Sep 18, 2016

Joseph M. Birmingham, 83, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Golden Living Center, in Lancaster. Joe was born in Lewistown on December 11, 1932 to the late Joseph G. and Emily (Miller) Birmingham. He was a longtime resident of Holtwood.

Joe earned a Master's Degree in Business from Penn State. He served in the US Coast Guard...

Sep 18, 2016

James S. "Jim" Kendig, 59, of Lancaster, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 in his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles H. Kendig, Jr and Shirley A. (Minnich) Kendig. Jim attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lancaster. As a youngster, Jim was an avid baseball player. He loved hunting and fishing, and was also talented...

Sep 18, 2016

Sharon Strohl, 74, of Lititz passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Earl, NC she was the daughter of the late Harry and Vashti (Moore) Pigford. She was the loving wife of Kenneth W. Strohl with whom she celebrated over 54 years of marriage. She was a member of the...

Sep 17, 2016

Hazel Lehman, 88, of Willow Valley Retirement Community, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at The Glen at Willow Valley. She was born in Logan County, OH on February 6, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Shantz) Wenger.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Lehman (2002). They were...

Sep 17, 2016

Robert N. Wissler, 86, of Millersville, entered into rest on Saturday morning, September 17, 2016. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Dunmore Wissler. He was born in Manor Twp., to the late Harold C. Wissler and Blanche (Hess) Wissler. Bob was a member of Millersville Community UMC. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force during...

Sep 17, 2016

George S. Scholes, 90, of Lancaster died September 17, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of the late Jeanne A. Ashmead, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Endeavor, Wisconsin, George was the son of the late Samuel E. and Edna Mae Scholes. He graduated from Brandon, Wisconsin High School at age 17 and...

Sep 17, 2016

Raymond E. Pickering, 95, of Lancaster, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was born in Shamokin to the late David and Edna (Goninan) Pickering. He married Mary Noskoskie of Shamokin on May 15, 1942, and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Lancaster in 1992. Mary died in June of 2000 after 58 years...

Sep 16, 2016

Vasilios C. Sofillas, a.k.a. William C. Sofillas, 84, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at his Lancaster home. He was born in Karpathos, Greece to the late Constandinos and Maria (Prearis) Sofillas. Bill is survived by his loving wife Engjellushe "Lucy" (Kallashi) Sofillas, two sons, Dino Sofillas of Washington, DC and John Sofillas, husband of Garnet of Manheim and five...

Sep 15, 2016

Howard E. Burkhart, 79, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter K. and Anna Belle (Hughes) Burkhart. He was the loving husband of Doris Burkhart with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. He was a hard worker and spent most of his life...

Sep 15, 2016

Elinor T. Fronczek, 82, of Denver, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the loving wife of the late Casimir L. Fronczek. Elinor is survived by her daughter, Donnamarie E. Dailey (Daniel) of Denver, PA; four grandchildren, Jacob, Madison, Christopher and James (Heather) and one great-grandchild, Aryia. In...

Sep 15, 2016

Betty Jane Baker, 74, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Mary Wilson. Betty was the loving wife of John Baker. Betty loved laughing & watching the Golden Girls. She liked being with her family and spending time with her...

Sep 15, 2016

Jeremy Matthew Morrison, Jr, 2 months, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Hershey, he was the son of Jeremy Matthew Morrison, Sr and Betsy I. (Rosario) Morrison. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Mariah and Alyssa Morrison of Strasburg and Xavier Polite of Annville; paternal grandmother Debra Riehl of...

Sep 15, 2016

Martha Anne "Marty" (Lyon) Thoner, 85, was received in Heaven by her Redeemer Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016 (2 Cor. 5:8) at Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA. Born April 29, 1931 in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Lelah (Waddelow) Lyon. She and her husband William (Bill) celebrated 64 years of marriage...

Sep 14, 2016

Maria N. Sofillas, 68, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Crete, Greece, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Crete, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Nikolaos and Evagelia (Karabetsou) Hatzi. Maria was a faithful member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. She was active in the Philoptochos Society and the Women's...

Sep 14, 2016

Mary Beth left us peacefully on September 14th 2016 to take on a new assignment. She got an offer she could not refuse. She took a new assignment which takes her loving, joyous, fun spirit and rocking goodness to a place where she will socialize, dance, read, wear great clothes and shoes and rings and things, free of all...

Sep 14, 2016

Stephen D. Buchanan, 49, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, September 14. He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Shields) Buchanan, to whom he was married for 28 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Paul Buchanan of Lancaster and Susan (Knerr) McMullen of Columbia, PA. Steve was a graduate of Penn State University...

Sep 13, 2016

Ms. Loan Thi Pham, 86, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 13, 2016. She was the wife of the late Nguyen Ngoe Truyer.

Sep 13, 2016

Donald E. Eves, Jr., 70, of Brownstown passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Donald E. Eves, Sr. and the late Edith (Nissley) Eves. He was the companion of Doris Farber for 25 years. He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. After graduation, Don enlisted in the US...

Sep 13, 2016

Elsie I. (Bosley) Castellanos, 63, of New Holland was called home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Elsie was the daughter of the late George and Pearl (Stewart) Bosley. Elsie graduated from Pequea Valley High School and retired from Giant Food Store. She was a member of the Welsh Mountain Mennonite Church. Elsie enjoyed cooking, family gatherings,...

Sep 13, 2016

Ernestine P. "Tina" Floyd, 75, of New Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in Brickerville, she was the daughter of the late Elwood L. and Ruth Pauline (Gerlach) Boehler. Ernestine was the loving and caring wife of James A. Floyd, Jr. Ernestine was a homemaker, but had worked for...