away on February 28, 2026. Born January 11,1929, in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Agnes Becker Mason. Teresa was the wife of the late Charles (Chic) P. Speitel Jr., who passed away on January 31, 2023. They were united in marriage on September 19, 1952,...
Jeremiah Joseph Kerr
Feb 28, 2026
Jeremiah Joseph Kerr, infant son of Colin Kerr and Jada Hoskins, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at UPMC Lititz. He was the beloved son of Colin Kerr and Jada Hoskins.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings, Arabella, and Julian. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Daniel and Lori...
Frances M. Sears
Feb 27, 2026
Frances M. Sears, 86, resident of United Zion Retirement Community, and formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, into her forever home with her Lord and Savior. Born in Rural Retreat, VA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Rhea Yonce and Mamie Fogelsong Yonce. She is survived by a brother, John D. Yonce (married to...
Ingrid Olson Ruoff
Feb 27, 2026
Alice Ingrid Olson Ruoff, Ingrid, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 92 after living a long and rich life. Her loving children, Carol, Karl and Richard will miss her tremendously. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund R. Ruoff in 2008 after 55 years of marriage and by daughter-in-law Claudia Ruoff who passed in February 2020....
Linda Wenger Stettler
2026
Linda Wenger Stettler, 87, of Georgia, formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
A native of Strasburg, Linda's love of music began at an early age. She studied organ and piano in her youth and began playing for church services at just 13 years old - a calling that shaped the course of her life. She earned her...
Clarence Glenn Kiehl
Feb 27, 2026
Clarence Glenn Kiehl, known as "Papa" to his children, "Poppy" to his grandchildren, and "Carlos" to his many friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, surrounded by the love of his family.
Carlos lived a life shaped by faith, creativity and deep devotion to those he loved. For 52 years, he shared a steadfast and loving marriage with his beloved...
Ronald Jay Knepper
Feb 27, 2026
Ronald Jay Knepper, 81, Faithful man of God, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
Ronald Jay Knepper of Leola, Pa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born in Newton, New Jersey to the late Miles and Emily Knepper on September 14, 1944. Ron grew up in the small town...
Wayne L. Lynn
Feb 26, 2026
Wayne L. Lynn, 85, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Mary Anne (Kingree) Lynn, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past December 13th. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA he was the son of the late Sylvester...
Shirley Scheid
Feb 26, 2026
Shirley Ann Scheid, 92, of Lancaster, PA passed away on February 26, 2026 at WellSpan Ephrata Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna (Gill) Fisher. Shirley was the loving wife to the late Robert Carl Scheid.
Shirley retired as a Pharmacy Tech at CVS. She lived at the beach in Rehoboth, DE for 22...
Beverly Ann Hess
Feb 26, 2026
Beverly Ann Hess, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in York, Beverly was the daughter of the late Clarence and Thelma (Heeter) Mumford and the wife of the late Lawrence "Larry" J. Hess.
Beverly was the Associate Director of the Lancaster Franchise of Fashion Two-Twenty Cosmetics. Her career progressed as she became a trailblazer in the...
