Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Gordon E. Graman
Apr 23, 2013
Gordon E. Graman, 74, of Lititz, formerly of Long Branch, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Long Branch, NJ he was the son of the late Elwood Gordon Graman and the late Florence May (Gorman) Graman. He celebrated 13 wonderful years together with his wife, Terry Ligotti.
Gordon was a...
Estel E. Newman
Apr 22, 2013
Estel Elaine Newman, 80, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.
She was the wife of the late Harry E. Newman, who passed away in 1999. Born in Winchester, VA, she was the daughter of the late Truman R. and Virginia Mae Cuppett Rudolph.
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Evangelia "Angela" P. Keares
Apr 21, 2013
Evangelia "Angela" P. Keares, 84, died at her Lititz home on Sunday, April 21, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Petros H. Keares, who died in 1990. Born in Kos, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Margarita Gerantonis.
Angela was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and...
Dorothy M. Jakows
Apr 21, 2013
Dorothy M. Jakows, 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz and Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Carolina (Wojnarowski) Lyszkzasz.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Jakows, who passed away in 2003.
Dorothy was a longtime member of St....
Gladys A. Treier
Apr 20, 2013
Gladys A. Treier, 97, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Piersol Treier, died April 20, 2013, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. A lifelong member of Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, she was the last of her immediate family.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Anne's Chapel, with Msgr....
Dorothy H. Kauffman
Apr 20, 2013
Dorothy H. Kauffman, 96, of Luther Acres,died April 20, 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.
Joan E. Dunn
Apr 19, 2013
Joan E. Dunn, 71, of Denver, PA, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Annette (Kruse) Dunn.
Joan was an artist and enjoyed oil painting and drawing. She was also a great chef and loved life.
Joan...
June M. Gallagher
Apr 19, 2013
June M. Gallagher, 84, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Honesdale, PA she was the daughter of the late P.J. and Cecelia (Walsh) Gallagher.
June retired from Armstrong World Industries where she worked as a secretary for 38 years. After retirement June worked at the former Lancaster Rehab & Sports Medicine and...
Willard O. "Pat" Patrick
Apr 18, 2013
Willard O. Patrick, 85, of Lititz, PA, and formerly of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in the home of his daughter and son in law surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Zella Gay. Wingler Patrick, with whom he shared 63 years this past January 1 st . Born...
Martha S. Trump
Apr 17, 2013
Martha S. Trump, 87, of Lititz, PA, passed away on April 17, 2013, at the Luther Acres Retirement Community. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (McCarty) Spayd. Martha was the loving wife of the late Rev. Paul A. Trump who died in November 2008.
Martha grew up in York,...
Ali M. Fausnaught
Apr 17, 2013
Ali M. Fausnaught, 19, of Brownstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday April 17, 2013. She was born in Lancaster, PA on September, 16, 1993 and was the loving daughter of Donald I. D.M.D. and Tara (Ruoff) Fausnaught and amazing sister to Zachary Fausnaught. She was truly the spirit of the family.
Ali graduated...
Elaine V. Schneider
Apr 14, 2013
Elaine V. Schneider, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 14, 2013.
She was the wife of George F. Schneider, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage this past June 17th. Born in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest and Frances vandenBosch.
Elaine was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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