Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
John H. Byerly, Sr.
Mar 29, 2025
John H. Byerly Sr., 83, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Elsie R. Devonshire Byerly. John was the loving husband of the late Judith E. Stoll Byerly who passed in 2019.
He was a proud veteran of the...
Faye Lorraine Boyer
Mar 28, 2025
Faye Lorraine Boyer, 86, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Luther Acres.
Born in Clay Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Heck and Bessie R. (Steinmetz) Mishler. She was the loving wife of the late George N. Boyer.
She was a devoted member of Brunnerville United Methodist...
Georgina Amy Bradley
Mar 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgina Amy Bradley, age 50, who left us on Thursday, March 27th. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA
She is survived by her two sons, who were the pride and joy of her life.
She was known for her infectious laugh, her...
Daryle D. Diedrich
Mar 27, 2025
Daryle D. Diedrich, age 87 of Willow Street, Pennsylvania passed away on March 27, 2025 after a long illness. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California he was the son of Clara Martinez McFadden and adopted by her sister, Ruby Martinez Diedrich and her husband Albert T. Diedrich, USN Retired.
Daryle is survived by his loving wife...
Wanda R. Urban
Mar 27, 2025
The family of Wanda R. Urban wish to announce her passing on March 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She was 83. Born in Talmage, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Louetta Landis. She shared over 39 years of marriage and memories with Robert G. Urban Sr. of...
Yvonne Elsie (Carberry) Biesecker
Mar 26, 2025
Yvonne Elsie (Carberry) Biesecker, 80, of Lancaster, PA, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born in Abington, PA, on May 2, 1944, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Lillian (Wilson) and Francis Carberry, and sister of Louise (Carberry) Hilliker, Tom (Robin) Carberry, and Lester (Lois) Carberry....
Lawton C. Jenkins
Mar 26, 2025
Lawton C. Jenkins, 80, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 26, 2025
Born to the late Clyde and Ethel Jenkins, Lawton was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Carol, and together they shared many wonderful years filled with love and adventure.
Lawton...
Mani Raj Tamang
Mar 26, 2025
Mani Raj Tamang, 78, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Watch the tribute videoDouglas W. “Dougie” Klugh
Mar 25, 2025
Douglas W. "Dougie" Klugh, 89, Lititz, passed away at home on March 25, right where he always wanted to be, by his wife's side. Born March 30, 1935, in Lancaster, he was the son of Ruth Arlene Klugh Phillips. He was the loving and dedicated husband of 68 years to Arlene (Caulwell) Klugh.
Doug graduated from J.P....
David A. Tannenbaum
Mar 25, 2025
David Alan Tannenbaum passed away on March 25, 2025, in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.
Born to Harry and Jean Tannenbaum née Belfor, David grew up in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia and attended Temple University, becoming in 1968 the first in his family to graduate from college. He...
Vanessa Torres
Mar 24, 2025
Vanessa Torres, 36, of Lancaster, PA passed away on March 24th surrounded by family. She was born in Lancaster, PA. She lived a life full of love for her family, friends, and her dog Phoebie. She loved helping others, reading, listening to music and the Philadelphia Eagles.
She was a RBT paraeducator at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and a...
John M. “Johnny” Roehm
Mar 24, 2025
John M. "Johnny" Roehm, 63, of Conestoga, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center.
He was the husband of Patty S. (Rutt) Roehm with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage this past May 17th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James D. and Edna B. Bowman...
Patrick M. "Pat" Evans
Mar 24, 2025
Patrick M. "Pat" Evans, 64, of Leola, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Gladys (Brooks) Evans. Pat was the loving husband of Althea (Seachrist) Evans, with whom he recently married, July 13, 2024.
Pat worked as a machine operator for...
Marie F. Stauffer
Mar 24, 2025
Marie Frances (DeDe) Stauffer, 78, of Manheim passed away March 24, 2025 at Abbeyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
She was the second of four daughters born to Frank Bernard and Winifred Victoria (Taylor) Ganse, in Lancaster. Marie was the loving wife of John C. Stauffer Jr. who passed away in May of 2021....
Eugene B. Simasek
Mar 24, 2025
Eugene B. Simasek, age 88, of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Johnstown, PA, Gene married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Freidhoff on August 8, 1959. They raised 6 children in Havertown and West Chester, PA. Gene was a devoted and loving father to Bernie (Sara), Steve (Linda),...
Cheryl A. Little
Mar 23, 2025
The family of Cheryl Anita Little wishes to announce her unfortunate passing on March 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Little.
Many will remember Cheryl for her dedicated years at PA Health & Wellness as a claim's processor. Her family fondly remembers her...
Gene H. Hemphill
Mar 23, 2025
Gene, H. Hemphill, 80, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born in Joliet, Illinois and was the son of the late Clair J. and Alice E. "Betty" Watson Hemphill.
Gene was raised on a grain farm in northern Illinois and attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. After his education, he...
Betty Lou Hersh
Mar 23, 2025
Betty Lou Hersh, 67, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully March 23, 2025. Born in West Chester, PA, to Jaime Sierra and Helen Marie Hersh, Betty was a wonderful mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She adored her grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to spoil them. She had a youthful spirit and a...
Kathryn B. Coonts
Mar 23, 2025
Kathryn B. Coonts, 64, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Apple Valley, CA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Her warmth, creativity, and zest for life left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Born in Inglewood, CA, Kathryn was the cherished daughter of the late Bernice Laurine (White) and George Samuel Rollos. She was...
Paul Dussinger
Mar 23, 2025
Paul completed his life's journey on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was born in Lancaster, PA, in 1932 to Paul and Dorothy Dussinger. He is survived by his children, Doug (Jean) and Kim (Jay) Crow; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Dottie (Ron) Croessant; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
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