Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Miriam Rios

Miriam Rios

Aug 19, 2024

Miriam Rios, 60, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on August 19, 2024. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Justo Rios and Miguelina Torres.

Miriam worked over 28 years in production for Sensing Devices, Inc. in Lancaster, PA. She had a strong faith...

Michael J. Ziegler

Michael J. Ziegler

Aug 19, 2024

Michael J. Ziegler, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the Willow Valley Glen among his loved ones and Hospice Care. He was the son of Ruth Schlosser Ziegler and Howard Ziegler of York, Pa., where Mike was raised. He is survived by his wife Susan C. Ziegler, son Hans Ziegler and sons by marriage, Chris...

Mark Anthony Mendez, Sr.

Mark Anthony Mendez, Sr.

Aug 18, 2024

Mark Anthony Mendez, Sr., 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was previously a resident of New York City.

Born in New York, he was the son of the late Carmen (Labiosa) and Michael Mendez. Prior to his retirement, Mark worked as a millworker at Alcoa and Arconic.

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Maida E. Miller

Maida E. Miller

Aug 17, 2024

Maida E. Miller, 101, of Quarryville, passed away on August 17th, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born to the late Austin Witscomb Vaghan and Frances Ellen Jeffries in Baltimore, MD and was a graduate of Asbury Park High School, NJ, Class of 1941.

Maida was proud to have been a part of the launching of...

Billy E. Mccracken

Billy E. Mccracken

Aug 17, 2024

Billy E. McCracken, 62, passed away August 17, 2024. Billy was born October 17, 1961, in Bristol TN. Billy was the son of the late Billy Joe and Myrtle (Rush) McCracken. Bill worked in autobody all his life. For several years he owned and operated McCracken's Body Shop.

In his most recent years, he enjoyed spending time...

Karen Marie Briggs

Karen Marie Briggs

Aug 17, 2024

Karen Marie Briggs, 70, of Lancaster, and formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 17, 2024. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Gavaletz) Hopkins. She was married to her beloved husband Donald James Briggs for just shy of 45 years.

Karen was a graduate...

Robert J. Clark

Robert J. Clark

Aug 17, 2024

Robert J. Clark, 92, of Gap, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Ella F. Whitt Schabach Clark, who passed away in 2014. Born in Spring Garden, and a lifelong resident of the Gap area, he was the son of the late Chester and Hilda Moore Clark.

Robert...

Mary Lee Yeiser

Mary Lee Yeiser

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Lee (Kreider) Yeiser, 79, of Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Hacker) Brown.

Mary Lee graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1962. She was a valued employee as a secretary at Wohlson and Simeral...

Iris Dee Barnes

Iris Dee Barnes

Aug 16, 2024

Iris Dee Barnes (née Cook), age 90, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2024.

Iris Dee was born in Burton, Nebraska to K. Duane and Francis Cook (née Snider). She was the second of seven children. She was blessed to grow up in a loving, Christ-centered home surrounded...

Kelly A. Gradwell

Kelly A. Gradwell

Aug 16, 2024

Kelly A. Gradwell, beloved wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and joy that will forever be remembered by all who knew her. Born in Stewartson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Sally (Reynolds) Rubb.

On October 26, 1996, Kelly married the...

William R. “Bill” Hazlett

William R. “Bill” Hazlett

Aug 16, 2024

William R. "Bill" Hazlett, 84, passed away at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA on August 16, 2024. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret L. Hazlett of Collingdale, PA. Bill was the husband of Barbara Ann (Bushong) Hazlett. They would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on August 26th.

Bill was...

Brenda L. Witmer

Brenda L. Witmer

Aug 15, 2024

Brenda L. Witmer, 83, of Brethren Village, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Verna M. (Deitrich) Harrison. Brenda was the loving wife of Raymond L. Witmer, who died in 2016.

Brenda was a 1959 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked for 28...

Gerald W. Walker

Gerald W. Walker

Aug 15, 2024

Gerald W. Walker, 97, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on August 15, 2024, at Landis Homes.

His wife Frances, who also resides at Landis Homes, survives him. He is also survived by his son Rick Walker, husband of Heidi and their children Jeremy Walker (Shalisa) and Ryan Walker (Christina) all of Lancaster County; his daughter Lori...

Anne M. Glouner

Anne M. Glouner

Aug 14, 2024

Anne M. Glouner, 72, of Willow Street, was welcomed into the open arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Dolores M. Shultz Geiger. Anne was the loving wife of Daniel J. Glouner and for 51 years they loved, laughed and...

Matthew Lee Coffroth Jr.

Matthew Lee Coffroth Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce that God has called home our angel, Matthew Lee Coffroth Jr. He was the cherished son of Matthew and Caroline Coffroth, and the proud big brother of Blake and Lylah.

Matthew was set to begin fifth grade this year. His teacher and classmates remember him as the kid everyone wanted to be...

Ricky E. Ruhl

Ricky E. Ruhl

Aug 13, 2024

At the age of 65, after a lifetime of perfectly timed quips, half-finished home projects, and never quite catching that elusive Bambi, Rick Ruhl has passed away. He no longer has to endure another one of Liverpool's nail-biting games. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Rick lived life with the kind of dry wit that could silence a room or,...

Joseph A. Vehovic

Joseph A. Vehovic

Aug 13, 2024

Joseph A. Vehovic, 81, of Lancaster, passed away Aug. 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Alverda, PA he was the son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Anastasia Vehovic. He was the devoted husband of Elaine Vehovic, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage until her passing in 1991.

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Michael J. Phyillaier, Sr.

Michael J. Phyillaier, Sr.

Aug 13, 2024

Michael James Phyillaier Sr. passed away on 14 August 2024 in Lititz, PA, at the age of 78. Up until about five years ago he led an active life in Oregon and Idaho riding his motorcycle and traveling around the high country with his friends. Then Parkinson's took its toll on him.

He is survived by his...

Patti Bruce Hunter

Patti Bruce Hunter

Aug 12, 2024

Patti Bruce Hunter passed away on August 12, 2024, after a long and hard battle with a rare brain disease, Corticobasal Degeneration. She was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley alongside her three siblings and many cousins. After graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School she set her sights on pharmacy school, getting a degree from the University of...

Dorothy Siegrist

Dorothy Siegrist

Aug 12, 2024

Dorothy Siegrist, 72, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous and prolonged journey with cancer on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Millersburg, OH, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Miller) Mast. She was the wife of David Siegrist, and they were married for 47 years. Dorothy was a member...

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