Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Patricia Ann Wenzel

Patricia Ann Wenzel

Jun 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Wenzel, 79, of Lancaster, passed away June 16th due to injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. Pat or "Maw", as she was known by family and friends, was the definition of a fighter. She fiercely clung to life as evidenced by her 20-year battle again Multiple Myeloma and her struggle to survive the car accident that took...

Bonnie Blue Matheny

Bonnie Blue Matheny

Jun 16, 2025

Bonnie Blue Matheny, 80, of New Providence, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn (Bachman) Hambright. She was the wife of the late David H. Matheny.

Bonnie worked as a Bus Aid for LS and a Bus Driver for...

Stephen A. "Steve" Gauthier

Stephen A. "Steve" Gauthier

Jun 16, 2025

Stephen A. Gauthier, 58, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025. He was the husband of Trudy (Blosser) Gauthier.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Trudy; his parents Richard and Benita Gauthier, a brother, Marc Gauthier, husband of Renee, and a nephew Aaron Gauthier, husband of Tori, as well as his beloved...

Lt. Col. Theodore J. Killian, Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Theodore J. Killian, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 16, 2025

Lt. Col. Theodore J. Killian, USAF Retired, age 99, formerly of Mountain Top and Plymouth Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. A retired educator from the Wyoming Valley West School District and a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, he lived a life of service, devotion, and love.

He was married for 75 years to the...

Gary H. Mitchell

Gary H. Mitchell

Jun 15, 2025

Gary H. "Mitch" Mitchell passed in comfort and peace on June 15, 2025, Father's Day, at the age of 85. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1939 to Hubert and Thelma Mitchell. Having been raised in Silver Spring, working on the farm taught him the importance of hard work and sparked his love for the outdoors,...

Dong Nguyen

Dong Nguyen

Jun 15, 2025

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Kathleen T. Sandberg

Kathleen T. Sandberg

Jun 15, 2025

Kathleen T. Sandberg, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Greenman and Alice (Pion) Greenman. She was also the wife of Jack Sandberg for 53 wonderful years.

After graduating high school, Kathleen met Jack during...

James Franklin Bleecher

James Franklin Bleecher

Jun 14, 2025

James Franklin Bleecher, a devoted family man and community pillar, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 9, 1937, in West Willow, Pequea Twp. to James M. and Anna L. Bleecher; he truly embodied the values of hard work, integrity, and service throughout his life. He built a family he cherished...

Joann Taylor

Joann Taylor

Jun 13, 2025

Joann Taylor, 70, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Joann was born in Philadelphia to the late John and Mary (Blake) Taylor.

Joann spent many years building a career she was proud of, beginning with Verizon and later contributing her talents to Lancaster General Medical Group and Neurological...

Kyle Thomas Hull

Kyle Thomas Hull

Jun 13, 2025

Kyle Thomas Hull, age 28, of Lancaster, left this world on June 13, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Kyle was the son of Jennifer Young of Williamsport and the late Jeffrey Hull.

Kyle found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid gamer, immersing himself in the adventures offered by Xbox and computer games. His...

Dr. Barbara A. Burke

Dr. Barbara A. Burke

Jun 12, 2025

Dr. Barbara A. Burke, 88, passed away at her Lancaster, PA residence on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Formerly of Boston, MA, she would have marked 68 years of marriage with her husband Arthur M. Burke on June 29th.

She was born in Boston, daughter of the late John and Adeline (Pettiti) Yunits. Barbara earned her bachelor's degree...

Harold Robert Sollenberger

Harold Robert Sollenberger

Jun 12, 2025

Harold Robert Sollenberger, 97, of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, Dorothy (Studd) Sollenberger.

Harold and Dorothy might hold a record for the longest New Year's resolution. Seventy-six years ago, they promised to love, honor...

Keith B. Haller

Keith B. Haller

Jun 12, 2025

Keith B. Haller, 60, of Lititz, passed away June 12, 2025, after a month-long battle with pancreatic cancer followed by another stroke, and a courageous struggle from a stroke he had 10 years ago. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Robert and Mildred Haller (stepmother). He shared over 32 years of love and memories with Simone (Turcotte)...

Amaia Sydney Rivera Bourke

Amaia Sydney Rivera Bourke

Jun 11, 2025

Amaia Sydney Rivera Bourke passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on 06/11/2025 in the NICU at Women and Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA. It was through the incredible efforts of the NICU team that her family was able to spend some time with her.

Amaia came into the lives of Kimberly and Connor Bourke...

Marvin Keith Brubaker

Marvin Keith Brubaker

Jun 11, 2025

Marvin Keith Brubaker, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the age of 66. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Marvin and Violet (Druck) Brubaker.

Marvin was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Believing in His love and forgiveness. Marvin was a...

Bruce A. Long

Bruce A. Long

Jun 11, 2025

Bruce A. Long, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Summit, NJ, he was the son of the late Margaret (Williams) and George Long, Jr.

Bruce was the proud owner of I. Diller Miller & Sons, where he combined his dedication and passion for his work over the years. A...

Larry Jay Spece

Larry Jay Spece

Jun 11, 2025

Larry Jay Spece, 72, of Millsboro, DE, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. He was born on June 21,1952 in Lancaster, PA, son of the late William and Dorothy (Gerfin) Spece.

Larry attended J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA, graduating class of 1970. He was a master craftsman and skilled woodworker...

Lois Jane Bowman

Lois Jane Bowman

Jun 11, 2025

Lois Jane Bowman, 96, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at her residence. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth Redinger Dowhower. Lois was the loving wife of the late Donald S. Bowman and they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. She proudly graduated from...

Robert B. Hofmann

Robert B. Hofmann

Jun 11, 2025

Robert B. (Bob) Hofmann, 82, of Lancaster and formerly Leola, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

He was born in Altoona to the late Richard Karl and Mary Aileen (Wood) Hofmann, and was the oldest of three boys. In his youth, Bob's baseball team played in the Little League World Series at Williamsport,...

Annette Baez

Annette Baez

Jun 10, 2025

Annette Baez, 66, of Tampa, FL, passed away at 10:35pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Roberto and Julia Christina Baez.

She was the wife of the late Andres Rosas Ramos. She is survived by her children, Janice Cruz, Jessica...

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