Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Frank Theis, Jr.
Oct 24, 2012
Frank Theis Jr., of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on October 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; Daughter, Judith Van Horn (John); 2 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
Frank served in WWII and is a member of the Catholic War Veterans of Havertown, PA Post 731;...
Deborah L. Burchill
Oct 24, 2012
Deborah L. (Kridler) Burchill, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Indiana, PA on February 18, 1949, she was the wife of Clay Burchill of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Irma Ruth ( Uber) Kridler.
She was preceded in death by her...
Robert G. "Bob" Shickley
Oct 23, 2012
Robert G. "Bob" Shickley. 66, of Columbia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Conestoga View. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Winfield and Dorothy (Koehler) Shickley.
A 1965 graduate of Columbia High School, Bob went onto work for Keystone Cap in Columbia and later for the Simplex Paper Box...
Virginia E. Tibbles
Oct 21, 2012
Virginia E. Tibbles, 89 of Lancaster, PA. Died October 21, 2012
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Marie P. Adamcek
Oct 21, 2012
Marie P. Adamcek, 88, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, died 10/21/12
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Joseph W. Davis
Oct 21, 2012
Joseph W. Davis, 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
He was the husband of Michele G. Green Davis, to whom he was married for 24 years this past May 21 st . Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Marianne Fischer Hamilton of Baltimore, MD and the late Marvin Hartman.
...Michael R. & Ellen H. Mastros
Oct 21, 2012
Michael R. Mastros, and Ellen (Halbert) Mastros, both 63, of Lancaster City, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Michael was born in Lancaster and he was the son of the late James and JoAnn (Carmichael) Mastros. He was married to the late Ellen (Halbert) for over 40 years....
Agnes C. Szwabowicz
Oct 19, 2012
Agnes C. Szwabowicz, 87, of St. Anne's Retirement Community, went to her final rest very peacefully on October 19, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Szwabowicz who passed in 1992. Agnes was born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Jacob Bartnik and Anna (Chupko) Bartnik. She...
Rita Carlene Cunningham
Oct 18, 2012
Rita Carlene (Higgins) Cunningham, 72, of Lancaster, was taken by the angels up to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at her home.
Born in Cumberland, MD, she was the wife of Gerald J. Cunningham of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late Floyd H. Higgins and Rita (Schneider) Higgins-Morris of...
Edward H. Sylvainus
Oct 17, 2012
Edward H. Sylvainus, 83, of Lititz, PA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Slate Belt Nursing & Rehab Center in Bangor, PA. Born in Scranton, PA he was the son of the late Mathias and Thelma (Chestworth) Sylvainus.
Ed proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed aboard...
Richard W. Thompson
Oct 17, 2012
Richard W. Thompson, 60, of Lancaster. Died October 17, 2012
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Kenneth G. Dorwart
Oct 16, 2012
Kenneth G. Dorwart, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife and family by his side on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Trier) Dorwart. Kenneth was the husband of Doris M. Dorwart with whom he celebrated 17 years of marriage. He was preceded in death...
Viola Pagliara Banyasz
Oct 16, 2012
Viola Pagliara Banyasz, age 100, formerly of Garwood, NJ, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services in Lancaster, PA. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Agnese Marinari Pagliara. Viola married John L. Banyasz in 1943 at Camp Pickett, VA, before he shipped out to fight in the European Theater,...
Santa Bomberger
Oct 16, 2012
Santa Bomberger of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster. Born in Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Carmelina (Anselmo) Serra. She was married to the late Richard H. Bomberger for 39 years, who passed away in 1999.
Santa had worked as a school secretary for...
Anna B. Corlew
Oct 15, 2012
Anna B. Corlew, 93, formerly of St. Joseph St., Lancaster, died Monday, October 15, 2012, at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Sisnetsky Belchick. Her husband of 49 years whom she met at Olmstead Air Force Base during WWII, Floyd T. Corlew, died in 1995.
She...
James P. Gelhard
Oct 14, 2012
James P. Gelhard, 86, of Homestead Village, Lancaster, died Sunday, October 14, 2012. Born in Lancaster June 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Anna Moore Gelhard. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Richard and John Gelhard, and his daughter, Cynthia.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maxine (Kottmeyer)...
Amelia Ewing
Oct 14, 2012
Amelia Ewing, 66, died peacefully in the arms of her husband on October 14, at the Essa Flory Hospice. The daughter of the late Jenny and Paul Passaniti, Millie was the wife of Jack. She was the mother of Tracie, Paul, and Shelly and the mother-in-law to Phil, Dee, and Liz. She was Nan to Nicole, Danielle, Justin, Koryn,...
Donald C. Bachman
Oct 13, 2012
Donald C. Bachman, 78, of Brethren Village Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
He was the husband of Barbara Ann Habecker Bachman, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past May. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Lester and Sally Bomberger Bachman.
Don had worked as...
Richard "Mike" Coxey
Oct 13, 2012
Richard "Mike" Coxey, 70, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Lois "Sue" (Graybill) Coxey of Lititz, and the son of the late Richard Irvin and Betty Louise (Williams) Coxey.
He was an Army veteran, having spent two years in Vietnam
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Walter H. Roberts
Oct 12, 2012
Walter H. Roberts, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Luther Acres, Lititz.
Born in Quarryville, he was the husband of the late Dorothea (Gates) Roberts, who passed away February 29, 2012. They had been married 64 years. He was the son of the late Alvin and Anna Frackman Roberts Howe.
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