Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Donald B. Toaltoan

Donald B. Toaltoan

Nov 1, 2013

Donald B. Toaltoan, 61, of S. Ann St., Lancaster, died on December 18, 2012 at Hospice of Mount Joy. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Donald Gerald and Betty Toaltoan London.

He was formerly employed by RR Donnelly.

He is survived by 5 daughters, Danielle Anderson, of Philadelphia, Talia Henson, wife...

Frank A. Brady

Frank A. Brady

Nov 1, 2013

Frank A. Brady, 76, of Marietta, died suddenly Saturday, May 25, 2013 in his residence.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the husband of the late Gayle (Dwyer) Brady, and the son of the late Walter Francis and Bertha (Morey) Brady.

An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Masonic Lodge...

Dorothy J. Burie

Dorothy J. Burie

Nov 1, 2013

Dorothy J. Burie, 75, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly from a brief illness at Paoli Hospital on January 23, 2013 with her four children at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Burie, her parents, John and Mary (Szper) Rozanski, and a brother Richard T. Rozanski.

She leaves behind her...

Susan E. Huck

Susan E. Huck

Nov 1, 2013

Susan E. Huck, 61, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Good Friday with her true love and husband, Richard, by her side after a yearlong struggle with cancer. They were married for 40 years this past August.

Born in the Bronx, NYC, Susan graduated from Parsippany High School, NJ where she met her future husband, although she...

Carmelo Pacheco Martell

Carmelo Pacheco Martell

Nov 1, 2013

Carmelo Pacheco Martell, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Arcilio and Ramona Martell Pacheco.

He was employed for a number of years in the maintenance division of Tyson, New Holland, and was a member of...

Joseph A. Gehris

Joseph A. Gehris

Nov 1, 2013

Joseph A. Gehris, 86 passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harvey B. and Sarah Francis (Stefko) Gehris.  He celebrated 57 years of marriage in January to Agnes B. Gehris.

After retiring with 35 years of service at PPL, he...

John K. Gabriel

John K. Gabriel

Nov 1, 2013

John K. Gabriel, 70, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, following an illness of several years.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Joan M. Gabriel of Lancaster, and the son of the late James K. Gabriel, Sr. and Grace (Brasch) Gabriel.

John was a graduate...

Michael S. Ritchey

Michael S. Ritchey

Nov 1, 2013

Michael S. Ritchey, 56, of Lancaster, PA died April 15, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

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

Edna M. Nastasi

Edna M. Nastasi

Nov 1, 2013

Edna M. Nastasi, 84, of Butler, PA passed away at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in Lititz, PA.

Surviving are a son Greg Magness and his wife Norma of Polk, PA, a daughter Darlene (Magness) Spirk and her husband Bill of Polk, PA;  grandchildren Tammy Smyth and her husband Mitch of Lititz, PA, Daniel Nicholas and his wife Gabrielle...

Raymond L. Carlson

Raymond L. Carlson

Nov 1, 2013

Raymond L. Carlson, 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Monday morning, December 3, 2012 at his residence.

Born in Racine, WI, he was the husband of Harriet (Anclam) Carlson of Lancaster, and the son of the late Carl and Helen (Ellefson) Carlson.

Raymond was an avid golfer who loved to travel.

He was...

Michelle Lee Erisman Laguerre

Michelle Lee Erisman Laguerre

Nov 1, 2013

Michelle Lee Erisman Laguerre, 36, formerly of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly in Milford, Delaware where she had been residing. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Michael J. and Patti Lawrence Erisman of Milford.

Michelle had been a homemaker and was a devoted mother to her three children. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoyed going on hikes...

Lena S. Flora

Lena S. Flora

Nov 1, 2013

Lena S. Flora, 75, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster. She was married to Robert E. Flora for 30 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Anna Neubauer Simet.

Lena graduated from J. P. McCaskey High...

James Greineder

James Greineder

Nov 1, 2013

James Greineder, 79, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with the LORD on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Eisenreich and Mary (Greineder) Pollock.

A veteran, James served in the US Air Force.  He enjoyed...

James Edward Kelley

James Edward Kelley

Nov 1, 2013

James Edward Kelley, 90, of Luther Acres, Lititz, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Covington, VA, he was the son of the late Hillary Kelley and Lillie Snead Kelley Morris, and stepson of the late Emmett Morris. Jim grew up in Henderson, North Carolina.

During WWII 2nd Lt. Kelley was an...

Catherine M. "Cass" Walton

Catherine M. "Cass" Walton

Nov 1, 2013

Catherine M. Walton, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster City, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary C. (Flick) Lehman.

Her husband, Chester R. Walton, preceded her in death in 1986.

Cass grew up on Cabbage Hill...

Jennie K. Pittman-Mclaughlin

Jennie K. Pittman-Mclaughlin

Nov 1, 2013

Jennie K. Pittman-McLaughlin crossed over into heaven this past Thursday Morning, November 29, 2012 of cardiac arrest at the age of 61.

She resided in Lancaster, PA since March 2009.  She was born and raised in Swifton, Arkansas and was the only child of Elzie K. Pittman and Ruby Hawkins Pittman.

Jennie was a stay...

Thomas E. Rutledge, Iii

Thomas E. Rutledge, Iii

Nov 1, 2013

Thomas E. Rutledge, III, 57, of East Petersburg, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Thomas E., Jr. and Joan Mitchell Rutledge.

Tom worked at ALCOA for the last 18 years. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. An avid Steelers...

Iris M. Estevez

Iris M. Estevez

Nov 1, 2013

Iris M. Estevez, 70, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic she was the daughter of the late Chocha and Matilda (Perez) Perez.

Iris was a homemaker for most of her life, devoting her life to raising her children. She was a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was of...

Michael Vincent Gallagher

Michael Vincent Gallagher

Nov 1, 2013

Michael Vincent Gallagher, 32, formerly of Lancaster, US Border Patrol Agent, died on September 2nd, 2010, while on duty near Casa Grande, Arizona.

Mike is survived by his wife Samantha and sons Quincy and Rhyan, of Casa Grande, AZ.  He also leaves behind fellow agent and sister, Julie Gallagher-Merone, husband Jon Merone of El Paso, TX; a...

Norman A. Stottlemyer

Norman A. Stottlemyer

Nov 1, 2013

Norman A. Stottlemyer, 70, of Conestoga, died February 22, 2013 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Winchester, VA, Norm was the son of the late Otis R. and Nellie Mae (McKee) Stottlemyer.  He was married to Linda S. (Clewell) Stottlemyer for 35 years.

A 1963 graduate of John Handley High School in Winchester, VA, Norm played sousaphone...

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