Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joan Marie Asso

Joan Marie Asso

Sep 20, 2026

Joan Marie Asso, born as Joan Marie Mowery on October 9, 1944, to Ellen and William Mowery. She was one of six children and attended Saint Anthony's Church growing up.

A Graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1962. She was the widow of Roger F. Asso, Sr. Happily married for fifty-nine years.

Joan's lifelong dream was to be a mother....

Dennis M. Quinlivan

Dennis M. Quinlivan

Sep 22, 2026

Dennis M. Quinlivan, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Jean Quinlivan. He was also the dutiful and devoted husband to Dorothy “Dotty” Quinlivan since their marriage in 2005 (but he was devoted to her for even...

Julie M. Smith

Julie M. Smith

Sep 22, 2026

Julie M. (Crandall) Smith, 56, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. Born in San Rafael, CA, and raised in King Ferry, NY, she was the beloved daughter of James Crandall III and Cu (Vo) Crandall, and the devoted wife of Stacey Smith.

At the absolute center of Julie’s life was her deep...

Michael Louis Goyda

Michael Louis Goyda

Sep 21, 2026

Michael Louis Goyda, 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Ford City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael and Lugena Angelo Goyda. While attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he discovered antiques, ultimately building this interest into a successful career and enjoyed traveling across the county in...

Bernard Michael Huxta

Bernard Michael Huxta

Sep 21, 2026

Bernard M. Huxta, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Marion Heights PA to the late John Huxta and Anna (Slyachta) Huxta. Bernie was a skilled carpenter and retired from the Advertising Department of Armstrong World Industries after 45 years of employment. Shortly after retiring, he returned to work and...

Irwin H. Forman, MD

Irwin H. Forman, MD

Sep 21, 2026

Irwin H. Forman, MD, was born in the Bronx on March 11, 1939, the son of the late Jack and Beatrice Forman. He was the loving husband of Marcia Richman Forman for 33 years. Irwin passed away at Masonic Village, his home for the past 18 years, following complications from Parkinson's disease.

Irwin graduated from New York University and then traveled...

Margaret E. Matroni

Margaret E. Matroni

Sep 20, 2026

Margaret E. Matroni, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leonard T. and Margaret L. Hacker Matroni.

Margaret had worked as a secretary for RR Donnelly and Sons for many years. Prior to this she worked at the Conestoga National Bank. After Donnelly, she worked for 27 years for the...

Carl E. Becker

Carl E. Becker

Sep 20, 2026

Carl Eric Becker, 88, of Hempstead & Commack, NY, and Lancaster County, PA, went home to heaven Sunday, September 20, surrounded by his loving children. He has been happily reunited with his parents, Mary & Eric; his brothers, Bill and Hank; and many extended family members and friends.

Carl is most certainly golfing in heaven as you read this. He loved...

David M. Husser

David M. Husser

Sep 20, 2026

David M. Husser, 65, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Ruth (Wade) and Gerard Husser. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Tovey), with whom he shared over 42 years of marriage.

Prior to his retirement, Dave worked as an Industrial Consultant for Veritiv...

Clara G Rohrer

Clara G Rohrer

Sep 20, 2026

Clara G. Rohrer, 95, of Lititz passed away Monday, September 20, 2026, at Brethren Village after a brief illness. She was the wife of Willis W. Rohrer who passed away on February 27, 1996. Born in Smithville, near Providence Township, she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Groff and Elizabeth Smith Groff.

She had been employed at the Hamilton...

James B. Geiter

James B. Geiter

Sep 19, 2026

James B. Geiter, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Sarah (Detz) and James F. Geiter, Jr.

Jim was the beloved husband of Jane Jamison, with whom he shared more than 28 years of marriage. He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School....

Douglas S. Foulk

Douglas S. Foulk

Sep 19, 2026

Douglas S. Foulk, 61, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence.

Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William and Joyce (Rynier) Foulk.

Doug was a huge anime fan and enjoyed attending conventions and cosplaying with his daughter. He also loved watching his kids play video games and attending concerts with them,...

Paul R. Malmendier

Paul R. Malmendier

Sep 18, 2026

The family of Paul R. Malmendier wishes to announce his passing on September 18, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the son of Joseph and Beverly Malmendier (Alder). He was the devoted husband to Kelly Quinn and loving father to Eleanor and Kayla Malmendier.

Paul was a talented artist and metalsmith whose creativity and craftsmanship were...

Mong Nguyen

Mong Nguyen

Sep 18, 2026

The family of Mong Nguyen wish to announce his passing on September 18, 2026. He was 79 years old. Born in Vietnam on June 26, 1947, he proudly fought beside US troops in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Phong Nguyen of Lancaster.

Many will remember Mong for his years working as a school lunch aide for Hempfield...

Javeson "Jay" Flory

Javeson "Jay" Flory

Sep 17, 2026

Javeson J. "Jay" Flory, 12, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Justin and Vangie Rynn Flory. This year, Jay eagerly entered the 7th grade in the school district of Lancaster. He was a wrestler and soccer player from the time he was 6 years old. Sports were...

Barbara Aileen Buehrer

Barbara Aileen Buehrer

Sep 17, 2026

After many joyous memories created and a life well lived, we announce the passing of Barbara Aileen Buehrer, aged 71, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2026. Barbara was born on January 28, 1955, in El Cerrito, California, to William and Mary (Blakey) Gilmore, and she was the eldest of three siblings. 

Barbara's laughter was contagious, bringing joy to all...

Mary May Doherty

Mary May Doherty

Sep 17, 2026

Mary M. Doherty, 76, of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Mary was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Leah (Black) Muir. She graduated from Dunmore High School and spent many years working in healthcare administration before retiring.

What defined Mary was never her work, it was loving her family.

Mary was the...

William H. Schlegel

William H. Schlegel

Sep 17, 2026

William H. Schlegel, 77, of New Providence, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. In New Providence, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Dorothy K. (Hoeflich) Schlegel. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Jacobson) Schlegel, with whom he shared over 58...

Nam Thi Nguyen

Nam Thi Nguyen

Sep 17, 2026

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John Rivera

John Rivera

Sep 16, 2026

John "Juan" Rivera, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Cruz Soto and Brigida Rivera Adorno.

John worked as a grinder for Sperry New Holland and worked various jobs at Homestead Village until his retirement. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and loved the outdoors, especially...

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