Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Hilda F. Demming

Hilda F. Demming

Apr 14, 2013

Hilda F. Demming, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Moravian Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was the wife of the late Leon R. Demming , who passed away in 1983. Born in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lang Flemish.

Hilda had...

William "Bill" Harkin Reilly

William "Bill" Harkin Reilly

Apr 12, 2013

William "Bill" Harkin Reilly, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late William Hamilton Reilly and Anna Belle (Shaffner) Mojecki.

Bill is survived by his life partner of 34 years, Terry Wayne Christofic.

Bill retired from Garden Spot...

Susan C. Nolt

Susan C. Nolt

Apr 12, 2013

Susan C. Nolt, 70, of Mount Joy, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Mount Joy Hospice Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John Musser Nolt and Ethel Hattie (Jones) Nolt.

Susan was a graduate of the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing and went on to obtain her B.S. in...

Richard W. "Rich" Valudes

Richard W. "Rich" Valudes

Apr 12, 2013

Richard "Rich" William Valudes, 25, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, NC to Michael J. and Rebecca (Sabbage) Valudes, of Mt. Joy.

Rich graduated from Hempfield High School in 2006. He attended Clarion University and University of Maryland studying Arabic and Philosophy....

Sadie C. Hosan

Sadie C. Hosan

Apr 11, 2013

Sadie C. Hosan, 90, of The Long Community at Highland, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at home. Born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Michael J. and Christina (Nichalou) Mastros. She was married to Valentine W. Hosan for over 43 years.

A graduate of the Willow Street Vo-Tech Licensed Practical Nursing School and...

Rita Sanchez-Estrada

Rita Sanchez-Estrada

Apr 11, 2013

Rita Sanchez-Estrada, 75, homemaker, of Lancaster, died 4/11/13 at home. Born in Cuba, survived by her husband, Enrique Rodriguez, 8 children, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Private Catholic Prayer Services will be held. To send online condolences, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

George A. Kandra

George A. Kandra

Apr 11, 2013

George A. Kandra, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Moravian Manor of Lititz.

He was the husband of Faye E. Griffith Kandra, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage this past August 18 th .  Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Jennie Novack...

Joelene M. Kroeck

Joelene M. Kroeck

Apr 10, 2013

Joelene M. (Berkenstock) Kroeck, 58, of Lititz, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County.

Born in Schaefferstown, she was the wife of John Kroeck of Lititz, and the daughter of the late Lewis and Lillian (Dorney) Berkenstock.

She was employed as a nurse's aide by Luther Acres, Lititz.

Joelene...

Kathryn Hayford

Kathryn Hayford

Apr 10, 2013

Kathryn Hayford went home to our Lord on Wednesday April 10th, 2013.

In her younger years she loved to go dancing and skating to Elvis and Buddy Holly.

She became a CNA and had a 25 year career, ending the last 16 years at Conestoga View in Lancaster.  She was an avid quilter and cat...

Dorothy L. Connolly

Dorothy L. Connolly

Apr 9, 2013

Dorothy L. Connolly, a resident of Luther Acres, Lititz, died on April 9, 2013 after a brief illness.  Born in New Britain CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Butler) Leist. Dorothy was married to the late Gerard H. Connolly for 61 years. She and her husband lived in Maplewood NJ, Newton MA, Albany NY,...

Julie Ann Shearer

Julie Ann Shearer

Apr 9, 2013

Julie Ann Shearer, 46, of Mount Gretna, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

Born in Lancaster, she was the loving wife of Timothy Wolshire of Mt. Gretna, and the daughter of Lewis  and Bobbi (Vecero) Kauffman of Mountville.

She was employed as an Executive Secretary at Johnson & Johnson.

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Mildred J. Herr

Mildred J. Herr

Apr 9, 2013

Mildred J. (Shenk) Herr, 85, of Landis Homes Retirement Community, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2013 at the hospice center in Mount Joy.  She was married to Clyde H. Herr who preceded her in death on September 12, 1993.

Born in Lancaster, Mildred was the daughter of Marion H. Shenk and Oliver Schenck. A 1946 graduate...

Jere H. Glick

Jere H. Glick

Apr 8, 2013

Jere H. Glick, 82, of Lititz, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2013 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Elizabeth E. "Betty" (Gunning) Glick of Lititz, and the son of the late Herbert F. and Mary (Myers) Glick.

He was a member of the 1949 graduating...

Jason Jennings Milholin

Jason Jennings Milholin

Apr 8, 2013

Jason Jennings Milholin, aged 34, died unexpectedly in his home in Lititz, PA on April 8, 2013. Born in San Diego, CA, Jason moved to Lititz with his father in 1986, and was a member of Warwick High School's class of 1996. Following graduation, he went to work for his uncle at Fullnet, a computer internet service company in...

Terry E. Lefever

Terry E. Lefever

Apr 8, 2013

Terry E. Lefever, 53, of Lancaster, tragically died Monday, April 8, 2013, in an industrial accident at work.

Terry's loving family includes his wife of 31 years, Wendy L. Mumma Lefever; two daughters: Nicole M. Lefever, fiancée of John Walters, of Ephrata and Ashley Lefever of Lancaster; his parents, Paul E. Lefever of Lancaster and Marie A...

Raymond E. Robinson

Raymond E. Robinson

Apr 7, 2013

Raymond E. Robinson, 97, of Conestoga View Nursing Home, April 7, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

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

Patricia A. Oatman

Patricia A. Oatman

Apr 6, 2013

Patricia A. (Grimm) Oatman, 77, of Lancaster, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Edgar C. "Ed" Oatman of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late John and Esther (Rishel) Grimm.

Pat graduated from McCaskey High School in 1953.  After 35 years...

David Bruce Wood

David Bruce Wood

Apr 6, 2013

David Bruce Wood, 73, of Lancaster, entered peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. Wood with whom he would have celebrated his 47 th wedding anniversary on May 14, 2013. He was born in East Orange, NJ, son of the late Edgar C. Wood and the...

Geraldine R. Vernau

Geraldine R. Vernau

Apr 5, 2013

Geraldine R. Vernau, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Luther Acres Retirement Community.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Minnie (Graf) Stoner.  Gerry was the wife of George E. Vernau with whom she celebrated 60½ years of love.

Gerry retired after working 25 years in the...

Jeffrey L. Boyd

Jeffrey L. Boyd

Apr 5, 2013

Jeffrey L. Boyd, 65, of Mount Joy, passed away at his home on April 5, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, he was the loving husband of Candace (Candy Gardner) and would have celebrated 29 years of marriage in May. He was the son of the late Thomas M. Boyd and Kathryn (Myers) Boyd.

Jeff, a former...

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