Barbara A. Hess
Apr 8, 2019
Barbara A. Hess, 71, of Lititz, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, April 8, surrounded by her family, at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Merial and Charles C. Speakman. Surviving are her husband Harry Hess of Lititz and his son, Colby Ryan of NYC, daughter Michele Sager and her companion...
Robert L. “Bob” Sherr
Apr 8, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Sherr, 75, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2019. Born in Waco, TX he was the son of ClaraMae (Smith) Sherr and the late Lester Sherr and the beloved husband of Dianne L. (Covert) Sherr.
A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1961, Bob continued his...
Vernon D. Martin
Apr 8, 2019
Vernon D. Martin, 67, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Lancaster to the late Paul B. and Arlene (Denlinger) Martin. Vern was the loving husband of Tamara "Tammy" L. (Banzhof) Martin for 44 years.
A 1969 graduate of Pequea Valley High...
Russell S. Fink, Jr.
Apr 7, 2019
Russell S. Fink, Jr., 76, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late, Russell and Whelma Jane (Seiders) Fink. He was reunited with his loving wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Fink, who passed away December 11, 2018.
Russell was proud to...
Charles G. Francos, M.D.
Apr 6, 2019
Charles G. Francos, M.D. 95, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 at The Mennonite Home, where he had resided for the past few years. Born in Mytilini, Lesvos, Greece, on October 6, 1923, Dr. Francos was the son of the late Yorgos and Eleni (Tzeliadi) Francos. He was married to Esther (Gannes) Francos for 72 years....
Ploumou Flouras
Apr 6, 2019
Ploumou Flouras, 92, of Manheim Township, formerly of N. Lime St., Lancaster City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her family at her son's home. She was born in the village of St. George Sikousis on the Island of Chios, Greece and was the daughter of the late Pantelis and Irene (Kakaridis) Vafias.
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Samir S. Kassees
Apr 6, 2019
On April 6, 2019. Samir passed away at his home with family. He was born in Jerusalem, Palestine, to Dr. Saadallah Kassees and Asma Musallem Kassees.
After immigrating to the U.S.A., Samir traveled with his uncle, Joseph K. Kassees, for a year. Then he served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. He returned home to attend...
Edward G. “Ed” Hoehn
Apr 5, 2019
Edward G. "Ed" Hoehn, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on April 5, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John C. R. Hoehn and the late Anna K. (Knier) Hoehn and the husband of his beloved wife Sylvia E. Hoehn.
A...
Stephanie K. “Kaye” Fisher
Apr 5, 2019
Stephanie K. "Kaye" Fisher, 51, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Anne Myers Loechner of Lititz.
Kaye had worked for over 20 years at Moravian Manor as a Certified Nurses Assistant, as well as for 5 years at...
Patrick B. Czyzewski
Apr 5, 2019
Patrick B. Czyzewski, 48, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at his home on Friday, April 5, 2019 after an 8 year battle with brain cancer. Born on December 14, 1970 in Wildwood, NJ, he was the son of Benjamin Czyzewski and the late Donna (Tantaros) Czyzewski, and the loving husband of Kelly P. (Ford) Czyzewski. Patrick spent the majority...
Patrick B. Czyzewski
Apr 5, 2019
Patrick B. Czyzewski, 48, husband of Kelly P. Czyzewski, of Lititz, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.
Lance C. Couturier, Ph.D.
Apr 4, 2019
Lance C. Couturier, Ph.D., 70, of Lititz, PA passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2019, following an acute period of illness.
Lance was the caring and affectionate husband to the late Katherine Devlin Couturier for 39 years, up until her death in 2015. Lance and Kate were a dynamic duo: in addition to a shared love of...
James D. Cleveland
Apr 4, 2019
Dr. James D. Cleveland, 79, husband of Kim S. Cleveland, of Lititz, PA & Albany, CA, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Roger T. Burke
Apr 4, 2019
Roger Thomas Burke, Sr., 74, of Lancaster, formerly of Cincinnati, Bucks County, and Philadelphia, passed away on April 4,2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt Joy, Pa. He was born July 31, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pa. and attended school at-St. Athanasius, Cardinal Dougherty, and Temple University.
Mr. Burke had worked in manufacturing management. He enjoyed playing golf,...
Virginia R. Strosser
Apr 4, 2019
Virginia (Ginny) Rose Strosser, age 87, of Lancaster, died peacefully at the home of her son and daughter in law after a full and rewarding life. Her family was by her side. She died of a stroke and the resulting complications. She was born in Herndon, PA, to the late Casimir and Helen (Gappa) Brezgel.
Virginia was...
Cory A. Ruder
Apr 3, 2019
Cory A. Ruder, 33, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Born in McKeesport, PA he was the son of Wendell L. Ruder fiancé of Sherri J. Foster-Hohman and Judy A. (Webber) Ruder both of Lancaster.
He was a graduate of McCaskey High School.
Cory was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching...
Fern A. (Irvin) Gaintner
Apr 3, 2019
Fern A. (Irvin) Gaintner, 93, formerly of Columbia, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was born in Rapho Township, to the late Leon H. and Leah (Kline) Irvin. Fern's husband of 35 years, Harvey C. Gaintner, Jr., died in 1999.
She previously worked at Schick and Bulova in Lancaster....
Helen M. Kochel
Apr 3, 2019
Helen M. Kochel, 86, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Cora (Davidson) Davidson.
A lifelong resident of Lititz, Helen graduated from Warwick Township High School with the Class of 1950. She was an active member of...
Barbara Miller Douglas
Apr 2, 2019
Barbara M Douglas, age 77, of Lancaster, died on April 2, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Larry Douglas to whom she was married for 59 years. Born in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Mabel S. (Sauder) Miller.
Barbara graduated from Penn Manor High School in...
Ronald P. Bucher
Apr 2, 2019
Ronald P. Bucher, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on April 2, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster he is the son of Paul E. Bucher and Rose (Pendl) Bucher. In addition to his parents he is survived by his beloved wife of almost 45 years, Helen (Colley) Bucher, and his brothers Craig S. Bucher (Machelle) and Eric...
