Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Kenneth E. Deubler
Dec 16, 2024
Kenneth E. Deubler, 67, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at home.
Born in Waverly, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian (Coyle) Deubler. He was the husband of Nancy (Rogers) Deubler.
An Air Force veteran and licensed pilot, Ken spent much of his life dedicated to...
Jeremy P. “Jerry” Leon
Dec 16, 2024
Jeremy P. Leon, 87, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Morristown, NJ and Naples Fl. died Monday, December 16th, with his wife, family and beloved dog Willy by his side. Jerry and Dorothy Leon would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 28th.
Jerry was a proud Marine fighter pilot in the Korean war. He was an...
Cheryl L. Miller
Dec 16, 2024
Cheryl L. Miller, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Born in Lancaster to the late Warren B. and Mary Jane Miller, Cheryl was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and earned an associate's degree in business.
Cheryl dedicated 23 years of service to the United States Postal Service, where she made a...
Reba R. Oberlin
Dec 16, 2024
Reba R. Oberlin, 93, of United Zion Retirement Community, died on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora Mae Fetter Kline. She was the loving wife of G. Richard "Dick" Oberlin who passed in 2004. A 1949 graduate of Lititz High, she later went on to work as a...
Maxine J. “Mj” Geller
Dec 16, 2024
Maxine J. "MJ" Geller of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her home. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Karl T. and late Sally K. Hammels. She was the true love and soul mate of Robert E. Geller with whom she shared nearly 60 years of marriage.
She graduated from William...
A. Keith Jones
Dec 15, 2024
A. Keith Jones, 87, of East Petersburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Fairview West Virginia, he was the son of the late Gerald and Grace (Starkey) Jones. He was the husband of Marie (Lopez) Jones and they were married for 67 years.
...Anthony Cunningham
Dec 15, 2024
Anthony Cunningham (affectionately known as TC), 69, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Tazewell, VA he was the son of Addie (Floyd) and the late Cornelius Cunningham.
Raised in Lancaster, PA Anthony was a man of simple joys and deep connections. Anthony was a proud...
Richard H. "Dick" Wenger
Dec 14, 2024
Richard H. "Dick" Wenger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 14, 2024. He was the husband of Kelli (Lucas) Wenger, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage this past December 14th . Born in The Buck, he was the son of the late Samuel M. and Pearl Moore Wenger.
Dick had been the owner of...
Timothy N. “Tim” Herr
Dec 14, 2024
Timothy N. "Tim" Herr, 83, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Tobias and Johanna (Koubvich) Herr. He was married to Rita Ann (Smith) Herr prior to her passing in 2001.
Tim was a graduate of Manheim Township High School. He obtained his bachelor's degree...
Ruth Anna Miller
Dec 13, 2024
Ruth Anna Miller, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ruth (Hess) and Clarence J. Huber.
Ruth Anna was the devoted wife of the late Robert Herr Miller. Together, they built a loving family, which she treasured deeply....
Faye L. Verdegem
Dec 13, 2024
Faye L. Verdegem, 84, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born in Coatesville, PA, to the late Clifford and Janet Linton, Faye had an unwavering love for her family.
A devoted mother, Faye raised her four sons on her own. She worked as a cell operator for NTN, dedicating 14...
Robert L. Grove
Dec 13, 2024
Robert L. Grove, 71, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care. Born on July 27, 1953, in Windsor, PA, he was the son of Kathryn (Saylor) and the late Kenneth L. Grove. Bob shared a life of love and cherished memories with his devoted wife, Cinda "Cindy" B. Grove, for forty...
June K. Hemsteger
Dec 13, 2024
June K. Hemsteger passed away peacefully and entered into Jesus' loving arms on December 13, 2024, at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA, at the age of 93. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Amelia (Weisgerber) Richter. June was the beloved wife of John D. (Jack) Hemsteger, and together they shared 68 years...
Gary P. Hufford
Dec 12, 2024
Gary P. Hufford, a man full of energy who loved life and made everyone smile, has joined his partner, George, in heaven. He was known to many in Lancaster, PA, as a friend, a restaurateur, and one of the best bartenders.
He left us suddenly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, without pain or suffering. He was 72...
Joel Miranda-Gonzalez
Dec 12, 2024
Joel Miranda-Gonzalez, age 46, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at WellSpan Community Hospital. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Jose Miranda and the late Damaris Gonzalez. Joel was a devoted husband to Barbara Suarez-Sanchez and a loving father to Evelissa Miranda (Joseph Torres), Joel Miranda, Jr., Sophia Miranda, Kylie...
William L. Salzman, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
With great sadness the family of William L. "Bill" Salzman, Jr., announce his passing on December 12, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born February 17, 1951, in Lancaster to William Salzman Sr. and Grace A. (Garcia) Salzman. He shared over 53 years of countless memories, love, and laughs with his wife Bonnie (Donahue) Salzman.
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Jean M. Novitsky
Dec 12, 2024
Jean M. Novitsky, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Victoria (Sebasovich) Bycoskie. She was the loving wife of Carl J. Novitsky with whom she shared over 63 years of marriage.
She worked...
Robert F. Dettrey
Dec 12, 2024
Robert F. Dettrey, 87, of New Providence, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Bob shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Cheryn L. (Markley) Dettrey.
Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha (Schmitt) Dettrey. He graduated from Central...
Pauline Burns
Dec 12, 2024
Pauline Burns was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on December 12, 2024, she was 91. On April 25, 1933, she was born in Philadelphia to Milan and Grace Nikolich, as the youngest of their three children. She was the devoted wife of William G. Burns for over 55 years until his passing in 2011.
She and...
Donna L. Duffey
Dec 11, 2024
Donna L. Duffey, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on December 11 at home. Born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Helen E. (Smith) Duffey.
Donna graduated from Millersville University with a B.A. degree in Mathematics. She was a computer programmer and teacher and enjoyed stitchery, décor...
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