Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida

Jul 4, 2026

Shelby J. "Chub" Condida, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born in Ortana, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Kent Shuyler. Shelby was the loving wife of Paul W. Condida Sr. and they would have observed...

Daniel H. Fellenbaum

Daniel H. Fellenbaum

Jul 3, 2026

Daniel H. Fellenbaum, 90, of Mount Joy, passed away on July 3, 2026 in Elizabethtown.

He was the husband for over 50 years to the late Rosetta Gehman Fellenbaum, who passed away in 2006.

Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late Clyde S. and Edna (Hilton) Fellenbaum. He was a devoted and dedicated husband, father, and Grandfather and...

Gladys M. Fritsch

Gladys M. Fritsch

Jul 3, 2026

Gladys M. Fritsch, age 100, a resident of Lancaster and most recently Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman C. Fritsch, who preceded her in death in 2019.

Born in Pewsey, Wiltshire, England in 1925, she was a daughter of the late Jasper &...

John P. Hooning III

John P. Hooning III

Jul 2, 2026

John P. Hooning, III, of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-one. He was born May 2, 1935, in Chicago IL, the son of John P. Hooning, Jr., and Josephine (Houtsma) Hooning. John is survived by his wife Dorothy of Willow Street; his son, John E. Hooning (Fayanne) of Evergreen CO; his...

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Jul 2, 2026

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter)

Shirley M. Sargent (Shutter), 88, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on July 2, 2026 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Singer) Groff.

Shirley enjoyed music and traveling. She was proud of her perfect driving record, especially since she liked to drive fast. In addition...

David Irizarry

David Irizarry

Jul 2, 2026

David Irizarry

David Irizarry, 69, of Willow Street, PA, passed away at his home on July 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA, known as “Izzy”, he was the loving husband of 47 years to Patricia (Frankford) Irizarry.

David was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He worked for 27 years with Armstrong World Industries and 10 years...

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson

Jul 1, 2026

Margaret Gresley "Maggie" Robertson, 71, of New Holland, PA, and formerly of Gainesville, FL, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Landstreet) Gresley. 

Maggie was a graduate of The Vashti School for Girls and later in life obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida...

Stephen C. Kreck

Stephen C. Kreck

Jul 1, 2026

Stephen "Steve" C. Kreck, 59, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Philadelphia, Steve was the son of the late Anne “Nancy” (Bower) Kreck and C. Thomas Kreck. He was the loving devoted husband of Erin L. (Kirk) Kreck, with whom he shared more than...

Jacob E. Keiser

Jacob E. Keiser

Jul 1, 2026

Jacob (Jake) Evert Keiser entered his eternal home with his Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The love Jacob had for Jesus radiated in how he intentionally loved his wife, family, friends, and each person he met. Jacob never met a stranger; he was a fast friend to all.

Jacob is deeply loved by his wife, Emma (Lown) Keiser. They loved...

Sharon Wenger

Sharon Wenger

Jun 30, 2026

Anita "Sharon" Wenger, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.

Daughter of Malcolm Pugh and Juanita (Bishop), step-daughter to Roy Cooley. Sharon was the oldest of 4 children. She was the wife of the late Leroy Wenger, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Sharon was the embodiment of unconditional love. She was known by many...

William J. DeBonis

William J. DeBonis

Jun 30, 2026

William J. DeBonis, 90, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Damore) DeBonis. He was the loving husband of Felice Marie DeBonis who passed away in 2022.

Surviving are his three children: Anthony DeBonis of Lancaster, Denise Ulaky wife of Thomas of Pequea and William DeBonis...

JoAnn Thompson Greer

JoAnn Thompson Greer

Jun 30, 2026

JoAnn Thompson Greer, 94, of Willow Valley Retirement Communities, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, JoAnn was the only child of the late Clifton and Emma Lou Thompson. She was the devoted wife and best friend of Wiley (Jack)...

David M. "Dave" Wise

David M. "Dave" Wise

Jun 30, 2026

David M. Wise, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of the late John F. and Martha (Wagner) Wise.

Dave was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School (Class of 1965) and went on to earn his business administration degree from Elizabethtown College in 1969. A...

Clara Ann Kenney

Clara Ann Kenney

Jun 29, 2026

Clara A. (Glouner) Kenney, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully June 29, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Beilmann)Glouner.

Born and raised in Lancaster, Clara was a proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1958. She dedicated 25 years of her career to National Central Bank as a banker.

In October 1983, she married David R....

Earl James Freeman, Jr.

Earl James Freeman, Jr.

Jun 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl James Freeman Jr., aged 83, who entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2026. Born on August 12, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Don and Dorothy Rhoads.

A devoted husband, Earl is survived by his loving wife, Susan Freeman, with whom he shared...

Brian L. Hanna

Brian L. Hanna

Jun 28, 2026

Brian Hanna 69 passed away peacefully on June 28 2026, after a long illness.

Born in Lancaster PA, he was the son of the late John and Nadine Hanna of Lititz.

Brian was a graduate of Warwick High School and Penn State Harrisburg School of Engineering and Technology. He was an Estimator and Project Manager for 24 years and sold precast concrete...

Julia Ann Mowrer

Julia Ann Mowrer

Jun 28, 2026

Julia A. Mowrer, 91, of Holtwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ralph L. Bowers and Julia A. (Quino) Bowers.

Julia is survived by her daughters, Julia Houser and Dana Mowrer; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister Jeannie Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude J. Mowrer,...

Jennie M. McElrath

Jennie M. McElrath

Jun 28, 2026

Jennie McElrath, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dale Darwin McElrath, and her siblings: Russell, Joseph, Paul, Benjamin, Albert, Helen, Alberta, and Betty.

Jennie graduated from Cornwall-Lebanon HS and spent 35 years...

Gloria Jean Crawshaw

Gloria Jean Crawshaw

Jun 27, 2026

Gloria J. Crawshaw, 76, of Paradise, PA, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2026, at her residence. She was an angel here on earth who is now an angel in heaven.

Born on June 9, 1950, in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lucy (Verrelli) Yarwasky.

Gloria was a 1968 graduate of Curwensville Area High School and...

Mary Lou Keller

Mary Lou Keller

Jun 27, 2026

Mary Lou Keller, 94 Saint Mark Avenue, Lititz, PA, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Lititz, PA. Mrs. Keller was born in 1941 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of Samuel and Alice Frye.

She was graduated from McCaskey High School, Lancaster, in 1959, and from the Lankenau School of Nursing, Philadelphia, in 1962. She was employed as a...

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