Obituaries

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Carol S. Avery, 77: Carol S. Avery, 77, an early childhood literacy educator, died Friday, Oct. 9 at Oak Leaf Manor
in Millersville where she had been a resident since June. Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Safstrom) Schlesing and the wife of Carole L. Beech of Lancaster.; Continue >

Richard P. Bard, 92: Richard P. Bard, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, Richard was the husband of the late Helen M. Bard.; Continue >

C. Henry Beazley, 95: C. Henry Beazley, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster, on Thursday, October 8, 2020.; Continue >

David H. Berndt, 82: David H. Berndt, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Minneapolis, MN, David was the son of the late Alice R. (Schumaker)and Harold J. Berndt. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Radford) Berndt, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.; Continue >

Shirley L. Birkenbine, 72: Shirley L. Birkenbine, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Joan C. Valentine Birkenbine. She had worked for over 30 years for the PCA Corporation as a material handler. She had also worked at the Roseville Tavern as a waitress, for Garvins, and Peoples Drug Store in Lancaster.; Continue >

Blanca M. Bonet, 78: Blanca M. Bonet, of Lititz, PA and formerly of Plattekill, NY, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, on Sunday, October 18, 2020.; Continue >

Ronald D. Book: Ron went home to be with His Savior on September 21, 2020, and meet family and friends that have gone on before him. He was reunited with his wife of 35 years, the late Patsy A. (Lutz) Book and his parents, the late Paul G. and Pauline B. (Boettger) Book.; Continue >

Catherine (Grassel) Brachtendorf, 94: Catherine (Grassel) Brachtendorf, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, at Colonial Manor Assisted Living Facility, York, PA, where she resided for the past 2 ½ years. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Eugene Grassel. Catherine was married for 48 years to Richard E. Brachtendorf who preceded her in death.; Continue >

Robert Brinson, 70: Robert Brinson, 70, of Reading, PA formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Robert was the son of Lee Arthur Brinson and the late Lorraine (Lee) Brinson. He was the loving companion to Evette Dawson.; Continue >

Richard C. Brown, 74: Richard C. Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by children on September 25, 2020. Richard also known as Rick or Dick was born in Long Beach, California on May 27, 1946 but moved to Lancaster early in his childhood because that's where his mother's family was from. Rick was the last child of William A. Brown and Ruth (Hacker) Brown.; Continue >

Gerald W. Burkhardt, 83: Gerald W. Burkhardt, 83, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Swoyersville, PA he was the son of the late George “Jake” Burkhardt and Dorothy (Hughes) Burkhardt. He was the husband of the late Joanne Emily (Balmer) Burkhardt who passed away in 2014.; Continue >

Michael T. Casey, Sr., 65: Michael T. Casey, Sr., 65, passed away at his Millersville residence on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born in Harrisburg to the late George T., Sr. and Theresa C. (Wendel) Casey. Mike enjoyed 28 years of marriage with his wife Elaine M. (Roehm) Casey.; Continue >

D. Alvin “Duck” Charles, 89: D. Alvin “Duck” Charles, 89, of Washington Boro, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at St. Anne’s Retirement Community after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Manor Twp., he was the son of the late David and Esther (Ament) Charles. Alvin was the loving husband for 47 years of the late Nancy (Warfel) Charles, who passed in 2001, and for the last five years he was the loving husband of Grace (Murry) Charles.; Continue >

Robert Eugene Coble, Sr., 87: Robert Eugene Coble, Sr. “Bob” 87, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2nd at the Lancaster General Hospital. He spent his last moments on earth surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Martin Coble and Elizabeth Shramm.; Continue >

Renate A. Cornelius, 88: Renate A. Cornelius, 88, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Born in Germersheim, Germany she was the daughter of the late Rudolf M. and Maria (Müller) Steinmetz. She was the loving wife of Raymond D. Cornelius for over 50 years.; Continue >

Denise A. (Falborn) Cutillo, 71: Denise A. (Falborn) Cutillo, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on September 29, 2020 at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown, PA. She was the devoted wife to Edward R. Cutillo, since 1971.; Continue >

Jack DaSilva, 92: On September 30, 2020 our precious patriarch and friend Jack DaSilva left us to join the Lord and his deceased family at the age of 92.; Continue >

Linda Ann Desper, 71: Linda Ann Desper, 71, formerly of Lee Avenue, Lancaster, passed away at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing, Lititz, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Paul Bernard and Ann (Yasko) Rice. Linda’s husband, Arthur Edward Desper, died over 25 years ago.; Continue >

