Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

George Z. Ebersole

George Z. Ebersole

Apr 10, 2026

It is with deep love for a life well lived that we announce the passing of George Zug Ebersole who entered into his Lord & Saviors presence on April 10, 2026 at his home in Farmersville after an extended illness.

Born in Bareville, Pa he was the son of the late Jacob & Anna Zug Ebersole.

He is survived by his wife,...

Barbara B. Swords

Barbara B. Swords

Apr 9, 2026

Barbara Joyce Bowman Swords of Brethren Village entered into eternal rest April 9. She was 97 years old. She was born in Norborne, MO to Vernon K. and Jewell (Reynolds) Bowman. Barbara was married to Gene G. Swords in August of 1950. They made a home for their 7 children in Lancaster County.

She graduated from Ludlowville High School, Lansing, NY...

Vaughn R. Downing

Vaughn R. Downing

Apr 8, 2026

Vaughn R. Downing, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Columbia and Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 7, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Ream) Downing.

 

Vaughn retired from the former Harrisburg Hospital, having worked in the Physical Therapy Department for over 20...

Cindy L. Achille

Cindy L. Achille

Apr 7, 2026

Cindy L. Achille, 63, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Beegle) DuWell. She was the loving wife of John Achille, with whom she shared more than 36 years of marriage.

Cindy took great pride in her roots, having been a Florida Gators...

Gertrude Pauline Williams

Gertrude Pauline Williams

Apr 6, 2026

Gertrude "Pauline" Williams, 89, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. Born on November 5, 1936, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew Brill and Gertrude M. (Dirk) Brill.

A proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she went on to study at the Lancaster General Hospital School of X-Ray She dedicated her...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen

Apr 5, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen, 73, of West Lampeter, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John and Jane (Hunnicutt) Schmus. He was also the beloved husband to Mary (Burris) Allen, with whom he spent 32 beautiful years of marriage.

With a servant’s heart, Jeff always knew that he wanted to help others,...

Heather E. Springer

Heather E. Springer

Apr 5, 2026

Heather E. Springer, 55, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn (Baer) Springer.

She was a 1989 graduate of Penn Manor High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising from Albright College in 1993 and later earned her master’s degree in education...

Walter H Offermann

Walter H Offermann

Apr 5, 2026

Walter H. Offermann, 89, a resident of Moravian Manor, passed away on April 5, 2026. A native of New York City, Walt was the husband of Shirley Vandegrift Offermann, with whom he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this month. Walt was the son of Henry and Wilma Offermann.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son,...

Margaret Dewart Hoerner

Margaret Dewart Hoerner

Apr 4, 2026

Margaret Dewart Hoerner, 94, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, shortly after hearing her daughter-in-law read Psalm 23 to her. Known as Peg, she was born on May 18, 1931 in Batavia, NY. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Dewart. She was married to the late Dr. George M. Hoerner, Jr. for 43 years until his...

Gail M. Bubernack

Gail M. Bubernack

Apr 4, 2026

Gail M. (Ressler) Bubernack, 73, of Lancaster, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Gardens of Stevens.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Hope (Kuhns) and Charles Ressler. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" E. Bubernack, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Gail worked as an office assistant...

Stanley W. Levandoski Jr.

Stanley W. Levandoski Jr.

Apr 4, 2026

Stanley W. Levandoski, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Ephrata Manor. He was the beloved husband of Regina (Rembish) Levandoski, with whom he was proud to share 68 years of marriage.

Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1934, he was the son of the late Mary (Waski) and Stanley W. Levandoski, Sr.

Mr. Levandoski served his country in...

Robert "Bob" Martin

Robert "Bob" Martin

Apr 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” A. Martin, 81, of Willow Street, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Andrew) Martin. He was also the devoted husband to Faith (Reese) Martin, with whom he shared over 43 years of marriage.

After graduating from McCaskey High School in 1962, Bob served in...

Tina M. Willauer

Tina M. Willauer

Apr 3, 2026

Tina M. Willauer, 66, of Gap passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Nancy E. (Reincke) Stanley. She was the wife of the late John P. “Peachy” Willauer who passed away in 2008.

She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s...

Donald L. Ecenroad

Donald L. Ecenroad

Apr 3, 2026

Donald L. “Donnie” Ecenroad

Donald L. “Donnie” Ecenroad, 90, of Lititz passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home. Born in Rothsville, he was the beloved son of the late John H. and Ruth Tangert Ecenroad Aydlett. He was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Carrie Ecenroad after the passing of his father. He was the faithful and loving...

Mary Tabaka

Mary Tabaka

Apr 3, 2026

Mary Tabaka, 96, of Manheim, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born in Garfield, NJ, she was the daughter of Rocco Palino and Filamenia Langieri. She married Burton Tabaka in 1955 and shared 29 years of marriage until his passing in 1984. They lived on a 150-acre dairy farm in Budd Lake, NJ. Mary worked and retired as a cafeteria...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Riddle

Robert "Bob" Joseph Riddle

Apr 3, 2026

Robert Riddle, 76, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Robert was born on July 21, 1949, to William and Theresa (Leblanc) Riddle in Richmond, Staten Island, New York.

Robert grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey with his brothers Tommy, Johnny, Kenny and Steven. In 1969, during the Vietnam War, Robert Riddle was drafted into...

Enma Lopez Osejo

Enma Lopez Osejo

Apr 3, 2026

Enma Lopez Osejo, 97, of Reading, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. Born in Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Luis Lopez and Candida Osejo.Enma cared deeply for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be especially missed by her son, Neptali, husband of Glenda; late son Rafael Estrada, husband of Fidelia; daughter: Virginia, wife of...

W. Clark Line, III

W. Clark Line, III

Apr 2, 2026

W. Clark Line, III, 82, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Plymouth, PA, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2026. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Clark Line, Jr. and Arlene Ruth (Fisher) Line. Clark attended Plymouth High School, Temple University, and Wilkes University.

Clark spent his career working as a newspaper editor for over 40...

Ethel J. Neus

Ethel J. Neus

Apr 2, 2026

Ethel J. Neus, 104, a longtime resident of Luther Acres Retirement Community in Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 2, 2026.

Born to George and Ethel Janson, she lived a long and full life shaped by faith, family, and friendship. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Charles and George Janson; her husband of 71 years, Charles Henry...

German Rivera-Huertas

German Rivera-Huertas

Apr 1, 2026

German Rivera-Huertas, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at UPMC, Lititz, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, son of the late Francisco Rivera and Georgina Huertas. German shared 52 beautiful years with Carmen “Angie” G. Nunez, including 23 years in marriage.

He was a very hard worker, now retired from High...

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