Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

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...

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