Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â 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
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
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
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;Â grandchildren Tammy Smyth and her husband Mitch of Lititz, PA, Daniel Nicholas and his wife Gabrielle...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â He also leaves behind fellow agent and sister, Julie Gallagher-Merone, husband Jon Merone of El Paso, TX; a...
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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