Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Verona M. Kohr
Jul 13, 2025
Verona M. Kohr, 94, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes. Born in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and June (Albright) Longenecker. She was married to Jack M. Kohr for over 60 years before his passing in 2012.
She worked as a...
George Robert Kilgore Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Bob Kilgore (George Robert Kilgore Jr.), entered the presence of the Lord he loved on Saturday, July 12, 2025 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Born in Bristol, VA, he was the son of Bob and Beryl Kilgore. He was married for 52 years to Carol, who preceded him in death in 2015, and was wonderfully...
Robert Charles "Bob" Schwartz, Jr.
Jul 10, 2025
Grateful Believer. Devoted Husband. Loving Father. Faithful Friend.
Robert (Bob) Charles Schwartz, Jr., of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2025. He was 52 years old.
Bob was born on August 12 in Flemington, New Jersey. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1990. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Eleonore B. Hindes
Jul 10, 2025
Eleonore B. Hindes, 91, of Columbia, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born in Danzig, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Helena (Grabowski) and Franz J. Schimanski.
Eleonore was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd F. Kline, in 1991, and her second husband, Eugene J. Hindes, in 2010.
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Jeffrey Glenn Sweigart
Jul 9, 2025
Jeffrey Glenn Sweigart, 72, of Lancaster passed away at home peacefully on Wednesday July 9, 2025. Although Jeff had been battling health issues in recent months, his death was unexpected.
Jeff was born in Lancaster on February 16, 1953, to the late Calvin Sweigart and Geraldine (Shertzer) Sweigart. He is survived by his son, Chad Jeffrey Sweigart,...
Marie A. Jaworski
Jul 9, 2025
Marie A. Jaworski, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Lansford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Gajewski) and Albert Porambo. She was the beloved wife of the late Thadeus "Ted" J. Jaworski.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Marie cherished time with her family...
June L. Schwar
Jul 9, 2025
June L. Schwar, 88, of Millersville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on July 9, 2025. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde M. and Esther (Brenneman) Ament. June was the devoted wife of the late Edward L. Schwar, Jr., who died in 2019.
June was a 1954 graduate of Penn Manor High...
J. Scott Starr
Jul 9, 2025
J. Scott Starr, 61, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Lancaster the son of the late Robert Gene and Mary Jane (Lombardo) Starr.
Scott worked in production for Thompson Sixty Case, Aavid, Thermal Corporation, and High Steel. He enjoyed playing poker, collecting coins, watching classic movies, and cheering for the Dallas...
Lois R. Miller
Jul 8, 2025
Lois R. Miller, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Alta Elma Hostetter Rainar. Lois graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, class of 1955. She worked as the secretary for the Manheim Township Commissioners for decades. She was a faithful member of...
Robert "Bob" A. Dilello
Jul 8, 2025
Robert A. Dilello, 68, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and became a Gift of Life donor to help others in need.
A resident of Lancaster, PA since June 2024, Bob previously lived in Yonkers, NY and Marlboro, NY. Bob celebrated 21 years of marriage with his wife Debra A. (Jazzo) Deleno-Dilello...
Kathleen M. Lotter
Jul 8, 2025
Kathleen M. Lotter, 76, of Millersville, formerly of Upper Darby, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was married to George Lotter for over 55 years.
She worked as a hairstylist and teacher for several years at Venus Beauty Academy.
Her family was the most important thing in...
Judy Avila
Jul 8, 2025
Judy Avila, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Alicea and Maria Velez.
A devoted follower of the Gospel, Judy cherished her faith and made it her mission to share love and kindness with everyone around...
Ronald A. Sellers
Jul 8, 2025
Ron Sellers, age 82 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025 at the Penn State Lancaster Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on January 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Walter and Lois Sellers.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Barbara with whom...
Loretta Ann “Lorie” Reider
Jul 7, 2025
Loretta Ann "Lorie" Reider, 60, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy.
Born in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael Susko and Loretta (Konsko) Eckman. She was the loving wife of Thomas "Tom" Reider.
Animals were Lorie's heart and soul....
Virginia K. “Ginny” Gerhart
Jul 7, 2025
Virginia K. "Ginny" Gerhart, 69, of Lititz, passed away on July 7, 2025.
She was the wife of Karl D. Gerhart, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage this past August. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William G. Kauffman and Kay L. (Neff) Kauffman Dize.
Ginny had been a...
James M. Good, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
James M. Good, Jr., 68, of Lancaster, passed away on July 6, 2025 after a courageous battle against ALS.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James M. and Patricia M. Storm Good.
Jim had a 40 year career with Clark Filter. Proud of his work ethic, dedication to the company and...
Nancy Elizabeth Saunders
Jul 6, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Saunders (nee deBeaumont), 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Auburn, NY to the late Paul J. deBeaumont and Mary L. (Baraczek) deBeaumont. Nancy married her childhood sweetheart, Ron Saunders, in 1968 and they were married for 49 years until his death in 2017. They lovingly called each other as a...
Jon Michael Cole
Jul 6, 2025
Jon Michael Cole, 52, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy surrounded by his family. Born in Grand Forks, ND, he was the son of Michael Cole and Sharry Danner.
Jon was a Christian man and a family man. He enjoyed all Minnesota sports, especially the football and hockey teams. He...
Richard C. Anderson
Jul 5, 2025
Richard C. Anderson, 80, of Mount Joy, passed away on July 5, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of Karen B. VanNevel Anderson, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage this past May 18th. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Margaret L. Cowan Anderson.
Dick was a...
Juan Carlos “Juanca” Salgado
Jul 4, 2025
Juan Carlos "Juanca" Salgado, 60, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home. Born in Bogota, Colombia, he was the son of Cesar T. Salgado and Aurora Caviedes Salgado. He was currently working at Scenic Ridge Construction. He was a devout Christian who had a passion...
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