Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
John E. Dianastasis
Nov 11, 2013
John E. Dianastasis, 83, of Lancaster died peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013 at LGH. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Ernest and Despina (Stringas) Dianastasis. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Despina (Vekios) Dianastasis. John lived his entire life in Lancaster and was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High...
Judy M. Harris
Nov 10, 2013
Judy M. Harris, 66 of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ephrata, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy and A. Louise (Kauffman) Kilgore. Judy was a graduate of Ephrata High School and went onto work for Erdman Anthony for many years....
Ruth M. (Weidner) Annan
Nov 8, 2013
Ruth M. (Weidner) Annan, 88, formerly of Southampton, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, she was the wife of the late Charles E. Annan, who died January 6, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ann (Maile) Weidner. Of the Methodist faith, Ruth was a member...
Msgt George Douglas Gibson, Usaf Ret.
Nov 8, 2013
George Douglas Gibson, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was the husband of Gloria Brown Gibson, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this past October 22nd. Born in Medford, MA, he was the son of the late George A. and Thelma J. Fenton Gibson, and stepson of the late Philomena Gibson....
E. Carlene Roda
Nov 7, 2013
E. Carlene Roda, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the wife of Benjamin A. Roda, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage this past February 5th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul Gilbert and Elva Gilbert Woodrow. Carlene...
John Andrew Gastaldo, Md
Nov 5, 2013
John Andrew Gastaldo, MD, 66, of Lititz, passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 2013. He was the devoted husband to Helen (Nimick Welsh) Gastaldo with whom he shared 9 years of marriage.
He recently retired from active medical practice in neurosurgical care after more than 35 years of work that included private practice for...
Brenda J. (Grimm) Mcdonald
Nov 5, 2013
Brenda J. (Grimm) McDonald passed away November 5, 2013 with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ray S. Sr. and Victoria Grimm. Brenda was the wife of Charles R. McDonald for 49 years. She was raised on Grimm's piggery where she...
Lee D. Morgan
Nov 5, 2013
Lee D. Morgan, 81, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was a wonderful son, son-in-law, husband, father, and grandfather.
Lee was born September 28, 1932 in the small western town of Juniata, PA to the late John and Mary (Edwards) Morgan, originally of Robertsdale, PA who were of Welsh descent. During...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Seladones
Nov 4, 2013
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Seladones, 76, of Lancaster passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert Rowe. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Seladones who passed away in 1997. Betty was a devoted secretary for the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church for over...
Ronald H. Hess
Nov 4, 2013
Ronald H. Hess, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013, at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. He was born in Lancaster to the late E. Howard and Betty A. Reagan Hess. Ron was married to his high school sweetheart, Dolores E. Kohler Hess, for 49 years last May.
Ron attended Lancaster Catholic High School. He...
Thomas R. Jenkins
Nov 1, 2013
Thomas R. Jenkins, 62, of Lititz, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to the late William P. and Mary Jane Oster Jenkins. Tom was married to Vicky L. (Gemmill) Jenkins for 41 years last March.
Tom was a 1968 graduate of J. P McCaskey High...
Steven H. Chezum
Nov 1, 2013
Steven H. Chezum, 64, of Lititz passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at LGH. Born in Fairfield, Iowa he was the son of the late Harry L. and Suzanne (Brobston) Chezum. He shared 25 years together with his wife Maria E. (Limardo) Sinnott-Chezum.
He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University where he received a Master's...
Latanya Yvette Johnson
Nov 1, 2013
Latanya Yvette Johnson , 46 of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17 2013. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Martha Johnson and the late Joseph Dates. In addition to her mother, Latanya is survived by 4 children, R. Kiwan, Byron, Dominique and Marcus; 2 Grandchildren; 6 siblings, Sheila, Albert, Martha, Kevin...
Mohan L. Singal
Nov 1, 2013
Bhagwan (Lord) Rama has completed the journey of Mohan Singal, 71, of Lititz, PA. He left for his heavenly abode after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in the small town of Chacharauli in India and worked for many years as an engineer at Hamilton Technology.
After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his friends,...
Cora M. Houpt
Nov 1, 2013
Cora M. Houpt, 93, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at her Lancaster home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Levi H. and Ruth G. Kochel Mull. Cora was married to Glenn R. Houpt for 48 years.
She was a member of the first graduating class of J. P....
Dennis L. "Dj" Mcfadden, Jr.
Nov 1, 2013
Dennis L. "DJ" McFadden, Jr., 21 of Lancaster, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Amy M. Kehoe and Dennis L. McFadden Sr..
DJ enjoyed music, sports and especially spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Rayzhon...
James Earl "Jim" Laudenglos
Nov 1, 2013
James "Jim" Earl Laudenglos, 59, of Pequea, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of Shirley (Boutwell) Vance and the late John Laudenglos. Jim was the husband to his beloved wife of 32 years, Sylvia (Schneider) Laudenglos.
Jim graduated from South Denver High School. He...
Lawrence J. Kirchner
Nov 1, 2013
Lawrence J. Kirchner, 90, of Lancaster, died peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at LGH. Born in Lancaster to the late Philip A., Sr. and Ruth Kerckhoff Kirchner, he was married to Lois H. Fellenbaum Kirchner for 61 years.
A 1940 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, he earned a professional diploma from Charles Morris Price School in...
John A. Anthony, Sr.
Nov 1, 2013
John A. Anthony, Sr., 78, of East Lampeter, Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 following a stroke at Hospice & Community Care. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Helen Anthony, his children John Anthony, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV, Shannon Anthony, of Chadds Ford, PA, Catherine Foy, of Davenport, IO and a granddaughter, Aria...
Herman Green
Nov 1, 2013
Herman Green, 55, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Born in Kingstree, SC he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Mary (McClary) Green. He was married to Tammy (Preston) Green for 26 years.
He worked in the construction industry throughout most of his life. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
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