Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kenneth Lee Martin

Kenneth Lee Martin

Apr 10, 2025

Kenneth Lee Martin, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at UPMC Lititz. Born in, Lancaster he was the son of the late Leroy and Esther Martin. Kenneth worked as a missionary for many years prior to going into encyclopedia sales and briefly served as a counselor at abundant living. He was a member of the...

Ivonne Rojas Vazquez

Ivonne Rojas Vazquez

Apr 10, 2025

Ivonne Rojas Vazquez, 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Claudio Rojas and Carmen Maria Vazquez.

Ivonne was deeply devoted to her family, taking great pride in providing for them, as well as spending time with them. She was dedicated, hard-working, and passionate. She loved her...

Charles William "Bill" Bair

Charles William "Bill" Bair

Apr 8, 2025

Charles William "Bill" Bair, age 90, of Lititz passed away on April 8, 2025. Born in Churchtown, Bill was the son of the late George and Grace (Simpson) Bair and the beloved and devoted husband of Darlene (Essex) Bair. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in January.

Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving...

Ronald Sheldon Wilson

Ronald Sheldon Wilson

Apr 7, 2025

Ronald Sheldon Wilson, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Veda Mae (Vaughn) Wilson and Henry Sheldon Wilson.

Ron lived a life rich with connection, laughter, and love. He was the devoted long-time companion of Amy Weisman, and a proud father to Ron...

L. Fred Husson

L. Fred Husson

Apr 7, 2025

L. Fred (Lloyd Frederick) Husson, 98, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary E. Duing Husson, who passed away in 2022. Born in Rohrerstown, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Sarah E. Achey Husson.

Fred enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April,...

Joan Marie Doughton

Joan Marie Doughton

Apr 7, 2025

Joan Marie (Gigl) Doughton, 87, of Lititz, passed away on April 7, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John L. Gigl, and Helen (Gray) Gigl. She was married to her beloved husband George Daniel "Dan" Doughton for 63 years.

Joan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School where she was a majorette...

Laurelyn J. Schrom

Laurelyn J. Schrom

Apr 7, 2025

Laurelyn J. Schrom, 65, of Lititz, entered into Heaven's gates on Monday, April 7th, 2025. She was a God-fearing warrior in every way and fought a hard battle with cancer since her diagnosis in 2021.

Born on Fire Island, New York on August 11th, 1959, to the late Paul and Rosemarie Johnson. She was raised in a...

Carolyn L. Herman

Carolyn L. Herman

Apr 6, 2025

Carolyn Louise (Wertman, Bailey) Herman died in Lancaster on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 81 years following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mary "Frances" (Nelson) Wertman and T.A. Wertman and was proceeded in death by her siblings William Wertman and Marian (Wertman) Mason.

Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania she grew up as a resident of...

Vongsay S. Phorasavong

Vongsay S. Phorasavong

Apr 6, 2025

Vongsay S. Phorasavong, 61, of Stevens passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Savannakhet, Laos he was the son of the late Seuy and Kaysone Phorasavong. He was the husband of Thongphoun Phorasavong.

He graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's degree in computer science. Vongsay worked as a programmer for Dormakaba...

Richard W. “Dick” Reese

Richard W. “Dick” Reese

Apr 6, 2025

Richard W. "Dick" Reese, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, caregiver, and mentor, lost his heroic battle to Parkinson's at the age of 78 on April 6, 2025, in Lititz, PA. His fighting spirit, sense of humor and zest for life were outmatched only by his dedication to his family.

Richard was born on April 22, 1946,...

Patricia M. Noll

Patricia M. Noll

Apr 6, 2025

Patricia "Patty" M. Noll, 53, of Ephrata, passed away on April 6, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Claudia Bauer Mumma and Alan H. Noll.

Patty enjoyed riding motorcycle, gambling, and visiting the Poconos. In addition to her father, she is survived by her children, Shauna Jones and Skyler Krimes; her siblings,...

Kearelis Marie Ubiles

Kearelis Marie Ubiles

Apr 5, 2025

Kearelis Marie Ubiles, affectionately known as Lely, went home to Jesus April 5, 2025, at 22 years of age.

She was born in Lancaster, PA on June 9, 2002, to Yesenia Vasquez and Benjamin Ubiles.

Lely loved going to church and learning about Jesus. In 2018, at age 15, she decided to follow Jesus and...

Bruce Hannum Houghtaling

Bruce Hannum Houghtaling

Apr 5, 2025

Bruce Hannum Houghtaling, educator and private school administrator, died on Saturday, April 5 at his home in Lancaster, PA with his wife and son by his side. Bruce, age 73, was born April 24, 1951 in Newburgh, NY to Earle H. Houghtaling, Jr. Esq. and Fay Ann Deyo Houghtaling Williamson and was the first of five children. He was...

Charles H. Williams, Jr.

Charles H. Williams, Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

Charles H. Williams, Jr., hailed from Pikesville, Maryland, where his father practiced medicine. Charlie left school and joined the Marine Corps, serving in the "Death Dealers," Marine All-Weather Fighter Squadron 114 in Viet Nam. While in the Marines, Charlie received a Purple Heart and was awarded a Bronze Star and Silver Star. After his service, he got his GED...

Judith A. Baidy

Judith A. Baidy

Apr 5, 2025

Judith A. Baidy, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eunice (Sterner) Letteer and the devoted wife of 57 years to the late Joseph G. Baidy.

Judy was the first female in her family to earn a college degree, achieving a...

Marianna Lombardo

Marianna Lombardo

Apr 5, 2025

Marianna Lombardo, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Filomena Lupica and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lombardo.

Born in Gasperina, Italy, Marianna moved to the United States in her 30s and worked as a seamstress for most of her life. She was...

Mary Kerstetter Baker

Mary Kerstetter Baker

Apr 5, 2025

Mary Kerstetter Baker, 80, passed away at her Strasburg Township home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She shared 56 years of marriage with her husband Galen E. Baker.

Born in Greenwood Township, Juniata County, Mary was the daughter of the late Howard E., Sr. and Minerva (Knouse) Kerstetter. She graduated from Greenwood Joint High School in Millerstown,...

Patricia S. Myers

Patricia S. Myers

Apr 4, 2025

Patricia S. Myers, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away April 4, 2025, at Evergreen Estates. Born on February 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Kathryn S. Stauffer; and was the loving wife of Daniel Myers.

She enriched the lives of many through her countless years as a French teacher at J.P....

Sandra Lee (Slimak) Barber

Sandra Lee (Slimak) Barber

Apr 4, 2025

Sandra Lee (Slimak) Barber, 82, passed away on the evening of Friday, April 4th, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. A celebration of life service will take place at GracePoint Evangelical Free Church in Palmyra, PA on Saturday, April 12th, at 11am.

Sandy was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on February 18th, 1943. She graduated from Prairie Bible College,...

Jane O’Hara Larkin

Jane O’Hara Larkin

Apr 4, 2025

Jane O'Hara Larkin, returned to her Heavenly Father on April 4, 2025 at age 92. Born in Bronx NY on August 17, 1932, she grew up in nearby Pelham, NY. She was married to Robert Leon Larkin for 68 years. She was the daughter to Thomas Leo O'Hara Sr., born in St. Cecile, Quebec, and Mabel Sheridan from Fitchburg,...

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