Feyonna D. Dixon, 40: Feyonna D. Dixon, 40, of Lancaster, died suddenly in Hampton, VA. Her viewing and funeral services are being handled through our Lancaster, PA location and details are being planned.; Continue >

Stanley J. Falkiewicz, 100: Stanley J. “Stan” Falkiewicz, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11th at the home of his daughter. Born in Reading, PA, Stanley was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Kompa) Falkiewicz. Stanley was the husband of the late Sophie S. (Woytko) Falkiewicz with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage living in the same home in Shillington, PA.; Continue >

Mary Ellen Fisher, 72: Mary Ellen Fisher, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Romaine Esther (Jumbelick) and Oscar Elwood Fisher, Jr.; Continue >

Robert Joseph Garvey, 90: Robert Joseph Garvey, 90, of Lititz, passed away October 6, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care. He was born in Scranton to the late Michael T. and Nora C. (Gerrity) Garvey. Bob celebrated 60 years of marriage with his wife Ruth Elizabeth (Ford) Garvey last February 13th.; Continue >

Adam T. Gensamer, 42: Adam T. Gensamer, 42, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Tyrone, he was the son of Jane A. (Stott) Hamp and Timothy C. Gensamer. He was the husband of Joan M. (Weidlich) Gensamer and father of Alexander and Madeline.; Continue >

Jasmine I. Gonzalez, 39: Jasmine I. Gonzalez, 39, of Lancaster, passed away early Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mamerto Gonzalez and Migdalia (Torrado) Andujar, both of Lancaster. Jasmine is also survived by her loving lifetime companion and fiancée, Julio J. Alvarez.; Continue >

Richard F. Hackman, 80: Richard F. Hackman, husband of Bonadine M. Hackman, passed away September 23, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Warwick Township on January 24, 1940 and lived in Warwick Township his entire life. He was the son of the late Richard H. and Elizabeth Forney Hackman.; Continue >

Christian D. Hall, 66: Christian D. Hall, 66, of New Providence, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Chris was raised by his dear mother, Doris (Yeager) Hall, and aunt, Julia Yeager, on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster City, where he met the love of his life, Jody (Shoff) Hall, with whom he spent 44 loving years. Everyone who knew Chris knows Jody was his other half, but he would say she’s his whole.; Continue >

Laura Mae Hanna, 53: Laura M. Hanna, 53, of Lebanon, formerly of Manheim and Lancaster, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2020. Laura was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter to the late Henry S. and Veda Mae (Vaughn) Wilson.; Continue >

Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins, 84: Philomena “Phyllis” M. Harkins, 84, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Harkins, with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Mary Rose (Agerenza) and Frank DeNicola.; Continue >

George C. Hawke, 92: George C, Hawke, 92, of Lancaster, PA passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to the late Doris (Duda) Hawke with whom he was married for 60 years.; Continue >

Joseph C. Hennessey, 77: Joseph C. Hennessey, 77, of Lititz, formerly of NY, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Eila (Carminati) Hennessey. He shared 38 years together with Peter G. Reinertsen and the last 6 years in marriage.; Continue >

Cynthia M. “Cyndy” Henry, 69: Though the petals of the flower wilted, the beauty the flower held, will never be forgotten.; Continue >

Lois A. Hostetter, 90: Lois A. Hostetter, 90, of Conestoga passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Cunrod) Shenberger. She was the loving wife of the late Jacob E. “Jake” Hostetter who passed away in 2013.; Continue >

Gary L. Kuhn, 62: Gary L. Kuhn 62 of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 10, 2020. Born in Lancaster PA Gary was the son of the late Vincent P. Kuhn Sr. and Joyce E.(Landis) Kuhn of Lancaster.; Continue >

Tobias Dwight Leaman, 18: Tobias Dwight Leaman, 18, of West Lampeter Township, passed away at Hershey Medical Center on Saturday, October 17, 2020, following a 16 month battle with cancer.; Continue >

Bruce R. Liddic, 75: Bruce Richard Liddic, 75, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Melvin L. and Elaine B. (Cherry) Liddic. He was the loving husband of Dianne L. (Munro) Liddic, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage.; Continue >

Herbert Sidney Long, 93: Herbert Sidney Long, known affectionately as “Sid”, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Baron Long, who passed away in 2009. Born in Lancaster and growing up in Lititz, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Anna E. Brookmyer Long.; Continue >

Josean Martinez, 40: Josean Martinez, 40, of Lancaster, was taken from us too soon on October 3, 2020. Born in Ponce, PR, he was the son of Maria Cruz and the late Raul Martinez.; Continue >

