Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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,...

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...

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...

David F. Wyrwas

David F. Wyrwas

2026

David F. Wyrwas, 73, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after a valiant battle against lung disease. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Morgan) Wyrwas, with whom he was ready to celebrate 50 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward and Laura (Lubinski) Wyrwas.

David graduated high school in 1970...

Miles V. Martin

Miles V. Martin

Apr 1, 2026

Miles V. Martin, 93, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born September 24, 1932, at Lancaster General Hospital, he was the son of the late Harry Metfett and Gertrude (Lichty) Martin.

Miles attended Ranck Avenue and Wickersham Elementary Schools, Edward Hand Junior High, and graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1950. During his youth, he was active in the Boy...

Agnes C. Silverthorn

Agnes C. Silverthorn

Mar 31, 2026

With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Agnes C. (Wagner) Silverthorn, 89, local Restauranteur and Hospitality Icon, was called home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, while under the gentle care of Masonic Village Hospice at Brethren Village, Brook Side North Pavilion.

Born and raised in Lancaster, Agnes was the cherished daughter of George F....

Joseph Louis Kecki

Joseph Louis Kecki

Mar 31, 2026

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, our world was shattered into a million pieces when we lost our precious Jo Jo. Joseph Louis Kecki, was only 39 years old, shy of his 40th birthday by 17 days, when he left us to carry on without him. He spent every moment of his journey here living life to its absolute fullest, touching...

Georgene J. Michael

Georgene J. Michael

2026

A full obituary will appear when finalized.

Shirley Ann Shenk

Shirley Ann Shenk

Mar 31, 2026

Shirley Ann Shenk, 88, of Manheim. Tuesday March 31, 2026. Beloved sister.

Ronald L. Harper

Ronald L. Harper

2026

Ronald L. Harper, 92, of Willow Street and formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities. He was the devoted husband of the late Nancy (Goodfriend) Harper, who died in 2016.

Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Edith (Fetters) Harper.

Ron graduated in...

Kathryn Garcia

Kathryn Garcia

Mar 30, 2026

No obituary will appear. 

Wesley "Dean" Stokes

Wesley "Dean" Stokes

Mar 29, 2026

Wesley “Dean” Stokes, 90, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Costa Mesa, CA, he was the son of the late Albert Charles Wesley Stokes and Helen Elizabeth (Wilkins) Stokes. He was the loving husband of Sara J. (Roland) Stokes.

Dean formerly served as a probation officer in Orange City, CA, where...

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