Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Donna Jean Gilbert

Donna Jean Gilbert

Jun 26, 2025

Donna Jean Gilbert, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Oak Leaf Manor South Senior Living on June 26, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.

Born in Virginia, Donna was known for her kind and generous spirit. She brought warmth and comfort to everyone she met with her southern...

Charles Paul Snyder

Charles Paul Snyder

Jun 25, 2025

Charles Paul Snyder of Strasburg passed away on June 25, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1945 in Flemington, NJ.

He is survived by his wife Grace Snyder to whom he was married for more than 49 years.

He is survived also by daughters Dr. Rebecca Syx and husband Christopher of Collegeville, PA and...

Claire A. Manbeck

Claire A. Manbeck

Jun 24, 2025

Our beloved mother Claire A. Manbeck (Webber) born on March 11, 1931, in Auburn, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully June 24, 2025, at the age of ninety-four.

She was born to Florence M. and Francis M. Webber, who were lifelong residents of Schuylkill County.

Mom was a graduate of Pine Grove High School class of 1948...

Graciela “Lucy” Perez

Graciela “Lucy” Perez

Jun 24, 2025

Graciela "Lucy" Perez, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2025. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Tomasa Perez.

Lucy was a dedicated homemaker and loved being surrounded by family, friends, laughter, and love. She was a true matriarch and...

Roberta A. Vensel

Roberta A. Vensel

Jun 24, 2025

Roberta A. Vensel, 94, of Lititz, passed away on June 24, 2025,

Born in Greenville, Mercer County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Sarah E. Armagost Campbell. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Vensel, Sr. who passed away in 1993.

Roberta had been a homemaker and had previously...

Nancy A. Lindemuth

Nancy A. Lindemuth

Jun 24, 2025

Nancy A. Lindemuth, 90, of Lititz, passed away on June 24, 2025. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna Enoch.

Nancy was a proud graduate of the Reading School of Nursing and dedicated over 25 years of her life serving others as a Registered Nurse.

Nancy had a...

Jeanette R. Manning

Jeanette R. Manning

Jun 24, 2025

Jeanette R. Manning, 92, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Marguerite Warfel Kreider. She was the loving wife of Donald W. Rankin who died in 1982 and later married to Howard O. Manning who passed away in 2007....

James Edward Axe, Sr.

James Edward Axe, Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

James Edward Axe Sr, 82, of Galeton, PA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his daughter's home.

Born July 25,1942, in Lancaster Pa, he was a son of the late Jerry Axe and June (Speece) Wagner.

Jim worked as a Long Distance Truck driver for 30 plus years. Jim was married to...

James “Jim” Clayton Row

James “Jim” Clayton Row

Jun 24, 2025

James "Jim" Clayton Row, 92, of Lititz passed away on June 24, 2025, at the United Zion Retirement Community.

Born on January 11, 1933, in Penbrook, PA. he was the son of the late Clair W. and Freda A. (Kise) Row. During his younger years, Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict as...

Pamela S. Roof

Pamela S. Roof

Jun 23, 2025

Pamela S. Roof, 67, of Lewisberry and formerly of Lancaster, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family on June 23, 2025.

She was the loving wife of Gregory C. Roof, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage this past November 20th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Nancy...

James Christy "Jim" Ford

James Christy "Jim" Ford

Jun 23, 2025

James C. "Jim" Ford, 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born in Saxton, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Ford and Rose (Bair) Arentz. He was married 55 years to his beloved wife Dorothy C. (Katchmar) Ford.

Jim was a graduate of Tussey High School and received an associate's degree...

Lori Kay Fatzinger

Lori Kay Fatzinger

Jun 23, 2025

Lori Kay Fatzinger, age 62, of Palmerton, passed away on June 23, 2025. Born in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Nottle) Schreck, of Nazareth.

Throughout her life, Lori had a passion for collecting seashells, a pastime that began during her childhood visits to the Jersey Shore every summer. Those cherished...

James F. “Jim” Cullen

James F. “Jim” Cullen

Jun 23, 2025

James F. "Jim" Cullen, 75, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, Jim was the loving husband of Donna Cullen for 40 years. He worked at Brubaker Motors, Lancaster Dodge before transitioning to Oehme Bakeries, Specialty Bakers. Jim was a proud United States Army veteran who served his country during...

Mary Lou Good

Mary Lou Good

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Lou Good, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with The Lord on June 22, 2025, after passing at Providence Place in Lancaster.

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Grace Engle Shirk. Mary Lou worked initially for Bell Telephone as an operator and then for Verizon as an office worker until...

Frederick B. Kurtz

Frederick B. Kurtz

Jun 22, 2025

Frederick B. Kurtz, 88, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Lebanon.

Born on August 25, 1936, in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Blair Kurtz and the late Julius Frederick Kurtz. Fred was the beloved husband of Rosalee Kurtz, with whom he...

Gregory Giorgio

Gregory Giorgio

Jun 22, 2025

Greg Giorgio, 77, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1947, in Boston, MA, Greg was the son of the late Benjamin and Frances Giorgio. Greg graduated from Northeastern University and proudly served in the Army Reserves.

He had a successful career in the office products...

Anna Marie “Annie” Shaub

Anna Marie “Annie” Shaub

Jun 22, 2025

Anna Marie "Annie" Shaub, 98, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Trillium Place, Lancaster. Born in Frankstown, Pa she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Barroner Bouslough. Anna was the loving wife of Melvin H. Shaub who died in 2005. She was a faithful member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd...

Melvin James Graver

Melvin James Graver

Jun 22, 2025

Melvin J. Graver, 90, went home to be with Jesus on June 22nd, 2025, at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA. He was the husband of the late Arlene H. Graver and they celebrated 68 years of marriage together in March of 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA, Melvin was the son of the late Harry S. and Edna Dagen Graver.

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Gerald Raymond "Gerry" Reese

Gerald Raymond "Gerry" Reese

Jun 22, 2025

Gerald Raymond "Gerry" Reese, 82, of Manheim, passed away on June 22, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ellsworth and Minnie (Ewing) Reese. He was married to his beloved wife Gayle A. (West) Reese.

Gerry was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Soon after, he enlisted in the US Air Force,...

Patrick Anthony “Pat” Turano

Patrick Anthony “Pat” Turano

Jun 21, 2025

Patrick Anthony "Pat" Turano, 60, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at John Hopkins Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Vittoria (Mazzaro) Turano.

Pat was a proud retired NYPD Police Officer, having served 17 dedicated years with the department at the 68th Precinct, where...

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