Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Mary Rose Loughrain Turnpaugh
Jan 14, 2026
Mary Rose Loughrain Turnpaugh, 82, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026.
Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward J. and Rose Helen (Carroll) Loughrain. Although her parents passed relatively young, Mary Rose remained a devoted daughter throughout her life. She adored her mother and often spoke to her...
Millie Jo Miller
Jan 14, 2026
Millie Jo Miller, of Lancaster, PA passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Millie Jo was married to the love of her life, Robert J. Miller, for almost 70 years (April 7th). She was the most loving, caring, and amazing mother of three children: Barbara Ann, wife of James Wiser...
Barry L. Erb
Jan 14, 2026
Barry L. Erb 69, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Born on February 14, 1956, in Killeen, Texas, Barry was the son of the late Barry F. Erb and Patricia Altough. He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army, completing...
John Clyde Shenk
Jan 13, 2026
John Clyde Shenk, 73, of Salunga, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. John was the son of the late Daniel M. and Esther (Leaman) Shenk, Sr. He was the loving husband of Tae Sun Kim Shenk with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Of the Mennonite Faith, John graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1970....
Warren Charles Gaskill
Jan 12, 2026
Warren Charles Gaskill (83) of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. He was born June 23, 1942, in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Charles H. and Marjorie Gaskill.
Warren is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon; son, Clay (Colleen); daughter, Cheri (Thom); and son, Clint. He was the loving grandfather...
Dennis L. Barton
Jan 12, 2026
Dennis L. Barton, 82, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026. Dennis was born on April 2, 1943, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late Lester M. Barton and Naomi G. Barton Essich.
He was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of 1961 and went on to attend Dickinson College, where...
John Frederick Cathey
Jan 12, 2026
John Frederick Cathey, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2026. Born in Sanford, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Frederick and Charlotte (McNair) Cathey.
John moved to the Lancaster area in 1970, and it was here that he began a fulfilling career as a mechanical engineer....
Phyllis A. King
Jan 12, 2026
Phyllis A. King, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Reading Hospital with her granddaughter by her side. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gibert and Grace Myers. Phyllis was the loving wife of 39 years to Amos J. King.
Phyllis was very artsy and was an incredible...
Gary Dean Steps
Jan 11, 2026
Gary Dean Steps passed away on January 11, 2026, just days before his 76th birthday at his home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He will be remembered for his sharp intellect, his staunch advocacy for issues important to him, his lifelong interest in learning, his loyalty to his family and friends, and his great love for his Border Collies.
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Dawn M. Eisenberger
Jan 11, 2026
Dawn M. Eisenberger, 81, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her residence.
Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Spencer and Ruth E. (Habecker) Brubaker.
Dawn was employed at Hershey Medical Center for 30 years then assisted part time at Pleasant View Retirement Community for 5 years....
Sandra “Sandy” C. Hoover
Jan 11, 2026
Sandra "Sandy C. Hoover, 77, of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2026 at her home. Born in Tarentum, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Coy.
Sandy retired as an officer from Fulton Bank. She was a member of the congregation of Shaarai Shomayim. Sandy loved to travel. In the...
Daniel J. Gambale
Jan 10, 2026
Daniel J. Gambale, 51, of South Amboy, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a beloved son of Daniel and Mary (Reina) Gambale.
He is remembered for his strong work ethic, positive attitude, and will always be surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Surviving...
John I. Woodward
Jan 10, 2026
John I. Woodward, 73, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, after a fourteen-month battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Coatesville, John was the son of Robert I. Woodward and his wife Daisy Lou Woodward, of Lancaster, both deceased. John and his beloved wife,...
James Paul Neiss
Jan 9, 2026
James Paul Neiss, 84, peacefully returned to the arms of the Lord on Friday January 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, craftsmanship, and deep love for his family and community.
Born on April 5, 1941, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dorothy Beatty Neiss Meiskey and Howard Veryl Neiss. He was...
Barbara Lynn Lassahn
Jan 8, 2026
Barbara Lynn Lassahn, 64, passed away at her Lancaster, PA home on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. She shared 37 years of marriage with her husband Steven E. Lassahn.
She was born in Towson, MD, the daughter of the late John H. and Charlotte (Thompson) Hatcher. Barbara graduated from Arlington Baptist School in Baltimore and attended Bluefield University...
Marilyn Helen Small
Jan 8, 2026
Marilyn Helen Small, 89, passed away on January 8, 2026 at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA. Born on November 25, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Emily Janiesch. Marilyn was the beloved wife to John Bingle Small.
Marilyn was a longtime member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, New Hyde Park,...
Andres Torres
Jan 7, 2026
Andres Torres, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Andres Torres and Martha Santos. He celebrated over 70 years of marriage with Aida E. Torres prior to her passing in 2024.
Andres worked as a cabinet maker, carpenter, and furniture finisher. He...
Evelyn C. (Gantz) Green
Jan 7, 2026
Evelyn C. (Gantz) Green, 90, of Atlantic City, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 7, 2026. Born June 13, 1935, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Gantz and Helen Cooper Gantz. Evelyn moved to Atlantic City in the 1960's, where she married the love of her life, the late...
Edith Marie Schrock
Jan 7, 2026
Edith Marie Schrock, 98, of Conestoga Township, PA, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Fairmount Homes. Born in the small Swiss community of Kidron, Ohio, she was the youngest child of Fannie and Amos B. Amstutz. She was a graduate of La Junta Mennonite School...
Becky Orr
Jan 7, 2026
Karen Rebecca "Becky" Orr, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 7, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Virginia (Wilkinson) Wolff and the late Robert Wolff. She was married 45 beloved years to Mark L. Orr.
Becky was a 1977 graduate of Shaler Area High School and obtained a...
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