Obituaries

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John R. Andrews, 95: John R. Andrews, 95, of Landisville, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Bertha (Haller) Andrews. John was the loving husband of Maxine (Thornburg) Andrews, and together they shared 68 years of marriage.; Continue >

Roberta A. Andrews, 54: Roberta A. Andrews, 54, of Lancaster died February 1, 2019.; Continue >

Mary Jane Autrey, 96: Mary Jane Autrey, age 96, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Misericordia Nursing Home in York. Born in Lancaster on May 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Hildegarde (Elsesser) Hambright.; Continue >

L. Ferris Bell, 92: Deacon L. Ferris Bell, 92, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of San Diego, CA, and Vienna, VA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born November 27, 1926 in Eldon, MO, to the late Walter Presley and Della Mae (Oxford) Bell.; Continue >

Joseph Benik, Jr., 75: Joseph Benik, Jr., 75, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2019 following a long illness.; Continue >

Brian K. Biddle, 51: Brian K. Biddle, 51, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2019. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Wayne and Judith (Runk) Biddle. Brian was the husband of 21 years to Stephanie (Kujawski) Biddle and father to Matthew and Nicholas Biddle.; Continue >

Frances L Buchko, 78: Frances L Buchko, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lena M. (Alessi) and Frank Raneri. Fran was the loving wife to John Buchko for over 57 years.; Continue >

Juliana Cavet, 73: Juliana Cavet, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 12, 2019 at her home. Born in Lokve, Serbia, she was the daughter of the late Petar and Florika Stanciu. Juliana was the loving wife to Jon Cavet.; Continue >

Violetta Constance Clay, 99: Violetta “Letty” Constance Clay, 99, of York, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2019 at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Jack S. Clay with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Letty was born in Dallastown to the late Francis and Ellenora (Wagman) Deller.; Continue >

Pastor Angel M. DeJesus, Sr., 89: Pastor Angel M. DeJesus Sr. 89, of Manheim, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born in Cialis, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Arsilio and Rafaela Ortega Ocasio DeJesus. He was the husband of the late Elsie DeJesus.; Continue >

April Love Diehm, 54: April Love Diehm, 54, of Lancaster passed away on February 1, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Corona, CA, she was the daughter of Mary L. (Diehm) James and the late Mark A. James and the long-time companion of Richard Kieffer.; Continue >

Binh Van Dien, 78: Binh Van Dien, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed on Monday, February 18, 2019. Born on August 26, 1940, in Saigon, Vietnam,; Continue >

Randolph Marion Dixon, 70: Randolph Marion Dixon, 70, of Lancaster entered into rest after a lengthy illness on January 29, 2019. Born in McBee, South Carolina he was the son of the late Mae Ella Dixon and raised by his grandparents, the late Dave and Carrie Thomas.; Continue >

Christina “Christie” L. Dochter, 36: Christina “Christie” L. Dochter, 36, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on January 25, 2019, at her Friendship Community home in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of John W. and Maryanne I. (Helfrich) Dochter.; Continue >

Helen J. Dochterman, 81: Helen J. Dochterman, 81, of Willow Street, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Evergreen Estates in Lancaster. Born in Wellsboro, PA she was the wife of the late L. Vernon “Doc” Dochterman who passed away in 2014 and the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Mae (Dungan) Van Order.; Continue >

Patrick Stephen Drury: Patrick Stephen Drury known to his friends and family as Patchy passed away on January 30, 2019.; Continue >

Geraldine B. “Geri” Durchak, 86: Geraldine B. “Geri” Durchak, 86, of Millersville, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Kazimir) Sadusky. Geri was the beloved wife of L. Michael Durchak, and she was truly the love of his life. Having first met in the 3rd grade, they started dating in high school, married in February, 1954 and shared 64 years of marriage.; Continue >

Geraldine “Jerry” L. Ebersole, 85: Geraldine “Jerry” L. Ebersole, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 20th at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Dale E. Ebersole with whom she shared 48 years of marriage, until his passing in 2000. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Arnold) Hunt.; Continue >

Patricia A. Eichelberger, 83: Patricia A. Eichelberger, 83, of Lancaster, PA died February 16, 2019.; Continue >

Edna L. Eichmann, 94: Edna L. Eichmann, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Donald F. Eichmann, who passed away in 1979. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edna Mae Lowery.; Continue >

Francis S. “Chip” Errigo, 64: Francis S. “Chip” Errigo, 64, of Manheim Twp., passed away early Thursday morning, January 24, 2019, at home after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Anna (Voci) Errigo and the late Francis S. Errigo. Chip was the loving husband of Judy (Mohn) Errigo, and together they shared 34 wonderful years of marriage.; Continue >

