Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Robert Earl Pozza

Robert Earl Pozza

Nov 1, 2013

Robert Earl Pozza, 69, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital after a long illness.  He was the husband of Martha Jane Pozza, his loving wife.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eva (Yinger) Pozza and Joseph B. Pozza, Jr.

In addition to his wife, Robert...

Abraham Rodriguez-Pacheco

Abraham Rodriguez-Pacheco

Nov 1, 2013

Abraham Rodriguez Pacheco, 65, a self-employed carpenter, of Lancaster, died 2/26/2013 at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of Leonarda Pacheco and the late Adolfo Rodriguez Alzua.

Survived by several children, four brothers, Domingo, Felix, Efrain and Adolfo Pacheco and a sister, Eulalia Pacheco, all of Lancaster.

Funeral...

Ernesto Gonzalez

Ernesto Gonzalez

Nov 1, 2013

Ernesto Gonzalez, 87, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Conestoga View. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Erasmo Gonzalez and the late Maria Santiago.

He was of the Protestant faith.

Surviving are his children: A son, Erasmo Gonzalez, 3 daughters, Dolca Gonzalez, Naomi Gonzalez, wife...

Gilton C. "Gil" Greenholt

Gilton C. "Gil" Greenholt

Nov 1, 2013

Gilton C. "Gil" Greenholt, 78 died at his East Lampeter Township home on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Harold J. and Mary A. Nicholson Greenholt. Gil was married to C. Joyce Wheeler Greenholt for 58 years last May.

He worked as a printer for Science Press in Ephrata...

Marie A. Lore

Marie A. Lore

Nov 1, 2013

Marie A. Lore, 93, of Lancaster, PA. December 21, 2012. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041

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

Joanne F. Gantz

Joanne F. Gantz

Nov 1, 2013

Joanne F. Gantz, 73, of Manheim, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Adamstown, she was the daughter of the late Melvin H. and Esther M. Leinbach Youndt. She was the wife of Clarence Lynn Gantz.

A graduate of Cocalico High School, she did bookkeeping and clerical work for...

Winifred May Fair

Winifred May Fair

Nov 1, 2013

Winifred May (Yerkey) Fair went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  She died at home after a brief bout with cancer.  Born on November 19, 1923, she is preceded in death by her late husband, Rev. John Robert Fair.

She is survived by 3 sons, Robert J Fair, husband of Madelyn Scott Fair...

William J. Groff

William J. Groff

Nov 1, 2013

William J. Groff (Bill), 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. Huber (Betty), married 64 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Richard V. Groff, married to Deborah Groff of Lancaster.  He is also survived by three grandchildren, Brandy, Heidi and Dustin...

Leroy J. Shoff

Leroy J. Shoff

Nov 1, 2013

Leroy J. Shoff, 68, husband of Helen E. Shoff, of Lancaster. December 6, 2012

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

Joyce M. Gelson

Joyce M. Gelson

Nov 1, 2013

Joyce M. Gelson, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 with family. She was 78 years old.

Born in Queens, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Howard D. Klumpp and Ida M. Bulger Klumpp.

Her life and joy was her husband, the late John F. Gelson, former President...

Jean M. Miller

Jean M. Miller

Nov 1, 2013

Jean M. Miller, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at her residence.

She was the wife of Russell C. Miller, with whom she would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this coming September 17 th . Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Sr. and Virginia M. Fitzgerald....

William E. Sherman, Jr.

William E. Sherman, Jr.

Nov 1, 2013

William E. Sherman, Jr. 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Lehighton, PA passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Conestoga View in Lancaster. Born in Lehighton, PA he was the son of the late William E. Sr. and Mildred (Sherwood) Sherman. He was the loving husband of June J. (Begel) Sherman for 64 years.

A veteran of WWII...

John A. Mistretta

John A. Mistretta

Nov 1, 2013

John Mistretta, 619 Wyncroft Lane, Lancaster, age 95, passed away January 28, 2013  while under Hospice care. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Catherine. Surviving is a sister, Mildred DiBenedetto, wife of Anthony, and nieces and nephews.

John was born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1917. He served in...

Michael Andrew Friedhofer

Michael Andrew Friedhofer

Nov 1, 2013

Michael Andrew Friedhofer, 44, of West Hempfield, fought courageously against ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, until the very end. Motivated by love for his wife and daughter and wishing to provide for his family, Michael refused to relinquish his job.

Indeed, up until one day before his death, Michael tenaciously worked full time as a primary examiner...

Miriam Gonzalez

Miriam Gonzalez

Nov 1, 2013

Miriam Gonzalez, 69, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felix Gonzalez and Emilia Negron.

Miriam attended church at Mision Del Golgoto.  She enjoyed sewing, music and cooking.  Miriam loved to spend time with...

James F. Nolan

James F. Nolan

Nov 1, 2013

James F. Nolan, 70, of Cabbage Hill, Lancaster City, died 1/15/13. Survived by wife, Matilda (Arzuaga) Nolan, 5 daughters, 3 sons, 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Preceded in death by a brother.

Of Irish decent, he was formerly employed by Willow Valley Retirement Community.

A viewing will be held Wed....

Elsie M. Crites

Elsie M. Crites

Nov 1, 2013

Elsie M. (Varner) Crites, 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully Friday, November 23, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Shippensburg, she was the wife of the late Ralph E. Crites, Sr. and the daughter of the late Harry Bigler and Jennie (Simons) Varner.

A faithful servant of the Lord, she was...

Gary L. Himelwright, Sr.

Gary L. Himelwright, Sr.

Nov 1, 2013

Gary L. Himelwright Sr., 70, of Landisville, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Linda (Horn) Himelwright of Landisville, and the son of the late Paul E. Himelwright, Jr. and Dorothy Mae (Hubbs) Himelwright.

Gary was employed as a machinist by RCA for...

Dale A. Butler

Dale A. Butler

Nov 1, 2013

Dale A. Butler, 83, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his Manor Twp. home. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Wood Butler. He was the husband of Arlene Reynolds Kuhns Butler for the last 15 years. Dale's first wife of 40 years Irene Lynn Butler died in 1993.

A...

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Valudes

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Valudes

Nov 1, 2013

Dorothy "Dotty" J. Valudes, 76, of Lancaster, daughter of the late Howard (Mose) and Pauline (Miller) Snyder, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, children and sister-in-law on Saturday evening December 15 th at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was the wife of John M. Valudes also of Lancaster.  Dotty and John met at...

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