Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Shirley Ann "Miss Shirley" Abernathy

Shirley Ann "Miss Shirley" Abernathy

Mar 9, 2014

Shirley Ann "Miss Shirley" Abernathy, 82, of Lancaster, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Conestoga View. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy M. (Cooper) Abernathy.

She was a member of Brightside Baptist Church and belonged to the Silver Threads group there. She also enjoyed going to the CAP Senior Center....

Esther M. Guiles

Esther M. Guiles

Mar 9, 2014

Ether M. Guiles, 79, of Manheim Twp., died Sunday March 9, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Lancaster to the late Arthur and Ruth Degler Hammel. Esther was married to Glenn G. Guiles for 50 years.

She worked as a secretary for Community Hospital of Lancaster for 30 years and was...

Larry S. Baldwin, Jr.

Larry S. Baldwin, Jr.

Mar 9, 2014

Larry S. Baldwin, Jr., 49, of Lancaster, died on 3/9/2014.

Larry is survived by a son Zachary S., a daughter Ashlynn M. Baldwin, his mother Shirley M. (McKinney) Baldwin and 4 step siblings. He was preceded in death by his father Larry S. Baldwin Sr. and a stepmother Joan Weaver.

A Memorial Service will be...

William A. Dailey, Jr.

William A. Dailey, Jr.

Mar 8, 2014

William A. Dailey, Jr., 92, of New Holland died March 8, 2014

Gary L. Himelwright, Jr.

Gary L. Himelwright, Jr.

Mar 8, 2014

Gary L. Himelwright, Jr., 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Rebecca Blevins Himelwright, of Lancaster, and the late Gary L. Himelwright Sr., who passed away in 2013.

Gary had worked as a cook at the Riverside Club, was a NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steelers...

Mary E. Caruso

Mary E. Caruso

Mar 8, 2014

Mary E. Caruso died March 8, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Wilson "Boots" and Mary Walsh Bittner.

Mary was an extraordinary woman who earned a degree from Montgomery County Community College and together with Anthony D. Caruso, her late husband of 59 years, started an industrial real estate agency in Philadelphia,...

Carmen R. Santos-Colon

Carmen R. Santos-Colon

Mar 7, 2014

Carmen R. Santos-Colon, 67, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Luis Santos and Luz Maria Colon. Carmen was the long time companion of Jaime Malave Colon.

Carmen was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church and one of her favorite pass times was eating....

Jesus Acosta-Pileta

Jesus Acosta-Pileta

Mar 7, 2014

Jesus Acosta-Pileta, 48, a truck driver of Lancaster, died 3/7/14.

He enjoyed exercising & tennis.

Jesus is survived by daughter, Hayde Acosta and 5 siblings.

Funeral Service on 3/14/14 at 2 PM (Viewing 1-2 PM) at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment in Mellinger...

Donald George Cargas

Donald George Cargas

Mar 7, 2014

Donald George Cargas, 93, longtime resident of Lancaster, passed on from this world on Friday, March 7, 2014 after a long life of positive influence.

He was born on February 20, 1921, in what was then the Panama Canal Zone, to the late Spyro Cargas and Maria Beeftink Cargas. He was the younger brother of the late...

Wayne Rudolph

Wayne Rudolph

Mar 6, 2014

Wayne Rudolph, 62, of Lancaster, PA entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Patricia Hunter for 13 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah (Boyer) Rudolph.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey, he was most recently employed by Easton Coach, East...

Marie "Claire" Ward

Marie "Claire" Ward

Mar 5, 2014

Marie "Claire" Ward, 82 of Lancaster passed away on March 5, 2014. Claire was the wife of the late James M. Ward of Lancaster who died in 2005 and with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage.

Claire was born in Bayonne, NJ and was the daughter of the late John and Marian O'Donnell. Claire and her...

Rev. David A. Hillier

Rev. David A. Hillier

Mar 5, 2014

Rev. David A. Hillier, 63, of Shippensburg, PA died unexpectedly March 5, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Father David was the son of the late Andrew J. and Margaret T. (Murphy) Hillier.

A 1968 graduate of Metuchen High School, Metuchen, NJ., Fr. David received his B.A. in English from St. Meinrad College, IN, and Masters of...

Nancy A. Schulz

Nancy A. Schulz

Mar 3, 2014

Nancy A. Schulz, 77, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary C. Pinkerton Stockbauer. Nancy celebrated 59 years of marriage to her husband Edwin J. Schulz on February 19th.

A homemaker, she cherished time spent with her...

Beth A. Deisley

Beth A. Deisley

Mar 2, 2014

Beth A. Deisley, 43, of Refton, died suddenly Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jere and Gloria (Pickel) Deisley of Lancaster.

A member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Quarryville, Beth was a giving person who enjoyed helping others. Taking part in church activities, especially Bible studies, was...

Rose M. Perez

Rose M. Perez

Mar 2, 2014

Rose M. Perez, 82, of Lancaster entered into peaceful rest on March 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Victor A. Perez. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Lindsay Paschall and Elizabeth Gates.

She enjoyed sewing, cooking and sharing tea and homemade coffee cake while...

Juan Rivera-Quinonez

Juan Rivera-Quinonez

Mar 2, 2014

Juan Rivera-Quinonez, 63, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. He was the son of Francisco Rivera of Puerto Rico and the late Ramona Quinonez.

Juan was employed as a woodworker and carpenter by Childcraft Manufacturing Division in Lancaster.

Juan was a member of the Jesucristo...

George L. Branch

George L. Branch

Mar 2, 2014

George L. Branch, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA.

He was the husband of the late Ruth A. Jennings Branch, who passed away in 2003. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Martha Houser Branch.

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Pang Houa Yang

Pang Houa Yang

Mar 1, 2014

Pang Houa Yang, 84, of Reamstown, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Xiengkhouang, Laos, he was the husband of Mai (Vang) Yang, to whom he was married 41 years. He was the son of the late Txiaj Tswb and Neng (Moua) Yang.

Pang was a member of Hmong Alliance Church in...

Harvey Haywood Armbrecht

Harvey Haywood Armbrecht

Feb 28, 2014

Harvey Haywood Armbrecht, 95, of Lancaster, died Friday, February 28, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the husband of Martha Agnes (Rhodemann) Armbrecht of Lancaster, whom he married June 1, 1945. He was the son of the late Harvey and Gladys (Moreby) Armbrecht.

Harvey was a US Army...

Katerina "Kay" P. Drogaris

Katerina "Kay" P. Drogaris

Feb 28, 2014

Katerina "Kay" P. Drogaris, 99, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2014. Born and educated in Athens, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Elephtherios and Magdalina (Kambouropoulou) Kalokiarinos.

Kay was the wife of the late Peter A. Drogaris who died in 1960.

While living in Washington D.C. she supported her husband's...

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