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David E. Leiphart
Sep 24, 2025
David Earl Leiphart, 68, passed away at his Windsor, York County residences on September 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in York to the late Robert and Jean (Straub) Leiphart, he worked as a maintenance electrician, retiring from Harley Davidson after 33 years of service.
David was a member of the Red Lion American...
Georgia M. Keitt
Sep 22, 2025
Georgia Marie Keitt, 70, of York, passed away at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born in South Carolina to the late Ulysses Summers and Georgia Keitt, earned her master's degree and worked in the healthcare industry as a nurse for over 35 years. She is survived by her children, Adam, Kontour, Maurice, George, and Jeremiah, as...
Ana Gonzalez
Sep 20, 2025
Ana Gonzalez, 87, passed away at her niece's home in Lancaster on September 20, 2025. Born in Salina, Puerto Rico in April of 1938 to the late Julio and Julia (Reyes) Rivera, she was a homemaker all her life. She and her husband lived in New York for nearly 60 years before moving to Lancaster in 2022. She is...
James H. Kauffman
Sep 19, 2025
James Kauffman of Pequea, Pennsylvania, Found Peace in the Simplicity of Life
Jim Kauffman, 71, of Pequea, PA, passed away surrounded by family and his beloved dog, Ernie, on September 19, 2025. Born on February 7, 1954, in Lancaster, to the late John and Mary Kauffman, he was a proud U.S. Army veteran....
Judy L. Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Judy L. Wilson, 75, of Lititz, passed away at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Elkhart, IN to the late James E. and M. Janet Wilson, she was an antiques dealer alongside her longtime partner, Robert Snyder. In addition to Robert, she is survived by her brother James E. Wilson, Jr.
Serivces will...
Joan Louise Starry
Sep 18, 2025
Joan Louise “Meme” Starry, of Millersville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025.
A hard worker with a generous heart, Joan spent much of her career as the food service manager at the SMAC and also worked at the Country Mill Inn, where her kindness and dedication touched both coworkers and customers...
Gene Barry Plaskon
Sep 18, 2025
Gene B. Plaskon, 75, of New Holland, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, on September 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Garfield, NJ, to the late Walter and Jeanne (Zelinski) Plaskon, he worked in the technology industry and was the founder and CEO of his computer business. He is survived by his wife, Maryann (Murphy) Plaskon...
Paul Gerald Defeo
Sep 17, 2025
Paul Gerald DeFeo, 69, of York, PA, passed away on September 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Jamie Lynn (Pry) DeFeo, with whom he shared 15 years of marriage and 37 beautiful years together.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Amaturo) DeFeo, Paul built a...
Sharon Ann Spurbeck
Sep 16, 2025
Sharon A. (Dierolf) Spurbeck went home with the Lord on the early morning of September 16th, 2025, at 76 years old. Born in Reading, PA, she filled her life with passion for cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, and loving her family.
She was also passionate about animals, her favorite music, and caring for others. She is...
Robert L. Green
Sep 15, 2025
Robert L. Green, 82, of Palmerton, died suddenly on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Cedarbrook Rehabilitation Center.
He formerly worked for NJZ Company in Palmerton as a forklift operator, and various other positions during his 30 years at the company.
Robert was a caring person who loved his family and enjoyed...
Sallie Ann Faust
Sep 15, 2025
Sallie Ann Faust, 85, of Gilbertsville, PA, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Pottstown to the late Leno and Flora (Kroh) Borgiet, she spent her working career in the banking industry. She is survived by her three children, Sally, Keith, and John.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kenneth Llewellynn Kennedy
Sep 14, 2025
Kenneth L. Kennedy Jr., 57, of New Freedom, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his parents, his sisters, and his dear friend, Kelie Pillion.
Born February 15 in York, PA, he was the son of Ken Sr. and Susan Kennedy...
Tracy M. Rust
Sep 14, 2025
Tracy M. Rust, of Holtwood, PA, passed away on September 14, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was 51. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the loving daughter to Maxine (Rust) Sample and the stepdaughter to James Sample. In addition to her parents, she is survived by several siblings, her extended family and her many friends.
...Donald E Miller
Sep 11, 2025
DONALD E “DON” MILLER
Donald E (Don) Miller of Lancaster, lovingly known as Pop and Pop Pop to his family passed away peacefully on 09/11/25 at the age of 94.
Don was the son of the late Earl and Ivy (Burkholder) Miller and the husband of the late Pauline...
Marcus Pribble
Sep 9, 2025
Marcus Emory Pribble, of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2025. He was 20. Born in Hanover in 2005, he was the son of Emory and Hollie Pribble.
He loved the outdoors and animals. He was super funny and always wanted everyone happy. He was a free spirit who got lost along the way....
Dale William Lippy
Sep 8, 2025
Dale William Lippy, husband of Barbara (Byrd) Lippy, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital on September 8, 2025. He was 76. Born in Hanover, to the late Reginald and Effie (Ruby) Lippy, he worked as a forklift driver and automotive/motorcycle mechanic for over 50 years. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends, particularly his...
Diane Marie Hertz
Sep 8, 2025
Diane Marie Hertz, of Willow Street, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab after a brief illness. She was 74.
Born in Lancaster to the late Charles and Sarah (Merkley) Hertz, she worked for nearly 40 years at Bulova L3 Communications making clocks, watches, and bomb fuses.
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Betty Ann Tracey
Sep 7, 2025
Betty Ann Tracey, loving wife of Frank Tracey, passed away at her residence on September 7, 2025. She was 83. Born in Philadelphia in 1942 to the late John and Anna Gillich, she worked as a hairstylist for over 30 years. In addition to her husband, Frank, she is survived by six children.
Services will...
Pamela Gochenour
Sep 6, 2025
Pamela Gochenour, 68, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 10:48PM at WellSpan Hosptial, York.
Born April 16, 1957, in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Kriner) and Samuel Faus, Sr.
Pamela leaves behind two children, Chad Faus and wife, Bobbie, of Wrightsville, and...
Kevin Patrick Mccubbin
Sep 4, 2025
Kevin Patrick McCubbin, 66, of Lititz, passed away at Lancaster General Health after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, MD to the late George and Dorothy (Schulte) McCubbin, Kevin worked in the automotive retail sales industry for many years. He is survived by his siblings, George (and Joyce) McCubbin Jr., Karen Hoffman, and Tim (and Elaine) McCubbin, as well...
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