Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Brian Ruth
Aug 5, 2025
Brian Ruth, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 5, 2025.
Born on February 6, 1939, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Victor and Alice Ruth. A proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Brian went on to attend college before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He dedicated 24 years of...
Mary Ellen Weaver
Aug 5, 2025
The family of Mary Ellen Weaver wish to announce her passing on August 5, 2025. She was 87. Born in Washington Boro, she was the daughter of Christian and Elsie Habecker. Mary Ellen was the loving wife of R. Kenneth Weaver for over 53 years until his passing in 2012.
Mary Ellen was a vibrant soul known...
Silvia Morales Fontanez
Aug 5, 2025
Silvia Morales "Silver" Fontanez, 41, of Ephrata, passed away on August 5, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Tracy Sue Carney.
Silvia worked for the Ephrata Review for a short period of time. She was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing. She loved going camping, watching the Twilight Zone and the Simpsons, and playing...
Linda L. Eberly
Aug 5, 2025
Linda L. Eberly, of Lititz, passed away on August 5, 2025.She was the wife of the late John K. Eberly, who passed away in 2021, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Stewartstown, York County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn Hammer Kurtz.
Linda had worked as a data entry...
David D. Hess
Aug 4, 2025
David D. Hess, 69 years, of Lancaster PA, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous journey with Lewy Body Dementia.
Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather who generously gave his time and attention to his family. He will be remembered for his love of Jesus, his kindness...
Helen E. Nowlin
Aug 4, 2025
Helen E. Nowlin, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Manning, SC, she was the daughter of the late Enis Pintegras and Azalea (Weathers) Young. She was the loving wife of the late John Nowlin.
Helen was a former member of the Church of the Living...
Charles “Red” H. Meshey
Aug 4, 2025
Charles "Red" H. Meshey, 91, of Landisville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lancaster, PA, Red was the son of the late Florence (Rineer) and Paul Meshey. He was the devoted husband of Shirley (McComsey) Meshey, with whom he shared 72 wonderful years of marriage....
Margaret “Peggy” F. Burke
Aug 3, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" F. Burke, 85, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Rowley) Collins. She was the beloved wife of the late David J. Burke Jr., with whom she shared over 40 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2000.
...Kenneth L. Weaver, Sr.
Aug 3, 2025
Kenneth L. Weaver Sr., a beloved father, and dedicated family man passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Irvin R. and Annie (Weitzel) Weaver. Ken lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories with his beloved wife Mary Ann Weaver...
Elsie Mearkle
Aug 3, 2025
Elsie Mearkle, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Dorothy (Kuhn) Hartman. She was also the loving wife of Larry Mearkle for over 66 years.
Elsie spent 30 years as a teacher's assistant in Lancaster up until her retirement. Outside of her...
Valentino Antonino "Val" Palumbo
Aug 2, 2025
Valentino Antonino Palumbo was a mover and shaker. A mover and groover too! On August 2, 2025, the earth moved one more time. And with a wink and the warmest smile, he waltzed into the true blue. Trailing his stardust.
A person of deep feeling, kind expression, smooth steps, and a firm handshake, VA was a gentleman...
Donald "Mike" Greenawalt, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Donald "Mike" Greenawalt, Jr., 70, surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Judith and Donald M. Greenawalt, Sr. Mike was the husband of Cindy Greenawalt and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage....
Todd B. Hirst
Aug 2, 2025
Todd B. Hirst, 53, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of the late Rickard Hirst and Shirley (Ludwig) Hirst. He shared over 25 years together with Melita (Klopp) Hirst with over 14 years of marriage.
He was a 1989...
Diane Sechler (Née Bleeker)
Aug 2, 2025
Diane Sechler (née Bleeker), beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Oak Leaf Manor North in Landisville, Pennsylvania. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Virginia (Dunn) Bleeker.
Diane graduated from Northwestern University in 1957, where she was a member of...
Steven P. Spangler
Aug 1, 2025
Steven P. Spangler of Leola, PA is now driving the golden roads of heaven. He took the road from this life to the next on Friday evening, August 1, 2025 with his family by his side.
Steve was beloved by his wife, Debbie; his sons, Adam and Daniel, and his daughters-in-love, Jenny and Hannah. He is also...
Mary Ann Hann
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Ann Hann, 80, of Manheim, formerly of Lititz, passed away at home, Thursday, July 31, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Forney) Myer. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Hann, who died in 2019.
A 1963 graduate of Manheim Central High...
Virginia “Anne” Penny Schober
Jul 31, 2025
Virginia "Anne" Penny Schober, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away July 31st surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.
Born to the late Dennis and Jo Penny, Anne was known for her wit, warmth, and boundless energy. She is survived by her devoted husband, Mike, of 40...
Timothy N. Hassell
Jul 31, 2025
Timothy N. Hassell, age 69, of Lititz, passed away on July 31, 2025 at home in the early morning hours. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John Carl Hassell and Esther Marie (Nolt) Hassell. Timothy was a dedicated husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of many through his work and personal passions.
...Marilyn S. (Sapita) Gochnauer
Jul 30, 2025
Marilyn S. (Sapita) Gochnauer, 79, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Sidney "Sid" Gochnauer, with whom she shared many cherished years of marriage.
Born in Manchester, Connecticut, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Adele Sapita.
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James H. Algoe
Jul 30, 2025
James H. Algoe, 76, of Apple Valley, CA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the home of his sister, Alice, in Newmanstown, PA, where he lived for the past 2 months.
James was born at home on August 29, 1948. He was the son of the late Warren H. Algoe and...
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