Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Felix Arroyo
Dec 28, 2022
Felix Arroyo, 66, of East Earl, passed away at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Isidro and Gregoria (Rivera) Arroyo.
A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School and York Technical Institute, Felix worked as a senior electronic technician for Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Mill in...
Minerva W. Metzger
Dec 28, 2022
Minerva W. Metzger, 92, of Millersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2022.
She was the wife of the late B. Frank Metzger, Jr. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Esther Witmer Sensenig. She was a 1948 graduate of Penn Manor High School....
Donald P. Little
Dec 27, 2022
Donald P. Little, 82, of East Petersburg PA passed away on December 27, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Don was born on December 28, 1939, in Philadelphia, son of the late Leon Little and Dorothy (Brooke) Durning.
Don was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan with...
Joan Marie Ranzinger
Dec 27, 2022
Joan Marie Ranzinger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
She was born in Pequea to the late Berle and Ethel Wagner. Her husband, John J. Ranzinger died in 2019.
Joan worked as a bank teller, in medical claims, and as a secretary during her employment years....
Elizabeth B. Yuill
Dec 27, 2022
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Yuill, 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late W. Bodley and Margaret L. (Karrer) Buck. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Yuill, Sr. with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.
Betty received her Bachelor's degree in...
Christine Hatzinikolas
Dec 27, 2022
Christine Hatzinikolas, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Born in Rhodes, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Anastasios and Eleni (Tsiragaki) Lyristis. She was the wife of the late John P. Hatzinikolas, who died in 2002.
A graduate of Millersville University, Christine earned her...
Arthur "Art" H. Stoner, Jr.
Dec 26, 2022
Arthur "Art" H. Stoner, Jr., 77, of Lititz, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022 while on a holiday cruise. Born in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of the late Arthur and Bertha O'Brine Stoner. Art was the beloved husband to Libby Stoner with whom he shared 58 years of marriage in November.
Art...
Hazel "Christine" Keller
Dec 26, 2022
Hazel "Christine" Keller, 84, of Lititz, passed away at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab on Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Reidsville, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Ollie Mae (Ingram) Huskey.
Christine was a devoted mother and Grandmother. She was never a person to miss a yard sale or a good deal at...
Geraldine L. Dommel
Dec 26, 2022
Geraldine L. "Jerry" Dommel formerly Sullenberger, 92, of Lancaster, went into the arms of angels December 26, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Regina (Shillot) Dommel.
As a devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Lancaster and...
Joseph Bradley Wible
Dec 26, 2022
Joseph Bradley Wible of Manheim Township passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA due to heart and lung issues. Born in Mifflinburg, PA on September 27, 1935 he was the first child of the late Ralph C. and Alice (Burnham) Wible.
Joe retired from Maxima Technologies (formerly Datcon Instrument...
Arthur C. Spangenberg
Dec 25, 2022
Arthur C. Spangenberg, Jr, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in his home on December 25, 2022.
He was born on November 9, 1944 in Pen Argyl, PA. He was the son of the late Arthur and Edith (Rundle) Spangenberg and the husband of Alana Spangenberg, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage before her passing...
Lois Sweitzer Reinhart
Dec 25, 2022
Lois Sweitzer Reinhart, 88, passed Christmas day, 2022.
Her parents were Roy & Stella (Harrington) Gordon. Her husbands were Frank Reinhart and Phares (Gene) Sweitzer, Respectively, both deceased.
She worked at Conestoga View, Armstrong Carpet, Asbestos, and owned Sweitzer's Tavern in Colebrook.
She is survived by her children: Baron Wanner (Kathy), Randy Sweitzer...
Virginia R. “Ginny” Goodman
Dec 25, 2022
Virginia R. "Ginny" Goodman, 89, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home after a lengthy illness. Born in East Hempfield Township, Ginny was the daughter of the late Sarah V. (Gruber) Smith and the step daughter of the late Elwood Smith.
Ginny shared 63 years of marriage with...
Eleanor J. Rusin
Dec 25, 2022
Eleanor J. Rusin, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Christmas Morning Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Johanna (Brunner) Oschatz. She was the devoted wife to the late Joseph S Rusin.
Before retirement, Eleanor was a data entry...
Mignon E. Bowman
Dec 25, 2022
Mignon E. Bowman, 96, of Lancaster, PA, passed away in her home on December 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster on September 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Samuel M. Evans and Myrtle Huber Evans. She was the wife of Benjamin F. Bowman, Jr. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2022.
After...
Charles “Chuck” H. Matz
Dec 25, 2022
Charles "Chuck" H. Matz, 90 of Lititz passed away December 25, 2022. He was born to the late Charles and Acquilla Matz in Angelica PA. Chuck went on to serve his country as a member of the Army, where he directed the Eighth Army Choir in Seoul, Korea. After his service he married Sally Howell in 1962 and they...
Judith C. “Judy” Simmons
Dec 25, 2022
Judith C. "Judy" Simmons, 76, of Lititz passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Kansas City, MO she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Laura (Redman) Evans. Judy and her husband Ernie were married for over 60 years. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She raised 5 children with her husband and...
Luz “Nelly” Nelida Pabon
Dec 25, 2022
Luz "Nelly" Nelida Pabon was born on April 9th, 1947 in Maunabo,PR. She transitioned into glory December 25th, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Marcelena Modesto. Nelly moved to Lancaster, PA in 1965. She started working at Weavers in New Holland, PA where she met the love...
Edward S. Sensenich
Dec 25, 2022
Edward S. Sensenich, 57, of Lititz passed away peacefully with his family on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert and Marian Sensenich. He was the loving husband of Shenda Shenenberger Sensenich and they celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in October. He was the owner of Sensenich Trucking Company where him and his...
Raymond M. Deibler
Dec 24, 2022
Raymond M. Deibler, 73, of Lititz passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Ruth (Madlem) and Hubert Deibler. He was the loving husband to Deborah (Holley) with whom he celebrated over 15 years of marriage.
After his retirement from Alcoa, Ray worked as a...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.













