Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Jacob Rodriguez
Oct 14, 2025
Jacob Rodriguez, 19, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Jessica Rodriguez.
Jacob loved listening to all kinds of music. He had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. His favorite movies were Puss in Boots, Ice Age, and Madagascar. Jacob enjoyed celebrating...
Shirley A. Ruble
Oct 13, 2025
Shirley A. Ruble, 83, of Washington Boro, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert Schultz and Anna Mary Gebhard Lett. She was the proud US Navy wife of the late Bobby Ruble, who passed away in 2018. In Bobby's 30 plus year career as a US Navy...
Joseph John Centini
Oct 13, 2025
Joseph John Centini, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Geraldine Centini whom he shared 59 years of marriage with.
Joe was a strong Italian man who loved cars, football and his family.
Joe is survived by his children: Joe, Jr. and Cindy;...
Thomas M. Shay
Oct 13, 2025
Thomas M. Shay, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on October 13, 2025, at 1:47PM surrounded by his wife of 48 years, Colette Shay and daughter, Brandie McAllister.
Thomas was a proud Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in both the United States Navy and the National Guard. He was a lifelong circus and train enthusiast and took great...
Elizabeth A. Bleacher
Oct 13, 2025
Elizabeth A. Bleacher, 81, of Millersville, entered eternal rest on October 13, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the only daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Swain) Molin. She shared over 25 years of marriage and memories with Wilfred L. Bleacher.
She will be sorely missed by her children, Deborah Moore, wife of Shawn of Lancaster,...
Sylvia F. Garner
Oct 12, 2025
Sylvia F. Garner, 86, of Brethren Village, passed from this life to her home in heaven on October 12, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Albert E. "Gene" Garner, and the daughter of the late Lester and Arlene Frey.
Sylvia graduated from Manheim Twp. High School and attended Southeastern Bible College in FL. After...
James L. Landis
Oct 12, 2025
James L Landis, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. In June, he celebrated 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife Dorothy L. (Stehman) Landis.
Born in Manheim Township, Jim was the son of the late Elmer B. and Mary (Lefever) Landis. He graduated from Manheim Township High School...
Alexander Benedict Macfeat
Oct 12, 2025
With heavy hearts but fond memories, we announce the passing of Alexander Benedict MacFeat, a radiant soul who brought joy to everyone around him. Born on January 5, 2003, in Lancaster, PA, Alex was a bright beacon of laughter and positivity, who fought valiantly through his treatments, always with a smile on his face. After his battle with cancer,...
Richard "Dick" Martin
Oct 12, 2025
Dick Martin was born, raised, and lived in Lancaster County all his life. He was the son of the late J. Everett and Edna Frey Martin and of the lineage of David Martin, 1727 Lancaster County pioneer settler. He graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1959 and immediately entered the U.S. Navy. He was honored to serve aboard...
Lorraine K. Speece
Oct 12, 2025
Lorraine K. Speece, 78, of Lititz, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in New Kensington to the late Elmer G. and Rose (Mazzon) Mottillo; beloved widow of Glenn A. Speece; loving mother of Susan (Doyle E. "Tray" Morrison III.), of West Fork, Ark., and Dr. Karen (Dr. William) Milheim, of Leola; grandmother...
Julia M. Shreiner
Oct 12, 2025
Julia M. Shreiner, 87, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Legends of Lititz, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mastersonville, she was the daughter of the late Stella (Nissley) and Cyrus Miller. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Shreiner, who preceded her in death in 2021.
Lovingly known as...
Dr. Stephanie J. Brightbill, Edd
Oct 11, 2025
Dr. Stephanie J. Brightbill, EdD, 73, of Manheim and formerly of Reading, passed away surrounded by her family on October 11, 2025.
She was the wife of Jeffrey L. Brightbill. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Elizabeth J. Ertwine Ulshafer.
Dr. Brightbill was a graduate of O.J. Roberts High...
Michael D. Shotzberger
Oct 11, 2025
Michael D. Shotzberger, 78, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Lois W. (Diehm) Shotzberger. Michael was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Burkholder) Shotzberger with whom he recently celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Michael attended Warwick High School, but lived for farming...
Deborah J. Armstrong Wolf
Oct 11, 2025
Deborah J. Armstrong Wolf entered the gates of Glory into the arms of her beloved Savior on October 11, 2025. Debbie was the beloved wife of Albert Wolf who was deceased on November 3, 2018. Debbie was born on August 14, 1950, the daughter of the late Leonard and Alma Armstrong.
Debbie graduated from Penn Manor High...
John D. Radicone Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
John D. Radicone Jr., 78, of Lititz, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his residence. Born in Queens, New York he was the son of the late John D. Sr. and Fay Castellano Radicone. John was the loving husband of Ann Marie McHale Radicone, with whom he shared...
Katie Phung
Oct 11, 2025
Katie Phung (溤紅鳳), 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 11, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the daughter of Binh Phung and Thi Ha.
Katie will be remembered for her radiant smile – captured so beautifully in any and every photo. To her friends and family, she was...
Maryann (Prieth) Granholm
Oct 10, 2025
Maryann (Prieth) Granholm, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away in her home and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1958, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of Charles and Lillian Prieth, who preceded her in death. She attended Steinert High School and earned her nursing degree at Reading Area...
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Oct 10, 2025
Kevin Fitzpatrick, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 10, 2025 . suddenly after a brief illness. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward James Fitzpatrick and Catherine Siena Hess. Kevin was the beloved husband of Stephanie Fitzpatrick.
Kevin was a Control Circuit Specialist at Geneysis Controls for 14 years. He...
James G. Seton
Oct 9, 2025
James G. Seton, 95, died at home on October 9, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Tampa, FL, the only child of Florence Vanderslice and George J Seton. Jim was the devoted husband of Eileen Jennings for 64 years.
Jim attended Jacksonville Beach Elementary and Fletcher High Schools in Neptune Beach, Florida,...
Robert L. "Bob" Harnish
Oct 9, 2025
Robert Lamar "Bob" Harnish, 72, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Landis) Harnish. He was married to Karen Arlene (Deiter) Harnish for almost 50 years.
Bob grew up on a dairy-crop farm and he spent countless hours milking cows...
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