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Michael Stephen Foster

Michael Stephen Foster

Feb 2, 2026

Michael Stephen Foster , of Lancaster, passed away at his home on February 2, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was 62 years old. Born in Greenport, New York, to Stephen Foster and Maureen Johnston, he was the loving husband of Sonya Sampey-Foster.

Michael graduated from Stetson University in Florida in...

Paul Benjamin Black

Paul Benjamin Black

Feb 1, 2026

Paul B. Black, Jr. passed away at his Lancaster residence on February 1, 2026. He is survived by his siblings, Anthony, Mona Lisa, and Paula as well as extended family and friends.

Raul Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Raul Gonzalez-Rodriguez

Feb 1, 2026

Raul Gonzalez‑Rodriguez, 82, of Mountville, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in 1944 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to the late Manuel and Carmen (Rodriguez) Gonzalez, Raul built a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and deep love for his family. He worked as a truck driver for more than 50...

Linden Fern Marie Groft

Linden Fern Marie Groft

Jan 31, 2026

Linden was born in Monroe, North Carolina and was the one of six children to parents Leslie James and Elizabeth Romain Crawford. She was predeceased by siblings Connie Kefalas, JoAnne Flay, James Crawford, and John Crawford. She has one surviving sister, Barbara McClure. When her family moved back to Pennsylvania, she grew up on a farm in Yorkana, PA....

Rafael Méndez-Soler

Rafael Méndez-Soler

Jan 31, 2026

Rafael Méndez Soler, 63, passed away on January 31, 2026.  He was born on May 21, 1962, in San Sebastián Puerto Rico.  Rafael was raised by his mother, Monserrate Garcia, and maternal grandparents, the late Diego Soler and Carmen Guerrero.  He loved Puerto Rico and desired one day to return to his homeland.

He loved...

Victoria Marie Nicodemus

Victoria Marie Nicodemus

Jan 31, 2026

Victoria Marie Nicodemus , 72, passed away on January 31, 2026, at her York County home.

Born in York in 1953, she worked in the window manufacturing industry for more than 35 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhondi Emmanual of Escondido, CA; her son, John Taylor, of...

Charlene R. Hoffer

Charlene R. Hoffer

Jan 27, 2026

Charlene Hoffer, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harold and Martha (Kosik) Kris, she was the loving wife of Donald Hoffer and served as a teacher for more than 30 years.

When Charlene Hoffer made a decision, she carried it out. She saw no sense...

Llewellyn G. Klinedinst

Llewellyn G. Klinedinst

Jan 26, 2026

Llewellyn G. Klinedinst, 88, of York, passed away at his residence on January 26, 2026. Born in York, to the late Isaac and Alice (Grim) Klinedinst, he was the loving husband of Betty Jane Leisenring with whom he shared 72 years of marriage.

He attended William Penn High School in York where he played football...

Joyce A. Gehman

Joyce A. Gehman

Jan 24, 2026

Joyce A. Gehman , 93, of Lancaster, PA, went home to be with Jesus on January 24, 2026. Born in Adamstown on January 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Aaron W. and Florence (Baker) Gehman.

She was a graduate of Preston Maternity Hospital in Philadelphia. After a few years of...

Charles Franklin Sultzbach

Charles Franklin Sultzbach

Jan 23, 2026

Charles Sultzbach passed away on January 23, 2026. Born in Lancaster on November 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles William Sultzbach and Anna (Rocky) Sultzbach.Charles spent the majority of his life as a drywall finisher. He took great pride in his work, calling himself the best there ever was. This dedication became a family cornerstone;...

Bernard "Ben" Dettinger Stabley

Bernard "Ben" Dettinger Stabley

Jan 20, 2026

Bernard "Ben" Stabley, III, 67, of Lititz, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on January 20, 2026. Born in Bridgeton, NJ to Bernard and Hillis (McKamey) Stabley, Jr., he was the loving husband of Patricia S. (Donahay) Stabley.

Ben graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration. He...

Richard C. Schaeffer

Richard C. Schaeffer

Jan 19, 2026

Richard C. Schaeffer, 85, of Reading, passed away at Reading Hospital on January 19, 2026. Born in Reading to the late George and Elizabeth (Calvert) Schaeffer, he served as a parole officer in Berks County for many years. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Mary Louise (Maurer) Schaeffer. He was the last of his family.

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Joseph Bernard Link

Joseph Bernard Link

Jan 18, 2026

Joseph B. Link , 72, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the Lebanon VA Hospital. Born in Hastings, Pennsylvania to Robert F. and Matilda (Holz) Link, he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force He served as a fire police officer for the Hempfield Fire Company and was a longtime member...

Marcus E. Becker

Marcus E. Becker

Jan 18, 2026

Marcus E. Becker, 89, of Lititz, passed away at Neffsville Nursing & Rehab on January 18, 2026. Born in Lancaster to the late Jacob and Violet (Michael) Becker, he was the loving husband of Sandra J. (Good) Becker. For more than 50 years, he was a truck driver. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children,...

Darrell E. Buchter

Darrell E. Buchter

Jan 16, 2026

Darrell E. Buchter, 64, of Ephrata, passed away at his residence on January 16, 2026, after a brief but aggressive illness. Born in Ephrata in 1961 to Alvin and Lorelei (Sweigart) Buchter, he was the loving husband of Lisa Wenrich Buchter with whom he shared 22 years of life.

For nearly 40 years, Darrell was...

Patricia Dietz

Patricia Dietz

Jan 15, 2026

Patricia L. Dietz, 77, of Elverson and formerly of Lititz, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born in Lancaster to the late Clarence A. and Evelyn (Mast) Snyder, she was the loving wife of Victor Woods. Her first husband, Melvin S. Dietz, preceded her in death in 2012.

Patty graduated from Twin Valley High school...

David Eugene Sweigart

David Eugene Sweigart

Jan 15, 2026

David Sweigart , born on August 5, 1944, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2026, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. He was 81 years old.

David served his country with honor as a member of the United States Navy, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to duty and resilience. His quiet strength...

Lynda Louise Kline

Lynda Louise Kline

Jan 15, 2026

Lynda Louise Kline, 67, of Narvon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, held in love and comfort, with her husband at her bedside.

Born on December 22, 1958, at Delaware Valley Hospital, she was raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania, alongside all of her siblings as one of five children, the second of five, including...

Claire Louise Schlyfestone

Claire Louise Schlyfestone

Jan 11, 2026

Claire (Wucher) Schlyfestone , born on March 22, 1953, in Bellmore, New York, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Etters, Pennsylvania. She was 72 years old.

Claire’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family and a genuine love for the people around her. She is lovingly remembered by her husband,...

Paul R. Nace

Paul R. Nace

Jan 10, 2026

Paul R. Nace, Jr., 81, of Lancaster, passed away at Red Rose Nursing on January 14, 2026. Born in Lebanon to Paul and Mary Nace, Sr., he worked in the retail warehouse industry for many years. He was the last of his family.

Services will be private.

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