Jul 17, 2014

Suzanne M. (Schuler) Hammond, 70, of Landisville, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and M. Marguerite (Birley) Schuler.

Suzanne was employed as a bank teller for Fulton Bank for 29 years until...

Jul 16, 2014

Rodney T. Holter, 79, of Lititz, PA, went to his forever home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was in the prayerful arms of his family.

He was the loving husband, and high school sweetheart, of the late A. Sandy Eckel Holter, who passed away in 2002. Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the...

Jul 15, 2014

Jean M. (Reese) Morrison, 84, a lifelong resident of Marticville/Martic Forge, passed away on July 15, 2014, at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lancaster after an extended illness. She was married to Claude L. Morrison for 65 years.

Jean was the daughter of Thaddeus & Blanche (Miller) Reese. She graduated from Manor Millersville High School in 1948...

Jul 15, 2014

L. Vernon "Doc" Dochterman, 80, of Willow Street, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill due to complications from an auto accident in February.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Helen (Van Order) Dochterman of Willow Street, and the son of the late John Lloyd and Mildred (Rice) Dochterman.

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Jul 13, 2014

Thomas J. Llanso, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully at his home Sunday, July 13, at 4:20p.m., after an extensive illness. He left this life surrounded by his wife and family. He was 57 years old, born July 18th 1956 in an ambulance in front of Stewart's Root Beer stand in Mountainside NJ.

Tom was the eldest son...

Jul 13, 2014

Sheree Kohler of Manheim Township, passed away after a second brave fight with ovarian cancer on July 13th. Sheree was born June 10, 1957 and recently celebrated her 57th birthday as well as her 27th wedding anniversary.

She graduated from McCaskey in 1975 and attended PSU where on a whim, she purchased an MGB. This eventually led...

Jul 12, 2014

James Simpson 73, of Lancaster, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City. He was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Katherine Rando Dardin, was husband of the late Gail Swarr Simpson and step-father to four girls. A US Army veteran, Jim was a welder and crane supervisor for High Industries and a member of...

Jul 12, 2014

Elmer L. Watson, 66, of Intercourse, PA, died July 12, 2014.

Jul 12, 2014

James Simpson, 73, of Lancaster, PA, died July 12, 2014.

Jul 10, 2014

Peter Charles Vacca, 62, of Lancaster, went home to Heaven on Thursday, July 10, 2014, after a long, hard, and courageous struggle with cancer. He sadly leaves his loving wife, Karen; 2 daughters, Charlotte and Sarah, both at home; and a sister June Asci, of Middletown, CT.

Peter was an incredible human being, loved life, and spending...

Jul 10, 2014

John P. Ruffino, 57, of Lititz, died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Anna Lina (Buffa) Ruffino. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda Ruffino.

John was the owner of Ruffino's Pizza &...

Jul 9, 2014

Anthony F. Cioffi, Jr., 55, of Leola, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born on December 18th, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony F. Cioffi, Sr. and Rose (Moschella) Cioffi.

Anthony was a highly respected business professional in the information technologies field. He started...

Jul 9, 2014

Betty J. Barley, 85, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Soudersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Maurice Everett Harsh, Sr. and the late Frances Barbara (Dippner) Work. Her husband Earl Jacob Barley passed away on December 4, 2003.

Betty was a 1947 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High...

Jul 6, 2014

William C. McKinsey, of Landisville, age 49, born October 21, 1964, died on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Colin W. McKinsey, husband of Patricia, Lancaster, and Sandra L. (Schulz) McKinsey-Marks, wife of George, Landisville/Harrisburg.

Bill was a re-con and auto detailing specialist. He was an artist who worked with the...

Jul 6, 2014

Jake Williams, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Jake Martin and Leona Williams. Jake was the husband of Stacy (Beamesderfer) Williams with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage.

A Vietnam veteran, Jake served in the...

Jul 4, 2014

Margarita Plaza, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Margarita was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed being with her family and enjoyed their activities together.

She was a devoted member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, where she helped with cooking, assisted...

Jul 2, 2014

Ellen "Dolly" Barber lived to the incredible age of 110 before she passed away at Brethren Village on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. She was born in Eden, Lancaster County to the late Daniel and Ellie Kemper. She lived in Lancaster for many years before moving to Brethren Village in 2003. Dolly's husband J. Thomas (Tom) Barber, who was the...

Jul 2, 2014

Roy R. Horst, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late Harry S. and Elizabeth (Rutt) Horst. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris J. Horst.

His career included working as a farmer in Lancaster and York...

Jul 1, 2014

Dolores Theresa (Cozzone) Christmas, 68, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Rosalyn (DeLoretta) Warren, the late Quidie Cozzone, and the late Arthur Warren, Jr.

Dolores had worked as a secretary at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lancaster...

Jul 1, 2014

Betty Janet (Myers) Phelan, 94, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Grand Island, NE, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster.

Born January 27, 1920, she was the wife of the late John P. Phelan, who passed away August 16, 2009. They had been married 68 years. She was the daughter of the...