Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Daniel Nast Gallucci
May 5, 2025
Daniel Nast Gallucci (Dan), of Philadelphia, formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at his home in Philadelphia on May 5, 2025.
Dan was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on December 29, 1969. He grew up with his brother Michael in Mount Holly and neighboring Moorestown before moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania during grade school. Dan attended...
Kenny Zhang
May 5, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kenny Zhang, who departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kenny immigrated to the United States from China 40 years ago, bringing with him a passion for culinary arts and hospitality. Throughout his life, Kenny demonstrated unwavering...
Rand Axelrod
May 4, 2025
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the death of our eldest son, Rand on May Fourth in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his grand-parents, Samuel M. Axelrod, Belle Koff Axelrod, Joseph Basickes, Gertrude Basickes, His mother, Melba Basickes Axelrod, and our son-in-law John F. K. Hurley.
He...
Scott Edward Johnson
May 4, 2025
Scott Edward Johnson, 47, passed away at home due to a sudden heart attack.
Born on December 27, 1977, in Baltimore, Maryland, Scott was the son of Linda Hash, the late Richard Johnson, and the stepson of the late Robert Hash.
He was a self-made man who built a life on hard work, resilience, and...
Charles A. Krug
May 4, 2025
Charles A. Krug passed away on May 4, 2025 at Brethren Village at 87. Born to Fred Krug, Sr. and Edith Feeser Krug at Willow Street. He was married to Ann Louise (Shelly) Krug for 61 years.
Charlie is survived by his nieces, Nancy Shirk, Barb Hostetter (Gary) and Leslie, Lori and Lisa. Preceded in death are...
Dorothy W. Landis
May 4, 2025
Dorothy Witmer Landis, 98, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in her daughter's home, where she had lived since September 2024. She was born July 20, 1926, in Rohrerstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Rev. Elmer G. Hertzler and Barbara Ann Witmer Hertzler.
Dorothy was a shining light in the lives of...
Maria Hondras
May 3, 2025
Maria Anthi Hondras, PhD, DC, MPH, beloved daughter, colleague, and friend, died unexpectantly on May 3, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Maria was born on December 16, 1957, in Lancaster, PA to Dr. Thomas N. Hondras and Irene (Bisbikis) Hondras.
Maria graduated from Radford High School, Radford, VA, where she excelled in both academics and athletics, especially in...
Vinh Le Banh
May 3, 2025
Vinh Le Banh, 97, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Vinh's life was the embodiment of the Chinese idiom 先苦后甜 (xian ku, hou tian), enduring early hardships to embrace the sweetness of life in one's later years.
Through the decades, she readily reinvented herself. As a girl, she...
Nina Louise Davis Jasmann
May 2, 2025
Nina Louise Davis Jasmann of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Willow Valley Communities, she was 88 years old. She has gone home to be with Our Lord and is reunited with her beloved parents and seven of her 8 siblings. Surely hosting a grand reunion in Heaven, likely dressed for the occasion. She is...
Charles William Scott Jr, “Chuck”
May 2, 2025
Charles William Scott Jr, "Chuck", went to be with the Lord on May 2nd, 2025, at 1:15AM. He was born July 3,1929, in Tarentum, PA to Charles W. Scott Sr. and Genevieve (Ferney) Scott. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha G. Snowden on February 2, 1951.
Chuck received a Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City...
Jody Cherry
May 1, 2025
Jody Cherry, of York, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Frances M. (Woodard) and the late James W. Cherry.
Jody was a talented barber who took great pride in his craft and loved going to work each day. His chair wasn't...
Annette Michele Burwell
Apr 30, 2025
Annette Michele (Petruzziello) Burwell, 90, passed away at her sweet little cottage in Lititz, PA, on April 30, 2025.
Annette was born in Palisades Park, New Jersey, to Anna (Rubow) and Alfred Petruzziello. Her independent spirit was born and honed in New Jersey, growing up in the city and navigating on her own using the municipal bus...
Judy Rupp
Apr 30, 2025
Judy Rupp, 77, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Irma (Emery) Moger. She was married 47 years to her beloved husband, Marlin P. Rupp.
Judy graduated from Newfield High School in 1965 and obtained a master's degree from Ashland University....
Reverend Dr. Arthur Richard Erisman
Apr 30, 2025
A. Richard "Dick" Erisman of Willow Street PA, passed gently into eternal life on April 30, 2025, at age 90. He was a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community since 2017. Born in Millersville, PA, Dick was the son of Arthur and Kathryn (Hackman) Erisman. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Sally J. (Aument) Erisman...
Rhiannon Lee Fidler
Apr 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhiannon Lee Fidler, age 34, who departed from this world on April 30, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. Born on July 13, 1990, in York, PA, Rhiannon was a bright ray of sunshine whose spirit touched the lives of many.
Rhiannon was a proud graduate of Red...
David L Swanson
Apr 30, 2025
David L. Swanson was born in Stambaugh, Michigan on March 11, 1942. The oldest in a family of five children, Swanson grew up competing in sports and reading encyclopedias.
After an ideal small-town childhood of playing every kind of sport on Nelson Field, skiing behind the Lutheran Church and Brule Mountain, and polishing floors of the New...
Gail L. Mitchell
Apr 30, 2025
Gail L. Mitchell, age 74, passed away at her home on April 30, 2025. Gail's life was her family. Her beloved and devoted husband, Steve Mitchell of New Providence. Son Brandon, and wife Angie, live in Richmond, VA. Daughter Kristin Bowe, and husband Ryan, live in Glen Mills, Pa., with their children Justin and Wyatt. Gail was preceded in...
Beulah K. (Erb) Brumbach Kurtz
Apr 29, 2025
Beulah K. (Erb) Brumbach Kurtz, 90, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Rothsville, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred H. Erb and Olive A. Keller, also foster daughter of the late Joseph and Della Haines. She was the wife of John H. Kurtz who...
Jean M. Amico
Apr 29, 2025
Jean M. Amico (O'Connor) 89 of Lancaster, PA. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away the evening of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth O'Connor. She was preceded in death by her husband A. David Amico, with whom she...
Kathleen Claire Jenkins
Apr 29, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Claire Jenkins, 92, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025. Born in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Card) Dickerson. She was married 74 beautiful years to her beloved husband, Glennon C. Jenkins.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother throughout her life....
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