Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Steven P. Spangler
Aug 1, 2025
Steven P. Spangler of Leola, PA is now driving the golden roads of heaven. He took the road from this life to the next on Friday evening, August 1, 2025 with his family by his side.
Steve was beloved by his wife, Debbie; his sons, Adam and Daniel, and his daughters-in-love, Jenny and Hannah. He is also...
Mary Ann Hann
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Ann Hann, 80, of Manheim, formerly of Lititz, passed away at home, Thursday, July 31, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Forney) Myer. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Hann, who died in 2019.
A 1963 graduate of Manheim Central High...
Virginia “Anne” Penny Schober
Jul 31, 2025
Virginia "Anne" Penny Schober, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away July 31st surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.
Born to the late Dennis and Jo Penny, Anne was known for her wit, warmth, and boundless energy. She is survived by her devoted husband, Mike, of 40...
Timothy N. Hassell
Jul 31, 2025
Timothy N. Hassell, age 69, of Lititz, passed away on July 31, 2025 at home in the early morning hours. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John Carl Hassell and Esther Marie (Nolt) Hassell. Timothy was a dedicated husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of many through his work and personal passions.
...Marilyn S. (Sapita) Gochnauer
Jul 30, 2025
Marilyn S. (Sapita) Gochnauer, 79, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Sidney "Sid" Gochnauer, with whom she shared many cherished years of marriage.
Born in Manchester, Connecticut, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Adele Sapita.
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James H. Algoe
Jul 30, 2025
James H. Algoe, 76, of Apple Valley, CA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the home of his sister, Alice, in Newmanstown, PA, where he lived for the past 2 months.
James was born at home on August 29, 1948. He was the son of the late Warren H. Algoe and...
Robert A. “Bob” Dehaven
Jul 30, 2025
Robert A. "Bob" DeHaven, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert Henry "Bob" and Mary Catherine "Kay" (McCartney) DeHaven. He was a loving husband and father to his wife, Madeline T. "Lin" (Czajkowski) DeHaven and his son, John...
Barbara Lynn Mellish
Jul 29, 2025
Barbara L. Mellish, 82, of New Providence passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Cranford, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Lulu (Messinger) Austin. She was the wife of Jerry Mellish with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage.
She graduated from Metuchen High School...
Bryant L. Millhouse
Jul 29, 2025
Bryant L. Millhouse, 68, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at UPMC in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Louise (Hartley) Millhouse. He was the husband of Patricia (Styer) Millhouse with whom he shared over 35 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Delphine "Tiny" V. Matzko
Jul 29, 2025
Delphine "Tiny" V. Matzko, 97, of Columbia, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at St. Anne's Retirement Community.
Born in Tower City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Shaffer) and Edward J. Doyle. She was the beloved wife of the late Emil Matzko.
Delphine was a devoted member of...
Marie A. (Meyer) Goeke
Jul 28, 2025
Marie A. (Meyer) Goeke, 88, of Brownstown, passed away at her home on July 28, 2025. Born on December 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Arabelle M. (Overly) and Ambrose E. Meyer.
Marie graduated from McCaskey High School in 1954 then earned her teaching degree from Lebanon Valley College in 1958. On June 21,...
Francis M. Ottey
Jul 28, 2025
Francis M. Ottey, 89, best known as "Eby", passed away on July 28, 2025 at Oak Leaf Manor South. He was born in Sadsburyville, PA, he was the son to the late Elsie Ottey. Eby was married for 66 years to the late Sylvia A. Ottey.
Eby was self taught on the drums and guitar. He loved...
Stephanie Nicole Mastriania
Jul 28, 2025
Stephanie Nicole Mastriania passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care Center on July 28, 2025, under the loving care of the Sunflower Pediatric Hospice Team and surrounded by her family.
Steph is survived by her parents, Pamela Brooks, and Charles (Wendy) Mastriania, her brothers, Justin (Emily) Fisher, Kyle (Megan) Mastriania, Tony Mastriania, her sister Ciara Mastriania,...
Helen L. Comins
Jul 28, 2025
Helen L. Comins, age 101 passed away on July 28, 2025 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lina (Schmidt) Kierans and the beloved wife of the late Alfred W. Comins, Sr.
Helen was an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, where her faith...
Gregory D. "Greg" Ebersole
Jul 27, 2025
Gregory D. "Greg" Ebersole, 59, of New Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eugene and Jeanette (Tyson) Ebersole. He was the loving husband of LuAnn M. (Charles) Ebersole.
Greg was a hardworking man who spent...
Drake T. Jacobs
Jul 27, 2025
The song has ended but the melody lingers on.
Drake Jacobs, 27, of Ephrata, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025. Drake was the loving son of Shana Jacobs, wife of David Long, of Ephrata, and David Jacobs, of North Carolina.
Drake was a 2016 graduate of Ephrata High School and went on to...
Vivian Sullivan
Jul 26, 2025
Vivian Sullivan, 67, entered into the arms of the Lord on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mario and Maria Rosa Cicuttini.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Vivian began a new chapter in her early thirties when she and...
Barbara A. Miller
Jul 26, 2025
The family of Barbara A. Miller wish to announce her passing on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 76. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Lancaster.
Barbara found solace doing word search and jigsaw puzzles, reading the Lancaster newspaper daily, quilting comforters, and caring for her yellow singing canary....
Steven L. Schneider
Jul 25, 2025
Steven L. Schneider, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born and raised in Lancaster, Steve was the son of the late Mary (Stokes) and Claude Schneider. He was the devoted husband of the late Judy (Stauffer), with whom he shared many loving years.
A proud 1965...
William R. Crawford
Jul 25, 2025
William R. Crawford, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Robert S. and Pauline Minnie (Dommel) Crawford.
William graduated from J. P. McCaskey High Scholl, Class of 1972, and served in the US Navy with Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Naval...
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