Russell Bubernak
Feb 26, 2026
Russell Bubernak, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Trillium Place. Born in Coaldale, PA, he graduated from Coaldale High School, class of 1955, and also graduated from University of Virginia, Graduate School of Banking, Charlottesville, VA.
He worked for CIT Credit Corporation, General Motor Acceptance Corporation, Santander Bank, and retired from Corestates Bank, Philadelphia, PA, as...
Clement Nelson Emile
Feb 25, 2026
Clement Nelson Emile, 85, of Willow Street, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born in Anse d’Hainault, Haiti, he was the son of the late Nelson and Vilia (Charles) Emile. He was also the devoted husband to Marie Uvrone (Daniel) Emile for 61 years.
Clement is survived by his children Jolin Toussaint, Alberte Calixte, Carline Emile, Marie-Lorelle Emille (wife of...
Gloria M. Snyder
Feb 25, 2026
Gloria M. Snyder, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katherin (Pleger) Stetler.
Gloria dedicated many years of her life to nurturing countless students as a cafeteria worker for the Lancaster School District, notably at J.P. McCaskey High...
Richard Andrew Schmeck
Feb 25, 2026
Richard Andrew “Rich” Schmeck, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 25, 2026. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth Gertrude (Rathman) Schmeck and the late Richard S. Schmeck. He was married 38 years to his beloved wife, Terri Hicks Schmeck.
Rich was a 1979 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...
Arvid Martin Scherpf, Sr.
Feb 24, 2026
Arvid Martin Scherpf, 89, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026, with his wife of 71 years, Donna Rae Scherpf (Russell), by his side. Arvid was born in New York City, NY, to Milton John Scherpf, Sr., and Lillian Jean Scherpf (nee Larsen).
Arvid attended Mannheim Township High School, where he met the love of his...
Evelyn C. Cameron
Feb 24, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn C. Cameron, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on February 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on February 11, 1948, in Harlem, New York.
Evelyn will be remembered for her radiant spirit, kindness, and unwavering strength of character. As a...
Frank M. Turcio
Feb 24, 2026
Frank Michael Turcio, 84, formerly of Lititz, PA peacefully and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2026.
Born in Stamford, CT, Frank was the beloved son of the late Charles F. and Rose A. (Loglisci) Turcio. Frank attended J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford where he developed his knack for fixing things into a career as...
Leiyana Elliott Hammond
Feb 24, 2026
Leiyana Elliott Hammond, 5 months, of Lancaster, was carried by the angels into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was the precious and beloved daughter of Eric Hammond, Jr. and Kelee Nevaeh Hill.
From the very beginning, Leiyana showed incredible strength, touching the hearts of all who followed her journey. She was deeply loved and surrounded by...
John P. Zagorski
Feb 23, 2026
John P. Zagorski, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren, Monday, February 23, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Anna (Beacher) Zagorski.
Following his graduation from Shenandoah Catholic High School, John joined the US Navy where he proudly served on the USS Arcadia,...
William "Bill" Osborne Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
William “Bill” Osborne Jr., 78, of Lancaster passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, after a valiant battle with ALS. Born in Paterson, NJ he was the son of the late William Osborne Sr. and Claire (Ferdinand) Osborne. He was the loving husband of Joyce (Sackett) Osborne with whom he celebrated over 53 years of marriage.
Bill worked in sales most of...
Jerald M. Pizzulli
Feb 23, 2026
Jerald M. Pizzulli, 79, of Willow Street, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann (Larrieu) Pizzulli and his five children: Deborah, Matthew, Daniel, Stephen and Michael, their significant others, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Jerald grew up in Saddle Brook, N.J. with his parents...
Arlene M Brittain
Feb 23, 2026
Arlene M. Brittain, formerly of Muncy, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Penn State Hospital in Landisville, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. She was 92.
Born on December 13, 1933, in Minneola Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Lies and Elenora Schwartz Lies. She graduated from Minneola High School in 1953. Shortly thereafter, she began...
Ruth D. Doutrich
Feb 23, 2026
Ruth D. Doutrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her family and her dog, Penny. Ruth leaves behind a legacy of determination, perseverance and hard work.
Born in Paradise, PA to the late Earl S. Denlinger Sr. and Emma (Lantz) Denlinger. She graduated from Pequea Valley in 1956. She first worked at Gap National Bank...
Jean Swavely
Feb 23, 2026
Jean Eleanor Swavely, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Bally, PA., she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Gertrude (Eberhart) Mutter and the beloved wife of S. Jay Swavely.
A dedicated mother and loving wife, Jean's warmth and nurturing spirit shaped not...
Sandra S. Groff
Feb 22, 2026
Sandra S. “Sandy” Groff, 78, of Strasburg, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Esther G. (Harner) Shaub. She was also the loving wife to Michael Groff for 51 years until his passing in 2019.
After graduating from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Sandy received her professional certification at beauty school,...
Edward Stanley Althouse
Feb 21, 2026
Edward S. "Pop" Althouse, 87, of Strasburg, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Gap, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (House) Althouse. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Derr) Althouse, with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage.
He was a 1956 graduate of Southern Lancaster County...
Maryann Galati
Feb 21, 2026
Maryann Galati, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Eastman) and Felix Carpenito. She was the beloved wife of Mauro A. Galati, Jr., with whom she shared more than 65 years of marriage.
Maryann was a devoted member...
Dorothy Louise Raap
Feb 20, 2026
Dorothy Louise Raap, 89, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Pearl Tydings and Stanley Harwood, Dorothy lived with a lively spirit and sense of humor that stayed with her throughout her life. She enjoyed playing pinochle and poker on her computer, bowling, and trips to the casino. Her family will always remember her...
Jeffrey L. Conner
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey L. Conner, 70, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital with his son by his side.
Born and raised in Lititz, he was the son of the late George W. and Dorothy M. (Mohn) Conner. He was the loving husband of the late Bonnie Conner.
Jeff was a graduate of Warwick School District. He was...
