Nov 19, 2013

Sharon L. Johnstone, 70, died at her East Hempfield Township home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Catherine Beck Jones. Sharon marked 50 years of marriage with her husband Robert E. Johnstone last August.

A 1960 graduate of Arnold...

Nov 19, 2013

Marion I. (Hollands) Drucker, 88, of Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in Staten Island, NY, Marion has been a resident of Lancaster for 28 years. She was the wife of Donald "Jim" Drucker of Lancaster for 63 years, and was the daughter of the late John and...

Nov 17, 2013

Hortense W. Rogers of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Lancaster, PA, died on November 17, 2013. She had passed away at The Springs Nursing Home in Sarasota. "Horty", as she was known to friends and neighbors, will be sadly missed. She was a unique individual and will be long remembered by those who knew her well. She is survived by...

Nov 17, 2013

Donald E. Newswanger, 56, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Suzanne (Martz) Brubaker and the late Richard Newswanger. Donald was the husband of Lisa (Lunsford) Newswanger with whom he celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Donald graduated from McCaskey High School. He was a truck driver...

Nov 16, 2013

Patrick J. McGinness, 65, died after a long illness. He was married to Deborah (Knafelc) McGinness for almost 36 years. Born in Lancaster, PA Pat was the son of Dorothy (Klair) McGinness, Columbia, PA and the late George McGinness. Pat graduated from West Chester University and taught Health and Physical Education in the Solanco school district for 30 years....

Nov 15, 2013

Mary Louise Higgs, 60, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2013 surrounded by her family. Lou was one of seven children born to Elsie and Bill Corlett, and grew up in Lemoyne, PA. She graduated from Cedar Cliff High School, received a bachelor's in magazine journalism from Syracuse University, and earned a master's in...

Nov 13, 2013

W. Frank Painter, 98, formerly of Lancaster died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Landis Homes Retirement Community. He was born and raised in Columbia, SC to the late Thomas M. and Jennie Davis Painter. Frank's wife of 53 years, Esma P. Gould Painter, died in 1999.

He graduated from Columbia High School in South Carolina and then...

Nov 12, 2013

Joseph S. Kambic, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Masonic Village. Born in Steelton, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Kambic and Catherine (Restak) Kambic. Joe was the loving husband of Barbara M. (Gjuran) Kambic with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.

A WWII veteran, he...

Nov 11, 2013

John E. Dianastasis, 83, of Lancaster died peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013 at LGH. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Ernest and Despina (Stringas) Dianastasis. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Despina (Vekios) Dianastasis. John lived his entire life in Lancaster and was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High...

Nov 10, 2013

Judy M. Harris, 66 of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ephrata, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy and A. Louise (Kauffman) Kilgore. Judy was a graduate of Ephrata High School and went onto work for Erdman Anthony for many years....

Nov 8, 2013

Ruth M. (Weidner) Annan, 88, formerly of Southampton, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, she was the wife of the late Charles E. Annan, who died January 6, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ann (Maile) Weidner. Of the Methodist faith, Ruth was a member...

Nov 8, 2013

George Douglas Gibson, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was the husband of Gloria Brown Gibson, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this past October 22nd. Born in Medford, MA, he was the son of the late George A. and Thelma J. Fenton Gibson, and stepson of the late Philomena Gibson....

Nov 7, 2013

E. Carlene Roda, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the wife of Benjamin A. Roda, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage this past February 5th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul Gilbert and Elva Gilbert Woodrow. Carlene...

Nov 5, 2013

John Andrew Gastaldo, MD, 66, of Lititz, passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 2013. He was the devoted husband to Helen (Nimick Welsh) Gastaldo with whom he shared 9 years of marriage.

He recently retired from active medical practice in neurosurgical care after more than 35 years of work that included private practice for...

Nov 5, 2013

Brenda J. (Grimm) McDonald passed away November 5, 2013 with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ray S. Sr. and Victoria Grimm. Brenda was the wife of Charles R. McDonald for 49 years. She was raised on Grimm's piggery where she...

Nov 5, 2013

Lee D. Morgan, 81, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was a wonderful son, son-in-law, husband, father, and grandfather.

Lee was born September 28, 1932 in the small western town of Juniata, PA to the late John and Mary (Edwards) Morgan, originally of Robertsdale, PA who were of Welsh descent. During...

Nov 4, 2013

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Seladones, 76, of Lancaster passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert Rowe. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Seladones who passed away in 1997. Betty was a devoted secretary for the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church for over...

Nov 4, 2013

Ronald H. Hess, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013, at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. He was born in Lancaster to the late E. Howard and Betty A. Reagan Hess. Ron was married to his high school sweetheart, Dolores E. Kohler Hess, for 49 years last May.

Ron attended Lancaster Catholic High School. He...

Nov 1, 2013

Thomas R. Jenkins, 62, of Lititz, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to the late William P. and Mary Jane Oster Jenkins. Tom was married to Vicky L. (Gemmill) Jenkins for 41 years last March.

Tom was a 1968 graduate of J. P McCaskey High...

Nov 1, 2013

Steven H. Chezum, 64, of Lititz passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at LGH. Born in Fairfield, Iowa he was the son of the late Harry L. and Suzanne (Brobston) Chezum. He shared 25 years together with his wife Maria E. (Limardo) Sinnott-Chezum.

He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University where he received a Master's...