Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Oct 4, 2024

John Hawkes slipped peacefully from this life sleeping next to his wife while floating in South China Sea. The dash between his dates March 25, 1956 and October 4, 2024 were rich, adventurous, and filled with love. A stanch liberal and environmentalist, John was a volunteer firefighter, hunter, Eagles fan, avid boater, epic air guitarist, Florida snowbird, world traveler...

Carla Gardner

Carla Gardner

Oct 4, 2024

Carla Gardner, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away on October 4, 2024. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Griffin) Gardner. She was the loving and devoted wife of Ernie Brown for over 38 years.

Many will fondly remember Carla for her generous spirit and heart of gold. She prided...

Paul J. Pernel

Paul J. Pernel

Oct 4, 2024

Paul J. Pernel, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Born in Mineola, NY, to the late Victor and Mary Pernel, after college Paul enlisted into the Navy where he served proudly. Paul then spent nearly two decades working for AutoZone, where he thrived in management roles and later transitioned to a driving position after...

Jacqueline M. Rowell

Jacqueline M. Rowell

Oct 3, 2024

Jacqueline M. Rowell, age 92, passed away at the United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz on Thursday, October 3, 2024. During Her 9 Years at UZRC she very much enjoyed her time making friends and doing activities like playing bingo and going on bus trips.

Born in Lancaster on June 22, 1932, she was the daughter of...

Joan E. Fehl

Joan E. Fehl

Oct 3, 2024

Joan E. Fehl, age 94, of Millersville, passed away October 3, 2024, at The Glen at Willow Valley. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, she was born and raised on the family farm to the late Harry L. and Anna S. (Rankin) Fehl. The family was prided in owning the farm since the 1760's.

A graduate of Penn...

J. Arden Godshall

J. Arden Godshall

Oct 3, 2024

J. Arden Godshall died on October 3, 2024, from pancreatic cancer. Arden was born on September 19,1935, the third of six sons of Willard and Esther Moyer Godshall. As a child and young teen, his family lived on a farm in Quakertown, before moving to Souderton, Pennsylvania, a large and close-knit Mennonite community. In 1954, he married Evelyn Alderfer,...

Lena Bell King

Lena Bell King

Oct 3, 2024

Lena Bell King, 72, of Lancaster died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home. Born in Pensacola, Florida she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Annie Baker Stallworth. She proudly graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and later went into the work force. She worked for both Pennsupreme and Calvary Fellowship Homes over the years....

Audrey F. Eichelberger

Audrey F. Eichelberger

Oct 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Audrey F. Eichelberger

June 10, 1938 – October 3, 2024

We celebrate today the life of our beautiful Mother, AUDREY who she went to be with our dad Roland "Ike" Eichelberger after a brief illness. Our Mother lived her life to the fullest, every day brought some adventure whether big or...

Roger W. Deitrich

Roger W. Deitrich

Oct 2, 2024

Roger W. Deitrich, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2024, after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert and Rosanna (Rhoads) Deitrich. He graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1971. His work career started at the Lancaster Bowling Alley setting pins. Then he...

Candace "Candie" Joy Trimble

Candace "Candie" Joy Trimble

Oct 2, 2024

Candace "Candie" Joy Trimble, 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Alice "Sally" (Rohrer) Liller.

Candie, a woman of strong faith, was a graduate of Manheim Township High School. She had a strong work ethic which led to a long and successful...

John "Jack" Templeton Thorn

John "Jack" Templeton Thorn

Oct 2, 2024

John Templeton Thorn, known to many as Jack, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2024, at the age of 80, due to a heart aneurysm. He was not in pain and did not suffer. Born on August 27, 1944, Jack's life was defined by his entrepreneurial drive and commitment to the manufacturing and supply chain industries....

Kyle Anthony Jones

Kyle Anthony Jones

Oct 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts; the family of Kyle A. Jones announce his tragic passing from his years long battle with anxiety and depression. His heart was too good for this world, and ultimately, he never wanted others to struggle the way he did. His warmth and charisma will be missed by all who knew him.

He...

Marcia A. Bronczyk

Marcia A. Bronczyk

Oct 2, 2024

Marcia A. Bronczyk, age 83, passed away at her home on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (Skrajny) Koczur and the devoted wife of 55 years to the late Henry V. Bronczyk.

Marcia was a member of St. James Catholic Church...

Donald E. “Don” Armold

Donald E. “Don” Armold

Oct 2, 2024

Donald E. "Don" Armold, 81, of Lancaster, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Mary Jane Kline Armold. Don was the loving husband of Genevieve Segro Armold and for nearly 32 years they took on life's adventure together. He was a proud graduate...

Sherlyn A. Gregg

Sherlyn A. Gregg

Oct 2, 2024

Sherlyn A. Gregg, 90, formerly of Paradise and Kinzers, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Abbeyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Levi N. and Ida (Miller) Wise. She graduated from the former Paradise High School, Class of 1951.

Sherlyn shared 56 years of marriage with...

Jeffrey M. Magwood

Jeffrey M. Magwood

Oct 1, 2024

Through many tears, we are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Jeffrey M. Magwood on October 1, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on June 1, 1968, he was the son of the late William Donald and Ruth Ann Magwood. He was 56 years old.

Jeffrey's life revolved around his faith and love in God, the arts, and...

Vincent Casimir Kneizys

Vincent Casimir Kneizys

Oct 1, 2024

Vincent "Vin" Casimir Kneizys, 90, of Landis Homes, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. Born in Canton, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Alice (Kohansky) Kneizys. He was married 62 years to his beloved wife Joann (DiPietro) Kneizys prior to her passing in 2023.

Vin was a graduate of St. Mary's High...

Nancy Yunginger Rhoads

Nancy Yunginger Rhoads

Oct 1, 2024

Nancy Rhoads passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2024 in the presence of her son, Joseph D. Miller. Born in Lancaster, on March 22, 2024, she was the eldest daughter of the late B. Frank and Mary (Dussinger) Yunginger. She celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family.

Nancy is survived by her son, Joseph, daughter-in-law, Stephanie...

Dorothy E. Demascola

Dorothy E. Demascola

Oct 1, 2024

Dorothy E. DeMascola, 99, of Lancaster, passed away on October 1, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Albert DeMascola, who passed away in 1981. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick A. and Elizabeth R. Schlater Tucker.

Dorothy had been a homemaker,and had worked in her later years in...

Myra Jane Gebhardt Ober

Myra Jane Gebhardt Ober

Oct 1, 2024

Myra Jane Ober, 98, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 1, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Mineola, NY to the late Kenneth and Agnes Christina (Klovekorn) Hargreaves. She was pre-deceased by her husbands, Stanley Ober (2016), also of Lititz, and Joseph Gebhardt (1965) of Massapequa Park, NY.

Myra was a...

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