Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Charles A. & Norma A. Weston

Charles A. & Norma A. Weston

Feb 25, 2026

Charles A. Weston

1/28/1936 - 3/12/2025

Charles A. Weston of West Lampeter Township passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, leaving behind his wife Norma A. Weston.

Charlie received his science degree from Bowdoin College in 1958 and joined the ROTC program, ranking as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and then the reserves. Due to his adeptness at organic chemistry, Charlie...

Maria L. Katz

Maria L. Katz

Jul 13, 2026

Maria Liberta (Antonico) Katz, 77, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Marion (DiMaio) Antonico. Maria shared more than 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Louis S. Katz, building a life centered on faith, family, and love.

A devoted...

Diane M Kendig

Diane M Kendig

Jul 10, 2026

Diane Marie Kendig, 82, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was born on February 17, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl F. Kendig and Janet Young Kendig. She is survived by her loving sisters, Cheryl K. Hinkle, Lancaster and Cynthia L. Stutzman, wife of William, of Douglassville, PA as...

Jorge Luis Espinosa Almanza

Jorge Luis Espinosa Almanza

Jul 10, 2026

Con profundo dolor, compartimos la partida de Jorge Luis Espinosa Almanza, quien falleció el 10 de julio de 2026, a la edad de 37 años. 

Jorge, conocido con mucho cariño por su familia como "Jojo", fue profundamente amado y será recordado por su gran corazón, su cálida sonrisa y la manera en que hacía sentir bienvenidos a todos los que lo...

Joseph John Kuen

Joseph John Kuen

Jul 9, 2026

Joseph John "Joe" Kuen, 52, of Ephrata, PA, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Joe was the son of Maureen Artz. He graduated from George Washington High School in Philadelphia.

He recently began the path of an entrepreneur, as the owner of a food truck he would have called "Joe the Neighbor". His dream was to create...

James W. Morris

James W. Morris

Jul 9, 2026

James W. Morris, 46, of Mount Joy, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of Suzanne (White) Morris and Thomas Morris, Sr.

James found joy in life's simple pleasures and the people he loved most. He had a creative spirit and enjoyed playing the guitar and expressing himself through...

D. Robert "Bob" Purcell

D. Robert "Bob" Purcell

Jul 9, 2026

D. Robert "Bob" Purcell, 94, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born in Primrose, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Marion (Brady) Purcell. He was married to Ann (Collihan) Purcell until her passing in 1988.

Bob was a graduate of Cass Township High School and took courses at Penn State University. He served honorably...

Nafees Jehan Khan

Nafees Jehan Khan

Jul 9, 2026

June 26, 1928 – July 9, 2026

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return." (Qur'an 2:156)

Today, we honor and celebrate the beautiful life of Nafees Jehan Khan, affectionately known as Mumma. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch of the Khan family, Mumma represents the last elder of her generation whose wisdom,...

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley Jr.

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley, Jr. passed from time and space into eternity on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83, just shy of his 84th birthday. He was born on August 23, 1942, in Lancaster to the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy (Stamm) Waidley and became a lifelong resident of Manheim Township after his family moved to Delp Road...

Hector "Tortey" Tirado

Hector "Tortey" Tirado

Jul 8, 2026

Hector “Tortey” Tirado, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Miguel Tirado and Ana Vazquez.

Hector worked in the foundry at Grinnell LLC for 40 years, retiring in 2018. He was passionate about riding motorcycles and was a member of the LAMA Motorcycle Club. Hector enjoyed...

R. Marc Barley

R. Marc Barley

Jul 7, 2026

R. Marc Barley, 63, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on April 1, 1963, Marc was the loving son of the late Richard M. and E. Jane (Schultz) Barley. He was a devoted father to Erin N. Barley & Dude, a proud Pop Pop to Alivia and Ari Abreu, and the longtime companion of...

Pierino "Piero" Dinnocenzo

Pierino "Piero" Dinnocenzo

Jul 7, 2026

Pierino “Piero” Dinnocenzo, 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Italy, he later came to the United States, where he built a life supporting his family through hard work and his dedication as an entrepreneur.

Piero was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was a beautiful soul whose kindness and generosity were felt by...

Donald L. Kirchart

Donald L. Kirchart

Jul 7, 2026

No obituary to appear. 

William "Chris" Hardy

William "Chris" Hardy

Jul 7, 2026

No obituary to appear. 

Reyita M. Ocasio Vega

Reyita M. Ocasio Vega

Jul 7, 2026

Reyita M. Ocasio Vega, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ocasio and Luisa Vega.

Reyita was very social and enjoyed being around friends and family. She often did crossword puzzles and loved being at church. She was a member of San Juan...

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner

Jul 7, 2026

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner, 88, of North Wales, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leon and Kathryn (Seabar) Haefner. Henry was the loving husband of 57 years to Bernadette C. (Sahd) Haefner.

A veteran, Henry served in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Lancaster...

David Daniel Forry Jr.

David Daniel Forry Jr.

Jul 7, 2026

David D. Forry, Jr. (Dave), 87, of Lititz, passed away in the hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born in Schaefferstown, PA on November 4, 1938. He was the son of the late David D. Forry, Sr. and Helen B. Forry. He was the husband of Rhoda E. Forry, with whom he shared 65 years...

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jul 6, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. The Family thanks the Staff on the 8th floor Lime for their care, kindness, and compassion. It was truly appreciated.

Jeff would have marked 40 years of marriage with his wife Cindy (Bush) Hauenstein this coming October.

Born in...

Sylvia A Miller

Sylvia A Miller

Jul 6, 2026

Sylvia A. Miller, 87 of Lititz, passed away at Luther Acres on July 6, 2026. Formerly of Leesport, PA she was the wife of Larry D. Miller, for 69 years on May 18th, 2026. Totally devoted to her loving husband, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Helen F. Drake Spease...

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Jul 6, 2026

Clinton Wilson Amspacher, Jr., affectionately known as "Mr. Blue," passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born on November 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Clinton lived a life defined by love for his family, service to his community, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

A devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

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