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Dominga Cedano - Cedano
Oct 5, 2025
Dominga Cedano-Cedano, 74, passed away unexpectedly in Lancaster on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Higuel, Dominican Republic in 1951 to the late Victoriano Cedano-Sanchez and Josephine Cedano-Reyes, Dominga worked a homemaker and home healthcare caretaker for most of her life. She took special pride in being a dressmaker, often pouring her creativity and care into her creations. Dominga...
Paul R. Snyder
Oct 1, 2025
Paul Russell Snyder, Jr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on October 1, 2025. Born in Lancaster to the late Paul and Evelyn (Martin) Snyder, Sr., he worked as a graphic artist for more than 25 years in the newspaper and print media industry. He is survived by his brother, Daniel Snyder of Lancaster and his sister...
Ramona Nunez
Sep 30, 2025
Ramona Nunez, 90, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on September 30, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Rosa Then-Rivera, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Andrew A. Spataro
Sep 29, 2025
Andrew Anthony Spataro, Jr., 67, of Dover, PA, passed away at UPMC West Shore Hospital on September 29, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann (Schroder) Spataro, and his son, Shane Spataro.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Edward M. Wingel
Sep 28, 2025
Edward Michael Wingel, 49, of Kinzers, passed away on September 28, 2025, at Lancaster Medical Center (Penn State Health) after a brief illness. Born in East Landsdown, PA to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Durning) Wingel, Edward served as a police officer for many years.
After he retired from the police department, he served as...
Richard Edward Wrightstone
Sep 26, 2025
Richard E. Wrightstone, 86, of York Haven, PA, passed away on September 26, 2025, at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. Born in Harrisburg to the late Elmer and Mary (Booser) Wrightstone, he served in the US Army and worked as a driver in the medical delivery industry for 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Winnie M. Bensinger
Sep 25, 2025
Winnie Bensinger, 82, of Marietta, PA, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1942, to the late Benjamin and Mary (Norton) Simmers.
Winnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She was the glue that held them together, always offering love, support,...
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.
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