Jul 2, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Dale) St. Germain, 87, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA, passed away on her birthday, July 2, 2012, at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster, PA.  Born in 1925 in Carbon Hill, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Annie Mae (Hermon) Dale.

She was the wife of Roger C. St....

Jul 2, 2012

J. Blaine "Pop" Mosso, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Shiremanstown and Wellsboro, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Escota, NC, he was the son of the late Orilla May (Wilcox) and William F. Mosso.  He was married for 51 years to his beloved wife, Nancy (Nailor) Mosso who passed...

Jul 2, 2012

Bernadine G. Huber, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2012 at ManorCare in Lancaster after a brief illness.

She was the wife of the late Wallace B. Huber, who passed away in 1973. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Hugh A. and Elizabeth Hoin Hodgen.

Bernadine had been...

Jul 1, 2012

Wayne R. Poff, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Masonic Village. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Anna Hilgert Poff. Wayne was married to Margaret McClair Poff for 57 years on June 4 th .

A graduated of Columbia High School, Class of 1951, he served...

Jul 1, 2012

John G. Samchisen, 88, of Lancaster and formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Fairmount Homes. Born in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late Samuel and Eva (Hilschanska) Samchisen. He was married to Lorraine (Dombroski) Samchisen for more than 65 years.

John retired from NY State Electric and Gas Company...

Jul 1, 2012

Mary Anne Brown, 61, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at her residence.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Rita (Shoemaker) and Elmer Eaves.

Mary Anne was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her children: Giovanna Eaves and Emory Reed III; grandchildren:...

Jul 1, 2012

Janis L. Steely, 64, of Ephrata, died July 1, 2012, at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to the late Orville and Miriam Nell Snoke. Her husband Donald J. Steely died in 2011. A homemaker, she was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Surviving are her brother John, husband of Nancy Snoke, nieces Barbara E....

Jun 30, 2012

Jacob B. "Jake" Coleman, 71, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late John D. and Anna Mae (Fissel) Coleman.

Jake was a member of the Columbia VFW Post 2435 and the Hambone's Social Club. He enjoyed fishing and socializing with his friends and...

Jun 29, 2012

Albert Raber, 80 of Lancaster, died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy. Born in Roselle, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Edna Mudd Raber. Together for 29 years Albert was married to Malda Raber for the past 9 years.

He graduated from Roselle High School and served in...

Jun 27, 2012

On June 27, 2012 following a brief illness, Agnes J. Luta, 85, left the bounds of this earth and waltzed into the loving arms of Vince, her lifetime dance partner. She was surrounded by the love of her caring family and the staff of the Hospice of Lancaster County in Mt. Joy. Agnes was preceded in death in by...

Jun 27, 2012

Zoe E. Hayden-Springer, 91, of Lancaster, PA passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at LRMC. Born in Parkesburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Bessie (Williams) Parker. She worked as a nurse for Willowbrook state hospital in Stanton Island, NY. Zoe enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading and crocheting. She was of the Catholic faith....

Jun 26, 2012

Bob died after a brief illness at age 92 at his home in Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA.  He was born in Seattle, WA the fifth child of the late Neil X. and Hazel Constance McAneny.

He was educated at parochial and public schools in Seattle and came to Wilmington, DE shortly after graduating from high school.  He...

Jun 26, 2012

Dorothy M. Bleistein, 96, of Lititz, PA, formerly of St. John's Herr Estate, Columbia, PA, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Luther Acres.  Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Vezo.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Vezo and a sister, Violet Vezo.

Years ago, Dorothy...

Jun 26, 2012

Michele Marie Sawdey, 52, of Lancaster County passed away at her home among loved ones Tuesday June 26th after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michele was the oldest of 5 siblings, born April 21st, 1960 to Constance & Thomas Smith in Albany, NY. She graduated from Academy of the Holy Names, attended Alfred University, where she met...

Jun 26, 2012

James Groff Boyles, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late James W. and Pauline Groff Boyles. He and his wife Audrey Sensenig Boyles celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary on September 9, 2011.

Jim served in the U.S. Army. He...

Jun 24, 2012

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Hornberger, 75, formerly of Lititz, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dauphin County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Josephine Hoffman Shroy. Formerly a Gainer, she was married to the late Harold E. "Gene" Hornberger for 26 years until...

Jun 23, 2012

Terry B. Ressler, 69, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, PA, Terry was the son of the late Ira B. and Minerva Wingenroth Ressler. A renowned horse trainer, Terry operated Ressler's Training Stables in Conestoga for many years. His expertise in horse training began soon after birth (Pop...

Jun 22, 2012

Camille M. Taylor (Mazza), 71, of Lititz, passed away on June 22, 2012 at Hershey Medical Center, after a year long battle with cancer.   Mrs. Taylor was born in Passaic, NJ and was the daughter of Vito and Antoinette (Calandriello).

Camille is survived by her husband Gerald Taylor of Lititz.

She held a Bachelor's degree...

Jun 21, 2012

Betty B. Hill, 80, of Lititz, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Hospice of Mount Joy. Born in Drumore, Twp., she was the daughter of the late Gyles H. and Esther M. Hambleton Brown.

She was a homemaker and later a machine operator at Ark Products of Willow...

Jun 21, 2012

Stella M. Diffenbaugh, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was born in Johnson City, TN and was the daughter of Crettie Sheppard.

Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. "Buzz" Diffenbaugh, in 1979.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist...