Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Mark Huntley

Mark Huntley

Feb 3, 2026

Mark Huntley departed this earth on February 3, 2026, at the age of seventy-one. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, where his father was a career officer/chaplain in the Armed Forces, though his family moved to many army bases throughout his childhood. He attended Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York, where he played basketball with Bernard King and...

June Adair Geiter Wilson

June Adair Geiter Wilson

Feb 2, 2026

June Adair Geiter Wilson, aged 99, formerly of Lancaster City and Millersville, PA died peacefully, surrounded by her family at Trillium Place (formerly the Mennonite Home) on February 2, 2026. June was the daughter of the late James F. and Elizabeth S. Geiter, Lancaster, PA. She was married to the late Richard L. Wilson for 53 years before his death...

Beverly E. Keller

Beverly E. Keller

Feb 2, 2026

Beverly E. Keller, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, at Penn State Health Medical Center, Lancaster, PA.

She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Keller, with whom she shared 64 wonderful, loving years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Arthur...

Donna Hewes Mohr

Donna Hewes Mohr

Feb 2, 2026

Donna Hewes Mohr, 65, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. She shared 43 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Mark S. Mohr, with whom she shared a deep and enduring love, until his passing in 2024.

Born in Lancaster, Donna was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Gloria Anne (Pennock) Hewes....

Anibal Ortiz, Sr.

Anibal Ortiz, Sr.

Feb 2, 2026

Anibal "Nivi" Ortiz, Sr., 62, of Lancaster, passed away on February 2, 2026, at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Alejandro Ortiz and the late Rosa Milagros Arroyo.

Anibal worked as a mechanic for many years and was an avid car enthusiast, with a special love for Hondas and Toyotas. He enjoyed...

Jennifer "Jenny" Riddle

Jennifer "Jenny" Riddle

Feb 1, 2026

Jennifer Riddle, 52, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Jenny was born on February 16th, 1973, to Robert and Eileen Riddle in Plainfield, New Jersey.

She led a happy, active life, defined by her creativity and her constant desire to learn and connect with others. An artist at heart, Jenny found joy in painting and crafting intricate...

Hazel M. Helms

Hazel M. Helms

Feb 1, 2026

Hazel M. Helms, 82, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Milton H. and Clara E. (Slicer) Bemis. She was the loving husband of the late William H. "Bill" Helms who passed away in 2021.

She worked for the former Hamilton Watch, Bulova and L-3 before...

Linda L. Hamby

Linda L. Hamby

Jan 31, 2026

Linda L. Hamby, 74 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2026, at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Atkinson Murphy. Linda was the loving wife of Jack Hamby Jr., and they observed 40 years of marriage before his passing in 2009. Linda was a woman...

Pamala Ann Rohrer

Pamala Ann Rohrer

Jan 31, 2026

Pamala Ann Rohrer, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William R. Rohrer, Sr. and Connie S. Rohrer.

In addition to her loving parents, Bill and Connie of Maryland, Pam is survived by her sister, Jennifer Stark (wife...

John Rapp, Jr.

John Rapp, Jr.

Jan 31, 2026

John Rapp, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on January 31, 2026.

He was the husband of Lisa A. Rathkey Rapp, with whom he would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this coming May 23rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John, Sr. and Eleanor Deitz Rapp.

John...

Shirley A. Farmer

Shirley A. Farmer

Jan 30, 2026

Shirley A. Farmer, 84, of StoneRidge Poplar Run in Myerstown and formerly of Lititz, passed away on January 30, 2026 in Myerstown.

She was the wife of the late James R. Farmer, who passed away in 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester R. and Helen Gilbert Hackman.

Shirley retired from the Flowstar Corporation in Rothsville where...

Carol S. Rodriguez

Carol S. Rodriguez

Jan 30, 2026

Carol S. Rodriguez, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Helen (Stawasz) Kozimor. Carol was a graduate of East Side High School in Newark, NJ.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert L. Rodriguez, on...

Leon R. Matthews

Leon R. Matthews

Jan 30, 2026

Leon R. Matthews, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lakewood, New Jersey, Leon was the son of the late Joyce (Kennett) Matthews and Leon B. Matthews. A proud New Jersey native, Leon dedicated much of his life to service and community, most notably as Chief...

Jean Anne Merrion Holder

Jean Anne Merrion Holder

Jan 30, 2026

Jean Anne Merrion Holder, 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at Moravian Manor. Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marion (Rohrbach) Merrion. She was married over 68 years to her beloved husband Arthur James Holder, M.D., until his passing in 2023.

Jean was a graduate of...

Eric Wayne Miles

Eric Wayne Miles

Jan 30, 2026

Eric Wayne Miles, 67, of Lancaster, passed away after a long & courageous battle with cancer on January 30, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Nancy (Feeser) Miles. He was married to his beloved wife, Darcy A. (Berry) Miles.

Eric was a 1976 graduate of Manheim Township High School. He...

Judy M. Shultz

Judy M. Shultz

Jan 30, 2026

Judy M. Shultz, 81, of Willow Valley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Glen at Willow Valley.

Judy was the daughter of the late Fred and Gussie (Micken) Erb. She was the loving wife of Colin E. Shultz, with whom she shared a beautiful and devoted marriage of 58...

Henry (Hank) W. Fischer

Henry (Hank) W. Fischer

Jan 30, 2026

Henry (Hank) W. Fischer, 78, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, died Friday, January 30, 2026. Hank was born on November 7, 1947, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry and Mary Fischer.

Hank graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Sociology & Secondary Education (and minors in Psychology & Philosopohy). He later earned an M.Ed....

Lloyd E. Ulmer

Lloyd E. Ulmer

Jan 29, 2026

Lloyd E. Ulmer, 82, of Millersville, passed away on January 29, 2026.

He was the husband of Sharon "Sherry" A. McCulley Ulmer, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage this past July 6th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Janet Aston Ulmer.

Lloyd had worked as a pipefitter...

Donna Kay Bivins

Donna Kay Bivins

Jan 29, 2026

Donna Kay Bivins, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 29, 2026. Born in Elkin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gladys (Wiles) Wall and the late William Wall. She was married almost 52 years to her beloved husband, Danny James Bivins.

Donna was a graduate of Monte Vista High...

Robert Lee "Bob" Bachman

Robert Lee "Bob" Bachman

Jan 29, 2026

Robert Lee "Bob" Bachman, 81, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean Badorf Bachman. Bob was the loving husband of Cecilia "Ceil" Seubert Bachman and on November 14, 1964, they were married and spent the next 61 years together. He...

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