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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 10, 2013

Leonarda Gonzalez, 76 of Lancaster passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at home. Born in Orocovis Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Victor and Baudilia (Saez) Rodriguez. A homemaker most of her life, she raised her family on her own. She loved cooking, sewing and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of...

Aug 9, 2013

Kenneth William Gant, Sr., more affectionately known as "Kay," 79, of Lancaster, PA, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Sharrock Gant and they celebrated 58 years of marriage May 21, 2013. Born in Lancaster, Kenneth was the son of the late George Spicer and Edith...

Aug 8, 2013

Robert P. Sullivan, 60, of Lititz, PA, passed away on August 8. Born in Methuen, MA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Esther (Connor) Sullivan. Bob was the husband of Donna (Perino) Sullivan with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Bob graduated from St. John's Preparatory School, Danvers, MA, and also St. Michael's...

Aug 7, 2013

Violet E. Eckman, 71 of Wrightsville, PA passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late Mayberry and Rebecca (Yohn) Musselman. She was married to John C. Eckman for over 49 years. She was a homemaker for most of her life raising her...

Aug 6, 2013

Barry L. Reitz, 70, of 160 Buch Avenue, Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. The family would like to extend a thank you to all who gave their love, prayers and support during this last season of Barry's life. Barry...

Aug 6, 2013

Bea Copeland entered into rest on August 6, 2013. Bea was the wife of Martin S. Copeland who died in 1977. She was born in Lancaster on April 29, 1915 to the late Myrtle (Meixell) and Frank Miller. Bea is survived by a son, Martin Copeland and daughter, Ann Leed, wife of Barry. A Viewing will be held from...

Aug 5, 2013

Marilyn Jean Skeppstrom, 66, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Monday, August 5, 2013. Born in Des Plaines, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Mary Ann Weber Skeppstrom.

Marilyn worked as a Registered Nurse at many hospitals and Doctor's offices over the years. She was a member...