Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Jean A. Buckwalter

Jean A. Buckwalter

Oct 12, 2012

Jean A. Buckwalter, 91, of Oak Leaf Manor, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Villamona (Spizirri) Spizzirri.

She was preceded in death by William S.R. Buckwalter in 2009.

She was a first generation Italian American and a member of...

Samuel R. Dodson, Jr.

Samuel R. Dodson, Jr.

Oct 12, 2012

Samuel Roy Dodson, Jr., 60, of Lititz, went to his final rest on October 12th, 2012 with his wife and three sons by his side following an arduous but unrelenting struggle with Stage IV Melanoma.  The Hospice of Lancaster County provided care and support during his final days.

Samuel was born in Lancaster on June 12, 1952...

Philip R. Wagaman

Philip R. Wagaman

Oct 11, 2012

Philip R. Wagaman, 65, of Lititz, PA, passed away into the loving arms of his Savior at the Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory Center on Thursday, October 11, 2012, following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness with his family by his side.  He and his loving wife, Barb, were blessed to share 30 incredible years of marriage. ...

Paul D. Miller

Paul D. Miller

Oct 10, 2012

Paul D. Miller, 71, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was the husband of Judith M. Jones Miller, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage this past February 13 th .  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Paul B. Miller of Harleysville and the late...

Lynne M. Hendrix

Lynne M. Hendrix

Oct 9, 2012

Lynne M. Hendrix, 72, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 after an extended illness at Moravian Manor. She was the daughter of C.H. "Mickey" McWilliams and Helen (Noble) McWilliams of Pitman, N.J. Lynne was married 48 years to Marvin Hendrix, of Lititz, PA.

Lynne began her teaching career at Northern Lebanon High School in...

Jacqueline "Jackie" A. Smith

Jacqueline "Jackie" A. Smith

Oct 9, 2012

Jacqueline "Jackie" A. Smith, 47, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of James "Jim" E. Smith for 27 years on October 12th. Born in Media, she was the daughter of Eileen Foley Meyle of Lititz and the late Eugene Meyle.

Jackie...

Dorothy Jean Stichel

Dorothy Jean Stichel

Oct 9, 2012

Dorothy Jean Stichel, 89, of Lititz, PA passed away on October 9, 2012.

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

Gloria Faye Dissinger

Gloria Faye Dissinger

Oct 8, 2012

Gloria Faye Dissinger, 79, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 8, 2012.

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

Thelma L. Zoretic

Thelma L. Zoretic

Oct 8, 2012

Thelma L. Zoretic, 85, formerly of Lancaster, went home to her Lord Monday, October 8, 2012 at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville.

Her husband of 60 years Robert C. Zoretic died in 2006. Born in Herbert, PA, Thelma was the daughter of the late Stephan and Sophia Bezilla Rosneck.

Thelma graduated from Redstone Township High...

John H. Wallick

John H. Wallick

Oct 7, 2012

John H. Wallick, 94, formally of Drexel Hill and Havertown, Delaware County, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Brethren Village.

A native of Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Gladys B. (Prentice) Wallick, to whom he was married 62 years before her passing in 2003.  He was the son of the late John...

Margaret Devlin Atherley

Margaret Devlin Atherley

Oct 6, 2012

Margaret Devlin Atherley, a resident of Cedar Brook at the Glen in the Willow Valley Retirement Community, died on Saturday October 6, 2012.

Born March 6, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York, Margaret attended school there until her enlistment in the Women's Army Corps in July 1944. She served for two years with an Air Force unit and...

Thomas R. Kranch

Thomas R. Kranch

Oct 5, 2012

Thomas R. Kranch, 66, loving husband, father and friend, passed away Friday, October 05, 2012 at LGH.  Born in Lancaster County, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Kranch.

Among other things, Tom especially enjoyed spending time with his loving family, model railroads, lighthouses, photography, traveling and local sports.  Tom led a successful...

Gina H. Plastino

Gina H. Plastino

Oct 4, 2012

Gina Henrietta Plastino, 91, Luther Acres, Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on October, 4, 2012 after a brief illness.

Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Lillian Julia (Pirotta)  Plastino and Earl Whiskman. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Anthony Plastino. She grew up in Bart Township and graduated from...

Donald R. Kaylor

Donald R. Kaylor

Oct 4, 2012

Donald R. Kaylor, 74, of Mountville, passed away Thursday, October 04, 2012 at LGH. Born in Hershey, PA he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Violet (Michael) Kaylor.

A veteran of the US Army he proudly served his country. Don was an avid outdoorsman and also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by...

Carl J. Schleck, Jr.

Carl J. Schleck, Jr.

Oct 4, 2012

Carl J. Schleck, Jr. died October 4, 2012 at the age of 86. He was a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community.

Carl is survived by his wife of 31years, Dorothy Mae (Osterhaus, Buesking) Schleck and predeceased by his first wife of 29 years, Margaret Jeanne (Fitton) Schleck.  He is also survived by a daughter, Kathryn L....

Lloyd "Bill" William Sheely, Iii

Lloyd "Bill" William Sheely, Iii

Oct 4, 2012

On October 4, 2012, Lloyd "Bill" William Sheely III joins the Angels that he so dearly loved.   We should rejoice for Bill as he joins his family that had preceded him in death – Lloyd William II, Emma, Cliff, and Barbara.  A warrior to the very end, Bill fought a courageous battle with cancer for seven years.

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Robert E. Kahler

Robert E. Kahler

Oct 4, 2012

Robert E. Kahler, 88, formerly of Manor Twp., passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Rheems Nursing and Rehab Center in Elizabethtown.

Born in Manor Twp., he was the husband of the late Betty (Groff) Kahler, and the son of the late Edward and Maude (Brown) Kahler.

Robert was a US Army veteran off WWII,...

Mary Anne Giorgio

Mary Anne Giorgio

Oct 3, 2012

Mary Anne Giorgio, 91, formerly of Lancaster, died October 3, 2012 in Gainesville, GA

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

Linda Backof

Linda Backof

Oct 3, 2012

Linda Backof, 62, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm.

Surviving Linda is her husband, Dr. John Backof. They were married nine years and lived in Lititz, Pa. They have two children, Bradley Backof, husband of Ann Gamble, living in Virginia and Stephanie Holmes, wife of Chase Holmes living in...

Sarah "Sally" Welch Hobbins

Sarah "Sally" Welch Hobbins

Oct 2, 2012

Sarah "Sally" Welch Hobbins, 68, of Lititz, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Ellis and Anna Reese Homsher.

Sarah graduated from Ephrata High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education from Millersville University and continued post-graduate work at Bloomsburg University. She was a special education teacher...

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