Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Debra J. Wenger
May 1, 2026
Debra J. Wenger, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Landis Homes, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dover, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Karen (Patterson) and Peter Bleistein. She was the devoted wife of Mervin Wenger, with whom she shared over 47 years of marriage.
Debra worked as a secretary for...
Daniel Paul Kegel, MD
Apr 30, 2026
Daniel Paul Kegel, MD (age 73) passed peacefully from this life on April 30, 2026. Dan was born on August 17, 1952, and was raised in Lancaster PA, where he attended Sacred Heart School and Lancaster Country Day School. He graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore where he met his beloved wife, Regina, to whom he was married for 49...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Myers
Apr 30, 2026
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Myers, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bernice (Norquest) Hatton. She was married to Gary R. Myers until his passing in 2014.
Sandy was a graduate of Solanco High School. She owned and operated Myers’ Autobody and Service Center with her family...
Barbara Ann Munro
Apr 29, 2026
Barbara Ann Munro met with her Savior on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her West Lampeter Township residence at the age of 90. She shared 66 years of marriage with her husband Ronald W. Munro before his passing in 2023.
Born in Lancaster, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Rebecca Augusta (Blish) Turner. She graduated from...
Gloria Ann Ebert
Apr 28, 2026
Gloria Ann Ebert, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.
Born on August 29, 1929, in Lancaster, PA, Gloria was the daughter of the late Robert G. Snodgrass and Lucy (Wile) Snodgrass. She was the beloved wife of the late Wayne C. Ebert, who preceded her in death in 1978.
Gloria dedicated many years of her life to her...
Michael D. Sweigart
Apr 28, 2026
Michael D. Sweigart, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Lancaster, PA.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard Sweigart and Doris Martin Sweigart.
Michael was a Master Brick and Stone Mason, working in the construction field for many years until his retirement.
He loved boating, snorkeling, camping, and treasured going to the beach...
Marianne Windle
Apr 28, 2026
Marianne Windle, 63, of New Providence, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lancaster in 1962, Marianne was the daughter of Janet (Shetter) Williams and the late Robert Williams, Sr.
Marianne dedicated 15 years of service as an administrator with the East Lampeter Township Police Department. She also...
Duong Quang Pham
Apr 28, 2026
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory. Family and friends will be received from 9AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.
Robert F. Shreiner
Apr 27, 2026
Surrounded by his loving family Robert F. Shreiner, fondly known to friends, family, and the racing community as Dr. Bob, left us on April 27, 2026, at the age of 82. A true legend in the world of motorbike racing and repair, Bob’s life was a thrilling ride filled with passion, dedication, and an indomitable spirit that will be celebrated...
Elizabeth Means Ehrgood
Apr 27, 2026
Elizabeth Means Ehrgood passed away at the age of 106 on Monday, April 27, 2026, at The Glen at Willow Valley. She previously lived in Lebanon, Williamsport and York. “Betsy” as she was known shared 55 years of marriage with her husband, Peter Witmeyer Ehrgood, before his passing on October 4, 1998.
Born in Lebanon, PA, Betsy was the daughter of...
Kathleen "Kathy" E. Landis
Apr 27, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Landis went home to be with her Lord on April 27, 2026 after a difficult, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. It was a battle she fought fiercely. Kathy was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Elizabeth Stevens. Kathy was raised in Willow Street, where she attended and graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School....
Charles J. "Charlie" Brown Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Charles J. "Charlie Brown Jr., 62, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Canton, Pa, he was the son of the late Bonnie L. Buck Yeager. Throughout his career as a truck driver, he drove for various trucking companies in Lancaster County. He found peace in spending time in the...
Dorothy Benner Martin
Apr 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Benner Martin, who departed this life peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on June 29, 1933, in Kinzers, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Martin.
Dorothy devoted her working years to the textile industry as a sewing factory worker,...
Ronald L. Groff
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald L. “Butch” Groff, 86, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in New Danville, PA, he was the son of the late Lewis and Kathryn (Rudy) Groff. He was the loving husband of Helen (McDwyer) Groff with whom he shared over 67 years of marriage.
He was a 1957 graduate of JP McCaskey...
Harold Meck Keeport
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Meck Keeport, who left us peacefully to join his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 27, 1941, in Pennsylvania, Harold was a devoted husband, father, and Poppy, who lived a life full of passion and purpose.
Harold’s career in maintenance...
Sandra Marie Pike
Apr 25, 2026
Sandra Marie Pike (née Thomas), aged 90, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 after a full and wonderful life.
Sandra (Sandy) was born the youngest of ten children to Hattie (Gotwalt) and Paul Thomas on July 30, 1935. At twelve years old she met the love of her life, Larry Pike, in her 7th grade homeroom, and they were married...
Catherine E. Kauffman
Apr 25, 2026
Catherine E. Kauffman
Affectionately known all her life as Kay, she has now joined her husband, Bill, in the great beyond.
Born in Lancaster to Charles H. Blake Sr. and Evelyn Zimmerman Blake, Kay was the middle child of
older sister, Evie Weaver (Stacy) and younger brother, Charles Blake Jr. (Barb).
Kay graduated from Hempfield High School and attended Millersville State College. After marriage
to...
Vera K. Eckert
Apr 25, 2026
Vera K. Eckert, 102, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community.
She was the daughter of the late Sidney A. Mickler, Sr. and Lucy M. (Spreitzer) Mickler. She was the loving wife of the late Donald M. Eckert. They would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary on April 18th.
Vera was born and raised...
Phan Ly
Apr 24, 2026
Phan Ly, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Cambodia, Phan immigrated to the United States in 1984 with her children as a single mother. She had many odd jobs throughout her time in America, but her primary role was always to take care of her children as a homemaker. She loved...
Joanne M. Kirchgessner
Apr 24, 2026
Joanne M. Kirchgessner, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. Kirchgessner, Sr., who died in 2022.
Born in Lancaster in 1938, she was a daughter of the late Harry Sener and raised by Robert Wakefield and Helen (Bloom) Wakefield.
Joanne was employed with Turnmatic Screw for...
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