Gloria M. Snyder
Feb 25, 2026
Gloria M. Snyder, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katherin (Pleger) Stetler.
Gloria dedicated many years of her life to nurturing countless students as a cafeteria worker for the Lancaster School District, notably at J.P. McCaskey High...
Richard Andrew Schmeck
Feb 25, 2026
Richard Andrew “Rich” Schmeck, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 25, 2026. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth Gertrude (Rathman) Schmeck and the late Richard S. Schmeck. He was married 38 years to his beloved wife, Terri Hicks Schmeck.
Rich was a 1979 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...
John P. Zagorski
Feb 23, 2026
John P. Zagorski, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren, Monday, February 23, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Anna (Beacher) Zagorski.
Following his graduation from Shenandoah Catholic High School, John joined the US Navy where he proudly served on the USS Arcadia,...
William "Bill" Osborne Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
William “Bill” Osborne Jr., 78, of Lancaster passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, after a valiant battle with ALS. Born in Paterson, NJ he was the son of the late William Osborne Sr. and Claire (Ferdinand) Osborne. He was the loving husband of Joyce (Sackett) Osborne with whom he celebrated over 53 years of marriage.
Bill worked in sales most of...
Jerald M. Pizzulli
Feb 23, 2026
Jerald M. Pizzulli, 79, of Willow Street, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann (Larrieu) Pizzulli and his five children: Deborah, Matthew, Daniel, Stephen and Michael, their significant others, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Jerald grew up in Saddle Brook, N.J. with his parents...
Arlene M Brittain
Feb 23, 2026
Arlene M. Brittain, formerly of Muncy, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Penn State Hospital in Landisville, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. She was 92.
Born on December 13, 1933, in Minneola Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Lies and Elenora Schwartz Lies. She graduated from Minneola High School in 1953. Shortly thereafter, she began...
Ruth D. Doutrich
Feb 23, 2026
Ruth D. Doutrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her family and her dog, Penny. Ruth leaves behind a legacy of determination, perseverance and hard work.
Born in Paradise, PA to the late Earl S. Denlinger Sr. and Emma (Lantz) Denlinger. She graduated from Pequea Valley in 1956. She first worked at Gap National Bank...
Jean Swavely
Feb 23, 2026
Jean Eleanor Swavely, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Bally, PA., she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Gertrude (Eberhart) Mutter and the beloved wife of S. Jay Swavely.
A dedicated mother and loving wife, Jean's warmth and nurturing spirit shaped not...
Sandra S. Groff
Feb 22, 2026
Sandra S. “Sandy” Groff, 78, of Strasburg, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Esther G. (Harner) Shaub. She was also the loving wife to Michael Groff for 51 years until his passing in 2019.
After graduating from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Sandy received her professional certification at beauty school,...
Edward Stanley Althouse
Feb 21, 2026
Edward S. "Pop" Althouse, 87, of Strasburg, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Gap, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (House) Althouse. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Derr) Althouse, with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage.
He was a 1956 graduate of Southern Lancaster County...
Maryann Galati
Feb 21, 2026
Maryann Galati, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Eastman) and Felix Carpenito. She was the beloved wife of Mauro A. Galati, Jr., with whom she shared more than 65 years of marriage.
Maryann was a devoted member...
Jeffrey L. Conner
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey L. Conner, 70, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital with his son by his side.
Born and raised in Lititz, he was the son of the late George W. and Dorothy M. (Mohn) Conner. He was the loving husband of the late Bonnie Conner.
Jeff was a graduate of Warwick School District. He was...
Janet L. Slover
Feb 20, 2026
Janet L. Slover, 93, of Lancaster, went to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (Ashby) Slover.
Janet spent much of her life working at The Long Home in Lancaster, working her way up to a supervisory position through her dedication. She also spent many...
James L. Saturno
Feb 19, 2026
James L. Saturno, 88, of Landisville, PA, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a 20-year battle with kidney cancer.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Emily (Detrick) and James D. Saturno. A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, James went on to proudly serve his country as a veteran...
Beverly Ann Steele
Feb 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Beverly Ann Steele, a beloved teacher, cherished mother, and esteemed member of the Lancaster community. Beverly, born on March 29, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, departed this life peacefully on February 19, 2026, at the age of 89.
Beverly devoted her life to education, beginning her career as a head-start teacher in Toledo, OH...
Edgar C. Oatman
Feb 19, 2026
Edgar C. Oatman, our Dad, Pop Pop, Uncle and Brother Ed, passed on February 19th.
Having survived a failing bumper jack in the 1950s, quadruple by-pass surgery in the 80’s, knee replacement surgery in his 80s, idiotic politicians, telemarketers, a fall down a complete flight of stairs three years ago, and consumption of food long past expiration, our Ed Dog passed...
Isabel Reina Perez
Feb 18, 2026
Con profundo dolor y a la vez con inmensa gratitud por una vida larga y llena de amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Isabel "Mamota" Pérez, quien partió en paz el 18 de febrero de 2026 en su hogar, rodeada del cariño de su familia.
Nacida el 19 de noviembre de 1924 en Dajabón, República Dominicana, Mamota fue una mujer fuerte, independiente...
Johanna Catharina (van de Ven) Reap
Feb 18, 2026
Johanna Catharina (van de Ven) Reap
Born 21 November 1937 to Wilhelmus Josephus van de Ven and Grada Maria (van Lith) van de Ven in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
In her earliest years Annie experienced the occupation of the Netherlands and her hometown by the Germans in World War Two. She was almost seven years old when in late September 1944 Paratroopers from the...
Sandra "Sandi" H. Malloy
Feb 18, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” H. Malloy, 61, of East Petersburg passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Phyllis Annette (Smith) Hoover. She was married to Mark William Malloy, her best friend, for nearly 40 years. Sandi was a graduate of Hempfield High School, and she attended...
