Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt

Aug 21, 2013

Benjamin K. "Benji" Greenawalt, 71, of Pequea, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Edith "Edie" (Weaver) Greenawalt of Pequea, and the son of the late Albert E. and Sarah (Koser) Greenawalt.

Benji enjoyed his Harley motorcycle, painting,...

Linda M. D'Agostino

Linda M. D'Agostino

Aug 21, 2013

Linda M. D'Agostino, 47 of Conestoga, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Staten Island, NY she was the daughter of William Phifer and Antoinette Casino. She was married to Michael D'Agostino with whom she celebrated over 22 years of marriage.

Linda was an advocate for radon awareness and...

Mary Elizabeth "Jane" Warfel

Mary Elizabeth "Jane" Warfel

Aug 21, 2013

"Jane" Warfel, 98, of Lancaster, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on August 21, 2013, after a short stay at Conestoga View. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Norman Andrew Warfel and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Robinson) DeVerter. After retiring as head decorator at Keppel's Candy, Jane was a...

John L. "Johnny" Hudson

John L. "Johnny" Hudson

Aug 20, 2013

John L. "Johnny" Hudson, 95, of Lancaster, went to his eternal reward on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at his home. His loving wife and family matriarch of 60 years, Elnora (Weeks) Hudson died June 17, 2007.

Johnny was born in New Orleans and will be sadly missed by his children and their...

Linda J. Shriver

Linda J. Shriver

Aug 19, 2013

Linda J. Shriver, 70, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at her home. Born in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Collier) Shriver.

Linda graduated in 1960 from Penn Manor High School. She worked for Kerr Glass Company and more recently with Phillips Graphic Finishing, Inc. Linda...

Beth Pomerantz

Beth Pomerantz

Aug 19, 2013

Beth Pomerantz, 62, passed away on August 19, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous eight-year-long battle with cancer. Born in Port Chester, New York, she was the daughter of Louise and the late Frank Pomerantz. She was the wife and best friend of David Ehrlich, with whom she would have celebrated her 28th...

Geraldine G. Smith

Geraldine G. Smith

Aug 18, 2013

Geraldine G. Smith, 77, passed away August 18, 2013 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim. She was the wife of the late Jay W. Smith, who passed away in 2007. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elnora Showers Witman. Geraldine had worked in the guidance office at Manheim Central High School as...

Maria Anne (Martello) Bernhardt

Maria Anne (Martello) Bernhardt

Aug 18, 2013

Maria Anne (Martello) Bernhardt, 65, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 surrounded by her family at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She is enjoying her eternal home in heaven. Born in Gasperina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Maria Innocenza (Fulginiti) Martello. Maria was the loving wife of Richard...

Constance "Connie" (O'Connor) Hoffner Maser

Constance "Connie" (O'Connor) Hoffner Maser

Aug 17, 2013

Constance "Connie" (O'Connor) Hoffner Maser, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 17, 2013 in her residence.

Born in Pittsburgh, she was the wife of the late Harry Maser, Sr., her second husband. Her first husband, Wallace Manson Hoffner, passed away in 1956. She was the daughter of the late William and Mable (Hahn) O'Connor.

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Scott Wilhelm Bronner

Scott Wilhelm Bronner

Aug 17, 2013

Scott Wilhelm Bronner ran into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 17, after a 20 year battle with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. He is survived by his loving wife Taeko and three amazing sons Yujin, Joji, Nowa. He is also survived by his father Ralph, and brothers Mark (and Amy) and Eric (and...

Robert Harnish Weaver

Robert Harnish Weaver

Aug 17, 2013

Robert Harnish Weaver, 80, formerly of Strasburg, died peacefully at his residence in Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Bob celebrated 57 years of marriage with his wife Norma Ruth Welk Weaver last October 23rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth Harnish Weaver.

Bob served in the...

Florence (Shaub) Kranch Albright

Florence (Shaub) Kranch Albright

Aug 16, 2013

Florence (Shaub) Kranch Albright, 95, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord with her family beside her after a short illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Benjamin Shaub and Stella (Frank) Shaub Neilds and the wife of the late Robert Kranch of Lancaster and the late George Albright of Coatesville. Florence was born on...

Peter C. Rieker

Peter C. Rieker

Aug 16, 2013

Peter C. Rieker, 60, of Lancaster PA entered into rest on August 16, 2013, surrounded at the end by his family and close friends. He was the loving husband of Bridget (Burke) Rieker, with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage on February 22. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Margaret A. and Edward P....

Sarah B. (Wise) Marks

Sarah B. (Wise) Marks

Aug 15, 2013

Sarah B. (Wise) Marks, 82, of Mountville, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Lester C. Marks of Mountville, and the daughter of the late Noah and Emma (Bollinger) Wise.

Sarah loved animals, especially her two cats. She enjoyed going...

Richard W. Kelly

Richard W. Kelly

Aug 12, 2013

Richard W. Kelly, 78, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Joan C. Creitz Kelly, with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage this past December 22nd. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Viola Gough Kelly. Richard was a 1967...

A. William "Bill" Burkland, Jr.

A. William "Bill" Burkland, Jr.

Aug 12, 2013

A. William "Bill" Burkland, Jr., 92 of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born June 30, 1921 in Lancaster he was the son of the late A. William Burkland, Sr. and Florence (Wolpert) Burkland. He was married 70 years to Miriam (Hoppler) Burkland.

In his early working...

Mary L. Shawkey

Mary L. Shawkey

Aug 11, 2013

Mary L. Shawkey, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in Philadelphia on Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was the wife of Guy A. Shawkey, with whom she would have celebrated 51 years of marriage this Sunday, August 18th. Born in Buffalo, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Richard and Jane Thornton Johnson, and was a descendant of...

Leroy M. H. Steinbrecher, Md

Leroy M. H. Steinbrecher, Md

Aug 11, 2013

LeRoy M. H. Steinbrecher, MD went to his eternal reward on August 11, 2013 at the State of the Heart Hospice Unit, Wayne Healthcare, Greenville, OH. He is survived by Eunice, his wife of 53 years; Georgia Leigh, a daughter residing in Souderton, PA with husband Steve Myers and sons Reid Jakob and Grant Josef; Bradley Kyle, a son...

John "Jack" Caso

John "Jack" Caso

Aug 10, 2013

John "Jack" Caso, 74, of Lancaster, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Jack was married to his loving wife and caregiver Deborah A. Deegan Caso for 34 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna Kolasky Caso.

A member of the first graduating class...

Francis D. Rineer, Colonel, Usmcr, (Ret.)

Francis D. Rineer, Colonel, Usmcr, (Ret.)

Aug 10, 2013

Francis D. Rineer, Colonel, USMCR, (Ret.), 93, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. His wife of 67 years Kathleen C. King Rineer died August 9, 2010. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Aaron H. and Edna M. Bertz Rineer.

He attended Sacred Heart Grade...

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