Nov 1, 2013

Doris L. "Rainy" Schlegelmilch, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Louis J. Schlegelmilch, who passed away in 1985. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paris and Anna Mary Balmer Markley.

Doris had worked at The...

Nov 1, 2013

Clifford F. Hall, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Conestoga View.

He was the husband of the late Catherine Wenger Hall, who passed away in 1987. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the Walter and Bertha Hall.

Clifford had worked as a butcher for the Kunzler Company for...

Nov 1, 2013

Jessica Marie Pilgrim, 27, entered Heaven on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Paul E. Sr. and Dorothy A. Alston Pilgrim.

A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, she was a nursing student at HACC. Jessica worked part time as...

Nov 1, 2013

Joseph Madonna, 88 of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gasperina, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio Madonna and Maria Innocenza (Spadea) Madonna. He was married to Maria Rosina "Rose" (Spadea Anello) Madonna for over 58 years....

Nov 1, 2013

Ivon R. Bitts, 89 of Lancaster passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Conestoga View. Born in Antlers, OK she was the daughter of the late Bryan Rigdon and Mabel (McAllister) Rigdon. She was married to the late Gordon H. Bitts who passed away on January 21, 2009.

Ivon went to Cosmetology schooling and went on...

Nov 1, 2013

Becky J. Treanor, 68, of Leola, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Harlan, IA, Becky was the daughter of Ruth J. (Sorensen) Treanor of Lancaster and the late Charles F. Treanor.

A 1963 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Becky spent many years employed as an accountant...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...