Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Boyd L. Sponaugle, Jr.

Boyd L. Sponaugle, Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

Boyd L. Sponaugle, Jr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the Masonic Village. He was the husband of the late Sheila Wilfong Sponaugle, who passed away in 2022.

Boyd worked for the National Park Service for more than 20 years serving in Pennsylvania, Alaska, Maine, Massachusetts, Virginia and West Virginia. Prior to that...

Russell L. Weiser

Russell L. Weiser

Dec 17, 2024

Russell L. Weiser, 88, of East Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Clement Russell Weiser and Mary Elizabeth (Shultz) Weiser. He was the husband of Anne Weiser who passed away in 2019.

He was a graduate of York High School where he was a star...

William H. Bentley

William H. Bentley

Dec 17, 2024

William passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He was married for 20 years to Kathleen Pearl Bentley where they resided in Denver PA. Bill started out as a trackman with Amtrak in July 1980 and moved on to Forman and worked his way up to Supervisor of the TLM and retired as deputy division engineer of the...

Lisa K. Sweigart

Lisa K. Sweigart

Dec 17, 2024

Lisa K. Sweigart, 60, passed away at her Lancaster residence on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was the wife of Stephen M. Sweigart for 41 years.

She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Jacques F. and Edith (White) Miller. A homemaker, Lisa graduated from Hempfield High School.

Spending time with her grandchildren...

Reinaldo Roman

Reinaldo Roman

Dec 16, 2024

Reinaldo Roman, 52, of Batavia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Reinaldo Rodriguez and Irma Iris Roman.

Rey was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and father who touched the lives of everyone he met with his warmth and laughter. Rey...

Phyllis A. (Buzzard) Miller

Phyllis A. (Buzzard) Miller

Dec 16, 2024

Phyllis A. (Buzzard) Miller of Lititz died at Zerbe Retirement Community on December 16, 2024.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. Buzzard and Martha (Drybread) Buzzard. Phyllis is survived by daughter Kathleen K. Miller, son Jeffrey J. Miller and wife Christine, and daughter Jennifer L. (Miller) Jones. Three grandchildren: Isaiah...

Stanley R. Pinson

Stanley R. Pinson

Dec 16, 2024

Stanley R. Pinson (Walking Boss), 73, of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Estates in Lancaster, PA on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Huntingdon, TN, he was the cherished son of the late Catherine (Wilkins) and Wade Pinson and the devoted husband to the late Frances (Chelchowski).

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Stanley...

Kenneth E. Deubler

Kenneth E. Deubler

Dec 16, 2024

Kenneth E. Deubler, 67, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at home.

Born in Waverly, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian (Coyle) Deubler. He was the husband of Nancy (Rogers) Deubler.

An Air Force veteran and licensed pilot, Ken spent much of his life dedicated to...

Jeremy P. “Jerry” Leon

Jeremy P. “Jerry” Leon

Dec 16, 2024

Jeremy P. Leon, 87, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Morristown, NJ and Naples Fl. died Monday, December 16th, with his wife, family and beloved dog Willy by his side. Jerry and Dorothy Leon would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 28th.

Jerry was a proud Marine fighter pilot in the Korean war. He was an...

Cheryl L. Miller

Cheryl L. Miller

Dec 16, 2024

Cheryl L. Miller, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Born in Lancaster to the late Warren B. and Mary Jane Miller, Cheryl was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and earned an associate's degree in business.

Cheryl dedicated 23 years of service to the United States Postal Service, where she made a...

Reba R. Oberlin

Reba R. Oberlin

Dec 16, 2024

Reba R. Oberlin, 93, of United Zion Retirement Community, died on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora Mae Fetter Kline. She was the loving wife of G. Richard "Dick" Oberlin who passed in 2004. A 1949 graduate of Lititz High, she later went on to work as a...

Maxine J. “Mj” Geller

Maxine J. “Mj” Geller

Dec 16, 2024

Maxine J. "MJ" Geller of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her home. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Karl T. and late Sally K. Hammels. She was the true love and soul mate of Robert E. Geller with whom she shared nearly 60 years of marriage.

She graduated from William...

A. Keith Jones

A. Keith Jones

Dec 15, 2024

A. Keith Jones, 87, of East Petersburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Fairview West Virginia, he was the son of the late Gerald and Grace (Starkey) Jones. He was the husband of Marie (Lopez) Jones and they were married for 67 years.

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Anthony Cunningham

Anthony Cunningham

Dec 15, 2024

Anthony Cunningham (affectionately known as TC), 69, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Tazewell, VA he was the son of Addie (Floyd) and the late Cornelius Cunningham.

Raised in Lancaster, PA Anthony was a man of simple joys and deep connections. Anthony was a proud...

Richard H. "Dick" Wenger

Richard H. "Dick" Wenger

Dec 14, 2024

Richard H. "Dick" Wenger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 14, 2024. He was the husband of Kelli (Lucas) Wenger, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage this past December 14th . Born in The Buck, he was the son of the late Samuel M. and Pearl Moore Wenger.

Dick had been the owner of...

Timothy N. “Tim” Herr

Timothy N. “Tim” Herr

Dec 14, 2024

Timothy N. "Tim" Herr, 83, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Tobias and Johanna (Koubvich) Herr. He was married to Rita Ann (Smith) Herr prior to her passing in 2001.

Tim was a graduate of Manheim Township High School. He obtained his bachelor's degree...

Ruth Anna Miller

Ruth Anna Miller

Dec 13, 2024

Ruth Anna Miller, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ruth (Hess) and Clarence J. Huber.

Ruth Anna was the devoted wife of the late Robert Herr Miller. Together, they built a loving family, which she treasured deeply....

Faye L. Verdegem

Faye L. Verdegem

Dec 13, 2024

Faye L. Verdegem, 84, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born in Coatesville, PA, to the late Clifford and Janet Linton, Faye had an unwavering love for her family.

A devoted mother, Faye raised her four sons on her own. She worked as a cell operator for NTN, dedicating 14...

Robert L. Grove

Robert L. Grove

Dec 13, 2024

Robert L. Grove, 71, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care. Born on July 27, 1953, in Windsor, PA, he was the son of Kathryn (Saylor) and the late Kenneth L. Grove. Bob shared a life of love and cherished memories with his devoted wife, Cinda "Cindy" B. Grove, for forty...

June K. Hemsteger

June K. Hemsteger

Dec 13, 2024

June K. Hemsteger passed away peacefully and entered into Jesus' loving arms on December 13, 2024, at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA, at the age of 93. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Amelia (Weisgerber) Richter. June was the beloved wife of John D. (Jack) Hemsteger, and together they shared 68 years...

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