Erik Guenther
Erik Guenther, 61, was found unresponsive in his cell at Lancaster County Prison on the morning of January 30, 2026, according to a prison news release. Prison medical staff were called, and he regained consciousness before being taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where he was released from custody so his family could see him. He died there on February 1. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said he died of a hemorrhagic stroke, but the manner of death is pending further testing and the coroner's report is still to be issued.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office says he died of a hemorrhagic stroke, with the manner of death still pending further testing.
Reported by: Lancaster County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).