Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Maureen Patricia “Mo” Reinert

Maureen Patricia “Mo” Reinert

Dec 26, 2025

Maureen Patricia "Mo" Reinert, 56, of Manor Township, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, after a years-long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She died peacefully at home, with her devoted husband of 24 years, Jed, beside her, and her beloved dog Daisy in her lap.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late...

Sarah "Sally" "Missy" Craig Johnson

Sarah "Sally" "Missy" Craig Johnson

Dec 25, 2025

Sarah "Sally" "Missy" Craig Johnson, 100, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her home. Born in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman C. Craig D.V.M. and Sarah Decker Craig Barley. Sally was the loving wife of the late Edmund N. Johnson and on June 27, 1947, they married in Chicago,...

Brenda Kay Ringler

Brenda Kay Ringler

Dec 25, 2025

Brenda Kay Ringler, 73, of Lititz, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Phyllis (Deckert) Forney. She was married 20 years to Aaron Ringler.

Brenda, also affectionately referred to as Nana by her grandchildren, was a graduate of Warwick High School and obtained her CNA certificate....

Kathleen Helman

Kathleen Helman

Dec 25, 2025

Kathleen Helman, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.

Born on December 13, 1954, in Harrisburg, PA, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Charles Eby and Pauline Eby. She was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Class of 1972.

Kathleen, known as Kathy to those who knew her best,...

John Earl Kober

John Earl Kober

Dec 25, 2025

John Earl Kober, 84, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 25, 2025. Born on November 28, 1941, in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Grover and Julia (Kaminski) Kober. He graduated from Ashland Area High School in 1959. John married the love of his life, Gail (Blank) Kober, in...

Drema Yvonne Line

Drema Yvonne Line

Dec 25, 2025

Drema Yvonne Line, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at her daughter Jennifer's home, Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Windom, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Elsie (Byrd) Cooper. Drema was the loving wife of the late Larry L. Line, who died August 27, 2025, with whom she celebrated 63...

Mildred “Millie” A. Litz

Mildred “Millie” A. Litz

Dec 25, 2025

Mildred "Millie" A. Litz, 79, of New Providence, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Kuwock) and John Worobel. She was the eldest of 5 siblings. Mildred was the beloved wife of Charles F. Litz. Millie and Charlie...

Lester Leroy Gross Ii

Lester Leroy Gross Ii

Dec 25, 2025

Lester Leroy Gross II of Dauphin and Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Les as lovingly referred to by Anita, his wife of 63 years, passed away December 25, 2025, at the age of 84.

Lester was born on June 4, 1941, to the late Lester and Alvena (Aungst) Gross in Highspire, PA. He attended Steelton-Highspire High School. Lester proudly...

Kathee A. Horn

Kathee A. Horn

Dec 24, 2025

Kathee A. Horn, 75, of Mount Joy and formerly of Rock Cave, WV, passed away on December 24, 2025 in Lancaster.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Zook Gingrich. While living in West Virginia, Kathee had lived with her late companion, Larry Abel, who passed away during Covid.

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William L. Engstrom

William L. Engstrom

Dec 24, 2025

William "Bill" L. Engstrom, age 91, of Willow Street, PA., passed away on December 24, 2025, at the Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Camden, New Jersey., he was the son of the late Elmer and Phoebe (Leander) Engstrom and the devoted husband of the late Stella M. (Milligan) Engstrom.

Bill was raised in Princeton, New Jersey...

Frank F. Bachman

Frank F. Bachman

Dec 23, 2025

Frank F. Bachman, 94, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Mary E. (Witmer) Bachman, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Pequea Township, he was a son of the late John I. and Eva (Frymyer) Bachman.

He...

Edwin P. Cuba Villanueva

Edwin P. Cuba Villanueva

Dec 23, 2025

Edwin P. Cuba Villanueva, 70, of Mountville, and formerly of Camuy, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 23, 2025. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Fildalicia Villanueva Santiago and the late Hipolito Cuba Bonilla. He was married for 28 years to his beloved wife Adriana Cuba.

Edwin worked...

Dorothy J. Neff Dolinger

Dorothy J. Neff Dolinger

Dec 23, 2025

Dorothy J. Neff Dolinger, 94, passed away at Hamilton Arms in Lancaster on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the Charles L. and Bessie E. (Moore) Steinman.

Dot was a seamstress at Hershey Sewing Factory and Singing Needles, and then she worked on assemble for Bulova before retiring. She enjoyed reading,...

Georgeann Austin

Georgeann Austin

Dec 23, 2025

Georgeann Austin, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Hilda (Denlinger) Golicher. She was the loving wife of Gordon P. Austin.

Georgeann worked for Skyline Distributors (Acme Markets) for 15 years. After her working...

Ramon “Chaparro” Ramirez

Ramon “Chaparro” Ramirez

Dec 23, 2025

Ramon "Chaparro" Ramirez, 44, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Born in Honduras, he was the son of Leonardo Ramirez Diaz and Bacilia Reyes Romero. Chaparro was well known and deeply loved by many. He was a trusted friend and a familiar, welcoming presence in the community. He had a generous heart...

Richard C. "Dick" Potts

Richard C. "Dick" Potts

Dec 23, 2025

Richard C. "Dick" Potts, 91, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 with his family by his side at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab after residing there for four months, after being diagnosed with dementia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Anastasia Reinfried Potts. He will be deeply missed by his...

Jon J. Pillion

Jon J. Pillion

Dec 22, 2025

Jon J. Pillion, known to many as Captain Jon, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth Pillion.

Jon spent over 30 years in the food manufacturing industry, working diligently as a machinist and mechanic at Kellogg's. He possessed a...

Cu Van Tran

Cu Van Tran

Dec 22, 2025

Cu Van Tran, 77, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2025, after battling his illness quietly and privately. He shared forty-seven years of marriage with his beloved wife, Thuy Dzuong Nu Tran.

Born in Bùi Chu, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Khue Trong Tran and Mui...

Angela G. Brosius

Angela G. Brosius

Dec 22, 2025

Ms. Angela Gayle Brosius, affectionately known as Angie, Mama Lou, Ethel, and Grammy passed away on December 22, 2025, in Leola, Pennsylvania. She was 61 years old.

Born on July 13, 1964, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Angela graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1982 and earned her degree from Ithaca College School of Business in 1986. During...

Leslie "Roy" Sorenson

Leslie "Roy" Sorenson

Dec 22, 2025

Leslie "ROY" Sorenson, 88, passed away on December 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Roy retired from the Upper Township Public Works Department in 2003 after being honored for his 30+ years of service. Dad had a strong work ethic and helped his family and friends in countless ways throughout his life. He enjoyed being with his...

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