James W. Frey, Jr.
May 20, 2018
James W. Frey, Jr., 92, of Strasburg, died at the Mennonite Home on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was the husband of Janice (Guie) Frey for over 49 years.
He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School class of 1944, the Lancaster Business School, and the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in August 1966.
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William T. Gingrow Iii
May 19, 2018
William T. Gingrow III, of Lancaster, husband of Bridget Gingrow, died May 19, 2018.
Donald R. Berkstresser
May 19, 2018
Donald R. Berkstresser, 79, of Nottingham, died at LGH on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was the husband of Mary Ann (McVay) Berkstresser, who died in 1995, and for over 20 years to Gladys G. (Jones) Berkstresser.
He worked as a Clerk for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Johnstown. Most recently, Don worked at Buck Hardware.
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Parke H. Ranck
May 19, 2018
Parke H. Ranck, 83, of Paradise Township, died peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
He was the husband of Emma (Hostetter) Ranck, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in March.
Parke was a dedicated dairy farmer for over 36 years; after which,...
Margaret M. Borischak
May 17, 2018
Margaret M. Borischak, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Mikula. She was married to the late Edward M. Borischak, Sr.
Margie spent her adulthood raising her children: Edward, Jr., Debra and Diane. She loved to dance...
Benito Matias Vega
May 16, 2018
Benito Matias Vega, 70, of Lancaster died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville. Born October 8, 1947 in Añasco, Puerto Rico to Zolano Matias and Consuelo Vega, he was a retired laborer from Buck Iron in Quarryville. A longtime resident of Lancaster, he enjoyed Green Dragon on Friday nights and spending Sundays in Maryland searching for good...
Dorothy A. Young
May 16, 2018
Dorothy A. Young, 73, of Providence Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edgar T. and Frances C. (Schnader) Chant, and the beloved wife of Richard E. Young, Jr., with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Dorothy was a 1962 graduate...
Rowena (Smith) Davis
May 15, 2018
Rowena (Smith) Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Conestoga View Nursing Home on May 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip W. Davis. Phil and Rowena were married 64 years.
Born in Hartford, TN to Mary Laws (Smith) and Otha Smith, Rowena moved to New Jersey with her parents and...
June D. Nies
May 15, 2018
June D. Nies, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on May 15, 2018 at Conestoga View. She was the daughter of the late William R. & Anna (Morningstar) Nies. June enjoyed life and the simple things. She found joy in drawing pictures, bowling and playing games, especially Parcheesi & Bingo. June easily made friends wherever she lived with her unique...
Carl F. Banks, Jr.
May 15, 2018
Carl F. Banks, Jr., 87, of Strasburg and formerly of Montgomery County, MD, died unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born in Chester County, PA to the late Carl Frederick Banks, Sr. and Isabelle (Johnson) Banks. Carl shared 40 years of marriage with his wife Ann B. (Bonham) Banks. He graduated from the...
Jere R. Long
May 14, 2018
Jere R. Long, 71, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 14, 2018 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert R. Long and the late Ethel R. (Armstrong) Long. He was the loving husband of Barbara Wiegand-Long for 9 years. Jere was a graduate of Hempfield High School and attended Millersville...
Salvatore Anthony “Tony” Moschella
May 14, 2018
Salvatore Anthony "Tony" Moschella, age 91 of Lititz PA, formerly of Lakeland, FL passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 14, 2018. Tony was the husband of the late Ellen (Cunningham) Moschella, who passed away on December 27, 2002. Born in Mamaroneck, NY, Salvatore was a son of the late Philip and Margaret (Rizzo) Moschella. He...
Geraldine Roberta Mershon
May 13, 2018
Geraldine, 'Jeri' Mershon went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13 at Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA after a long battle with dementia. She was well known for her passion for Christ and was an enthusiastic ambassador for Him throughout her life. She also loved sports and fitness- both as a participant and...
Michael E. “Mikey” Salm, Jr.
May 13, 2018
Michael E. "Mikey" Salm, Jr., 38, of Manor Twp., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Michael E. Salm, Sr., husband of Grace and Diane M. Salm, partner of Norbert Strassmann, both of Lancaster. He was a 1998 graduate of Penn Manor High School and received his certificate from the Thompson Institute...
Agustina A. Mercado
May 13, 2018
Agustina "Teresa" A. Mercado, 69, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Carmen (Orellano) and Segundo Merino. Agustina was a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife. She enjoyed shopping and was known for her wonderful fashion. Agustina loved everyone. She was an incredible...
Gregory H. Soles
May 12, 2018
Gregory H. Soles, 65, of Penn Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Lititz on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany to the late Hugh Earl and Sally (Haines) Soles. Greg shared 42 years of marriage with his wife Rosemary "Rose" T. (La Via) Soles.
A graduate of Franklin Regional Senior High...
Ida R. Klingseisen
May 12, 2018
Ida R. Klingseisen, 89, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Henriettta (Leonard) and Abner Ruth. She was the loving wife of Martin L. Klingseisen, who passed away in 1979. She is survived by her son-in-law, her 3 grandchildren Karl, Tony and Tina ; 4...
Karen Lynne Gelnett Petersheim
May 10, 2018
Karen Lynne Gelnett Petersheim, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Ephrata Hospital. She was born in DuBois, PA, daughter of Mildred Spicher Gelnett Dillingham of DuBois and the late Donald Gelnett. She worked as a beautician for many years in the Lancaster and surrounding areas. She made her home with Robert (Rock) Willenbrock in New Holland....
Clara V. Bertz
May 10, 2018
Clara V. Bertz, 80, of Ephrata and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Keystone Villa. She was the wife of Sheldon E. Bertz, Sr., who passed away this past October 29th. They were married for 55 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Sue Pastino Lombardo. Clara...
E. Jean Kline
May 10, 2018
E. Jean Kline, 91, of Lancaster went home to be with The Lord at Moravian Manor on May 10, 2018. Born in Cochranville, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis Bush and Caroline (Chambers) Bush. Jean was a long-time employee of the PA Liquor Control Board. After Jean retired she worked part-time for Manheim Township School District...
