Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Anthony "Tony" Auriti
Feb 28, 2013
Anthony "Tony" Auriti, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the husband of Nina (Randazzo) Auriti of Lancaster, and the son of the late Nicholas and Fortunata (Surato) Auriti.
Tony was an accomplished photographer, working for 41 years in the...
Charles F. Rodgers
Feb 25, 2013
Charles F. Rodgers, 84, of Manheim, PA died February 25, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Huynh Tran
Feb 25, 2013
Huynh Tran, 60 of Lancaster, died February 25, 2013. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Dr. Robert S. Snader
Feb 25, 2013
Dr. Robert Snader, 93, of the Mennonite Home and previously of Marietta Avenue in Lancaster Township, died peacefully on February 25, 2013. Born in Terre Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Roman and Mazie (Frankhouser) Snader. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 62 years, Margaret Krall Snader in June of 2008.
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William R. "Bill" Copeland
Feb 23, 2013
William "Bill" R. Copeland, 38, of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of William and Belina Copeland.  Bill was the husband of Missy (Pellicciotti) Copeland with whom he celebrated 11 years of marriage.
Bill was a store...
Doris M. Kilts
Feb 23, 2013
Doris M. Kilts, 86, beloved mother and grandmother, was peacefully carried home by angels on Saturday, February 23, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Doris, born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Samuel K. Shotzberger and Dorothy Wenger Shotzberger, was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Kilts, who passed away in 2007. They were married 59 years. Doris...
Robert L. Reitzel
Feb 21, 2013
Robert L. Reitzel, 65, of Ephrata passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Essa Flory Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA he is the son of Mary A. (Getz) Pichler and the late Bruce E. Reitzel.
He was a 1966 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and attended York...
Jon G. Gamby
Feb 21, 2013
Jon G. Gamby, 65, died on February 21, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital following a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patricia; son, David of Maine; brother, Peter, his wife Nancy and their son, Matthew.
Jon had a long banking career on Long Island and New York. He retired from...
Charles R. Winter, M.D.
Feb 21, 2013
Charles R. Winter, MD, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Mennonite Home.
He was the husband of Anita B. Bratz Winter, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past January 19 th . Born in Magdeburg, Germany, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Maedle Winter....
Frank E. "Brownie" Brown
Feb 19, 2013
Frank E. "Brownie" Brown, 83, of Lititz, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
He was the husband of Theresa Breen Brown, with who he celebrated 61 years of marriage this past June 30 th . Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Jeannette Soltner Brown.
Frank had...
Calvin M. "Butch" Ross, Jr.
Feb 19, 2013
The spirit of Calvin M. (Butch) Ross, Jr., 68, of Manheim, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family, clergy and the caring and compassionate staff of Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.
Born in Bryn...
Margaret L. Hoffmann
Feb 19, 2013
Margaret L. Hoffmann, 89, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. She was the wife of E. Michael Hoffmann. Born in Greentree, Bart Twp, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Nina Schnupp. She graduated from Bart Twp. High School with a class of five. She enjoyed many years of...
Joan B. Landis
Feb 10, 2013
Joan B. Landis, 71, of Lancaster, died February 10, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
A. Betty Scheetz
Feb 6, 2013
A. Betty Scheetz, 88, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster, surrounded by her family. Born in Covert, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Leadora (Robinson) Rinwaldon. Betty and Howard A. Scheetz were married in the Elmira Methodist Church and celebrated 60 years of joyous, argument...
Jeanne G. Miller
Jan 26, 2013
Jeanne G. (Patterson) Miller, 80, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Paoli Hospital, Chester County. In her last moments she was surrounded by her extended family and we praise our Lord and Savior for her life and for her love for and trust in Jesus.
Born in Teaneck, NJ, she was the wife of...
Linda Ann Jones
Jan 26, 2013
Linda Ann Jones, 65, of Hummelstown, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary (Labuck) Clark and the late Robert Roger Clark. Linda was the wife of the late William F. Jones.
She was a member of the Mohler Senior Center of Hershey...
Ruth E. Young
Jan 19, 2013
Ruth E. (Stauffer) Young, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.
Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Andrews) Stauffer
She was employed for 40 years by the Harold Horn and Avis Insurance Agencies.
Ruth was devoted...
Carmen M. Wojnarowicz
Jan 12, 2013
Carmen M. Wojnarowicz, 91 of Columbia passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia. Born in Matamoros, Mexico and growing up in Corpus Christi, TX she was the daughter of the late Trinidad and Refugia (Cordova) Meza.
Carmen worked at the Olympia Diner in Texas and in 1949Â moved...
Robert C. "Bobby" Mahler
Dec 30, 2012
Robert C. "Bobby" Mahler, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2012, surrounded by his family members.
He was the husband of Ann K. Sharp Mahler and was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Jacob and Marie Erwin Mahler.
Bobby had worked for the Lancaster County Prison for 17...
Michael V. Giovannini
Dec 20, 2012
Michael V. Giovannini, 49, 12/20/12 of Middletown, Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
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