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Susan Maria Harsh

Susan Maria Harsh

Oct 16, 2026

Susan Mariah Harsh, née Pennell, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on January 18, 1972, Susan will be remembered with deep love by those who knew her and by the family who remained at the center of her life.

Susan was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Her life was closely tied to the...

Timothy Kozak

Timothy Kozak

Oct 15, 2026

Timothy Kozak, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on October 15, 2026. Born in New York in 1950, he was the son of Mike and Sophie Kozak and the longtime partner of Maureen Rogers.

Tim was a renaissance man, having worked and lived in Alaska, Oregon and New York. He mined for gold, ran a precious stone business, invested in real estate, and...

Richard F. Dale

Richard F. Dale

Oct 15, 2026

Richard Francis Dale, 71, of Downingtown, passed away on October 15, 2026. Arrangements are private.

Wilma V Fromm

Wilma V Fromm

Oct 14, 2026

Wilma V. Fromm, 91, of Gap, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelynn (Schreider) Tait. She was the loving wife of Melvin Fromm, Sr. She is survived by her son, Melvin Fromm, Jr., of Gap.Wilma's faith was an important part of her life....

Felix Oritz

Felix Oritz

Oct 13, 2026

Felix Ortiz, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on October 13, 2026. He is survived by his two daughters, Norma and Vivian as well as extended family and friends. Arrangements are private.

Theodore "Ted" Mark Rutt

Theodore "Ted" Mark Rutt

Oct 12, 2026

Theodore ("Ted") Mark Rutt, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on October 28, 1961, he grew up in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania and was a 1980 graduate of Garden Spot High School.

Ted is survived by his son, Conner, of Davis, California, as well as his six siblings: Jack (Gloria) Rutt, Janis (Richard)...

John Troop

John Troop

Oct 12, 2026

John Troop, 95, of Elverson, passed away at his residence on October 12, 2026. Arrangements are private.

Mary Ann Bench

Mary Ann Bench

Oct 12, 2026

Mary Ann Bench, 91, of Bethel Park, passed away at her daughter's home on October 12, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh in 1935, to the late Robert and Mary Miller. She was raised alongside her 2 brothers Bob (Bulldog), who she said was her "great protector," and her brother Chuck, with whom she wore out her dancing shoes at The Linden...

Michael Earl McGuire

Michael Earl McGuire

Oct 11, 2026

Michael McGuire, 47, of Wellsville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 11, 2026. Born in York in 1978, he was the son of Terry and Donna McGuire and was a proud graduate of Red Lion High School.

He worked at a local stone quarry before attending college and transitioning into the delivery industry. For many years, he worked as...

Dwayne A. Brown

Dwayne A. Brown

Oct 10, 2026

Dwayne A. Brown SR. 70 of Holtwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday October 10, 2026.

Born February 10, 1956 in Kansas he was raised by his mother, Alice M. Engle and Stepfather, Walter Engle.

Dwayne served as a medic in the Air Force. He worked at the USPS until the day he retired. He...

James O. Strayer, II

James O. Strayer, II

Oct 10, 2026

James Oliver Strayer II of York, Pennsylvania, went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born October 20, 1945 and was the son of the late James O Strayer and Nellie V (Metz) Strayer.

Carrying his memories and legacy are his wife Elizabeth Strayer, his daughter Kimberly Ritter (husband Philip),...

Tracie L. Bannister

Tracie L. Bannister

Oct 9, 2026

Tracie L. Bannister, 64, of Mountville, passed away at Penn State Hershey Medical Center on October 9, 2026. Arrangements are private.

Mark J. Hendricks

Mark J. Hendricks

Oct 8, 2026

Mark J. Hendricks, 70, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on October 8, 2026. Arrangements are private.

Mark Hendricks

Mark Hendricks

Oct 8, 2026

Mark Hendricks, 70, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on October 8, 2026. Arrangements are private.

Kenny Allen Russell, Sr.

Kenny Allen Russell, Sr.

Oct 8, 2026

Kenny Allen Russell, Sr., 50, of Harrisburg, passed away at his residence on October 8, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on September 28, 1976, he was the son of Percy Eiland and Margie Russell.

Throughout his career, Kenny worked at various facilities, primarily in medical transportation services. He also served in security at the Harrisburg Parking Authority for more than ten years.

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Jayne M. Simpkins

Jayne M. Simpkins

Oct 8, 2026

Jayne Marie Simpkins, 72, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Hospice & Community Care (Mount Joy) on October 8, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on 4/16/1954, she was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and worked for many years for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Clerk Typist for the license department.

Outside of work, Jayne enjoyed crafting, gardening, sitting by the creek,...

David E. Scull

David E. Scull

Oct 8, 2026

David E. Scull II

The family of David E. Scull, II, shares news of his death on October 8, 2026. David would have been 83 on December 2, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Annandale, Virginia, the eldest son of David H. and Laurel (DeMeritt) Scull and big brother to Priscilla Scull Burnham of Marquette, MI,...

Wallace Richard Jones

Wallace Richard Jones

Oct 7, 2026

Wallace R. Jones, 80, of Landisville, passed away at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center on October 7, 2026. Born in Greene County, PA in 1945, to the late Albert B. and Rose Marie (Piper) Jones, he was a 1964 graduate of Beth-Center High School and a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served 1965 – 1969.

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Kendra N. Spurgeon

Kendra N. Spurgeon

Oct 4, 2026

Kendra Nina Spurgeon, 77, of Carlisle, passed away on October 4, 2026, at her home. Born in New York City in 1949 to the late Robert and Nina (Thomas) Bradbury, she was the loving wife of Bruce E. Spurgeon.

Kendra earned Math and Chemistry degrees from San Jose State University and worked as a scientist for NASA in the early 1970s...

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Oct 3, 2026

Carmen M. Rodriguez, 82, of Millersville, passed away on October 3, 2026. Arrangements are private.

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