Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Frederick W. “Fred” Olsen

Frederick W. “Fred” Olsen

Jan 19, 2026

Frederick W. "Fred" Olsen, 82, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior, on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Gerner A. and Guro Skaar Olsen. Fred was the husband of Margaret Ann "Marge" Kopf Olsen. He and Marge relocated to Lancaster in 2001...

Miles P. Brooks, Sr.

Miles P. Brooks, Sr.

Jan 18, 2026

Miles P. Brooks, Sr., 85, of Conestoga, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Miles W. and Mildred (Fisher) Brooks.

Miles was the beloved husband of Rose (Foreman) Brooks, with whom he shared many years of devoted marriage. He was a 1959...

Myrtle E. Chohany

Myrtle E. Chohany

Jan 18, 2026

Myrtle E. Chohany, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. Bacon and Thelma L. (Cave) Bacon. Myrtle was the devoted wife of the late Gary R. Chohany, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage – a partnership built...

George K. Monahas

George K. Monahas

Jan 18, 2026

George K. Monahas, 55, of Landisville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born September 4, 1970, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Koula (Samaras) Monahas and the late Harry K. Monahas.

George was the beloved husband of Jody (Smith) Monahas, with whom he shared...

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Lupoli, Sr,

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Lupoli, Sr,

Jan 18, 2026

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Lupoli, Sr., 85, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed away and met his Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A truly loving and devoted husband, he was married to the late Mary N. Figurelli Lupoli for 56 years until her passing in 2024. Born in Staten Island, he was the...

Theodore E. “Ted” Andrews

Theodore E. “Ted” Andrews

Jan 18, 2026

Theodore E. "Ted" Andrews, 96, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his residence.

Born and raised in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late John and Mae (Eichelberger) Andrews. He was the loving husband of Arlene (Ohlinger) Andrews.

Ted was an Army veteran who proudly served during...

Brenda Kay Esbenshade

Brenda Kay Esbenshade

Jan 17, 2026

Brenda Kay Esbenshade, 63, of Ronks, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Sue (Skripek) Benton. She was the wife of John Esbenshade, with whom she shared over 16 years of marriage.

She worked at the former Revere Tavern and Best Western hotel for...

Philip Joel Rush

Philip Joel Rush

Jan 17, 2026

Philip Joel Rush, 67, of Lititz, PA formerly of Quakertown, PA passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence.

Phil was the loving husband of Deborah K. (Sprowl) Rush for 45 years. Born in Sellersville, PA to the late Paul D. Rush and the late Ruth (Alderfer) Rush.

Phil attended Quakertown Christian School,...

Edwin David Sieber, Jr.

Edwin David Sieber, Jr.

Jan 17, 2026

Edwin D. Sieber, Jr., 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2026. Born in Lewistown, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin Sr. and Anna Sieber. He was also the loving husband of Salome D. (Gibb) for 60 years.

Ed was a teacher at Conestoga Valley School District and, notably,...

Melissa A. Lacon

Melissa A. Lacon

Jan 17, 2026

Melissa A. LaCon, 51, of Millersville, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Nimesh Razeek and the daughter of Robert V. and Cinda Lee Maysilles LaCon of Millersville. She was the granddaughter of the late Norman and Bertha Maysilles.

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Roxann H. Myers

Roxann H. Myers

Jan 16, 2026

Roxann H. Myers, 85, of Lititz, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Albert G. and Edith G. Christ Haldeman. She was a proud graduate of Warwick High School where she played the clarinet in the Marching Band. She worked a variety of...

Catherine J. “Kay” Foutz

Catherine J. “Kay” Foutz

Jan 16, 2026

Catherine J. "Kay" Foutz, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Janice Brosey.

Kay was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. She worked for Millersville University as an Interlibrary...

Linda J. Lash

Linda J. Lash

Jan 16, 2026

Linda J. Lash, 77, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Lash, who died in 2016.

Born in Brickerville, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Anna Mary (Herr) Rettew. She was raised on the farm now commonly known as Elizabeth...

George W. Strubel

George W. Strubel

Jan 15, 2026

George W. Strubel, 89, lifelong resident of Strasburg, PA, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Hospital.

Following their first date roller skating at Rock Springs, George shared 62 years of marriage with his wife Joyce P. (Strickler) Strubel before her passing in 2020.

He was born and raised in the...

Noreen E. Spaide Graver

Noreen E. Spaide Graver

Jan 15, 2026

Noreen E. Spaide Graver, 91, of Millersville, PA, passed away Thursday evening January 15, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born November 10, 1934, in Hetlerville, and raised in Nescopeck, she was the daughter of the late Abram P. Spaide, Sr. and Emma Aletha Smith Spaide of Mifflinville, PA. Noreen was the wife of the late Donald C. Graver, Sr....

Noreen Estella Graver

Noreen Estella Graver

Jan 15, 2026

Noreen Estella Graver, 91, of Millersville, PA, passed away on January 15, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Hetlerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Emma Aletha Spaide. Noreen was the wife of the late Donald Clay Graver.

Noreen was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to talk to people, so...

Glenn J. Martin

Glenn J. Martin

Jan 15, 2026

Glenn J. Martin, 80, of Lock Haven, PA, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rothsville, PA, Glenn was the son of the late Albert and Mabel Martin. During the Vietnam War era, Glenn was proud to have worked as an orderly assisting and caring for others. After that, he spent much...

Ana M. Colon

Ana M. Colon

Jan 15, 2026

Ana M. Colon, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 15, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Hipolito Alvarado and Isabel Fouton. Ana was the loving wife of 54 years to Jose L. Colon.

Ana enjoyed working at San Juan...

Anna Mary (Sest) Floyd

Anna Mary (Sest) Floyd

Jan 15, 2026

Anna Mary (Sest) Floyd, 100, of Columbia, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Moyer) and Anthony Sest. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Floyd, Sr.

Anna Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening,...

Jerry Carter

Jerry Carter

Jan 14, 2026

Jerry Carter, beloved husband, brother, and friend, transitioned to his eternal home with Jesus on January 14, 2026, at the age of 61. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Carol (Spohn) Carter.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, embodying the values of service and commitment that defined...

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