Obituaries in Strasburg, PA

George K. Monahas 55 of Landisville PA passed away on Sunday January 18 2026 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born September 4 1970 in Lancaster PA he was the son of Koula Samaras Monahas and the late Harry K. Monahas. George was the beloved husband of Jody Smith Monahas with w...

John Frederick Cathey age 79 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12 2026. Born in Sanford North Carolina he was the son of the late Frederick and Charlotte McNair Cathey. John moved to the Lancaster area in 1970 and it was here that he began a fulfilling career as a mechanical engine...

Benjamin I. Ebersole Sr. 79 of Lancaster passed away on Friday January 2 2026 at his residence. Benjamin worked for Lancaster Newspapers for over 30 years. During his long career Benjamin was known as a true jack of all trades always stepping into new roles where he was needed. Outside of work Benja...

Paul S. Hess 84 a resident of Landis Homes was called home to be with his Good Shepherd on January 24 2026. He was the son of the late Jacob G. and Mary W. Stauffer Hess and is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Nancy L. Nissley Hess. Born on January 22 1942 the oldest of eleven children Paul g...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luis A. Larry Vaddy Rivera a cherished son devoted father loving brother and loyal friend. Luis was born on February 4 1985 in Guayama Puerto Rico and he passed away unexpectedly on January 21 2026 at the age of 40. Larry was a proud Philadelph...

Nancy Jane Heisler Ellinger 91 of Lancaster County PA died of natural causes on January 29 2026. She was born on September 23 1934 in Lancaster County to George Heisler and Dorothy Elslager Heisler. Nancy married Walter P. Ellinger Jr on January 20 1951. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Nanc...

Nancy J. Pitts 67 passed away at her Elizabethtown PA residence on Tuesday January 27 2026. Born in Wilkinsburg Allegheny County PA she was the daughter of Lillian M. Adams Steinberg and the late Robert W. Pitts. She graduated from Peters Township High School in 1976 and earned her BA in Social Scie...

Kole Shawn Sample 24 passed away at his Exton Chester County home on Sunday Jan. 25 2026. Born in East Hempfield Township Lancaster County he was the son of Hilary A. Kirkpatrick Hayes and John P. Sample. Koles parents and his girlfriend Julia E. Rios were by his side when he went home to be with ...

Lois was the daughter of the late Clyde Herr and Celia Herr. She was a graduate of East Lampeter High School. A talented artist she worked as a graphic designer for approximately 30 years at Armstrong in the marketing department before retiring. Lois was a longtime and active member of BirdinHand Un...

Lucille A. Davis 97 a beloved resident of Lancaster Pennsylvania passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 21st at Trillium Place. Her final moments were enveloped by the profound love of her family and the abiding faith that had steadfastly sustained her throughout a long and meaningful l...

Dennis L. Barton 82 formerly of Silver Spring MD passed away peacefully January 12 2026. Dennis was born on April 2 1943 in Waynesboro PA to the late Lester M. Barton and Naomi G. Barton Essich. He was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of 1961 and went on to attend Dickinson Col...

Catherine M. Goncalves 76 of Lititz passed away Tuesday January 27 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She grew up on her family farm in Pequea where she learned a strong work ethic and that pride and dedication in her work are important. Because of this she went on to become a very accomplished c...