Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
William (Bill) Erick Vandergrift Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
William (Bill) Erick Vandergrift Jr., born on August 20, 1986, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2025. Bill worked as a mechanic at Manheim Auto Auction for nearly ten years and carried his passion work into his hobbies. He was always willing to help a friend in need.
He loved spending time outdoors—camping, hiking, cooking,...
Vicenta Arroyo
Oct 8, 2025
Vicenta Arroyo, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Monica Silva and the beloved wife of Andre Arroyo.
Vicenta was a devoted member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, where her...
Valerie Delarece "Del" Minnis Russell
Oct 8, 2025
Del was a woman of God one who loved life itself, she was kind considerate and caring one who would literally give you the shirt of her back, one who showed empathy and love for family but always welcoming. Del as she was affectionately called back in the Bahamas, she was fearless. She loved baking from scratch and preparing...
Ronald Earl Fantazier
Oct 8, 2025
Ronald Earl Fantazier, 56, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his Highspire, PA home. He was born in El Campo, near Houston, TX.
Ron was adopted and raised as a young boy by his parents, Richard M. Fantazier and the late Sharon Anne (King) Fantazier.
He attended Hempfield School District and worked in housekeeping...
George Gorey
Oct 8, 2025
George Gorey, 67, of Sinking Springs, passed away on October 8, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1958, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late James and Phyllis Gorey.
After graduating high school, George built a successful career in sales. Known for his knowledge and genuine care for customers, he spent 19 years...
Mary J. Miller
Oct 8, 2025
Mary J. Miller went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Beatrice S. Miller and grew up in Atglen, PA.
Mary is survived by her loving brother, Joe, of Lancaster and her longtime companions, Gregg Doan and Rev. Tim Bettger of Brighton,...
Julie Ann Meckley
Oct 7, 2025
Julie Ann Meckley, 47, of Lititz, PA, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of Mark Sanderson and the late Pamela (JoGriffith) Sanderson. Julie was the loving wife of Keith Meckley and proud mother of Harper Meckley.
Julie was a Teacher and Resource...
Ronald E. Perry
Oct 7, 2025
Ronald E. Perry, 86, of Pequea Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born in Shippensburg, PA he was the son of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Porter) Perry. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. Perry who passed away in 2018.
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Robert James Hatch
Oct 6, 2025
Robert James Hatch, 81, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The youngest of four children, Bob was born on March 13, 1944, in Towanda, PA, to Otis and Florence (Molyneux) Hatch, and raised on the family farm outside of Dushore, PA. He graduated from Loyalsock Area High...
Luis A. Jimenez Rosario
Oct 6, 2025
Luis A. Jimenez Rosario, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025.
Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Ramona Rosario Rosario and the late Luis Antonio Jimenez DeLeon. He was the devoted husband of Juanita Jimenez, with whom he would have celebrated 33 years of marriage this December.
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Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Walters
Oct 6, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Walters, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away on October 6, 2025 at his home. Born in DuQuoin, IL, he was the son of the late Delmar and Juanita Walters. Jerry was the loving husband of 44 years to Lorinda "Lori" Walters.
A veteran, Jerry served in the US Army and US Navy. He was...
Thomas Roy Wenger
Oct 6, 2025
Thomas Roy Wenger, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia.
Born on July 28, 1940, to the late Raymond and Jennie (Harner) Wenger, Tom's life was marked by his lifelong love of family, friends, and the outdoors. He found peace and...
Roberto Cristian Saldaña Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Roberto Cristian Saldaña Sr., age 87, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Las Matas de Farfán, San Juan Province, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Domingo Patricio and Ramona Saldaña. He was the beloved husband of Georgia...
Patricia A. Lefever
Oct 5, 2025
Patricia A. LeFever, 91, of Lititz, and formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born in Lampeter, she was the daughter of Musser and Esther Foose Landis and the youngest of eight siblings. She was married to Glenn Ivan LeFever for 47 years prior to his passing in 2004.
Pat graduated from West Lampeter...
Bhajan Kaur
Oct 4, 2025
Bhajan Kaur, 88, of York, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, prayers beginning 10:00 AM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.
Patsy Ann Aukamp
Oct 4, 2025
Patsy Ann Aukamp, 94, of New Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on March 17, 1931, in Lititz, to the late Jim and Minnie Roth, Patsy's life was a testimony of unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, who anchored her through every season, as Hebrews...
Patricia K. (Springer) Ranck
Oct 4, 2025
Patricia K. (Springer) Ranck,90, of Mountville PA passed away on October 4, 2025 at home. Born in Glen Rock, York County PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Kenneth Kisiner and Hattie Charlotte (Bubb) Kisiner.
Pat moved to Lancaster County in 1960 due to marriage and was a 1952 graduate of Glen Burnie HS where...
Frank Kelly Muse
Oct 4, 2025
Frank Kelly Muse, 73, of Leola, passed away on October 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness at the Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Mount Joy. He was the son of the late Arthur and Betty Lou Muse.
A native of Fort Worth, TX, Frank was a graduate of the University of Texas (B.S.), Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary...
Broden Shea “Brodie” Burkhardt
Oct 4, 2025
Broden Shea "Brodie" Burkhardt, 27, of Millersville, ran lovingly into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 4, 2025, his perfectly healed eyes fixed on the radiant image of his Father.
Born with Cerebral Palsy, Brodie faced tremendous challenges from birth, yet his strength and resilience were nothing short of extraordinary. In spite of the pain he...
Sally A. Helm
Oct 4, 2025
Sally A. Helm, 76, of Mount Joy passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Sara (Newcomer) and late John Yohn married to Dorothy Yohn. Sally was the loving wife of the late Dennis R. Helm. Through the years she worked for Playschool, Conestoga View, K-Mart, and...
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