Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Arnold Jay Harris

Arnold Jay Harris

Nov 26, 2024

Arnold Harris, 69, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Lititz, PA died of Parkinson's Disease on November 26, 2024. Mr. Harris, known for his kindness and generosity was a longtime Lancaster County resident, where he served as president and owner of Electronic Interface Associates.

Arnold married Abbey Ina Cohen on May 27, 1979. The couple had two children...

Andrea J. Francos

Andrea J. Francos

Nov 25, 2024

Andrea J. Francos, 62, of Sinking Spring, PA, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 surrounded by the family she anchored in a room filled with love in her home. She fought a courageous battle for over three years with small cell lung cancer.

Born on March 29, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Andrea...

Cynthia L. Wise

Cynthia L. Wise

Nov 25, 2024

Cynthia L. Wise, 67, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Esther (Zahm) and the late Edward C. Martin, Sr., and the beloved wife of Rickie Wise.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Cynthia worked in production at Miesse Candies and QVC prior to...

James E. Meck

James E. Meck

Nov 25, 2024

James E. Meck, 61, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his West Lampeter Twp. home. He shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Melissa (Heiser) Meck.

Jim was born in Lancaster, the son of the late P. Melvin and Betty (Neff) Meck, and he graduated from...

Raymond E. Menges, Jr.

Raymond E. Menges, Jr.

Nov 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond E. Menges, Jr., 81 of Lancaster. He passed away at home on Monday, November 25th. Ray lived a full and rich life, touching the lives of many others on his journey. Ray was born in Gettysburg to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Revlock) Menges. After high school...

Kathleen A. Gorlaski

Kathleen A. Gorlaski

Nov 25, 2024

Kathleen A. Gorlaski, 94, of Moravian Manor, known to her friends as Kay and her family as Dolly, passed away on November 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dunmore, PA she was the daughter of the late Kathleen (Spathelf) and Charles Harkins.

She was the loving wife of 64 years to Joseph...

Jimm Allen Roland

Jimm Allen Roland

Nov 25, 2024

Jimm Allen Roland, 65, of Manheim, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Jennie Weaver Roland. Jimm married Elizabeth Good Roland in 1986 and for 38 years they loved and laughed together. He obtained his...

Barbara B. Dixon

Barbara B. Dixon

Nov 24, 2024

Barbara B. Dixon was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on November 24, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on January 9, 1928, in Quincy, Massachusetts to Kenneth T. and Winifred D. (Sanderson) Bridgman. She was the loving wife of the late Fred Dixon.

She attended Purdue University and transitioned to Southern State College...

Virginia Joann "Jo" Conlin

Virginia Joann "Jo" Conlin

Nov 24, 2024

Death came gently for our mom. She took her last breath on November 24, 2024 surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, niece and the Moravian Manor staff who had become part of her family.

Born in Lancaster in 1933, she was a child of the Great Depression and World War II. The daughter of Virginia E. Snyder and...

Russell Arden Jones

Russell Arden Jones

Nov 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Russell Arden Jones announces his passing at the age of 80, on November 24, 2024.

Russell was born on June 13, 1944, at Hendricks Field Army Air Base in Sebring, Florida. When he was six, Russell's family moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he later graduated from Douglas Freeman...

Eva B. Mccracken

Eva B. Mccracken

Nov 24, 2024

Eva B. McCracken, age 92, of Lititz entered into her eternal home on November 24, 2024. Born in Smyrna, Eva was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucy Myers.

Eva was an avid reader, finding joy and solace in the pages of countless books. Her faith in Jesus Christ was unwavering; each day began with her...

Robert "Bob" Caldwell Diller, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Caldwell Diller, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" Caldwell Diller, Sr., passed away in his home on November 24, 2024, at the age of 89. His family was by his side.

The last of nine children to Harry and Grace Caldwell Diller, Bob was born and raised in Intercourse, PA. Bob attended East Lampeter High School and later proudly served in the US...

Virginia L. "Ginny" Joline

Virginia L. "Ginny" Joline

Nov 24, 2024

Virginia L. Joline (Ginny) of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, with her daughters Denise and Julie by her side. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Edward and Marie Virginia (Gin) Geubtner. She was married to Robert F. Joline, Sr. for over 63 years before his death in 2022.

Ginny graduated from...

Charles A.L. Shindell Iii

Charles A.L. Shindell Iii

Nov 24, 2024

Charles A.L. Shindell III, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Doris (Cecklin) Shindell II.

Charles was a proud Marine Corps veteran. After honorably serving his country, Charles dedicated over 25 years to the Lancaster Newspaper working...

Ke Thi Tran

Ke Thi Tran

Nov 24, 2024

Ke Thi Tran, age 88, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on November 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Can Tho, Vietnam, she was the daughter of Duong Van Tran and Nho Thi Mai.

Her life revolved around her grandchildren whom she loved and adored very much and was admired by her family...

Helen Winifred Miller

Helen Winifred Miller

Nov 24, 2024

Helen W. Miller, 94, of Landis Home, Lititz, PA, died November 24, 2024, at the retirement community.

Miss Miller retired in 1997 after 41 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her sister, the late Jeanne Miller, translated the New Testament for the Mamanwa people of the southern Philippines. They also helped them with their literacy and...

John J. Zonka

John J. Zonka

Nov 24, 2024

John J. Zonka, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on November 24, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Galen Zonka, who passed away in 1998. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Zofia Compel Zonka.

John had worked as a draftsman for the Burnham Boiler Company of...

Jere P. Oster, Sr.

Jere P. Oster, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Jere P. Oster, Sr., 89, of Lancaster, passed away on November 24, 2024.

He was the husband of Mary L. Hoffman, the love of his life, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage this past October 10th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Bertha E. Phillips Oster. He was a...

Joan M. Stonesifer

Joan M. Stonesifer

Nov 24, 2024

Joan M. Stonesifer, 72, of Willow Street, passed away on November 24, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Richard "Rick" Stonesifer, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage this past February 16th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester C., Sr. and Mary Jane...

Eleanor “Ellie” Slavin

Eleanor “Ellie” Slavin

Nov 23, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Slavin, 94, of Manheim Township, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at home. Born May 22, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Sarah (O'Donnell) Schilling. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Slavin, who passed away in 2016.

Eleanor "Ellie" was a graduate of Hallahan...

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