Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Loan Thanh Le

Loan Thanh Le

Nov 9, 2022

Loan Thanh Le, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her home on November 9, 2022, with family by her side. Born in Hai Phong, Vietnam on September 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Huong Duc Do and Loc Thi Nguyen.

After the fall of Saigon, Loan was one of the thousands of Vietnamese...

Robert H. Brighton Jr.

Robert H. Brighton Jr.

Nov 9, 2022

Robert H. Brighton Jr., 79, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He was the husband of the late Barbara E. Brighton. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert H. Brighton Sr. and Thelma (Asper) Brighton.

He worked for Novelty Manufacturing for many years and...

Ronald L. Delk

Ronald L. Delk

Nov 9, 2022

Ronald L. Delk, 80, of Mount Joy passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oakland, CA he was the son of the late Thomas and Lena "Sue" (Atteberry) Delk. He was the loving husband of Julie (Gaivelin) Delk with who he shared over 61 years of marriage.

He...

Linda A. Kogon

Linda A. Kogon

Nov 9, 2022

Linda A. Kogon, 75 passed away due to complications of interstitial lung disease on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, surrounded by loving family. She was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late John Richard Thompson and Elizabeth Jane Haupt. Linda received her RN from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing and her BSN at Penn State....

George Earl Keebler, Jr.

George Earl Keebler, Jr.

Nov 8, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of George Earl Keebler Jr. of Lancaster PA. He passed away at the age of 79 on November 8, 2022 while surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer.

George was an employee of the Lancaster Newspapers as a graphic artist for 43 years.

He was a...

Jane A. Biondi

Jane A. Biondi

Nov 8, 2022

Jane A. Biondi, 86, of Coatesville, passed away November 8, 2022, at Chester County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Exton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kersey M. and Beula Eva (Pierce) Cunningham.

She maintained immaculate flower gardens around her home, which were admired by many, and refinished antiques for display in...

David Michael Ecenrode

David Michael Ecenrode

Nov 8, 2022

David Michael Ecenrode, 60, died November 8th, 2022 at Ephrata Hospital after his brave battle with cancer. Dave was a self-made businessman who created his own successful business, Ecenrode Welding Supply. Dave had a passion for his business, but his greatest passion was that for his family. He was a loving Father, "Poppy"- Grandfather, Son and Brother. He is...

Karen Louise Ault

Karen Louise Ault

Nov 8, 2022

Karen Louise Ault, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Hazel (Hixson) Burkhart.

Karen graduated from McCaskey High School in 1966. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. She enjoyed baking cupcakes and cookies, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and...

Eugene D. Loucks

Eugene D. Loucks

Nov 8, 2022

Eugene D. Loucks, 75, ran into the arms of Jesus on November 8, 2022 at 11:00AM surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Debby (Greenfield) Loucks and wonderful father of Lorinda Tomko. This transition followed a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and PTSD caused by exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.

Eugene...

Marian Louise Mehaffey

Marian Louise Mehaffey

Nov 7, 2022

Marian Louise Mehaffey, 91 years old, sadly passed away from natural causes on November 7, 2022 at Long Community, Lancaster. Preceded in death by husband, George Mehaffey, son, David May, and grandson, David Moyer. Marian is survived by her daughter Debra May, daughter-in-law Jeannine May, Grandchildren, Greg (Betsy) May, Christina (Garrett) Mann and Colleen Moyer (wife of David). Great...

Eli Zook Fisher

Eli Zook Fisher

Nov 7, 2022

Eli Zook Fisher entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 7, 2022, the result of a sudden and unexpected heart attack. Born in Lancaster County on January 6, 1956, he was the son of Betsy K. (Zook) Fisher and the late Benjamin H. Fisher. Eli was the devoted and loving husband of Renee (Greenawalt) Fisher,...

Cynthia "Cindy" C. Sechrist

Cynthia "Cindy" C. Sechrist

Nov 7, 2022

Cindy C. Sechrist, 69, of Middletown, Delaware, formerly of Lititz, passed away November 7, 2022. Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Losada) Werb. She was the devoted wife of Warren D. Sechrist until his passing in 1985.

Cindy was proud of obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...

Clara M. Heisler

Clara M. Heisler

Nov 7, 2022

Clara M. Heisler, age 76, passed away at home on November 7, 2022. She was born to the late Frank and Maude (Kline) Heisler, Sr.

Clara was a member of Rays Temple Church of God In Christ and started the church's flag ministry. In addition to doing flags at church, Clara enjoyed collecting gospel C.D.s, dolls and...

Raymond E. Hohenwarter

Raymond E. Hohenwarter

Nov 7, 2022

Raymond E. Hohenwarter, 85, of Bird in Hand, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Katherine (Zander) and Edward Hohenwarter. He was the beloved husband to Florence (Schmitt) Hohenwarter with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Raymond was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Saint Paul Freeman, Jr.

Saint Paul Freeman, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Saint Paul Freeman Jr, son of the late Reverend Saint Paul Freeman Sr and Edna Hanna Purnsley Freeman was born on September 11, 1931, in West Chester Pennsylvania. He departed this life on November 6, 2022, at the age of 91.

Saint Paul was educated in the Lancaster Pennsylvania and Cecil Country, Maryland schools. Saint Paul Jr...

Carson Tanner "Chubz" Getz

Carson Tanner "Chubz" Getz

Nov 6, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce that Carson Tanner "Chubz" Getz, 19, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly in his apartment in Morgantown, WV, on Sunday, November 6, 2022, following complications of a car accident. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Curtis Getz and Heidi (Klingaman) Kramer.

Carson graduated from Hempfield High School with the...

Mary Lee Nissley

Mary Lee Nissley

Nov 5, 2022

Mary Lee Nissley, 80, originally of Landisville, PA and more recently of Bainbridge, PA passed away November 5, 2022, at home.

A graduate of Hempfield High School, she earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and went on to work many years for the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. When she retired, she moved back to Lancaster...

Therese A Magalski

Therese A Magalski

Nov 5, 2022

Therese A Magalski, 90, of Lancaster, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Edward A Magalski, (2008) and her daughter, Diane, in 1964

She is survived by her three sons, Edward, husband of Karen Magalski of Spring Grove, Mark of Lancaster; and Dr. Anthony, husband of Dr. Kimberly...

John Haines Shertzer, Md “Jack”

John Haines Shertzer, Md “Jack”

Nov 5, 2022

John Haines Shertzer, MD, "Jack," 84, passed away at Masonic Village on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Born in Lancaster to the late Charles Haines and Kathryn (McDivitt) Shertzer, Jack graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1956 as Class President and Valedictorian. He was a two-time PIAA tennis champion, and he was named outstanding athlete at McCaskey....

Alexander W. "Bill" Gerz

Alexander W. "Bill" Gerz

Nov 5, 2022

Alexander W. "Bill" Gerz, 61, of Manheim Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Frances A. Gerz and his companion Jane Brady of Lancaster, and the late Judy L. (Ferguson) Gerz who passed in 2020.

Bill was a 1979 graduate...

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