William Charles Howe
Dec 14, 2017
William Charles Howe, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Frackman) Howe, and the husband of the late Dolores M. Howe, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2014. A member of...
Arthur “Art” J. Fawber
Dec 14, 2017
Arthur "Art" J. Fawber, 73, of West Hempfield Twp., passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to the late Norman and Jennie Harnish Fawber. Art was married to Leah M. Keppel Fawber for 27 years on September 1st.
A 1964 graduate of J. P. McCaskey...
Stephen Quinn
Dec 14, 2017
Stephen Quinn, 50, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of William & Victoria (Navari) Quinn. Steve was the loving husband of Kelly Renee (Goodreau) Quinn; cherished father of Alison, Nicholas & Benjamin Quinn; and brother to Shauna Muller & Ward Quinn. He was a...
Thomas John Cummings
Dec 13, 2017
Thomas John Cummings, 76, passed away at his Manheim Twp. home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph Cummings, Sr. and Edith Miller. Tom and his wife Brenda M. Laser Cummings celebrated 35 years of marriage on August 28th.
A veteran of the US Navy, Tom served as a seaman...
Jamil Lamar And Jermaine Williams Seals
Dec 13, 2017
Twin boys Jamil Lamar and Jermaine William Seals were called to Heaven on December 13th, 2017. Sons of Tessa King and William Lamar Seals, of Lancaster. Surviving are siblings, Sophia & Orlando Cortez, of Lancaster, and Brianna & Taevon Seals, of Lancaster, maternal grandparents, Peggy Reed, of Manheim, Roy King, of Bellfonte, PA, paternal grandmother Charlene Seals, of Baltimore,...
Jean D. Martin
Dec 13, 2017
Jean D. Martin of Lancaster passed away on December 13, 2017, at the age of 80, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Lancaster on February 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Hulbert Weimer Dysinger and Mary Quigley (Austin) Dysinger.
Jean was a graduate of Penn Manor High School and Millersville State...
William R. Strausser
Dec 13, 2017
William Richard "Fish" Strausser, 76, Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 peacefully in the Mifflin Center following his long courageous battle with dementia. He was married to his loving wife, Catherine M. "Kitty" (Landis) for 53 years before her passing in July 2017. Born in Temple, he was a son of the late Edgar E. Sr. and...
Vera M. Underwood
Dec 13, 2017
Vera Miller Underwood was born, January 8, 1930 in Tremont, PA, to the late Wayne and Erma Miller and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Vera graduated from Tremont High School in 1947, moved to Manheim and worked for 5 years as a secretary at the asbestos plant. In 1952 she married Leslie B. Underwood. Later, she...
Charles Herman “Herm” Kirchner Jr.
Dec 13, 2017
Charles Herman "Herm" Kirchner Jr., 75, of Manheim, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Herman Kirchner Sr. and the late Ida Mae (Hoover) Kirchner. He was the loving husband of Patricia...
Margaret “Margie” Bernhardt
Dec 12, 2017
Margaret "Margie" Bernhardt, 83, of Lititz passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Moravian Manor. Born in Williamsport, PA she was the daughter of the late Francis and Clara (Wheeler) Stopper. She was the loving wife of Richard "Dick" Bernhardt with whom she shared over 53 years of marriage. She was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph High School...
Jacqueline V. Vera-Castillo
Dec 11, 2017
Jacqueline V. Vera-Castillo, 36, of Lancaster, passed away on Dec. 11, 2017 unexpectedly. Born in Lima, Peru, she was the daughter of Edinson Vera & Lydia Castillo-Vera. Jacqueline was the proud mother of Ayleen Maymi Vera; loving sister to Naty, Katerine & Ashley Vera. She will be missed by her aunt, July Castillo; cousins: Grecia & Karolay Aldave; and...
John A. Cooper, Jr.
Dec 11, 2017
John Arthur Cooper, Jr., of Lancaster passed away on December 11, 2017 in his home with his loving wife, Barbara (Bowen) Cooper by his side.
The son of Rose (Pellkofer) and John Arthur Cooper, he was born on February 24, 1944 in Clarksburg, West Virginia and grew up in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Slippery Rock University...
Richard Syvertson
Dec 10, 2017
Richard Syvertson, 65, Lancaster, beloved husband of Vicki, passed away, Sunday, December, 10, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg, after a short illness.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Vicki, two brothers, two sisters, and their families.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. In lieu of...
Samuel J. “Sharkey” Rubert
Dec 10, 2017
Samuel J. "Sharkey" Rubert, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late John and Jenny Santoro Rubert, and the husband of the late Lorraine M. Rubert who passed in 2014.
Samuel honorably served his country with the US...
Michael L. Valldes
Dec 10, 2017
Michael L. Valldes, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes, December 10th, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Greek immigrants, the late Lewis and Irene (Macrides) Valldes. He was married to the love of his life, Koula (Andreades), for 59 blissful years. They were inseparable and loved traveling, music, dancing and spending...
Alice G. Borst
Dec 10, 2017
Alice G. Borst, 82, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at LGH. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Zimath) Stark. She was the loving wife of Robert F. Borst Sr. with whom she shared over 61 years of marriage. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...
James R. Dowell, Jr.
Dec 10, 2017
James R. Dowell, Jr., 29, of Landisville, passed away at home, Sunday, December 10, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James R. and Rhonda L. (Henry) Dowell, Sr. Always a giving person, James enjoyed helping people, especially his family and friends. He attended Hempfield United Methodist Church. He was a well-rounded person, with a great sense...
James W. Ganoe Ii
Dec 9, 2017
On December 9, 2017, James W. Ganoe II, 74, passed away after a brief illness at UPMC Pinnacle. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late, Lee Edward Ganoe and M. Irene McAfee. He was a proud member of the United States Navy, serving a term on U.S.S. Intrepid. When he wasn't working for AMP INC., James...
Edward Henry Bonekemper Iii
Dec 9, 2017
Edward Henry Bonekemper III, 75, of Willow Street, died December 9, 2017 of a brief and unexpected illness at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Hatfield, he was the son of the late Edward Bonekemper II and Marie (Adams) Bonekemper.
Ed was the loving husband of Susan (Weidemoyer) Bonekemper, and they observed their 53rd wedding anniversary in August...
Hazel F. Fisher
Dec 9, 2017
Hazel F. Fisher, 88, of Mountville, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Edna (Ryan) Greider. She was the wife of the late James S. Fisher who passed away in 2010. She was a 1947 graduate of Columbia High School. Hazel worked for...
