Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Nancy Ann Weaber
Aug 28, 2025
Nancy Ann Weaber, age 73, unexpectedly passed away on August 28, 2025, at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus and Anna Mae (Shevokis) Matalavage and the loving and devoted wife of James R. Weaber of Lititz.
A passionate fan of football, Nancy was an avid fan of Penn State...
Ad A. Crable Iii
Aug 28, 2025
Ad A. Crable III, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a loving father, grandfather and uncle, faithful husband and family man, outdoor enthusiast and admired journalist, departed our world on August 28, 2025, after a cherished life. He was 72.
Ad is survived by his wife and partner Jennifer Kopf; three children, Dr. Allison Galer (wife of Joshua Galer), Hannah...
Wanda Emich Martin
Aug 28, 2025
Wanda Emich Martin, age 84, of Lititz, passed away on August 28, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mildred (Owens) Emich and the beloved and devoted wife of the late Glenn E. Martin, whom she shared over 55 wonderful years of marriage with.
Wanda graduated from Manheim Township High School...
Robin Yvette Hester
Aug 27, 2025
Robin Yvette Hester, 61, of Leola, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. Born in Franklin, VA, she was the daughter of William Tann and the late Velma Mae Jones. She was married to Jerome M. Hester.
Robin attended Franklin High School and worked as a CNA for Garden Spot Village for many years, and previously worked...
Paul L. Shenk
Aug 27, 2025
Paul L. Shenk, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 27, 2025.
Born in Lancaster to the late James Ellwein and Roma Frey, Paul was a man who enjoyed working with his hands. He loved fixing things, especially computers, and found joy in building things. He was also an avid rock collector. In his younger years,...
Larry L. Line
Aug 27, 2025
Larry L. Line, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at his daughter Jennifer's home, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Leroy G. "Roy" and Anna (Gross) Line. Larry was the loving husband of Drema Yvonne (Cooper) Line, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on August 18....
Erma June (Yingst) Shepherd
Aug 27, 2025
With grateful hearts for her long and full life, we announce that our beloved Erma June (Yingst) Shepherd, 97, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, with family at her side, on August 27, 2025, in Lititz.
Born June 22, 1928, on a farm in East Hanover, Lebanon County, Erma grew up in a large, loving...
Ruth N. Kaspar
Aug 27, 2025
Ruth N. Kaspar, 93, passed into the presence of the Lord on August 27. She was the daughter of John A. Kaspar and F. Emma McDivett. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ruth worked at Lancaster General for 44 years as an LPN. She was dedicated to the Lord and loved being a part of Lancaster Alliance Church where she...
Simon John "Sam" Elzinga
Aug 27, 2025
Simon John "Sam" Elzinga, 80, of Marietta, PA, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA. Born in Koudum, Netherlands, he was the son of the late John and Trina (Hoekema) Elzinga. He was married 55 years to his beloved wife Judith L. (Aupperlee) Elzinga.
Sam was a graduate of Manchester High...
Gerald G. Herr
Aug 26, 2025
Gerald G. Herr, 77, of Willow Street passed away on August 26, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Christian and Helen Herr. Gerald was the devoted husband of Joni Herr.
He was a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and spent much of his career working at Powl's Feed Mill....
William Donald “Don” Melton
Aug 26, 2025
William Donald "Don" Melton, age 94, of Lancaster, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Brethren Village.
He was born on February 6, 1931 in Athens, LA. He was a graduate of Minden High School, Minden, LA and Cameron University, Lawton, OK.
He entered the US Army from high school in 1948 and was commissioned...
Edmund C. Milukas
Aug 25, 2025
Edmund C. Milukas, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Mahanoy City, he was the son of the late Barney and Mary Milukas. He was also the devoted husband of Dorothy Milukas for over 70 years, until her passing last year.
Edmund spent over 40 years as a...
William Deutschlander
Aug 25, 2025
William F Deutschlander, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 25, 2025.
Bill was born February 18, 1938 in , Lancaster, NY the son of Walter and Loretta Deutschlander.
Bill graduated from Corry High School in 1956, then went on to Gannon College working on a business and engineering degree.
Bill spent...
Judith (Judy) Lee Neidig
Aug 25, 2025
Judith (Judy) Lee Neidig died with her sisters at her side on July 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents Leo J. and Irene B. Kennedy, her brother John M. Kennedy, and her best friend and husband of 50 years, Joseph (Mike) Neidig. Her sisters Marianne Calenda (Salvatore) and Jean Warner (Martin) and brother James Kennedy survive her....
Geraldine M. Dietrich
Aug 24, 2025
Geraldine M. Dietrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities.
She was the wife of the late Richard P. "Dick" Dietrich, who passed away in 2018. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Machusick and the late Caroline M. (Postic-Machusick) Gehman.
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Luis A. Perez
Aug 24, 2025
Luis A. Perez, 81, of Middletown, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juana Perez. He was the husband of Elsie Perez.
In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Patricia Joanne (Lynch) Maurer
Aug 24, 2025
Patricia Joanne (Lynch) Maurer, 80, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.
Born in Harrisburg on June 1, 1945, Tricia was the daughter of John H. and Evelyn L. Lynch and grew up in Palmdale and Hershey, PA. With her first husband, William Kovatch, she had 4 children: Patricia Kovatch; Susan Kovatch Evans...
Harold S. Fry
Aug 24, 2025
Harold S. Fry passed away peacefully on Sunday August 24, 2025. He was born at home on June 5, 1935, in Neffsville, PA, to the late Walter T. Fry and Bertha May (Shultz) Fry.
He was the loving husband of Burnetta Mae (Miller) Fry, his high school sweetheart. They were married on March 2, 1956, in Lancaster,...
Kenneth Earl Conway
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth Earl Conway, 89, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born in Heilwood, Indiana County, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Viola (Uncapher) Conway.
Following his graduation from Pine Township High School in 1955, Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
Dale W. Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Dale W. Smith, 78, of Quarryville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.
Born in Lampeter, PA, he was the son of the late Maris W. and Igerna M. (Hershey) Smith. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois J. (Newswanger) Smith, who passed away in June of 2025.
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