Obituaries in Columbia, PA

Mary Ann Herr 81 of Columbia passed away on Friday December 19 2026 at home with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Herr who preceded her in death in 2016. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Harmes Rohrer. Mary Ann worked in retail sales ...

Ruth E. Nobile 74 of Wrightsville passed away on December 22 2025. She was born in Anderson IN to the late Roland and Leora Bricker. Ruth was a homemaker who adored her family especially her grandchildren whom she treasured spending time with. Ruth leaves behind her husband of fiftyone years Michael...

Margaret Spiese known to many as Peggy passed away late Tuesday night December 2nd 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital from stroke and heart failure. She was the wife of Stephen A. Spiese of Columbia to whom she was married for 51 years. Born in York PA she was the daughter of Glenn R. Whorl and Trev...

Sandra Kay Mullin known to friends as Sandy passed away peacefully on December 20 2025 following years of battling Alzheimers disease. Born in Greene County PA Sandy was the beloved daughter of the late Doran and Thelma Zimmerman. A graduate of Westminster College Sandy earned a bachelors degree in ...

Peggy M. Sawyer 83 of Columbia passed away on November 30 2025. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Sawyer. Born in Columbia she was the daughter of the late Murtis F. and Bertha Zink Nace. Peggy retired from St. Annes Retirement Community as a nurses aide and had been previously employed by the ...

Lester R. Schoelkopf Sr. 77 of Columbia passed away at the Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he has resided for the past year. Born in Columbia he was the son of the late Edward and Ethel Herman Schoelkopf. He retired after 30 years of service from Armstrong World Industries Mari...

Connie L. Frey 70 of Columbia passed away on Monday November 24 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late James F. Frey Sr. who preceded her death in 2012. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Jessie Ness Geltmacher. Connie retired in 2020 after 30 ...

Anna L. Zook 94 of Mount Joy passed away on Thursday December 4 2025 after a brief illness at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jack R. Zook who preceded her in death in 1991. Born in Columbia she was the daughter of the late Christian C. and Margaret Adamire Warner. Anna was ...

Ralph was born 1121959 in Lancaster. He was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed trips to the beach and playing pool which he played on several leagues throughout his years. He is survived by his mother Geraldine Landis of Lititz his wombmates Barbara Geibe Robert of Mt joy Christine Smith Allen of Au...

Celebration of life Thursday January 8th 2026 at 200pm at The Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center 900 East King Street Lancaster Pa. Joyce A Ulmer 67 of Columbia PA took the lords hand on December 26 2025 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster Pa she was the daughter of Glenn and Ma...

James T. DiGiacomo 96 of Columbia passed away on November 18 2025. He was born in Lancaster to the late Pio and Domenica Cozzi DiGiacomo. James was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and was inducted in their Hall of Fame. He proudly Served in the United States Army receiving the rank of Sa...

Kyle C. Spike Ackerman 65 of Wrightsville PA passed away at home on Friday November 21 2025. Formerly from Washington Boro PA he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret L. Ackerman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years Esther M. Anderson Ackerman in 2024. Spike grew up in...