Feb 18, 2014

Ruth Ann "Doopy" Brown, 55, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Robert Anderson and Mary Francis Brown.

A JP McCaskey graduate she went onto work as a teacher's assistant for the School District of Lancaster for over 27 years....

Feb 17, 2014

Claire C. Sickler, 97, passed away on February 17, at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, where she resided since June 2007.

She was the widow of Sears H. Sickler, Jr. who preceded her in death, passing away in April 2008, after over 67 years of marriage. Claire was born on January 13, 1917, in Lancaster. She was...

Feb 17, 2014

William D. Rhoads, 55, of Lancaster passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at ManorCare Health Services. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Lawrence and Barbara (Marshall) Rhoads.

William worked at the Kunzler & Co. for many years.

He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed listening to all kinds of music,...

Feb 16, 2014

Leah Jane Painter, 82, of Millersville, died Sunday February 16, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services. She was born in Warwick Twp. to the late John and Minnie Sensenich Becker. Leah's husband John A. Painter died in 2008.

A graduate of Rothsville High School, she attended Penn State University and Lancaster School of Modeling. Leah was a caring...

Feb 16, 2014

Rebecca A. Catterall, 45, died Sunday morning, February 16th after complications from surgery.

Becky was born on October 2, 1968 in Fairfield, Iowa but has resided in Lancaster for the past 32 years.

Becky loved life and being with her many friends and family. She loved the beach, she loved her dogs, turtles and backyard...

Feb 14, 2014

Herman S. Butz, so beloved by his family, died 2/14/14 at age 93 after a brief illness. The son of the late Harry H. and Emma K.(Weimer) Butz, he is survived by his wife of 67 yrs, Gloria M., a sister, Sr. Miriam H, Dallas, PA and his children, Sylvia M. Schaller (Donald), Furlong, PA; Robert W. (Gayle), Gore,...

Feb 13, 2014

Paul F. McGarvey, 92, of East Petersburg passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Colerain, PA he was the son of the late William F. and Florence Mae (Gregg) McGarvey. He was the loving husband of Ethel (Clark) McGarvey, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

Paul...

Feb 13, 2014

Ralph W. Fortna, 84, of Lititz, passed away on February 13, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on August 17, 1929 in Jonestown, PA, he was the son of the late John H. and Tillie R. (Wentling) Fortna.

He graduated from Jonestown High School in 1947 and Lebanon Valley College in 1957.

Ralph was a...

Feb 12, 2014

Donald L. Bowman, 83, of New Holland passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Honeybrook, PA he was the son of the late Luther and Katherine (Smith) Bowman. He was married to Agnes (Van Aulen) for over 37 years.

Don had previously worked for Lancaster Packing Co. and Slaymaker...

Feb 10, 2014

William "Bill" E. Helmick, 74, of Lititz, died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Mount Joy Hospice Center. Born in Parson, WV, he was the husband of Linda (Firestone) Helmick of Lititz, and the son of the late Alva Bud and Pauline (Phillips) Helmick.

Of the Christian faith, Bill loved his pets and fast cars. He was an...

Feb 9, 2014

Virginia D. (Nixon) Crim, 88, of Lancaster, died suddenly Sunday, February 9, 2014 in her residence. Born in Ridgeley, West Virginia, she was the wife of the late Steward W. Crim, who died December 27, 1983. She was the daughter of the late DeWitt and Ethel (Mullen) Nixon.

She was a member of Order of the Eastern...

Feb 7, 2014

Glen A. Lausch, 65, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of William Lausch and the late Merle (Bower) Lausch. Glen was the husband of Marjorie "Peggy" (Boroughs) Lausch. Together, they celebrated 31 years of marriage in December 2013.

Glen graduated from McCaskey High School....

Feb 7, 2014

Pearl H. Madyda Bocek, 87, of Lititz, died at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on February 7, 2014, surrounded by her family after succumbing to cancer. Born August 4, 1926, in Whitaker, PA, she was the oldest of five children born to the late Helen and Alexander Madyda. Pearl was married to Walter E. Bocek, who died in...

Feb 7, 2014

Freida Margaret Holbein, 92, departed this life on earth on February 7, 2014. The daughter of the late Paul E., Sr. and Mary Ida (Myers) Himelwright, she was born in Conestoga. Freida was married to Clyde R. Holbein for 64 years.

She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1940 and Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing...

Feb 6, 2014

Gerda Gagliano, 91, of Lancaster, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Conestoga View after a short illness. Born in Giesen, Germany she was the daughter of the late Karl Bernhard and Gertrud (Habeth) Lubbers. She was married to the late John S. Gagliano who passed away in 2002.

Gerda retired from ACME markets after many years as...

Feb 4, 2014

Rev. Joseph C. Hilbert, 86, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, February 04, 2014 at St. Anne's Retirement Community after an illness. Born and raised on Cabbage Hill (corner of Poplar and Filbert Sts) Lancaster. He was the son of the late Carl L. and Helen (Ruof) Hilbert.

He attended St. Joseph School in Lancaster and attended Lancaster Catholic...

Feb 3, 2014

Donald J. Long, 84, passed away under Hospice care on Monday February 3, 2014. Born in Apollo, Armstrong County, PA, he was the son of the late Knox Alonzo and Hilda Mae McMillen Long. Don and his wife Gladys Hetrick Long celebrated 65 years of marriage last July 18th.

A graduate of Brookville High School, Brookville, PA,...

Feb 3, 2014

Elbert VanSplinter, 71, of Lancaster, died suddenly Monday, February 3, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha (Van der Wende) VanSplinter.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Elbert is survived by his children: Martha "Marcie" VanSplinter, wife of Gary Gehrke of...

Feb 2, 2014

William N Duck Jr., 93, of Lancaster, PA passed away on February 2, 2014. He was born to William N. and Lula-May Hackman Duck in Centre County, PA on February 9, 1920. He grew up on the family farm in Millheim, PA with his late brother John J. Duck and surviving sister Mary E. Haddon. At a young age...

Feb 1, 2014

Erna M. Piersol, 88, of Oak Leaf Manor North, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital of complications resulting from a fall. She was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to the late William J. and Maria Elizabeth Berghoff van Heel.

She graduated from hotel management school at the Hotel de la Paix...