E. "Turk" Tangert
Aug 9, 2026
E. “Turk” Tangert was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2026, due to complications from strokes.
Born June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Anna Tangert.
Turk graduated from J.P. McCaskey in 1967. He served his country during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he lived in Wyoming and...
Wolfgang H Weber
Aug 9, 2026
Wolfgang H. Weber, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Herbert and Else Weber.
Wolfgang came to the United States in 1958 and built a wonderful life here with his beloved wife, Johanna, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, father,...
Larry M. Altemos
Aug 8, 2026
Larry M. Altemos passed away peacefully in Lancaster, PA surrounded by his family on August 8, 2026, at the age of 80 years old. He was born in Allentown, PA on August 28, 1945, to Ulysses and Hulda Brey Altemos. He had one brother Richard, whom he always looked up to. He often shared stories of a wonderful childhood hunting,...
Mohammed Dawood
Aug 8, 2026
Mohammed Dawood, 54, of Lititz passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born in Masaka, Uganda he was the son of Kulsum Bai Dawood and the late Abdul Raheman Dawood. He was the husband of Shama (Virmani) Dawood.
He helped run Greco’s Italian Ices & Homemade Ice Cream in Lancaster County for several years with his family.
In addition to his wife Shama,...
Edward M. "Smitty" Smith
Aug 8, 2026
Edward M. “Smitty” Smith, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Scott) Smith. He was the loving husband of the late Jarie L. (Bowman) Smith.
Smitty was a US Army Veteran and an involved member of Lancaster VFW Post 1690. He was also...
Donald L. "Monk" Dietrich
Aug 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald L. "Monk" Dietrich, a cherished father and grandfather, devoted friend, and veteran, who left us peacefully surrounded by his family, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89, following an injury and extended illness. Born on April 14, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Monk dedicated his life to...
Baby Luke Elliot Karthak
Aug 7, 2026
Baby Luke Elliot Karthak
Luke Elliot Karthak, infant son of Terrance and Ruth Karthak, went home to be with Jesus on August 7, 2026 after being dearly loved for 34 weeks in his mother's womb.
He is survived by his loving family: parents, big sister Anna, paternal grandparents Youel & Asha Karthak Lepcha (Pedong, India), paternal aunt Amy Karthak Lepcha (Kathmandu, Nepal), maternal grandparents...
William Lester "Bill" Rhinier
Aug 7, 2026
William "Bill" Rhinier, 82, of Lititz passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Lester and Lucy Hohenwarter Rhinier. Bill was a man of faith and a faithful member of St. James Catholic Church, Lititz. Bill was a "Professional Driver and a member of the Yellow Freight 2-million-mile safe driving club...
Matthew F. Iovino, II
Aug 7, 2026
Matthew F. "Matt" Iovino, II, 54, of Reading, passed away on August 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of Dr. Stephen and Judith (Betz) Iovino. He shared over 30 years of love and laughter with his life partner Peter P. Sunderman.
Matt was a 1990 graduate of Warwick High School where...
Charles W. "Butch" Balmer
Aug 7, 2026
Charles W. "Butch" Balmer, 85, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Gertrude (Stoe) Balmer. He was married 52 cherished years to Brenda (Hatfield) Balmer.
Butch was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He served 20 years honorably, retiring with 4 Good Conduct Medals. After...
Linda A. Stark
Aug 6, 2026
Linda A. Stark, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 6, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mabel (Nuss) and Albert W. Eyman, and step-father Paul Young. Born with a heart full of kindness and a smile that never faded, Linda spent her life lifting others with her warmth, positivity, and unwavering love.
Linda...
Marie Malark
Aug 5, 2026
Marie Malark, 65, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. She had a long battle with ongoing health issues but always stayed strong and continued to bring joy to those around her during her multi-decade fight. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary (Shank) Snyder and the late Paul Watson. She...
Shirley A. Shuffelbottom
Aug 5, 2026
Shirley A. Shuffelbottom, 90, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Providence Place of Lancaster. Prior to that, Shirley spent most of her adult life residing in Willow Street, Lancaster County.
Born in Millway, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Irene (Adams) Leeking. She was also the wife of the late Howard C....
Harold "Gene" Eugene Meek
Aug 5, 2026
Harold "Gene" Eugene Meek, 98, of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gene was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Brown Meek. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Shelpeck Meek for 65 wonderful years.
A proud World War II veteran, Gene served honorably in the U.S....
Barry Burnell Dom
Aug 5, 2026
Barry Burnell Dom, age 83, passed away peacefully at home, on August 5th.
Born on July 23, 1943, in York, to Claude and Evelyn Armstrong, Barry was a proud Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He will be remembered for his dedication, his service, his big heart, and his infectious smile.
He retired after 23 fulfilling years at LaSalle Bristol...
Ketan Chovatiya
Aug 5, 2026
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Ryan Matthew Herr
Aug 4, 2026
Ryan Matthew Herr, 50, formerly of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and London, England, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Boynton Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Ryan was the son of Donald E. “Don” Herr of Lancaster and the late Kathy L. “Kate” (Slaymaker) Herr.
Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, where he pledged...
Mildred T. Walters
Aug 4, 2026
Mildred T. Walters, 101, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 4, 2026 at Landis Homes Retirement Community.
She was the wife of the late John K. Walters, who passed away in 2015. Born in Johnstown, Cambria County, Mildred was the daughter of the late Louis and Barbara Kohler.
She had worked in production for Grafic Crafts for 15 years, and had...
Clair T. Lashinsky
Aug 4, 2026
Clair T. Lashinsky, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the Kathy E. Lashinsky, who died in 2020. They are happily reunited at last.
Born in Jonestown, PA in 1955, he was a son of the late Frank T. & Caroline M. (Garman) Lashinsky.
Clair was an...
Terry Wayne Blue
Aug 3, 2026
Terry W. Blue, 82, of Washington Boro passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026 in St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Susan (Miller) Blue.
Born in Johnstown, PA in 1943, he was the son of the late Loren & Elizabeth (Nagy) Blue.
Terry graduated from Juniata College and began his career as an...