John “Jack” Flatley, 90: John “Jack” Flatley, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 06, 2019 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. He was the husband of Suzanne (Dean) Flatley with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia on December 10, 1928 he was a son to the late James and Irene (Magee) Flatley.; Continue >

Richard J. Frey, 94: Richard J. Frey, “Pinky”, 94, of Millersville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was born in Highville, Manor Twp. to the late Mae Frey Mann, and was the stepson of Cyrus C. Mann. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Gregg) Frey for 71 years.; Continue >

Elvin L. Garcia, 60: Elvin L. Garcia, 60, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 13, 2019 at his home. He was the loving husband of Milagros Mercado.; Continue >

Richard “Rick” Gochnaur, 69: Richard “Rick” Gochnaur, 69, of Lititz, PA, died peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Harrisburg, PA, and raised in Middletown, he was the son of the late Jack H. and Margaret (Deimler) Gochnaur.; Continue >

William “Bill” R. Hann, 76: William “Bill” R. Hann, 76, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at Moravian Manor in Lititz under the care of hospice. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (Myer) Hann with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, NJ he was a son to the late Elwood Y. and Lavinia (Smith) Hann, Sr.; Continue >

Susan S. Hard, 93: Susan S. Hard, 93, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Bennington, VT, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Isma (Fuller) Sargent. Susan was the beloved wife of the late Cyrus P. Hard, Jr. She was also predeceased by her son, Jeffrey, and two sisters Virginia Barry and Nancy Horne.; Continue >

William Charles Helman, 92: William Charles Helman, 92, formerly of Millersville, passed away, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Bill was born in Manheim to the late Lloyd and Bertha (Burkhart) Helman. He shared 67 years of marriage with his wife Margaret May (Barbour) Helman.; Continue >

Florence M. “Flossie” Hess, 86: Florence M. “Flossie” Hess, 86, of Willow Street, passed away on February 12, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Mark Hostetter and Beulah (Hershey) Hostetter and the wife of the late Richard “Dick” Hess, who passed in 2017 shortly after celebrating 63 years of marriage.; Continue >

Quan A. Hoang, 45: Quan A. Hoang, age 45, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was born on November 19, 1973, in Vung Tau, Vietnam.; Continue >

Eric E. Houchin, 42: Eric E. Houchin, 42, of Lititz , passed away on February 8, 2019 in Palm Beach FL.
Born in Lancaster, PA, to Curtis R. Houchin and the late Brenda (Bracken) Houchin.; Continue >

Michael L. Jackson, 77: Michael L. Jackson, 77, of Mountville, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard and Willetta (Foster) Jackson. Michael was the beloved husband of Isabelle E. (Green) Jackson, and together they shared 53 years of marriage.; Continue >

William Patrick Kendig, 54: William Patrick Kendig, 54, of Lititz and formerly of Strasburg, passed away at Spruce Manor Nursing Home, Reading, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born in Lancaster to Mary E. Quinn Kendig of Lancaster and the late Franklin R. Kendig.; Continue >

Virginia Lou Kurtz: Virginia Lou Kurtz, of Lancaster, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Oak Leaf Manor Care in Lancaster. She was the loving wife of John A. Kurtz, Jr. with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.; Continue >

Caden Isaac Langan: Caden Isaac Langan, born February 14, 2019 at 6:34 am, died February 14, 2019 at 7:10 am in the arms of his mother and father and with family by his side. Caden is survived by his parents, Nicholas and Kasey Langan.; Continue >

J. Richard Leader, Jr., 87: J. Richard Leader, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities with his devoted and loving wife of 16 years, Audrey Slater, at his side. He was 87 years old. Dick was born January 9, 1932 in Shamokin, PA to the late J. Richard Leader and the late Ruth Ismay (Gearhart) Leader.; Continue >

Georgene May Lefever, 76: Georgene May Lefever, 76, of Manheim Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle, Lancaster. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Sittler and the late Elizabeth K. (Ashton) Horning. Georgene was the beloved wife of John E. Lefever, and together they shared 58 years of marriage.; Continue >

Kathryn Ann Little, 75: Kathryn Ann (Heal) Little, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
She was the wife of Richard R. Little, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage this past April 16th. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Bertha E. Evans Heal.; Continue >

Ella M. Lochonic, 95: Ella M. Lochonic, 95, of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was the wife of John F. “Jack” Lochonic, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage this past May 20th. Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Bessie Dunlap Hevner.; Continue >

