Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Yudelquis "Yudy" Acuña-Nuñez
Feb 16, 2026
Yudelquis "Yudy" Acuña-Nuñez, 46, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital, after a courageous fight against breast cancer.
She was the beloved wife of Dr. Fernando Acuña, with whom she shared 26 years of her life. Born in Cuba in 1979, she is the cherished daughter of Zenadia Nuñez, also of...
Michael E. Dearolf
Feb 16, 2026
Michael E. Dearolf, 68, of Holtwood, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, with his wife and sister by his side.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna-Mary (Maser) Dearolf. He was the loving husband of Penny S. (Reynolds) Dearolf.
Mike worked for Armstrong World Industries where...
Robert A. "Bob" Gould
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert A. “Bob” Gould, a beloved father, treasured grandfather, cherished friend, and devoted veteran, who left us on February 16, 2026, at the age of 82. He married his beloved Barbara Gould in 1980 and stayed by her side until her passing in 2024.
Born on December 19, 1943, in...
Fay Huber Brubaker
Feb 16, 2026
Fay Huber Brubaker, 88, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home of 65 years. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Beulah Charles Huber. Fay was the loving wife of the late Donald Deiter Brubaker before his passing in 1995. Fay was a faithful member of Victory Church, Greenfield...
Alexander A. Francer, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Alexander A. Francer Jr., of Lancaster, unexpectedly passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on February 15, 2026, at the age of 56. Born in Lancaster, Alex was the son of the late Alexander A. Francer, Sr. and Barbara Hohman Francer.
Alex was a skilled painter by trade, running his own contracting business. A passionate lover of nature, he found solace in...
Herbert George May, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Herbert George May, Jr., formerly of Plymouth Meeting and Fort Washington, PA, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at age 94 in his current residence at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Alice Jean (nee Robertson); loving father of Leslie Tahsler (Bruce), Joyce Shiffler (Michael), Herbert G. May, III (Teddi),...
Brian M Hoffmeier
Feb 14, 2026
Brian M. Hoffmeier, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his residence on February 14, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George Michael Hoffmeier and Pearl Louise Good. He was the stepson John Good. After graduating high school, he spent much of his working life as a steel fabricator. He worked for 22 years at Herr...
Donald W. Henderson
Feb 13, 2026
Donald W. Henderson, 82, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Luther Acres.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Esther (Herzog) Henderson. He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Kelley) Henderson.
Don served in the U.S. Air Force before dedicating 41 years of work as a Lab Technician at ALCOA, where he...
Mary V. Huber
Feb 13, 2026
Mary V. Huber, 78, of Millersville, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.
She was the wife of Richard W. Huber, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage this past December 4th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James A. Sr. and Mable C. Deen Haines. She was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster...
Dr. Richard Merrill Scribner
Feb 12, 2026
Dr. Richard Merrill Scribner (Age 96), of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. His beloved wife of 60 years, Agnes Kassouni Scribner, preceded him in death in 2019. Their son, Daniel Kassouni Scribner, also preceded him in death in 2025. He is survived by their son, David Merrill Scribner, by his grandchildren: James Wright, Jessica (Tim)...
Ramon Tirado
Feb 12, 2026
Ramon Tirado, of East Petersburg, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Tirado and Crecencia Vasquez.
Ramon’s journey began in the warm embrace of Puerto Rico but moved at an early age to New York City, embracing the opportunities that New York City offered....
V. Nancy Clinton
Feb 12, 2026
V. Nancy Hart Clinton, age 95, of Lancaster passed away on February 12, 2026. Born in Lancaster on September 9, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Violet (Collins) Hart, II and the wife of the late Joseph E. Clinton.
Nancy as a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School class of 1948. She worked until she was...
Frederick Charles Wolf
Feb 12, 2026
Frederick Charles Wolf, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on July 2, 1947, Fred graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and later from broadcaster school. He went on to work as a radio DJ, including at WGAL, where he brought warmth, wit, and an abiding love of music to the airwaves.
Music...
Bonnie Hess Shockey
Feb 12, 2026
Bonnie (Hess) Shockey, 81, of Millersville, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Fry) and Selmar Hess. She was the wife of Mark B. Shockey, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.
Prior to retirement, Bonnie worked as a First Grade Teacher and later...
Noemi Rodriguez
Feb 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of Noemi Rodriguez, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and devoted friend, who departed this life unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at the age of 49. Noemi was a compassionate soul known for her selfless nature and her unwavering commitment to caring for others.
Noemi was a light...
Kristi Ann Chessler
Feb 11, 2026
Kristi Ann Chessler, 61, formerly of New York, unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on March 5, 1964, in Plainview, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Carol Louise (Von Werne) Mendozza.
Kristi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Lehigh University. She built a career in customer service and had most recently...
Hugh Worley
Feb 11, 2026
Hugh Worley, 94, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born in 1931 in Venita, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late John and Meredith Worley.
Hugh proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954. Following his military service, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. In 1953, he married his beloved...
Dorothy G. Sheaffer
Feb 10, 2026
Dorothy G. Sheaffer, 97, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Legend of Lancaster. Born in Goodville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Woomert) Sheaffer.
Dorothy was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the former New Holland High School and Millersville State College. She taught school in...
Victor Philippe Lyet
Feb 10, 2026
Victor Philippe Lyet, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Homefields following a recent illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the middle of three sons of the late J. Paul Lyet II and Dorothy L. Lyet.
Predeceased by the recent January death of his younger brother Ted Lyet and sister Juliette...
John W. Mohler III
Feb 10, 2026
John W. Mohler III, also known as "J-Wu" in his 44th year, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10th. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania son of John (Jack) W. Mohler Jr. and Colleen DeFranco.
John grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, moved to South Carolina for a while, and then returned to Lancaster. He started school in the Hempfield...
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