Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ruth M. Hoch

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Thomas H. Yeager

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

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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