Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Judith Frantz Sloden

Judith Frantz Sloden

Apr 23, 2025

Judith Frantz Sloden, 81, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Herr) Frantz. She was the loving wife of Charles Sloden with whom she shared over 51 years of marriage. After their first date, she told her...

Brad L. Phillips, Jr.

Brad L. Phillips, Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

Through many tears, the family of Brad L. Phillips, Jr., regret notifying everyone of his very unexpected passing following a motorcycle accident on April 23, 2025, he was 17. He is the son of Brad L. Phillips, Sr. and Candace Phillips.

On March 20, 2008, Brad came into the world and his family immediately knew he had...

Samuel M. Stauffer

Samuel M. Stauffer

Apr 22, 2025

Samuel M. Stauffer, 82, of Ronks, PA, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Sam shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Naomi J. (Prentice) Stauffer, who was by his side the very moment his soul ascended to Heaven.

Born May 20, 1942, in Lancaster, Sam was the youngest son of...

Betty J. Mahler

Betty J. Mahler

Apr 22, 2025

Betty J. (Schnader) Mahler, of Lancaster, died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, four days before her 89 birthday, after a brief illness.

Born April 26, 1936 in Lancaster, Betty was the daughter of the late Elmer and Frances Suter Schnader. She was the wife of the late George D. Mahler They...

Nancy Jean Scholl

Nancy Jean Scholl

Apr 21, 2025

Nancy Jean Scholl, 75, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Gladys Nies Longer. She was the loving wife of Roy Scholl whom she married in 2012. For the majority of her career, she worked in office administration for Park...

Alejandro Rosado

Alejandro Rosado

Apr 21, 2025

Alejandro Rosado, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on May 28, 1930, in San Germán, Puerto Rico to the late Epifanío Rosado and Evangelista Rivera Ramos. Alejandro brought light and laughter to everyone who knew him.

He was the devoted husband of the late Dinorah...

Douglas G. "Doug" Eshleman

Douglas G. "Doug" Eshleman

Apr 20, 2025

Douglas G. "Doug" Eshleman, 72, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Lausch) Eshleman. He was the loving husband of the late Joyce A. Eshleman.

Doug worked as a mechanic for most of his life. He was...

David J. Schumacher

David J. Schumacher

Apr 20, 2025

David J. Schumacher, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Indiana to the late John G. and Eva M. Schumacher, David lived a life marked by honor, service, and deep love for his family and country.

A proud veteran, David dedicated 35 years of his life to the United States Army,...

Robert K. Groff

Robert K. Groff

Apr 20, 2025

Robert K. Groff, age 80, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.

Born on August 7, 1944, Bob was raised at 524 E. Front St., Lititz, PA in the house built by his grandfather, and in Germany with a strong sense of purpose and integrity. He graduated from DM Therrell High School in Atlanta,...

Terry Lee Harbaugh Goodman

Terry Lee Harbaugh Goodman

Apr 20, 2025

Terry Lee Harbaugh Goodman, 86, of Bedford, PA, passed away on April 20, 2025.

Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sara and Harry Harbaugh. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Kaufman, and is survived by her brother, Robert Harbaugh and his wife, Darlene.

Terry was first married...

Debbie J. Scheid

Debbie J. Scheid

Apr 20, 2025

Debbie J. Scheid, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William C. Isett and Eleanora M. (Geigh). She was the wife of James "Jim" T. Scheid.

Before retiring...

Jacquelyn A. Sheaffer

Jacquelyn A. Sheaffer

Apr 20, 2025

Jacquelyn A. Sheaffer, 81, of Lancaster, peacefully entered into rest on April 20, 2025. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and the beloved daughter of the late Frank G. and Edna M. Sheaffer and sister of the late Frank G. Sheaffer Jr.

A lifelong Lancaster resident, Jackie was known for her strong work...

Robert Steven “Bob” Beck

Robert Steven “Bob” Beck

Apr 20, 2025

Robert Steven "Bob" Beck entered into rest to our Father on 4/20/25 at the age of 65 surrounded by family after a 2 ½ year battle with T cell Lymphoma.

Born in Lancaster, Bob was the son of the late Ammon E. and Shirley J. (Rice) Beck. He was a 1977 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School...

Joan M. Bortzfield

Joan M. Bortzfield

Apr 20, 2025

Joan M. Bortzfield, 93, of Manheim, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Terrance and Edna (Keenen) Crawford. She was the loving wife of Richard K. Bortzfield with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage in 2021.

She attended McCaskey High School. Joan was a full-time home maker....

Barbara Kramer

Barbara Kramer

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara Kramer, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Louis Kramer and Edythe (Carmel) Kramer.

Having received her bachelor's degree in education, Barbara dedicated many years of her life to teaching. She also was a devoted member...

Jeanene W. Hevener

Jeanene W. Hevener

Apr 19, 2025

Jeanene W. Hevener, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed peacefully into the embrace of eternity on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Masonic Village. Born in the quiet countryside of Martic Township to the late Harry and Miriam Rankin Bowers, Jeanene lived a life stitched with intention, elegance, and quiet strength. She was the beloved wife of the late John Hevener Jr.,...

Bruce L. Hubbs

Bruce L. Hubbs

Apr 19, 2025

Bruce L. Hubbs, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Born and raised in Lancaster, Bruce was the son of the late Elfrieda (Brown) and Calvin Hubbs. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannie (Torregrossa) Hubbs, with whom he shared 53 years of devoted marriage, building a life...

Doris A. Musser

Doris A. Musser

Apr 19, 2025

Doris A. Musser, 81, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the cherished daughter of the late Doris (Chopko) and John Oliver.

Dory, as she was affectionally called, was the beloved wife of Barry E. Musser, with whom she celebrated more than 61 years...

Harlan F. "Shorty” Brenner

Harlan F. "Shorty” Brenner

Apr 18, 2025

Harlan F. "Shorty" Brenner, 94, of Willow Valley, formerly of Conestoga, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Highville, PA he was the son of the late Chester and Louella (Frey) Brenner. He was the loving husband of Arlene (Funk) Brenner with whom he shared over 72...

William “Bill” Upton Todd Iii

William “Bill” Upton Todd Iii

Apr 18, 2025

William "Bill" Upton Todd III, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18th, at the Acute Care Center of Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA. Born on March 13, 1946, in Huntingdon, PA, Bill was the beloved son of the late William Todd Jr. and Claire Hall Todd. His wife of 45 years, LaVerne Todd, preceded him in death on...

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