Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Robert "Bob" G. Weiss
May 10, 2026
Robert George “Bob” Weiss, 86, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2026.
He was born in Paterson, NJ and graduated from Xavier High School, NYC in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1961 and received a law degree from Georgetown University in 1964.
After graduating from Georgetown, he joined his...
Mary Lou Keller
Jun 27, 2026
Mary Lou Keller, 94 Saint Mark Avenue, Lititz, PA, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Lititz, PA. Mrs. Keller was born in 1941 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of Samuel and Alice Frye.
She was graduated from McCaskey High School, Lancaster, in 1959, and from the Lankenau School of Nursing, Philadelphia, in 1962. She was employed as a...
Barbara Bushong Graeter
Jun 26, 2026
Barbara Bushong Graeter, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jay Bushong and Ruth (Milley) Ely. She was married 66 years to her beloved husband John R. Graeter, Jr. who passed in 2024.
Barb was a 1954 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She worked as an executive...
Betty Lou Serafin
Jun 26, 2026
Betty Lou Serafin passed away on June 26, 2026, in Boiling Springs PA. She is survived by her daughter Amy R Serafin of Boiling Springs. Funeral Arrangements are private.
Benjamin W. Brooks
Jun 25, 2026
Benjamin W. Brooks, 83, of Lancaster, passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Melvin Earl Rosier
Jun 25, 2026
Melvin Earl Rosier, 93, of the Glen at Willow Valley, entered into rest at his residence on June 25, 2026. Born in Union City, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Mel was the youngest of six children of Charles and Althena (Burger) Rosier. His father died in 1935, when he was two years of age. His mother dedicated her life to keeping the...
Eugene Nicholas Smolko
Jun 25, 2026
Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Smolko, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on June 25, 2026. Gene was the son of the late Michael Steele Smolko and Helen Smolko. He shared more than 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Maria Smolko, who preceded him in death in 2017.
Gene dedicated his career to the steel manufacturing industry, working as a welder for...
Lori A. Patterson Neiswender
Jun 25, 2026
Lori A. Patterson Neiswender, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jennersville, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Harry) Fetter and the late Joseph Patterson.
Lori spent much of her professional life as a waitress, forming meaningful connections with her regular customers and community alike. Notably, she spent over...
Russell J. Anstead, Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Russell J. Anstead, Sr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Russell C. and Genevieve (Stiles) Anstead. He was the devoted husband of Diana (Mohr) Anstead, with whom he shared more than 67 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family,...
Vera J. Hocker
Jun 25, 2026
Vera J. (Shenk) Hocker, age 96, of Luther Acres, Lititz, PA entered into rest on June 25, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Paul W. Hocker. Born near East Petersburg, in Penn Township, she was the daughter of Jacob K. Shenk and Ida (Bare) Shenk Brubaker, and the stepdaughter of Harry G. Brubaker. She is survived by a son,...
Kevin T. Lucas
Jun 24, 2026
Through many tears we announce the tragic passing of Kevin T. Lucas, aged 47 of Lititz, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Howard Sr. and Margaret (Striver) Lucas. He shared over 24 years of love and memories with his wife, Diana Ashford.
To say Kevin was a family man, would...
Richard F. Lorenzi
Jun 24, 2026
Richard Frank Lorenzi, 84, died on June 24, 2026.
Born on June 29, 1941, he was husband to Laura Ann and a passionate evangelist for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He served with Youth with a Mission. He spent his life as a self-employed barber.
He was father to Scott, husband to Shannon, Shawn, Adrienne, wife of Mark, and Eric. He was...
Khamphong Changthongthip
Jun 24, 2026
Khamphong Chanthongthip
Khamphong Chanthongthip, 84, of Manheim, PA, passed away on June 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Laos, he was the son of the late Kham and Boun Chanthongthip. Khamphong was the loving husband to Phouthong (Inthavong) Chanthongthip for over 60 years.
In addition to his wife, Phouthong, Khamphong is survived by his son: Phoulideth Chanthongthip,...
Susan A. Sensenich
Jun 24, 2026
Susan A. Sensenich, 81, of Lancaster, PA died at home on June 24, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William G. and Jane E. Azer, she was the wife of Gary Sensenich, married August 5, 1967.
As a licensed funeral director of 22 years, her personal mission was “to learn your needs and serve you to the best...
Jesus Trinidad
Jun 24, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jesus Trinidad, 77, formerly of Deer Park, New York, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the beloved son of the late Pedrito and Mercedes Trinidad and the youngest of eight children.
Jesus built a life defined by hard...
Wilda "Penny" Elaine Fisher
Jun 24, 2026
Wilda E. "Penny" Fisher, 81, of Marietta, passed away at Penn State Medical Center, Lancaster, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Amelia (Bleacher) Lefever. She was the loving wife of many years to Gerald L. Fisher.
Penny was a 1962 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. She worked as a...
Carol Ann Edwards
Jun 22, 2026
Carol Ann (Britt) Murphy Edwards, 95, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Born to James and Anna (Braun) Britt in Brooklyn, New York, Carol graduated from John Jay High School in Brooklyn with hopes of becoming a nurse. Instead, she devoted herself to raising her family. She and her first husband, André Eugene Murphy, welcomed three children:...
Rosa Mae Hinton
Jun 22, 2026
Rosa Mae (Thomas) Hinton of Lancaster, Pa, entered into rest at home surrounded by her family on June 22, 2026. She was the wife of the late Henry Hinton who preceded her in death on March 1, 2016, which was their 57th wedding anniversary.
Born in McBee S.C, she was the daughter of the late Dave Thomas Sr., and the late...
Tara Lynn Gable
Jun 21, 2026
Tara Lynn Gable, 59, of Ronks, PA, passed away at UPMC Lititz on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was the fiancé of Tony E. Miller.
Tara was a devoted partner, a loving mother to her two daughters, a proud grandmother to her three grandchildren. Tara was the best Mimi EVER! She cherished every moment with her grandchildren and could not get...
James Samuel Eddy Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
James Samuel “Bo” Eddy, Jr., 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at the Lebanon VA Hospital on June 21, 2026. Born in Columbia, PA, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Janet (Detz) Eddy.
James, also affectionately known as “Bo”, was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He served honorably during Vietnam and was last stationed upon...
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