Bernard A. Gerz (Bernie)
Nov 30, 2013
Bernard A. Gerz (Bernie), 76, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at his Lancaster home. He was born in Lancaster to the late Alexander W. and Frances L. Rose Gerz.
He graduated from St. Anne Catholic School and Manheim Twp. High School. He served in the US Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Bernard, along with his family...
Robert E. Thiel
Nov 30, 2013
Robert E. Thiel, 84, of Lititz, died peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 29, 1929 in Evanston IL, the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Baine) Thiel. He lived in La Grange Park IL for most of his school years. After graduating with a B.S. in Business Administration from Northwestern University...
Anna Louise "Nancy" Witmer
Nov 29, 2013
Anna Louise "Nancy" Witmer, 87, died at her New Providence home on Friday, November 29, 2013. She was the wife of Paul A. Witmer for 62 years last March. Born in Lancaster, Nancy was the daughter of the late Christian H. and Anna Leaman Kendig.
Nancy worked as a medical technologist for Lancaster Medical Group for 10...
Arthur J. Pellichero
Nov 28, 2013
On Thursday, November 28, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, Arthur J. Pellichero, of Lebanon, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Hackensack, NJ on March 15, 1940, son of the late Bert J. and Ethel Pellichero. His beloved wife, of 29 years, Linda Pellichero of Lebanon, PA, survives...
Mary M. Gegg
Nov 28, 2013
Mary M. Gegg, 91, of Lancaster, formerly of St. Joseph Street, died peacefully Thursday, November 28, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Barbara (Myers) Mutchler. She was married to the late Albert J. Gegg who passed away in 2010. Mary worked at Armstrong World Industries during World...
Arthur J. Pellichero
Nov 28, 2013
On Thursday, November 28, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, Arthur J. Pellichero, of Lebanon, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Hackensack, NJ on March 15, 1940, son of the late Bert J. and Ethel Pellichero. His beloved wife, of 29 years, Linda Pellichero of Lebanon, PA, survives...
Gordon W. Henson, Sr.
Nov 27, 2013
Gordon W. Henson, Sr., 85, of New Providence, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late George and Estelle (Stewart) Henson. Gordon was the husband of 45 years to Marcia (Roche) Henson. A veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Gordon was a chef...
Patricia B. Fillmore
Nov 27, 2013
Patricia B. Fillmore, 64, of Mountville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Eleanor L. Pennell Brown. Patricia had worked for many years for JC Penneys, Boscovs, Sears, and Watt & Shand at the Park City Mall. She enjoyed crossword...
Lorraine H. Fichthorn
Nov 27, 2013
Lorraine H. Fichthorn, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Brethren Village. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Sowers Jr. who passed away in 1975 and the late William D. Fichthorn who passed away in 2012. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Claude S. and Alice Heimel...
Harold K. White, Sr.
Nov 27, 2013
Harold K. White, Sr., 81, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of June (Andes) White with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage this past March.
He graduated from Timken Technical High School in Canton, OH and worked as a technician at...
John H. Meck
Nov 26, 2013
John H. Meck, 53, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Karen M. (Raubenstine) Meck of Lancaster, and the son of L. Harold Meck of Lititz and the late Rose (Coonan) Meck. John was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Lancaster, Knights of...
Dorothy A. Geller
Nov 25, 2013
Dorothy A. Geller, 90, of Lancaster, died November 25, 2013.
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, condolences are welcomed.
Beatrice M. Smith
Nov 24, 2013
Beatrice M. Smith, 96, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Luther Acres. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian Kieffer Smith. Bea had been a teacher for 28 years, beginning her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in Lancaster, then teaching in Middletown and then in the School...
John J. Ramsbottom
Nov 24, 2013
John J. Ramsbottom, 72, of Leola, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Dorothy Reese Ramsbottom.
He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. John earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, where he was captain...
Carmen Nidia Muniz
Nov 24, 2013
Carmen Nidia Muniz, 75, of Lititz, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 in the residence of her daughter.
Born in Moch, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Isaia Mendez and Maria Muniz.
Carmen loved gardening and had a green thumb. She was very social and made friends easily. She loved spending time with...
Joseph A. Gatchell
Nov 21, 2013
Joseph A. Gatchell, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Ronks, PA. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Samuel H. Gatchell and the late Mary Joanne Gerz Sinopoli. Joe had worked as a butcher for the former Jay's Meat Market in Lancaster. A true outdoorsman, Joe had a love for...
Michael P. Farbo
Nov 20, 2013
Michael P. Farbo, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in St. Michael, PA, he was the son of the late Michael S. and Catherine (Malosky) Farbo. Michael was the loving husband of Betty A. (Finnegan) Farbo with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage. Michael graduated...
Mary C. Wagner
Nov 20, 2013
Mary C. Wagner, 98, of Ephrata, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Katzner) Wetteborn. She was married to the late Ernest P. Wagner who passed away in 1964. She worked at the former Watt & Shand for...
Penrose E. "Buck" Ryder, Jr.
Nov 19, 2013
Penrose E. "Buck" Ryder, Jr., 85, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Masonic Village. Born in Steelton, PA, he was the son of the late Penrose E. Sr., and Ruth (Eberly) Ryder. Buck is survived by his wife Shirley A. (Hoover) Ryder. Buck attended Steelton Centenary United Methodist Church. He worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation...
Yong Neng Moua
Nov 19, 2013
Yong Neng Moua, 61, of Ephrata, was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Laos on May 18, 1952 and was the son of Yang Xiong Moua and Bao Yang. He was married to Youa Lor Moua for 45 years....
