Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Faye A. Nye

Faye A. Nye

Dec 31, 2024

Faye A. (Burkholder) Nye, age 87 years, passed peacefully on Tuesday December 31, 2024, under Hospice & Community Care at the Brethren Village in Lititz, PA with her second husband, Charles Garrett, by her side. Faye married Charles on October 6, 2018.

Faye was born in Hershey, PA in 1937 and was the daughter of the late...

Khanh Vân Luu

Khanh Vân Luu

Dec 31, 2024

Khanh Vân Luu, 77, of Lititz, PA, passed away on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Khanh was born on March 18, 1947, in Rach Gia, Vietnam, the daughter of Than Luu and Hong Bien. Khanh was a devoted wife to Hung Phi Ly and a caring mother to their four children. She was an...

William H. Shelton

William H. Shelton

Dec 31, 2024

William H. Shelton, 96, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bill, as he was known to everyone, was born in Mt. Airy, NC, a son of the late Clyde and Gertrude Shelton of White Bear, Summit Hill, PA. He is survived by the love of his life, Irene (Karnish) Shelton, wife of 68...

Za Kung

Za Kung

Dec 30, 2024

Za Kung, 59, of Lancaster, passed away following a lengthy illness, Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Falam, Bruma, he was the husband of Hniar Caan. Za was the son of the late Tial Kung and Dar Zi.

Za worked for Tyson Food. Of the Christian Faith, he was a member of the Lancaster Chin Christian Church,...

Edward Anthony Eisenhower, M.D.

Edward Anthony Eisenhower, M.D.

Dec 29, 2024

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Edward Anthony Eisenhower, M.D., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Josephine M. (Kleczek) Eisenhower.

Ed was the husband of Denise D. (Szczurowski) Eisenhower, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage this past...

John W. Fry

John W. Fry

Dec 29, 2024

John W. Fry, 81, of Lititz, passed away at home, Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John J. and Ethel M. (Foreman) Fry. John was the loving husband of Antoinette (Takach) Fry, with whom he would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on January 12.

After graduating from high...

Rose Marie Reikard

Rose Marie Reikard

Dec 28, 2024

Rose Marie Reikard, 81, of St. Anne's Retirement Community, formerly of Millersville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Mary (Breit) Reisinger.

She is survived by her children: Donald Reikard, companion of Lori Groff of Lancaster, Linda Weidman, companion of Jeff Ames of Mount Joy....

James L. Lawrence

James L. Lawrence

Dec 28, 2024

James L. Lawrence, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on December 28, 2024.

He was the husband of Kathleen Scherer Lawrence, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage this past August 30th. Born in York, he was the son of the late John and Lucille Bucci Biese.

Jim had worked for 29 years for Paccar...

Elizabeth Reid Good

Elizabeth Reid Good

Dec 28, 2024

Elizabeth Reid Good, age 86, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savor, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2024. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Eunice(Grosjean) Reid.

Betty, as her friends knew her, found joy in simple pleasures such as recognizing the different birds and watching them fly....

Donna Mae Flemming

Donna Mae Flemming

Dec 28, 2024

Donna Mae Flemming, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Oreville B. and Frances Martha (Mellinger) Plasterer. She was the loving wife of Rodney L. Flemming, Jr. and they were married for 57 years.

Donna was...

Paul B. Hentz

Paul B. Hentz

Dec 28, 2024

Paul B. Hentz, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on December 28, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Franklin County to Lona M. Black Hentz and Walter W. Hentz. He was the loving husband of JoAnn B. Hentz. He passed away two days short of their 31st wedding anniversary.

Raised in Hanover, PA, Paul was...

Carol M. Gochenauer

Carol M. Gochenauer

Dec 27, 2024

Carol M. Gochenauer, 88, of Manheim, died peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Ralph and Marie Catherine Constine Houck. Carol was the loving wife of the late Chester W. Gochnauer Jr. and was also preceded in death by her longtime partner, Allen Yeager. Carol's...

Donna Lee Sanders Diven

Donna Lee Sanders Diven

Dec 26, 2024

Donna Lee Sanders Diven, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Born on December 31, 1942, in Belgrove, PA, she was the daughter of John Clifford and Joyce Sanders.

Donna graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 1960.

Donna was one of four siblings: her older brother, Gary Sanders of Elmhurst, IL;...

John D. Yellets, Jr.

John D. Yellets, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

John D. Yellets, Jr., 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence.

Born in York County, he was the son of the late John D. and Kathryn E. (Rudy) Yellets, Sr.

After serving his country in the Army, John dedicated many years to Armstrong World Industries, where he retired from...

Blake Avery Singleton

Blake Avery Singleton

Dec 26, 2024

Blake Avery Singleton, 62, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Rae A. (Shay) Vitale and his stepfather, the late Ronald F. Vitale.

Blake was a graduate of IU-13. He was extremely hardworking and held various positions throughout his life. Blake worked for...

Jean A. Martin

Jean A. Martin

Dec 25, 2024

Jean Ann Martin, 80, of Lockhaven, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Waterville, IA, she was the daughter of the late Herman J. and Margaret (Kehr) Iverson. Jean met the love of her life, Glenn J. Martin, while on a blind date, they were married April 6, 1968, celebrating 56 years...

Carmelo G. Mendez

Carmelo G. Mendez

Dec 25, 2024

Carmelo G. Mendez, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in Arecibo, PR, he was the son of the late Juan Mendez-Tellado and Geremia Maria Mendez. Carmelo was the husband of the late Barbara (Lewis) Mendez, who died in 2020.

Of the Catholic Faith, Carmelo was a...

Aida E. Torres

Aida E. Torres

Dec 24, 2024

Aida E. Torres, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She shared over 70 years of marriage with her husband Andres Torres.

Born in Guánica, Puerto Rico, Aida was the daughter of the late Damaso Vega and Corporina Lopez Vega.

She worked as a seamstress...

Karen Florence Flick

Karen Florence Flick

Dec 24, 2024

Karen Florence Flick, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her immediate family, following an extended illness that she battled valiantly. She was in her 60th year of marriage to her beloved husband Ronald J. Flick.

In addition to Ronald, she is survived by her two sons, Brett A....

William “Butch” Joseph Birkenbine

William “Butch” Joseph Birkenbine

Dec 24, 2024

William "Butch" Joseph Birkenbine, 67, formally of East Petersburg transitioned to eternal life at 6:55pm on December 24, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

William has been reunited with his father and mother, Elmer and Joan Birkenbine, a brother, Jeffrey Birkenbine, a sister, Shirley Birkenbine, and many other friends and family members whom he cherished....

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