Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Christopher Darren Tremellen

Christopher Darren Tremellen

Jun 26, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that our family announces the passing of Christopher D. Tremellen. On June 23, 2026, Chris unexpectedly passed away peacefully at the age of 64. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the 24th of March in 1962. Christopher was a loving father, grandfather, son and friend.

He was a talented artist who loved...

Matthew Trevor Heinle

Matthew Trevor Heinle

Jun 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Matthew T. Heinle on June 26, 2026 at the age of 41.

Matt’s capacity for love was limitless. He cherished his family – parents Karen and Fritz; brothers Erik (Lori), Court (Carolina), and Colin (Sarah): nieces and nephews Max, Olivia, Luke, Charlie and Ema and his family...

Carol M. Schreck

Carol M. Schreck

Jun 26, 2026

Carol M. Schreck, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gavin and Kathleen (Wilkinson) Young. She was also the loving and faithful wife to Guenter “Peter” Schreck for over 60 years.

Carol spent much of her life in the field of Marriage...

Barbara Bushong Graeter

Barbara Bushong Graeter

Jun 26, 2026

Barbara Bushong Graeter, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jay Bushong and Ruth (Milley) Ely. She was married 66 years to her beloved husband John R. Graeter, Jr. who passed in 2024.

Barb was a 1954 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She worked as an executive...

Betty Lou Serafin

Betty Lou Serafin

Jun 26, 2026

Betty Lou Serafin passed away on June 26, 2026, in Boiling Springs PA. She is survived by her daughter Amy R Serafin of Boiling Springs. Funeral Arrangements are private.

Ronald Lionell Jackson

Ronald Lionell Jackson

Jun 25, 2026

Ronald Lionell Jackson

Ronald Lionell Jackson, 68, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Richmond, VA, he was adopted into the Jackson Family as a young child and was grateful for their love and that he was given their name. He grew up in Newport News, VA. Ron was the husband to...

Benjamin W. Brooks

Benjamin W. Brooks

Jun 25, 2026

Benjamin W. Brooks, 83, of Lancaster, passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Melvin Earl Rosier

Melvin Earl Rosier

Jun 25, 2026

Melvin Earl Rosier, 93, of the Glen at Willow Valley, entered into rest at his residence on June 25, 2026. Born in Union City, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Mel was the youngest of six children of Charles and Althena (Burger) Rosier. His father died in 1935, when he was two years of age. His mother dedicated her life to keeping the...

Eugene Nicholas Smolko

Eugene Nicholas Smolko

Jun 25, 2026

Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Smolko, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on June 25, 2026. Gene was the son of the late Michael Steele Smolko and Helen Smolko. He shared more than 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Maria Smolko, who preceded him in death in 2017. 

Gene dedicated his career to the steel manufacturing industry, working as a welder for...

Lori A. Patterson Neiswender

Lori A. Patterson Neiswender

Jun 25, 2026

Lori A. Patterson Neiswender, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jennersville, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Harry) Fetter and the late Joseph Patterson.

Lori spent much of her professional life as a waitress, forming meaningful connections with her regular customers and community alike. Notably, she spent over...

Russell J. Anstead, Sr.

Russell J. Anstead, Sr.

Jun 25, 2026

Russell J. Anstead, Sr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Russell C. and Genevieve (Stiles) Anstead. He was the devoted husband of Diana (Mohr) Anstead, with whom he shared more than 67 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family,...

Vera J. Hocker

Vera J. Hocker

Jun 25, 2026

Vera J. (Shenk) Hocker, age 96, of Luther Acres, Lititz, PA entered into rest on June 25, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Paul W. Hocker. Born near East Petersburg, in Penn Township, she was the daughter of Jacob K. Shenk and Ida (Bare) Shenk Brubaker, and the stepdaughter of Harry G. Brubaker. She is survived by a son,...

Patricia Teeters Marine

Patricia Teeters Marine

Jun 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Teeters Marine, 88, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 24, 2026.

Pat was born in 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Walter Harley Teeters and Marie Vivian Wright Teeters. She grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she attended Friendship Elementary School, and in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, where she attended Shaler Elementary School and Shaler High School. In high school, she...

Khamphong Chanthongthip

Khamphong Chanthongthip

Jun 24, 2026

Khamphong Chanthongthip

Khamphong Chanthongthip, 84, of Manheim, PA, passed away on June 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Laos, he was the son of the late Kham and Boun Chanthongthip. Khamphong was the loving husband to Phouthong (Inthavong) Chanthongthip for over 60 years.

In addition to his wife, Phouthong, Khamphong is survived by his son: Phoulideth Chanthongthip,...

Kevin T. Lucas

Kevin T. Lucas

Jun 24, 2026

Through many tears we announce the tragic passing of Kevin T. Lucas, aged 47 of Lititz, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Howard Sr. and Margaret (Striver) Lucas. He shared over 24 years of love and memories with his wife, Diana Ashford.

To say Kevin was a family man, would...

Richard F. Lorenzi

Richard F. Lorenzi

Jun 24, 2026

Richard Frank Lorenzi, 84, died on June 24, 2026.

Born on June 29, 1941, he was husband to Laura Ann and a passionate evangelist for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He served with Youth with a Mission. He spent his life as a self-employed barber.

He was father to Scott, husband to Shannon, Shawn, Adrienne, wife of Mark, and Eric. He was...

Susan A. Sensenich

Susan A. Sensenich

Jun 24, 2026

Susan A. Sensenich, 81, of Lancaster, PA died at home on June 24, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William G. and Jane E. Azer, she was the wife of Gary Sensenich, married August 5, 1967.

As a licensed funeral director of 22 years, her personal mission was “to learn your needs and serve you to the best...

Jesus Trinidad

Jesus Trinidad

Jun 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jesus Trinidad, 77, formerly of Deer Park, New York, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the beloved son of the late Pedrito and Mercedes Trinidad and the youngest of eight children.

Jesus built a life defined by hard...

Wilda "Penny" Elaine Fisher

Wilda "Penny" Elaine Fisher

Jun 24, 2026

Wilda E. "Penny" Fisher, 81, of Marietta, passed away at Penn State Medical Center, Lancaster, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Amelia (Bleacher) Lefever. She was the loving wife of many years to Gerald L. Fisher.

Penny was a 1962 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. She worked as a...

Carol Ann Edwards

Carol Ann Edwards

Jun 22, 2026

Carol Ann (Britt) Murphy Edwards, 95, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. 

Born to James and Anna (Braun) Britt in Brooklyn, New York, Carol graduated from John Jay High School in Brooklyn with hopes of becoming a nurse. Instead, she devoted herself to raising her family. She and her first husband, André Eugene Murphy, welcomed three children:...

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