Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Michael James Nace

Michael James Nace

Apr 17, 2025

Michael James "Mike" Nace, 59, of Mount Joy, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2025. Born in Wrightsville, he was the son of Larry Nace and the late Judith Nace.

Mike was a graduate of Columbia High School. He worked in the construction industry for many years, and was most recently employed at Culpeper Wood Preservers (formerly...

Helen Esbenshade Rohrer

Helen Esbenshade Rohrer

Apr 17, 2025

Helen Esbenshade Rohrer, 91, formerly of Book Road, Lancaster went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 17th at Trillium Place. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Willis Z. and Anna (Denlinger) Esbenshade and was the wife of the late Harold G. Rohrer, who passed away in 2015.

Helen...

Carmen S. Rosa

Carmen S. Rosa

Apr 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Carmen S. Rosa wish to share that she entered the gates of Heaven on April 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 72. She was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on December 27, 1952, to Josefina Mercado and the late Catalino Rivera. Carmen shared over 46...

Park Eugene Walton

Park Eugene Walton

Apr 16, 2025

Park Eugene Walton, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on April 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle against his illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Martin and Theresa (Abbott) Walton. He was married 8 years to his beloved wife, Jackie L. (Shaffer) Walton.

Park attended J.P. McCaskey High School and worked...

John F. “Pete” Kaufman

John F. “Pete” Kaufman

Apr 16, 2025

John F. "Pete" Kaufman, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his Strasburg Township home. Known as Pete to his family and friends and Pop-Pop to his grandchildren, he shared 63 years of marriage with his wife, Jean A. Urban Kaufman.

Born in Philadelphia, Pete worked in electrical maintenance for Skyline Homes, Inc. in Leola. As...

Grace M. Sensenig

Grace M. Sensenig

Apr 15, 2025

Grace M. Sensenig, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Woodcrest Villa with her loving family by her side. Born in Elverson, PA, Grace was the daughter of the late David and Mattie (Smoker) Stoltzfus. She was the beloved wife of Elmer Sensenig, who preceded her in death in 2020. Together, they shared...

Raymond Thomas Pearson, Junior

Raymond Thomas Pearson, Junior

Apr 14, 2025

Raymond Thomas Pearson, Junior, 89, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Ray was born in Philadelphia, PA to Raymond T. Pearson and Helen (Carey) Pearson. He graduated from Abington High School in 1954 and Lafayette College in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in engineering. He was also an active member of the Delta...

Maxine B. Hufnagel

Maxine B. Hufnagel

Apr 14, 2025

Maxine B. Hufnagel, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her Lancaster, PA Willow Valley residence.

She was the wife of the late John G. "Jack" Hufnagel with whom she shared over 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2013. Born in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of the late Orrie and...

Dale L. Fetter

Dale L. Fetter

Apr 14, 2025

Dale L. Fetter, 84, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Manheim, PA, to the late Helen Fetter, Dale dedicated much of his life to a career in pattern making for Trojan Yacht. With a mind full of ingenuity, he crafted countless one-of-a-kind tools that helped engineers...

Eleanor Graf Ottolini

Eleanor Graf Ottolini

Apr 14, 2025

Eleanor (Ellie) Graf Ottolini, 97, of Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA. died on April 14, 2025. Born in Trenton, NJ, the only child of the late Herman and Amelia (Roff) Graf. She was married to Karl Heinz Ottolini for 72 years until his passing in 2023, and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Millersville, PA.

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Janice L. Skulrak

Janice L. Skulrak

Apr 14, 2025

Janice L. Skulrak, 76, passed away at her New Holland residence on Monday, April 14, 2025. She celebrated 45 years of marriage with her husband Eugene C. Skulrak last June 15th.

Born in Nyack, NY, Janice was the daughter of the late Bertrand R. and Lorraine (Griffith) Kimbark.

She worked for Meridian Products in New...

Kevin John Anderson

Kevin John Anderson

Apr 14, 2025

Kevin J. Anderson, 65, of Lancaster, PA formerly Bala Cynwyd, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin, a veteran in the US Navy, was a well known culinary chef whose skills were appreciated both at work and at home for over 40 years. The most significant part of Kevin's life was...

Jacky Bernard Autry Sr

Jacky Bernard Autry Sr

Apr 13, 2025

Jacky Bernard Autry Sr., a beloved father, devoted family man, and dedicated truck driver, passed away at his home on April 13, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in Baltimore, MD, Jacky was the son of the late James and Ernestine (Mock) Autry.

Jacky was a proud truck driver of Goods Furniture, where his commitment and...

Charles B. “Force” Porter

Charles B. “Force” Porter

Apr 12, 2025

Charles B. "Force" Porter, 74, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Chadbourn, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Alfred Ogborn and Mary Beathea Porter. Charles was the loving husband of Janet R. Evans Porter and they observed their 22nd wedding anniversary this past January....

Robin Renee Keyser

Robin Renee Keyser

Apr 12, 2025

Robin Renee Keyser, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and daughter passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after fighting a 6-year battle with cancer with persistent courage and determination. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Evelyn McConnell Frantz and the late Robert Frantz. Robin was the loving wife of...

Michael E. Horning

Michael E. Horning

Apr 12, 2025

The family of Michael E. Horning regretfully announce his passing on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Born March 25, 1954, in Emporium, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Irene Horning. He shared nearly 53 years of marriage and memories with his high school sweetheart, Karen (Werst) Horning....

Lewis J. Oswald

Lewis J. Oswald

Apr 12, 2025

Lewis J. Oswald, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late James Oswald Sr. and Ann (Stash) Oswald.

Lew served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War from...

James R. Spahr

James R. Spahr

Apr 11, 2025

James R. Spahr, 75, of Strasburg, son of Bob and Naomi Spahr of Lititz, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, Jim, or Harv to his family and friends, attended West Chester University from 1968-1972, where he met his wife of more than fifty years, Judy Westley. After college, they farmed his family's...

Virginia M. Rittenhouse Wardrop

Virginia M. Rittenhouse Wardrop

Apr 11, 2025

Virginia M. "Ginny" Rittenhouse, Wardrop, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

She was the wife of the late James S. Wardrop, Sr., who passed away in 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter Henry Rittenhouse and Estella Heaps Rittenhouse.

Ginny was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School and had...

Donald W. Tout

Donald W. Tout

Apr 11, 2025

Donald W. Tout, age 83, of Willow Street, passed away on April 11, 2025. Born in York, Don was the son of the late John and Ivy (Barbour) Tout. On August 18, 1973, he married the love of his life, Donna (Hamill) Tout and together they created a lifetime of cherished memories for over 51 years.

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