Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Robert "Bob" G. Weiss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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