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Ruby Catherine Styer
May 14, 2026
Ruby C. Styer, 92, of Ephrata, passed away at Faithful Living Nursing on May 14, 2026. Born in McGaheysville, VA in 1933 to the late Joseph and Pauline (Rodgers) Hawkins, she worked as a seamstress for more than 35 years.
Ruby enjoyed making and sewing quilts as well as watching game shows..
She was a member of Speedwell Heights Brethren Church.
Ruby is...
Harry F. Leibfried
May 11, 2026
Harry Franklin Leibfried, 54, of Harrisburg, passed away at his residence on May 11, 2026. Born in Harrisburg to the late Jack and Eris (Shoop) Leibfried, he was a 1989 graduate of Central Dauphin High School.
Harry worked as a carpenter and contractor for more than 25 years. Outside of work, he enjoyed riding horses - something he enjoyed since his...
Danuta Ruszczyk
May 5, 2026
Danuta Ruszczyk, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on May 5, 2026. Born in Poland in 1964, was a kind and caring mother.
Danuta loved her dog, Gracie, and deeply missed her late dogs, Cookie and Yogi, that she had when her kids were growing up.
She loved waking up early each morning to enjoy a good cup of...
David James Kennedy, Jr.
May 4, 2026
David J. Kennedy, Jr., 76, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on May 4, 2026. Born in Philadelphia in 1949 to the late David J. and Barbara (Adsit) Kennedy, Sr., he was the loving husband of Anne (Strickler) “Muffy” Kennedy with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
David was a 1968 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and spent...
Jerry Lee Dunn
May 4, 2026
Jerry Lee Dunn, 45, of Lancaster County, PA passed away in the early morning on Monday May 4, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, PA after a lengthy health battle.
He is preceded in death by his mother Carol, maternal grandparents Helen and Curtis Reeves, and paternal grandparents Walter and Helen Dunn.
He is survived by his father, Elmer, and...
Aaron Michael Kempest
May 1, 2026
Aaron Michael Kempest, 43, of Coatesville, passed away unexpectedly at Paoli Hospital on May 1, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James Kempest and Cheryl (Gibson) Young.
Aaron enjoyed and loved working and riding mopeds and old lawn tractors. As well as his new passion for collecting glassware and lamps.
Aaron is survived by his son, Zayn Michael Kempest...
Donald P. Powell
May 1, 2026
Donald Patrick Powell, 91, of Harrisburg passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Russell Flitzcraft and Grace Fedor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Powell, of 61 years, and two infant daughters, Susan and Carla Powell.
Donald was a 1953 graduate of Hershey High...
Brian T. Shaull
Apr 27, 2026
Brian T. Shaull, 54, of Dallastown, passed away on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his faith.
He was a dedicated corrections officer at York County Prison for many years before health challenges led him to step away from his career. He was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Above all, he was a man of strong Christian faith who deeply believed...
Melissa Ann Byers
Apr 26, 2026
Melissa A. Byers, 58, passed away at her Marietta residence on April 26, 2026. Born in Columbia in 1967, she was the daughter of Ronald and the late Karen (Derr) Range.
She is survived by her son, Buzz Halterman; her daughters, Karisty Kelly and Jasmine Byers; her sister, Marci Hince; and her brother, Fred Poston. She was preceded in death by...
Thomas Edward Ramsden, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Thomas E. Ramsden, Jr., 94, passed away at his Manheim residence, on April 25, 2026. Born in Haddonfield, NJ in 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Lillian E. (Wright) Ramsden, Sr., and was the loving husband of Ann (Williams) Ramsden.
Thomas graduated from Haddonfield High School and Millersville University and was a proud U.S. Marine Corps...
Douglas Eugene Wickenheiser
Apr 24, 2026
Douglas E. Wickenheiser, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on April 24, 2026. Born in Lancaster in 1957, he was the son of the late James W. and Joan M. Wickenheiser Kendig.
Doug worked pipeline jobs for many years and enjoyed fishing, going to yard sales, listening to music and reading a good book.
He loved the outdoors and...
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