Irene (Dianastasis) Mavrides, 91: Irene (Dianastasis) Mavrides, 91, fell asleep in the Lord at her Lancaster home on Thursday, October 8th. Irene was a loving mother, yiayia, aunt, and friend to many.; Continue >

Ellin M. McCarthy, 96: Ellin M. McCarthy, 96, of Lititz, passed away while under the care of her family and Hospice & Community Care, on October 12, 2020. Ellin was married to her high school sweetheart, Charles F. McCarthy, for over 48 years until his passing in 1996. She was born January 8, 1924 in Pittston, PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Garrity) Lynch, also of Pittston.; Continue >

Thelma F. McLaughlin, 96: Thelma F. McLaughlin, 96 of Brownstown, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 29th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Irvington, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Unzner) England and was preceded in death by her husband William V. McLaughlin of Lancaster.; Continue >

David H. McNaughton, Sr., 76: David Hamilton McNaughton, Sr., age 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away in his home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday morning, October 8, 2020, after an eleven-month battle with cancer. David is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Carolyn McNaughton, his children, Laura McNaughton, David McNaughton, Jr., Jaclyn Gilbert, and Samantha Toscano, and his grandchildren, Hamilton, Eve, and Violet McNaughton, and Leland Gilbert.; Continue >

Joanne D. Mellinger, 84: Joanne D. Mellinger, 84, of Ronks, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 2, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Morris G. and Elizabeth (Baker) Peffley. She recently celebrated her 64th wedding anniversary with the love of her life, Allen B. Mellinger.; Continue >

H. Lloyd Musser, 99: H. Lloyd Musser, 99, of Brethren Village, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Christine (Brown) Musser with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Saskatawan, Canada, he was the son of the late Ada (Rohrer) and Martin Musser.; Continue >

Chad E. Neiss II, 25: Chad Eric “Bomber” Neiss II, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Chad E. and Dana R. Riehl Neiss of Lititz. Chad was a 2013 graduate of Manheim Township High School and attended Penn State University. While at Township, he played on the boy’s lacrosse team as a goalie.; Continue >

Susan E. Nolt, 67: Susan E. Nolt, 67, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in York, PA she was the daughter of Geraldine L. (Adams) Crowl and the late Laverne C. Crowl. She recently celebrated her 43rd wedding anniversary to the love of her life, J. Marlan Nolt.; Continue >

Irene Helen Plastino, 96: Irene Helen Plastino, 96, of Lititz, Pa. died peacefully on October 7,2020 of natural causes.; Continue >

John E. Pouliot, 84: John E. Pouliot, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020.

He was the husband of J. Kaye (Hall) Pouliot, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this past September 22nd. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary (Callahan) Pouliot.; Continue >

Edith Marietta Raup, 93: Edith Marietta Raup, 93, a 15 year resident of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2020. Born in Sunbury, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sydney Foltz. She was the wife of the late Samuel S. Raup, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2005.; Continue >

Jose C. Rodriguez Morales, 73: Jose C. Rodriguez Morales, 73, of Lancaster, was surrounded by his children when he went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2020. Born in Orocovis, PR, he was the son of the late Cecelio Rodriguez and Berena Morales.; Continue >

Janice Rosiere, 64: Janice Rosiere, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, 64 of Palmyra, PA returned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 5, 2020 surrounded by both her children and all of her grandchildren. Her firm faith in God supported and comforted her during her brief battle with cancer.; Continue >

Nancy M. Rote, 86: Nancy M. Rote, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Fremont Street (Cabbage Hill), passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Nancy was born in Lancaster City and was the daughter of the late Robert Leed and Mary (McMullen) Hanrahan.

She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, James K. Walk, Sr. in 1998.; Continue >

Anna “Maria” Salerno, 96: Anna “Maria” Salerno, Age 96 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 9, 2020 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, where she had resided since September, 2014. She was born in Puccianiello-Caserta, Italy on November 29, 1923 to the late Aniello and Maria Michela (Sacco) Fusco and was the widow of Alexander “Sandy” John Salerno who passed away in 2000.; Continue >

Nirda Sanchez, 74: Nirda Sanchez, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on September 29, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in San German, PR, she was the daughter of the late Tito Sanchez Rosado and Guillernina Cancel.; Continue >

Harry J. “Red” Sanderson, 84: Continue >

Perry B. Scott, Sr., 92: Perry B. Scott, Sr., 92, of Manheim Township, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to the late Perry M. and Mildred (Drescher) Scott. Perry celebrated 69 years of marriage with his wife Mary Jane (Risser) Scott.; Continue >