Corey M. Ludwig, 41: Corey M. Ludwig, 41, of Mountville, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Richard and Mary Louise (Kiscadden) Ludwig.; Continue >

Eleni (Tsiragaki) Lyristis, 94: Eleni (Tsiragaki) Lyristis, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 14, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Rhodes, Greece, she was the daughter of the late George and Paraskevi (Kountouri) Tsiragaki. Eleni was the loving wife of the late Anastasios “Andy” Lyristis.; Continue >

Betty Loo Mandros, 89: Betty Loo Mandros, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Sunday, February 3, 2019.; Continue >

Agustin Martinez-Gonzalez, 84: Continue >

Nathan McFadden, 79: Nathan McFadden, 79, of East Orange, NJ, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at his home on January 23, 2019. Born in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Hardy McFadden and Mary Sue (Evans) McFadden.; Continue >

Lois E. McKillips, 88: Lois E. McKillips, 88, of White Horse, PA passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Mary A. (Leaman) Stahl. She was the loving wife of the late Robert K. McKillips with whom they celebrated 67 years of marriage together before his passing in 2016.; Continue >

Hector L. Mendez, Jr., 34: Hector L. Mendez, Jr., 34, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Dusty (Mattern) Mendez with whom he shared 15 years. Born in Queens, NY he was a son to Hector L. Mendez, Sr. and Marie Roldan.; Continue >

Lewis John Meyers, 88: Lewis John Meyers (better known as Lew or LJ), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, entered his heavenly home on February 18, 2019 from his earthly home in Cornwall, Pennsylvania at the age of 88 years. Above everything else, Lew was about family and service. Born into the Meyers’ family to John and Lily on October 3, 1930 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, he then joined God’s family through Holy Baptism. Lew was a steadfast older brother to Gladys, Tom, and Florence.; Continue >

Frederick “Fred” A. Miller, 79: Frederick “Fred” A. Miller, 79, of Bainbridge passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born in Jacksonville, IL to the late Myrtle E. Griffen. He was the loving husband to Dolores “Dee” L. (Strohm) for over 39 years.; Continue >

Miriam U. Miller, 91: Miriam U. Miller, 91, formerly of Greenview Terrace, passed away at Landis Homes Retirement Community on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born in Rapho Township to the late John H. Ulrich, Sr. and Ellen M. (Strickler) Ulrich. Her husband, Melvin R. Miller died in 1997.; Continue >

Beatrice L. Milne, 100: Beatrice L. Milne, 100, a long time resident of Calvary Homes in Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late George Stanley Milne, Jr. who passed away in 1994. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John W Fielding, Sr, and Rebecca (Barger) Fielding.; Continue >

David Michael Molascon, 71: David Michael Molascon, 71, of Landisville for the past 34 years, went to his Lord and Redeemer following a multi-year battle with cancer, on the 28th day of January, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Eugene Robert and Mary (Rozanski) Molascon of Redford, Michigan. David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Jean (Harris) Molascon; Continue >

Ronald “Ron” W. Moyer, 79: Ronald “Ron” W. Moyer, 79 years, 11 months and 18 days, of Lititz, PA, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Isabelle (Williams) and Ray Jacob Moyer.; Continue >

John F. “Jack” Muldowney, 87: John F. “Jack” Muldowney “BB the B-Safe Clown”, 87, of Manheim, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4th, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. He was the son of the late James Muldowney and Ella Brennan Muldowney. He was the husband of Patricia Muldowney with whom he would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this May.; Continue >

William E. Nace, 70: William E. Nace, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his Mount Joy home on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was born in Gettysburg to E. Nadine (Rodgers) Nace and the late William Kenneth Nace. Bill was married to Sandra A. (Caraway) Nace for 36 years.; Continue >

Ana Perez, 83: Ana Perez, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on January 25, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in San Juan, PR to the late Jose Martinez and Cruz Galindez, Ana was a long-time resident of Lancaster and the wife to the late Felix E. Perez, who passed away in 2011.; Continue >

Christian M. Querry, 23: Christian Michael Querry, 23, of Lancaster, passed away on February 13, 2019 after a seven year struggle with addiction. He is survived by his loving parents, Michael E. Querry and Maria L. (Pavlakis) Querry of Lancaster; his siblings, Ryan and Corinne; his maternal grandmother, Leona Pavlakis; and uncles,Thomas Pavlakis, Jr. and James Querry. husband of Michele, of Lebanon.; Continue >

