Nov 1, 2013

William E. Sherman, Jr. 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Lehighton, PA passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Conestoga View in Lancaster. Born in Lehighton, PA he was the son of the late William E. Sr. and Mildred (Sherwood) Sherman. He was the loving husband of June J. (Begel) Sherman for 64 years.

A veteran of WWII...

Nov 1, 2013

John Mistretta, 619 Wyncroft Lane, Lancaster, age 95, passed away January 28, 2013  while under Hospice care. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Catherine. Surviving is a sister, Mildred DiBenedetto, wife of Anthony, and nieces and nephews.

John was born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1917. He served in...

Nov 1, 2013

Michael Andrew Friedhofer, 44, of West Hempfield, fought courageously against ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, until the very end. Motivated by love for his wife and daughter and wishing to provide for his family, Michael refused to relinquish his job.

Indeed, up until one day before his death, Michael tenaciously worked full time as a primary examiner...

Nov 1, 2013

Miriam Gonzalez, 69, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felix Gonzalez and Emilia Negron.

Miriam attended church at Mision Del Golgoto.  She enjoyed sewing, music and cooking.  Miriam loved to spend time with...

Nov 1, 2013

James F. Nolan, 70, of Cabbage Hill, Lancaster City, died 1/15/13. Survived by wife, Matilda (Arzuaga) Nolan, 5 daughters, 3 sons, 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Preceded in death by a brother.

Of Irish decent, he was formerly employed by Willow Valley Retirement Community.

A viewing will be held Wed....

Nov 1, 2013

Elsie M. (Varner) Crites, 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully Friday, November 23, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Shippensburg, she was the wife of the late Ralph E. Crites, Sr. and the daughter of the late Harry Bigler and Jennie (Simons) Varner.

A faithful servant of the Lord, she was...

Nov 1, 2013

Gary L. Himelwright Sr., 70, of Landisville, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Linda (Horn) Himelwright of Landisville, and the son of the late Paul E. Himelwright, Jr. and Dorothy Mae (Hubbs) Himelwright.

Gary was employed as a machinist by RCA for...

Nov 1, 2013

Dale A. Butler, 83, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his Manor Twp. home. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Wood Butler. He was the husband of Arlene Reynolds Kuhns Butler for the last 15 years. Dale's first wife of 40 years Irene Lynn Butler died in 1993.

A...

Nov 1, 2013

Dorothy "Dotty" J. Valudes, 76, of Lancaster, daughter of the late Howard (Mose) and Pauline (Miller) Snyder, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, children and sister-in-law on Saturday evening December 15 th at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was the wife of John M. Valudes also of Lancaster.  Dotty and John met at...

Nov 1, 2013

Elwood B. "Woody" Shelly, Jr., 53, of Rapho Twp., Mount Joy, 11/25/12 husband of Joyce E. (Lindeman) Shelly. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Nov 1, 2013

Long Ngoc Huynh, 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Cho Lon, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Kien Danh Huynh and Huong Thi Nguyen.  Long was the husband of Trinh Thi Nguyen.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Long...

Nov 1, 2013

Dennis S. Eberly, 65, of Manheim, PA, went home to be with Jesus on December 10, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Pennie G. Zohn Eberly, with whom he would have celebrated 39 years of marriage this coming January 19th.  Dennis was the love of Pennie's life, and they...

Nov 1, 2013

Kimberly A. (Chernich) Taylor, 51, of York, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 in her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Michael Taylor of York, to whom she was married 24 years. She was the daughter of Gerald Chernich of Manheim and Beverly (Snyder) Darrenkamp of York.

She had been employed by...

Nov 1, 2013

Susan L. Smith, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Paradise, PA she is the daughter of Louise (Gilgore) Brown and the late James T. Brown, Sr.  She was married to Charles Smith for 38 years.

She was a 1974 graduate of Pequea  Valley High School. Susan...

Nov 1, 2013

Thomas J. Amico, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the VA Hospice in Coatesville.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Pauline Rose (Steinbaecher) Amico of Lancaster, to whom he was married 63 years.  He was the son of the late Frank P. and Saveria (Curti) Amico.

Thomas was a...

Nov 1, 2013

Ngan Luu, 89, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her family at home. Born in China, she was the daughter of the late The-Gia Luu and Sac-Linh Lam.

Her husband, Ton Tien, preceded her in death earlier this year in January.

Ngan moved to the United States from Vietnam to be with her family in...

Nov 1, 2013

On Monday, February 18, 2013 Josephine Kealey was received by Our Lord and died peacefully with her family at her side at Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 19, 1919 she was the loving daughter of Joseph Leo and Adele (Erkert) McCullough and the sister of Marie Charlotte (McCullough) Flum of...

Nov 1, 2013

Robert N. Luft, Jr. passed away February 28, 2013 at the age of 66 of natural causes. He is survived by Daughters, Kristin Nommensen of Bakersfield, CA (Peter) and their children Conner, Ainsley & Shelby and Erika Myers of Concord, MI (Brady) and their children Brock, Brynn, Ellery & Reed.

Bob was an avid reader and particularly...

Nov 1, 2013

Eugene C. Jennings, 85, of Lancaster, passed away after an extended illness on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, surrounded by the comfort of his family.  Gene was the loving and devoted husband of the late Anne Buckley Jennings, who passed away in 2004 after 54 years of marriage.

Born in Scranton,...

Nov 1, 2013

Robert E. Herr, 61, of Lancaster, died 12/21/12. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.