Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Marshall Dean Anderson

Marshall Dean Anderson

Apr 28, 2025

Marshall Dean Anderson, 86, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his children.

Marshall was born on November 7, 1938, in St. Peter, Minnesota, to George and Edith (Carlson) Anderson. From an early age, Marshall embodied a deep love of learning, music, and service. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in his...

Samuel J. Caterbone

Samuel J. Caterbone

Apr 28, 2025

Samuel J. Caterbone, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster to the late John and Catherine Caterbone, Sam lived a life rooted in hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family and faith.

A proud veteran, Sam served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, where he was...

Phyllis Anne Leed

Phyllis Anne Leed

Apr 28, 2025

Phyllis Anne Leed, 87, of Strasburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was born and raised in Girardville, PA, and was the daughter of the late Walter Edward and Edith (Davies) Stack. She shared 28 years of marriage with her husband John Henry Leed before his death in 1990.

Phyllis...

William M. Bowers

William M. Bowers

Apr 28, 2025

William M. Bowers, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on April 28, 2025 at his residence.

He was the husband of Deborah A. Rye Bowers, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage this past October 5th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William F. and Maria H. Renn Bowers.

Bill had...

Rebecca Jo “Becki Jo” Gainer

Rebecca Jo “Becki Jo” Gainer

Apr 27, 2025

Rebecca Jo "Becki Jo" Gainer, age 76, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the youngest of 12 children to the late Clarence and Mary (Fauby) Gainer.

Becki Jo's passion for baking cakes, pies and cookies, especially really thin sand tarts at Christmas, along with her jams and jellies brought joy to many,...

Kandis Kay Morgan Oelschlagel

Kandis Kay Morgan Oelschlagel

Apr 26, 2025

Kandis Kay Morgan Oelschlagel, 68, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the beloved daughter of the late Miriam Kathryn (Folk) and Lee Morgan.

A proud graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Kandis went on to build a long and meaningful career as a bank teller...

Patricia Ann Oleskowitz

Patricia Ann Oleskowitz

Apr 26, 2025

Patricia Ann "Pat" Oleskowitz, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Skoranski) Martin. She was married to Charles M. Oleskowitz until his passing in 1999.

Pat was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She was a devout Catholic and...

Jill T. Baker

Jill T. Baker

Apr 25, 2025

Jill T. Baker, 69, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington's disease. Born in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Joseph Baker Jr. and Mildred (Thompson) Baker. She was a companion of Kenneth B. Lausch, with whom she shared 46 years...

Inocencio Pagan Berrios

Inocencio Pagan Berrios

Apr 25, 2025

Inocencio Pagan Berrios, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Cayey, PR, he was the son of the late Inocencio Pagan Ortiz and Julia Berrios Fernandez. Inocencio was the husband of the late Aurea E. Pagan, who died in 2023.

Of the Christian Faith, Inocencio was a longtime member...

Margaret B. “Meg” Crnkovich

Margaret B. “Meg” Crnkovich

Apr 25, 2025

Margaret B. "Meg" Crnkovich, 77, of Lancaster, went peacefully to her eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Jean (Steffens) Otis. She is the wife of the late Gregory A. Crnkovich.

Meg was a talented and passionate artist....

Rochelle "Cooky" Migdon

Rochelle "Cooky" Migdon

Apr 25, 2025

Rochelle "Cooky" Migdon, 76, of Lancaster, PA died Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Volk and Florence (Triman) Volk. She was the wife of Herman Migdon for 57 years.

Rochelle worked at CNH Capital in New Holland, PA before...

Louella O. Cook

Louella O. Cook

Apr 24, 2025

Louella O. Cook, 92, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2025. She was the beloved Matriarch of the family, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was born in New Jersey, but lived in Lancaster for the last 48 years. She was married to Charles Cook who passed away in April, 2024. She is survived by her children, Pam (Kevin)...

Rosemary Rain Dean

Rosemary Rain Dean

Apr 24, 2025

Rosemary Rain Dean passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving parents and grandparents on April 24, 2025.

Rosemary is survived by her parents, Kristen Wraback and Michael Dean; siblings, Madisyn and Forest; maternal grandparents, Fanny and Christopher Wraback; aunts and uncles, Michelle Myer (Benjamin) and Matthew Dean (Stefanie); and cousins, Maxwell, Sydney, and Harrison. She was...

Glenda L. Keller

Glenda L. Keller

Apr 24, 2025

Glenda L. Keller, aged 77, who left us unexpectedly on April 24, 2025, at UPJMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Glenn W. and Ethel G. (Baum) Morris. She led a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for fashion. She was a devoted daughter and mother, cherishing her family and friends above...

Mark Moses, Sr.

Mark Moses, Sr.

Apr 23, 2025

Mark Moses Sr., 58, of Ronks, PA, passed away on April 23, 2025.Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Maurice and Helen Moses.

Mark spent his career as a skilled welder, proudly dedicating 35 years to Paulson Built. Known for his knack for fixing things, he could often be found tinkering around his home....

Judith Frantz Sloden

Judith Frantz Sloden

Apr 23, 2025

Judith Frantz Sloden, 81, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Herr) Frantz. She was the loving wife of Charles Sloden with whom she shared over 51 years of marriage. After their first date, she told her...

Brad L. Phillips, Jr.

Brad L. Phillips, Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

Through many tears, the family of Brad L. Phillips, Jr., regret notifying everyone of his very unexpected passing following a motorcycle accident on April 23, 2025, he was 17. He is the son of Brad L. Phillips, Sr. and Candace Phillips.

On March 20, 2008, Brad came into the world and his family immediately knew he had...

Samuel M. Stauffer

Samuel M. Stauffer

Apr 22, 2025

Samuel M. Stauffer, 82, of Ronks, PA, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Sam shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Naomi J. (Prentice) Stauffer, who was by his side the very moment his soul ascended to Heaven.

Born May 20, 1942, in Lancaster, Sam was the youngest son of...

Betty J. Mahler

Betty J. Mahler

Apr 22, 2025

Betty J. (Schnader) Mahler, of Lancaster, died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, four days before her 89 birthday, after a brief illness.

Born April 26, 1936 in Lancaster, Betty was the daughter of the late Elmer and Frances Suter Schnader. She was the wife of the late George D. Mahler They...

Nancy Jean Scholl

Nancy Jean Scholl

Apr 21, 2025

Nancy Jean Scholl, 75, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Gladys Nies Longer. She was the loving wife of Roy Scholl whom she married in 2012. For the majority of her career, she worked in office administration for Park...

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