George P. Read, Jr., 71: George P. Read, Jr., 71, of Lititz passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home. Born in Jamaica, NY he was the son of the late George Read Sr. and the late Florence Read. He was the husband of Mary A. (Howard) Read with whom he shared over 30 years of marriage.; Continue >

Mary Jane Reekie, 91: Mary Jane Reekie, 91, of Manor Twp., passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2019, surrounded by family. Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late David Fechter and Susanna Gertrude (Peterman) Fechter. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1945 and worked at Penelec in Altoona as a telephone operator and receptionist from 1946 to 1950. She married John Gale Reekie in 1950, and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage.; Continue >

Diane Lynn Schorner, 69: Diane Lynn (Grimminger) Schorner, 69, of Lititz, PA passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late Blanche (Rieper) and Ernest E. Grimminger. She was the loving wife to Edward for over 30 years.; Continue >

Andrew H. Secker, 70: Andrew H. Secker, 70, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Lititz, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Dignity Health Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Phillip A. and Dorothy H. Secker, of Lancaster. Andy was the beloved husband of Marjorie Secker, and together they share 42 years of marriage.; Continue >

Helen H. Shenk, 89: Helen H. Shenk, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Amos G. Shenk, Jr. who passed away in 2007. Born in Konnarock, VA she was the daughter of the late George and Carrie (Combs) Howell.; Continue >

Josephine Shively, 85: Josephine Shively, 85, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on February 19, 2019. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. Isaaccson and Sarah (Wilman) Isaacson-DeArmy.; Continue >

Mary Elizabeth Sinclair, 82: Mary Elizabeth Sinclair, 82, passed peacefully from a stroke on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019. "Liz" as she was known, was born June 8, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, to the late E. Carter and Dorothy (Neater) Perkins of Kimble Rd. She had been in decline from Alzheimer's.; Continue >

Marina Soukas, 83: Marina, age 83, formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully, Thursday February 14, 2019 at Bryn Mawr Terrace Nursing Home. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Nick Treephos and the late Lemonea (Fotis) Treephos. Her family relocated to Lancaster in 1945.; Continue >

Delores J. Stewart, 86: Delores J. Stewart, 86, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2019.
She was employed by Community Action Program as a childcare worker for 23 years. She volunteered throughout Lancaster County dressing up as a clown for special events and birthday parties, which she greatly enjoyed.; Continue >

Ann M. Stief, 84: Ann M. Stief 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 7, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Anna Mary (Wagaman) Miller. Ann was the loving wife to Carl E. Stief.; Continue >

Rev. David K. Stoltzfus, 75: Rev. David K. Stoltzfus, 75, of Pequea Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Ronks, David was the son of the late Samuel S. and Levina E. (King) Stoltzfus. He was the loving and faithful husband of Linda Sue (Hartz) Stoltzfus with whom he recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.; Continue >

David J. Swift, 57: David J. Swift “Swifty”, 57, of Wrightsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, while snowmobiling. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ronald Clyde Swift and the late Regina Fanelli Scheetz.; Continue >

Eugene M. “Geno” Valesano, 81: Eugene M. “Geno” Valesano, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was the husband of Doreen M. “Sue” Simpson Valesano, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past April 4th. Eugene, also known as Mickey, was born in Wakefield, MI, the son of the late Anton D. and Mary Landretti Valesano.; Continue >

Troy Douglas Waltz, 51: Troy Douglas Waltz, 51, passed away on February 10, 2019 in Lititz, PA. He was born on March 8, 1967 and was the son of the late Henry and Diana (Gordon) Waltz.
He is survived by his daughter, Emily; 4 sisters Teresa, wife of R. Martin Blount, Lori Byrnes, Lisa Eller and Traci Waltz; 8 Nieces and Nephews and 14 Great Nieces and Nephews.; Continue >

Norman W. Weaver, 91: Norman W. Weaver, 91, of Lititz, passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Phares M. and Ella W. Weaver. He was the loving husband to Violetta (Stauffer) Weaver for over 69 years.; Continue >

Cecelia R. Weiss, 96: Cecelia R. Weiss, 96, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019 at the Mennonite Home. She was born on March 10, 1922 in Baltimore, MD to the late Morris Miller and Marie (Mirando) Miller. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Albert J. Weiss, M.D.; Continue >

Karla T. Williamson, 80: Karla T. Williamson, 80, of Lorton, VA passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Raised in York, PA she was the daughter of the late Edna (Eshleman) and Frank A. Thas. She shared 58 years of marriage with her husband, Thomas D. Williamson; Continue >

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