Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Donald W. Henderson
Feb 13, 2026
Donald W. Henderson, 82, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Luther Acres.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Esther (Herzog) Henderson. He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Kelley) Henderson.
Don served in the U.S. Air Force before dedicating 41 years of work as a Lab Technician at ALCOA, where he...
Mary V. Huber
Feb 13, 2026
Mary V. Huber, 78, of Millersville, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.
She was the wife of Richard W. Huber, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage this past December 4th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James A. Sr. and Mable C. Deen Haines. She was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster...
Dr. Richard Merrill Scribner
Feb 12, 2026
Dr. Richard Merrill Scribner (Age 96), of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. His beloved wife of 60 years, Agnes Kassouni Scribner, preceded him in death in 2019. Their son, Daniel Kassouni Scribner, also preceded him in death in 2025. He is survived by their son, David Merrill Scribner, by his grandchildren: James Wright, Jessica (Tim)...
Ramon Tirado
Feb 12, 2026
Ramon Tirado, of East Petersburg, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Tirado and Crecencia Vasquez.
Ramon’s journey began in the warm embrace of Puerto Rico but moved at an early age to New York City, embracing the opportunities that New York City offered....
V. Nancy Clinton
Feb 12, 2026
V. Nancy Hart Clinton, age 95, of Lancaster passed away on February 12, 2026. Born in Lancaster on September 9, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Violet (Collins) Hart, II and the wife of the late Joseph E. Clinton.
Nancy as a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School class of 1948. She worked until she was...
Frederick Charles Wolf
Feb 12, 2026
Frederick Charles Wolf, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on July 2, 1947, Fred graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and later from broadcaster school. He went on to work as a radio DJ, including at WGAL, where he brought warmth, wit, and an abiding love of music to the airwaves.
Music...
Bonnie Hess Shockey
Feb 12, 2026
Bonnie (Hess) Shockey, 81, of Millersville, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Fry) and Selmar Hess. She was the wife of Mark B. Shockey, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.
Prior to retirement, Bonnie worked as a First Grade Teacher and later...
Noemi Rodriguez
Feb 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of Noemi Rodriguez, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and devoted friend, who departed this life unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at the age of 49. Noemi was a compassionate soul known for her selfless nature and her unwavering commitment to caring for others.
Noemi was a light...
Kristi Ann Chessler
Feb 11, 2026
Kristi Ann Chessler, 61, formerly of New York, unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on March 5, 1964, in Plainview, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Carol Louise (Von Werne) Mendozza.
Kristi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Lehigh University. She built a career in customer service and had most recently...
Hugh Worley
Feb 11, 2026
Hugh Worley, 94, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born in 1931 in Venita, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late John and Meredith Worley.
Hugh proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954. Following his military service, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. In 1953, he married his beloved...
Dorothy G. Sheaffer
Feb 10, 2026
Dorothy G. Sheaffer, 97, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Legend of Lancaster. Born in Goodville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Woomert) Sheaffer.
Dorothy was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the former New Holland High School and Millersville State College. She taught school in...
Victor Philippe Lyet
Feb 10, 2026
Victor Philippe Lyet, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Homefields following a recent illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the middle of three sons of the late J. Paul Lyet II and Dorothy L. Lyet.
Predeceased by the recent January death of his younger brother Ted Lyet and sister Juliette...
John W. Mohler III
Feb 10, 2026
John W. Mohler III, also known as "J-Wu" in his 44th year, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10th. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania son of John (Jack) W. Mohler Jr. and Colleen DeFranco.
John grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, moved to South Carolina for a while, and then returned to Lancaster. He started school in the Hempfield...
Robert K. Gingher
Feb 10, 2026
Robert K. Gingher, age 86, died peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA. He was the husband of Johanna Stalder Gingher for 59 years.
He was born in Lock Haven, PA to the late Kenneth and Catherine Bower Gingher. Surviving beside his wife are two children: Angela wife of Brandon Stetser of Lancaster...
George R. Plowfield
Feb 9, 2026
George Richard Plowfield, 86, of Reinholds (formerly Lititz) passed peacefully at home on February 9, 2026. He was the oldest son of George E. and Kathryn E. Ruoss Plowfield of Leola and brother of William Plowfield (Ohio) and Linda Sheppard (Lancaster, PA).
On August 7, 1960, George married Doris Dianne Dise. They raised three daughters, Deborah Burkholder (Denver; husband Kurt), Lisa...
Robert C. Bachman
Feb 9, 2026
Robert C. Bachman “Bob,” 94, of Lititz, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Eva Bachman. Bob graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953. He dedicated 43 years of his career to Armstrong, where he worked as...
Jean Larrimore
Feb 9, 2026
Jean C. Larrimore, 96, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jean was a graduate of A.I DuPont high school in Wilmington. Before retiring she worked 27 years for the Wilmington Trust Company. She was a life-long member of her beloved Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilmington.
Jean is survived by her daughter Robin...
David Michael Mowery
Feb 8, 2026
David Michael Mowery of Smyrna, Delaware passed away on February 8, 2026, from complications of multiple illnesses. He is survived in Smyrna by his second wife, Mildred "Peg" Mowery. He will be missed by his many friends in the Smyrna community.
David was born to David and Agnes Mowery in Lancaster, Pa. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1959....
Jean M. Brown
Feb 8, 2026
Jean M. Brown, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Edith (Kreider) Christener.
After graduating from Warwick High School, Jean worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Outside of her professional life, she enjoyed reading, baking, and watching medical...
Frances B. Walker
Feb 8, 2026
Frances B. Walker, 95, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at Landis Homes on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Her husband, Gerald Walker, preceded her in death in 2024.
She is survived by her son, Rick Walker (Heidi), their sons Jeremy Walker (Shalisa) and Ryan Walker (Christina); all of Lancaster County; and her daughter, Lori Lamb (Daryl); their son, Chris Lamb...
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