Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Bun Roeung Kong
Sep 10, 2026
Bun Roeung Kong, born December 1, 1952, in Kompong Chhnang, Cambodia, passed away peacefully on September 10th at Lancaster General Hospital.
Bun Roeung was the beloved husband of Sokkhim Kong and a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sokkhim; his three children, Elisabeth, Kiry, and Neseth Kong; and his beloved grandchild, Athren Kong.
Bun Roeung’s life was marked...
Jeanette Louise Miller
Sep 6, 2026
Jeanette Louise Miller, 75, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John E. Graham and Mary L. (Shay) Spidle. She was married 44 years to her beloved husband Melvin E. Miller, Jr., until his passing in 2016.
Jeanette was a graduate of Penn Manor High School and worked for...
Barbara Aileen Buehrer
Sep 17, 2026
After many joyous memories created and a life well lived, we announce the passing of Barbara Aileen Buehrer, aged 71, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2026. Barbara was born on January 28, 1955, in El Cerrito, California, to William and Mary (Blakey) Gilmore, and she was the eldest of three siblings.
Barbara's laughter was contagious, bringing joy to all...
Mary May Doherty
Sep 17, 2026
Mary M. Doherty, 76, of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Mary was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Leah (Black) Muir. She graduated from Dunmore High School and spent many years working in healthcare administration before retiring.
What defined Mary was never her work, it was loving her family.
Mary was the...
William H. Schlegel
Sep 17, 2026
William H. Schlegel, 77, of New Providence, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. In New Providence, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Dorothy K. (Hoeflich) Schlegel. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Jacobson) Schlegel, with whom he shared over 58...
John Rivera
Sep 16, 2026
John "Juan" Rivera, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Cruz Soto and Brigida Rivera Adorno.
John worked as a grinder for Sperry New Holland and worked various jobs at Homestead Village until his retirement. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and loved the outdoors, especially...
Despina Vekios Dianastasis
Sep 16, 2026
Despina (Vekios) Dianastasis, 89, of Lancaster died peacefully on Wednesday, September 16 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in the village of St. George on the island of Chios, Greece. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Marianthi (Zymnis) Vekios.
Despina, known affectionately to her friends as Des, came to this country in 1946 at the age...
Sandy L. Campbell
Sep 15, 2026
Sandy L. Campbell, 76, of Willow Street, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. She shared 47 years of married with her husband Howard “Howie” J. Campbell before his passing in 2018.
Born in Lancaster, PA, Sandy was the daughter of the late Roy M. and Florence (Sangrey) Gerlach. She graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School,...
Berniece Louise Omans
Sep 14, 2026
Berniece H. Omans passed away peacefully at home in Lancaster, PA on September 14, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Dearborn, Michigan and was the daughter of Frederick A. and Edith (Bryant) Holappa. "Berne" attended Michigan State University and earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Education from Temple University and...
James B. "Jim" Ream
Sep 14, 2026
James B. “Jim” Ream, 89, of Lititz, PA, took his final flight, kissing the clouds on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy. His final hours were spent resting comfortably with his family by his side.
Born in Ashland, OH, he was the son of the late George Nelson and Ellouise Grace (Baxter) Ream. He was...
John H. Barrett, Sr.
Sep 14, 2026
John H. Barrett, Sr., 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Legends of Lancaster. He was the devoted husband of the late Janet M. (Long) Barrett, who died in 2023.
Born in Dayton, PA, he was a son of the late Clyde & Margaret (Walker) Barrett.
Mr. Barrett was a veteran of the...
Terry L. Bitner, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Terry Lee Bitner Sr., 66, of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, passed away in the comfort of his home on September 13, 2026.
Terry spent much of his working life behind the wheel as a professional CDL driver and worked for Air Products for the last decade of his career.
He is survived by his children, Terry Lee Bitner Jr., husband of Gabrielle Bitner, of...
Janet "Jan" Levy Gitomer (Mrs. Git)
Sep 12, 2026
Janet Gitomer died peacefully on September 12, 2026, at her home in Lauderhill, Florida, at the age of 98. Born in Vineland, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Michael Levy and Esther (Sperling) Levy. Her father came from Leeds, England and her mother came from London, England.
Janet was married to David Gitomer who died in 1994. Dave was from...
Eliezar Jordan Jimenez
Sep 12, 2026
Eliezer "Jordan" Jimenez Jr., 30, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Born in Lancaster on October 10, 1995, he was the son of Eliezer J. Jimenez and Anna M. (Gross) Gutierrez.
Jordan had a great sense of humor and a smile that could light up a room. He enjoyed playing video games, skateboarding, and listening to a...
Gladys Schofield
Sep 12, 2026
Gladys Schofield, age 85, and went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2026.
A native of Lancaster, PA. she moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1973 then moved to NC in 1988. She moved back to Lancaster, PA in August,2023.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Mae Newcomer Graybill. She was preceded in death by...
Georgina Westerband Luyanda
Sep 11, 2026
Georgina Westerband Luyanda, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jorge Westerband and Josefa Luyanda Rodriguez.
Georgina spent many years as a service aide at Conestoga View until her retirement. In addition to working full-time, she took great pride in being a single mother to her...
Jean Lorraine Harnish
Sep 10, 2026
Jean Lorraine Harnish, 96, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. She was the loving mother of Marc Harnish and Eric Harnish and a devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren.
Jean was born in Lancaster to the late Roy and Charotte Piersol. After graduating from high school in 1948, she attended the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing,...
John L Semonco
Sep 10, 2026
John L. Semonco, 89, of Quarryville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. Born in Elkhorn, WV he was the son of the late Andrew Bosick Semonco and Mary (Deamon) Semonco.
He worked for the Rock Creek Cemetery as a mechanic for many years.
An avid outdoorsman he was affectionately known as the “working man.” He would spend as much time outside tinkering...
Florence H. "Floppi" Greenwood
Sep 10, 2026
Florence H. “Floppi” Greenwood, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at The Glen at Willow Valley.
Born in Somers Point, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Willits P. and Charlotta Y. (Olsen) Haines, Jr. She was the loving wife of the late W. Kenneth Greenwood. They shared 67 years of marriage before his passing.
Floppi...
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