Carolann (O’Shea) Sebergandio, 66: Carolann (O’Shea) Sebergandio, 66, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away on October 1, 2020, at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was born and raised in Utica, NY by her mother, Marie F. (Villelo) Wojnas and the late Frank J. Wojnas. Carolann was the beloved wife of Peter Sebergandio, and together they celebrated 45 years of marriage this past September.; Continue >

Barry L. Sheaffer, 75: Barry L. Sheaffer, 75, of Lancaster Twp., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Hammer) Sheaffer. Barry was the beloved husband of Wanda L. (Prisk) Sheaffer, and together they shared 45 years of marriage.; Continue >

June Alice Shelsky, 89: June Alice Shelsky, 89, of Lancaster, went home to God, Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Hull, England, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Farrow) Harvey. June was the loving wife of John J. Shelsky with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage.; Continue >

Judith (Judy) Meiskey Shober, 84: Judith (Judy) Meiskey Shober, 84, formerly of Lititz, died October 5, 2020 at her home in Jupiter, FL. She was the daughter of the late C. Woodrow and Dorothy (Kauffman) Meiskey.; Continue >

Judge Richard H. Simms, Sr., 85: Richard Howard “Dickey” Simms, Sr., 85, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Magnolias of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Herman and Reba (Brown) Simms. Dickey was the loving husband of Janet (Pack) Simms with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage.; Continue >

Marcia E. Willemen Sutter, 87: Marcia Ellen Willemen Sutter, 87, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020 at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Lindenhurst, NY to the late Gertrude Hartman Willemen and Peter Willemen. She married Philip H. Sutter on June 13, 1955 on the day she graduated from Cornell University.; Continue >

Roberta J. Swayne, 66: Roberta “Bert” J. Swayne, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph Robert Kelec, Sr. and Agnes H. (Garrison) Kelec. Bert enjoyed 41 years of marriage with her husband, Martin “Pip” L. Swayne, Jr., before his death in 2014.; Continue >

Dong Van Tran, 90: Dong Van Tran, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.; Continue >

Jose “Pretty Boy” M. Valentin, 53: Jose “Pretty Boy” M. Valentin, 53, of Lancaster, passed away on October 15, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital in Harrisburg. Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico he was the son of Carmen Pabon and the late Jose Valentin, Sr.; Continue >

Albert Caldwell van Roden Jr., 92: Albert Caldwell van Roden Jr., 92, of York, PA died peacefully on September 29, 2020 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata. Al, also known as Caldy, was born on February 7, 1928 in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was the son of Harriet (Peck) and Albert Caldwell van Roden Sr. He is predeceased by his two sisters, Harriet (Happy) van Roden Bright and Gail van Roden Kuehnle.; Continue >

Nhia Bee Vang, 81: Nhia Bee Vang, 81, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle in Lititz. Born in Loas, he was the son of the late Cher Yang Vang and Sheng Yang. He was the husband of the late Xee Yang who passed away in July, 2011.; Continue >

Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo, 84: Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo passed away on October 14th, 2020 at the Mennonite Home where she resided since 2014. She was born at 515 Brunswick St. in her beloved Baltimore on February 6th, 1936 to Otis and Gladys (Curran) Bowen. She married Charles P. Vargo in at St. Benedicts in Baltimore on September 10th, 1955. Chuck preceded her in death on October 20th, 2019.; Continue >

Robert “Bob” W. Vest, Sr., 71: Robert W. Vest, Sr., 71, of Lancaster, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 9, 2020. Born in Bridgeton, NJ he was the son of the late Russell C. and Violet (Novaska) Vest.; Continue >

Thomas Pierce Williams, 72: Thomas Pierce Williams, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Born in Madison, WI, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Tredennick) Williams.; Continue >

Joanne C. Wilson, 84: Joanne C. Wilson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born in Lock Haven to the late Gershon and Catherine (Mihalik) Conklin. Joanne was the loving wife of the late Burton T. Wilson, and together they shared 60 years of marriage when he passed in 2018.; Continue >

Daniel C. Wimmer, 51: Daniel C. Wimmer, 51, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to Manfred Wimmer and the late Noreen (Burkhart) Wimmer.; Continue >

Clarence “Chip” Wise, 81: Clarence “Chip” Wise, 81, of Lititz passed away peacefully at home on October 6th, 2020.

Born in Vandergrift, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence G. Wise and Laura (Lukehart) Wise. Chip was the husband of Deborah (Robbins) Wise, whom he married in 1982.; Continue >

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