Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr.

Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr., age 93, of Lititz, passed away January 7, 2025, at Brethren Village. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Zelenski and Minnie Boettnger.

He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School, and shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he...

Shirley A. Royer

Shirley A. Royer

Jan 6, 2025

Shirley A. Royer, 92, of Luther Acres, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anna Mae (Petry) Miley. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Royer, who passed away in 2005.

She was a graduate of Lititz High School.

Shirley worked at...

Sandra L. "Sandi" Dubble

Sandra L. "Sandi" Dubble

Jan 6, 2025

Sandra L. "Sandi" Dubble, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Born to the late Charles Kienzle Jr. and Pauline (Jordan) Kienzle, Sandi experienced the loss of her mother at an early age and was lovingly raised by her stepmother, Jean Kienzle, who also preceded her in death.

A proud graduate of J.P....

Glenn Edwin Gehman

Glenn Edwin Gehman

Jan 6, 2025

Glenn Edwin Gehman, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Born in New Holland, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Sarah (Weaver) Gehman. He was married 55 years to his beloved wife JoAnn (Bachtel) Gehman.

Glenn was a graduate of Warwick Twp. High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in...

Douglas Pfautz

Douglas Pfautz

Jan 6, 2025

On New Year's Day, Doug, 66, ran his final marathon on the path straight to heaven. His wife of 39 years, Donna and their two children, Kelsey and Ethan, were by his side cheering him on to the finish line.

Born in Lancaster, son of the late William T. Sr. and Lucy (Sebastian) Pfautz, Doug graduated from...

Bessie H. Ehlers

Bessie H. Ehlers

Jan 5, 2025

Bessie H. Ehlers, 89, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Willow Valley.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Fredric M. and Bessie H. (Fielding) Lavenburg. She was the loving wife of Walter Ehlers and they were married for 70 years.

Bess dedicated her life...

Gladys M. (Martin) Hostetter

Gladys M. (Martin) Hostetter

Jan 5, 2025

Gladys M. (Martin) Hostetter, 87, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Keystone Villa. Born in Brunnerville, PA, Gladys was the youngest daughter of the late J. Amos and Katie (Boose) Martin. She was the loving wife of the late Floyd M. Hostetter, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

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Daryl (Dt Krush) Tod Krushinski

Daryl (Dt Krush) Tod Krushinski

Jan 5, 2025

Daryl (DT KRUSH) Tod Krushinski, age 61, of Lititz, PA passed away January 5 in the comfort of his home. His passing brings solace to the family as he is reunited with his father, Donald, and rests in the eternal embrace of our Heavenly father.

Surviving is his mother, Lynn (Good) Krushinski, his former wife Sharon, their...

Harry P. Keares

Harry P. Keares

Jan 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Harry P. Keares, age 83 of Lancaster, PA on January 5, 2025 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Loving husband, father and eldest of seven siblings, Harry was born March 1, 1941 on the island of Kos, Greece, to parents Petros and Maria Keares and step-mother...

Thomas P. Brommer

Thomas P. Brommer

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas P. Brommer, 85, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away at Brethren Village on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Tom shared 55 years of marriage with his wife Joanna M. (Horn) Brommer before her passing in 2016.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Phillip H. and Margaret (Gigl) Brommer. Tom graduated from Lancaster Catholic...

Patricia A. Bender

Patricia A. Bender

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia A. Bender, 75, of Lititz, passed away on January 5, 2025.

She was the wife of Daryl H. Bender, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage this past May 13th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Irvin N. and Mabel Eberly Miller.

Patricia had worked for 19 years for...

Larry R. Yost

Larry R. Yost

Jan 4, 2025

Larry R. Yost, age 75, passed away too soon on January 4, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard and Violet (Frey) Yost and the devoted husband of Joyce A. Yost.

Larry lived a life marked by his unwavering commitment to his family as he was the ultimate family man, putting family...

Connie M. Coulson

Connie M. Coulson

Jan 4, 2025

Connie M. Coulson, 73, of Millersville passed away at LGH on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born to the late Lloyd and Norma (Fager) Ferree. She was the wife of the late Jeffrey L. Coulson who passed away in 2022.

She worked in the patient financial department and retired from LGH. Connie enjoyed going to the...

Anne Virgin Osborn

Anne Virgin Osborn

Jan 3, 2025

Anne Virgin Osborn, age 87, passed away on January 3rd, 2025.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Louise Bieth Virgin and Charles Ambrose Virgin Jr., she earned BA and MA degrees from the University of Georgia. She married Charles Duncan Osborn in 1960 and moved to Lancaster, PA, in 1962 for his job at Armstrong World...

Anthony A. Pirozzi

Anthony A. Pirozzi

Jan 3, 2025

Anthony A. Pirozzi, of Strasburg, passed away at his home with his family by his side on January 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Anthony was the son of the late Anthony and Elveria (Marbella) Pirozzi and the devoted husband of Joyce (Sorrentino) Pirozzi with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

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William H. Forrey

William H. Forrey

Jan 2, 2025

William H. Forrey, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born on August 29, 1944, in Lancaster, he was the beloved husband of Linda Hackman Forrey for 59 years. Bill was the son of the late Joseph M. and Helen S. (Yeagley) Forrey.

Bill grew up in Millersville, attending Penn Manor High School and...

Andrew Thomas Walsh

Andrew Thomas Walsh

Jan 1, 2025

Andrew Thomas Walsh, 33, of Philadelphia, formerly of Lancaster, was born October 26, 1991 to Mary and Thomas Walsh of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The youngest of five children, Andrew's siblings include: Regina, Thomas, Mary Catherine (Katie) and Therese. The family grew to include Regina's husband Robert and their four kids (Nate, Nelle, Gus & Mae) and Thomas' wife Elisabeth and...

David W. Ruoff

David W. Ruoff

Jan 1, 2025

David W. Ruoff, age 83, originally from Shillington, PA, passed on to his heavenly home while under hospice care at Ephrata Manor on January 1, 2025. He was surrounded by family and holding hands with his beloved wife, Maria, who he referred to as his "Dream Girl." David was the only child of Sara (Willis) and Stanley Ruoff. Dave...

John “Jack” F. Rose Jr., Md.

John “Jack” F. Rose Jr., Md.

Dec 31, 2024

John "Jack" F. Rose Jr., MD., 96,of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Willow Valley Retirement Community. He was born in 1928 in East Orange, NJ to the late John and Irene (Temple) Rose. He is survived by his loving wife Lillias (McLellan) Rose with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage; two daughters: Karen...

Diana L. Wolf

Diana L. Wolf

Dec 31, 2024

Diana L. Wolf, age 78, of Lancaster, died on December 31, 2024.

Raised in Reynolds, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Julia (Bardonner) Wolf.

She was a 1964 graduate of North White High School. She received a BA from Valparaiso University in 1968 and completed two years of work toward a...

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