Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Juan Manuel De La Cruz

Juan Manuel De La Cruz

Feb 18, 2025

Juan Manuel De La Cruz, age 69, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2025.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 10am to 12pm at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. 17602. A service will begin at 12pm. Burial to follow at Mellinger...

Yvonne M. Nafe

Yvonne M. Nafe

Feb 17, 2025

Yvonne M. Nafe, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Moravian Manor. Born in Philadelphia to the late Vera M. (Weidman) and Richard J. Trees, Yvonne was a woman of warmth, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and the Lancaster community. She was the beloved wife of the late C. Robert Nafe,...

Lloyd Lefever Goss

Lloyd Lefever Goss

Feb 17, 2025

Lloyd Lefever Goss, 87, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Brethren Village.

Born in Strasburg Township, he was the son of the late Ira and Edith (Lefever) Goss. He was the loving husband of Mary Geraldine (Metzler) Goss and they were married for 61 years.

He grew up in Strasburg Township,...

Dorothy M. Wiegand

Dorothy M. Wiegand

Feb 17, 2025

Dorothy M. Wiegand, affectionately known as "Dottie," passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Peter and Dorothy Marie Wiegand, she was a devoted Catholic and a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church, where she worshipped alongside her parents and brother.

Dottie was a sweet and...

Brenda F. Dearolf

Brenda F. Dearolf

Feb 16, 2025

Brenda F. Dearolf, 74, of Millersville passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Jeanette (Young) Frable. She was the loving wife of the late William H. "Bill" Dearolf, Jr. who passed away in 2015.

She worked as a bus driver for Eschbach Bus Services for many...

Edna Marie Judith

Edna Marie Judith

Feb 16, 2025

Edna M. Judith, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 16, 2025. Born on November 14, 1936, in Lancaster. Edna was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Edna M. (Dunkle) Judith.

She attended J.P. McCaskey High School, where she formed lifelong friendships and developed a strong work ethic that carried her throughout her life....

Douglas James "Doug" Baile

Douglas James "Doug" Baile

Feb 16, 2025

Douglas James Baile, age 68, of Lancaster, PA passed away suddenly on February 16, 2025. Born to Dorothy E. Baile and the late Charles M. Baile in Lancaster on March 31, 1956; Doug was an incredibly accomplished pilot for both the military and civilian air lines. Doug graduated from the prestigious TOPGUN program in 1984 and flew thousands of...

James Joseph Gribble

James Joseph Gribble

Feb 16, 2025

James Joseph Gribble, 70, of Strasburg, PA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, after a brief illness.

Jim was the beloved husband of 46 years to Nancy Beth Hodder Gribble and a devoted father to his three children: Erica Dawn Gribble (Steve Rubach), Joanna Gribble Ross (Nathan Ross), and Scott Gribble. He was a proud and...

John S. Fliszar

John S. Fliszar

Feb 16, 2025

John S. "Jack" Fliszar, 68, of Lititz, passed away on February 16, 2025 at his residence.

He was the husband of Sarah "Sally" McGill Fliszar, with whom he shared 18 years of marriage this past March 4th. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Kathleen Jones Fliszar.

Jack worked in...

Shirley A. Brenner

Shirley A. Brenner

Feb 16, 2025

Shirley A. Brenner, 87, of Lititz, formerly of Willow Street, passed away peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at United Zion Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late Harry Smith and Mildred (Martin) Smith Graham. She was the loving wife to the late Donald Brenner with whom she shared over...

Walter "Mick" Greineder

Walter "Mick" Greineder

Feb 16, 2025

Walter "Mick" Greineder, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on February 16, 2025 in his home with his wife and children by his side after a brief bout with aggressive cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Michael and Pearl (Deaver) Greineder. He was married to Linda (Musser) Greineder for 56 years.

Mick was...

Robert "Bob" Light Eckman

Robert "Bob" Light Eckman

Feb 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" Light Eckman, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Abbeyville Nursing & Rehab following a fall at home in October 2024.

Born in Coatesville, Bob was the son of the late Jacob Durwood and Eva (Ross) Eckman. He graduated from Valley Forge Military School in 1953 and then worked for his...

Wilmer Heisey Zimmerman, Jr.

Wilmer Heisey Zimmerman, Jr.

Feb 15, 2025

Wilmer Heisey Zimmerman, Jr., 57, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacqueline Witman and Wilmer Zimmerman, Sr. Wilmer was a loving husband to Laurie Zimmerman to which they spent 37 years of marriage together.

Wilmer enjoyed all outdoor activities...

Harold S. Landis

Harold S. Landis

Feb 15, 2025

Harold S. Landis, 93, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 15, 2025. He was the husband of Betty J. Shenk Landis, who passed away in 2014. They were married for over 60 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Benjamin L. and Ella Mae Snavely Landis.

He grew up on...

Kathleen A. Herr

Kathleen A. Herr

Feb 15, 2025

Kathleen A. Herr, 78, of New Providence, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on February 15, 2025.

She was the wife of the late James L. Herr, who passed away in 2022 and with whom she had shared 56 years of marriage prior to his passing. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of...

James F. Mitman

James F. Mitman

Feb 14, 2025

James F. Mitman, 75, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital with his family at his side.

Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Emil F. and Arlene (Multer) Mitman. For 54 years, he was the loving husband of Catherine C. (Henninger) Mitman.

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Connie L. Schnetzka

Connie L. Schnetzka

Feb 14, 2025

Connie L. Schnetzka, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in San Juan, PR, while her father served there in the Navy. She was the eldest child of Joel and Aletha (Peters) Groff.

Connie was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Hellam, PA. She was a graduate of Eastern...

Paula Jo Grubbs

Paula Jo Grubbs

Feb 13, 2025

Paula Jo Grubbs, 87, of Lancaster died peacefully on February 13, 2025, at Magnolias of Lancaster from Alzheimer's. Born in Pittsburgh in 1938, she grew up in neighboring Oakmont and graduated from Oakmont High School, where she played clarinet in both band and orchestra. She was the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Fox) Grubbs. Following her mother's untimely death,...

John Charles Fink, Jr.

John Charles Fink, Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

John Charles Fink, Jr., age 81, passed away at his home on February 13, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Anna M. (Oster) and John C. Fink, Sr.

After completing his high school education, John proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962, where he served honorably until his discharge...

Gust H. Dimitris, Jr.

Gust H. Dimitris, Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

Gust H. Dimitris, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He almost made it to his 91st birthday!

"Gus" was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son the late Gust H. Dimitris, Sr and Catherine (Groff) Dimitris. He was the loving husband...

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