Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Ruth M. Hoch
Mar 28, 2013
Ruth M. (Mell) Hoch, 89, of Moravian Manor, Lititz, 3/28/13. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
John H. Harrison, Jr.
Mar 28, 2013
John Howard Harrison, Jr., of Millersville, formerly of Chesapeake City, MD passed away peacefully on March 28, 2013 in his residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Loris (Heiss) Harrison of Millersville, to whom he was married 52 years. He was the son of Frances Eva (Heiber) Harrison of...
Elizabeth V. "Liz" Files
Mar 27, 2013
Elizabeth "Liz" V. Files, 71, of Lititz, passed away on March 27, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Vineland, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Virgina (Zorn) Zucca.
She is survived by her husband, Frank S. Files, they were married on May 23, 1964.
Liz came to...
Donald J. Goodyear
Mar 27, 2013
Donald J. Goodyear, 69, of Lititz, husband of Lois A. (Mosera) Goodyear, died 3/27/13. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Willis C. "Bill" Lefever, Jr.
Mar 26, 2013
Willis C. "Bill" Lefever, Jr., 81, of Strasburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Conestoga View, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Willis C., Sr. and Mildred (Harple) Lefever. He was married to Margaret L. (Probst) Lefever for over 57 years.
Bill retired from G....
Marie Jeffrey Vitale
Mar 26, 2013
Marie Jeffrey Vitale, 51, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully into Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Ephrata Manor.
She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Vitale with whom she shared 15 years of marriage this past November 15 th . Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was the beloved daughter of Eileen Jeffrey...
John E. Weaver
Mar 25, 2013
John E. Weaver, age 89, a lifelong resident of Lancaster went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2013.
He was the son of the late Harry Weaver and Lillian Knosp Weaver Keller. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma Weaver, the love and joy of his life. He was also predeceased by his...
Rose Mary Horn
Mar 25, 2013
Rose Mary Horn, 91 of Columbia peacefully entered into rest on March 25, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.   Previously, she lived at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia. She was born on September 12, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Josephine J. Kirchner Abel. She was the wife of George...
Robert A. O'Donnell
Mar 25, 2013
Robert A. O'Donnell, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was the husband of Jane (Flowers) O'Donnell of Lancaster, and the son of the late Raymond and Mae (Boettner) O'Donnell.
Besides his family, his greatest joy in life was spending time on the water with...
Diana E. Brown
Mar 24, 2013
Diana E. Brown, 65, of Lancaster, died 3/24/13 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Tucker) Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Grover Miller.
She was employed by the Lancaster City Police and was a member of In the Light...
Miriam Simmons Turcotte
Mar 23, 2013
Miriam Simmons Turcotte, 89, wife of Roger E. Turcotte of Lancaster, PA. She passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Fitterer) Simmons.
Miriam graduated from McCaskey High School. Upon graduation, she worked for Armstrong World Industries for 39 years as...
Rosemarie Perfetti
Mar 22, 2013
Rosemarie Perfetti, 78, of Lancaster, died March 22 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.
Catherine M. Mollitor
Mar 22, 2013
Catherine M. Mollitor, 77 passed away peacefully on Friday March 22, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Westbury N.Y., Catherine resided in Lancaster.
Catherine was born on May 5, 1935 in Westbury NY, daughter of the late William J. & Catherine Kaiser.
Catherine was active in her Village Grande Pool...
Roger D. Stafford
Mar 21, 2013
Roger D. Stafford, 66, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mennonite Home, Lancaster.
Born in Detroit, MI, he was the husband of Karen (Imperati) Stafford of Brownstown, and the late J.V. and Eunice (Yates) Stafford.
Roger was a Marine veteran, and a former member of the New Holland Rifle Club. He...
Anne E. Evans
Mar 21, 2013
Anne E. Evans, 86, of Lancaster died March 21, 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.
Larry W. Steib
Mar 19, 2013
Larry W. Steib, 72 of Lancaster died March 19, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Edith Grace Yoffe Golin
Mar 19, 2013
Edith Grace Yoffe Golin, beloved mother of Jonathan and David, died on the evening of Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory Center at the age of 83 from a cerebral haemorrhage. She was the wife of Charles Golin, who passed away in 2007, also aged 83.
The only child of the late...
Ruth M. Fierstein
Mar 16, 2013
Ruth M. Fierstein, 71, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Mennonite Home, where she had been a longtime resident.
Born in, Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Bertha M. Maurer Zercher. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Fierstein, who passed away in 2002.
...Thomas H. Yeager
Mar 14, 2013
Thomas H. Yeager, 60, of Lancaster, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care on Good Drive. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Irvin and Pearl Ziegler Yeager. He was married to Joanne R. Yeager.
Tom graduated from Columbia High School in 1970, and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Business...
Yvonne Ethel Yohe
Mar 13, 2013
Yvonne Ethel Yohe, 74, of Lancaster, died March 13, 2013.
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
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