Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Suzanne M. Gombar

Suzanne M. Gombar

Sep 7, 2026

Suzanne M. Gombar, 60, of Lititz, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at UPMC Lititz Hospital. Born in Throop, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosalie (Ogrodoski) Gombar.

Sue worked as a bartender, first at Lancaster Country Club for 30 years, then at Bent Creek Country Club for the past 8 years. In her free...

Earl Rissler Zimmerman

Earl Rissler Zimmerman

Sep 7, 2026

Earl Rissler Zimmerman 92 died peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Earl was born in Ephrata and made his home in Millersville. Growing up on the family farm, he was the fourth son and the fourth of nine children of the late Katie and Clayton Zimmerman of Ephrata. Earl was a life-long dairyman working first for Moore...

Nancy L. Rowell

Nancy L. Rowell

Sep 7, 2026

Nancy L. Rowell, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene Pry.

After moving from Johnstown to Elizabethtown with her parents as a child, Nancy graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and then spent many years as a secretary. First at Lancaster General Hospital in...

Carolyn Marie (Corliss) Wheeler

Carolyn Marie (Corliss) Wheeler

Sep 7, 2026

Carolyn Marie Corliss Wheeler, 76, of Middletown, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026.

A Michigan native, Carolyn was born in Flint and grew up in Muskegon. She and her husband Larry later lived in Indiana and then North Carolina before settling in Pennsylvania in 2006.

Carolyn was the daughter of Reverend Leo Corliss & his wife Vera, who served...

Chanh Van Pham

Chanh Van Pham

Sep 7, 2026

Chanh Van Pham, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the husband of Tuyen Nguyen. He was the loving father of Jimmy Pham.A viewing and Buddhist services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 from 9AM to 12PM at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral...

Terry Thomas Molkenthin

Terry Thomas Molkenthin

Sep 7, 2026

Terry Thomas Molkenthin, 64, of Lititz, PA, passed away on September 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Mary Molkenthin and the late Raymond F. Molkenthin. Terry was the loving husband of Laurie (Heagy) Molkenthin.

Terry was a specialty hauler truck driver for 44 years. He was a member of...

Donald W. Mahoney

Donald W. Mahoney

Sep 6, 2026

Donald W. Mahoney, 90, formerly of Conestoga, PA, passed away peacefully at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Don shared 67 years of marriage with his wife Johanne E. (Henry) Mahoney before her passing on December 20, 2024.

He was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Roland D. and Esther (Wissler) Mahoney. He graduated from...

Betty Jane Swearingen

Betty Jane Swearingen

Sep 6, 2026

Betty Swearingen, 78, of Lancaster passed away on September 6, 2026.

Jeanette Louise Miller

Jeanette Louise Miller

Sep 6, 2026

Jeanette Louise Miller, 75, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John E. Graham and Mary L. (Shay) Spidle. She was married 44 years to her beloved husband Melvin E. Miller, Jr., until his passing in 2016.

Jeanette was a graduate of Penn Manor High School and worked for...

Gloria T Rampulla

Gloria T Rampulla

Sep 5, 2026

Gloria T. (Dickel) Rampulla, 98, of Lancaster died on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She was the daughter of John B. Dickel and Nora Hess. She was raised by Josephine and Charles Braun. She was married 59 years to Louis A. Rampulla who died February 1, 2010.

She worked at Hamilton Watch Co. for 31 years before retiring in 1987.

She is survived...

Dr. Alfredo Concha Reyes

Dr. Alfredo Concha Reyes

Sep 3, 2026

El Dr. Alfredo Concha Reyes, de 73 años y residente de Manheim, falleció pacíficamente el jueves 3 de septiembre de 2026 en su hogar, rodeado de su amorosa familia. 

Nacido en Veracruz, México, era hijo de los difuntos Perfecto Concha Pérez y Sofía Reyes Ramón. Alfredo fue el amado esposo de María Antonia Avendaño, con quien compartió 48 años de matrimonio.

Alfredo...

Monica N. Tuininga

Monica N. Tuininga

Sep 2, 2026

Monica N. Tuininga, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. Born in South Africa, Monica was the daughter of the late Willem and Cecelia (Botha) Dercksen.

In South Africa, Monica worked as a secretary and receptionist for various doctor's offices. She was very creative and enjoyed designing beautiful floral arrangements. Monica loved animals and...

Elizabeth J. Kauffman

Elizabeth J. Kauffman

Sep 2, 2026

Elizabeth J. Kauffman, 93, formerly of Lititz, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was known as “Bubba” to her family.

Born in Haydentown, Fayette County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ethel (Rankin) Hartman.

Elizabeth worked in housekeeping for Uniontown Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, and Mount Zion Retirement Community. She enjoyed...

Timothy L. "Tim" Kilby

Timothy L. "Tim" Kilby

Sep 2, 2026

Timothy L. “Tim” Kilby, 69, of Quarryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Treva (Lefever) Kilby.

Born in Lancaster in 1957, he was a son of Edmund & the late Mary (Carter) Kilby.

Tim was employed as a road salesman for Advanced Concrete...

Thomas H. Hopson

Thomas H. Hopson

Sep 2, 2026

Thomas H. Hopson, 85, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Heaton) Hopson, with whom he lovingly shared 59 years of marriage.

Tom was born in Pittsburgh to the late Charles G. and Rebecca P. (Evans) Hopson.

He grew up in Lewistown, PA, where he graduated from Lewistown High School...

Ann Marie White

Ann Marie White

Sep 1, 2026

Service information: Monday, September 14, 2026 Family & Friends Visitation 2-3 PMTime of Sharing/Service 3 PMLocation: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 

Ann Marie White, a lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away at home with her husband Peter. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Roberta McGady and the wife of Peter...

Shirley A. Melendez

Shirley A. Melendez

Sep 1, 2026

Shirley A. Melendez, age 82, of Lancaster, entered the gates of Heaven on September 1, 2026. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Krause) Miley. She shared over 32 years of love and memories with her devoted husband, Radames Melendez. 

Shirley dedicated her life to the service of others, exhibiting an unwavering commitment to uplift...

Robert W. Bedford

Robert W. Bedford

Sep 1, 2026

Robert W. Bedford, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at UPMC Lititz. Bob shared 52 years with his wife Edee C. (Erline) Bedford.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late Frank A Bedford, Esq., and Beatrice (Smith) Bedford. He lived near York Country Club and played three rounds of golf a day...

James Lee "Jim" Engledow

James Lee "Jim" Engledow

Sep 1, 2026

James Lee "Jim" Engledow, 77, joined his wife, Catherine Ann "Cathy" (DelPrete) Engledow in Heaven on September 1st, 2026.

A viewing for Jim will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 10 a.m., with a Mass to be held at 11 a.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster.

Jim was well-known for his wicked sense of humor,...

Jennifer Alice (Loreman) Weber

Jennifer Alice (Loreman) Weber

Sep 1, 2026

Jen Weber, 58, of Lancaster, PA, entered eternal life on September 1, 2026. Born in Carlisle to Robert and Patricia "Mumsy" Loreman, she grew up in Lancaster and graduated from Penn Manor High School and Millersville University.

Jen and her husband, Jim, shared 33 years of marriage and were active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. They loved cooking together, champagne...

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