Sep 22, 2012

Emma Ruth Peifer, 86, died at Brethren Village Retirement Community on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Born in Lancaster and raised in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Ezra W. and Martha Henny Eichelberger. A homemaker and farmer's wife she was married to the late Mervin E. Peifer for 53 years before his death in 2001.

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Sep 22, 2012

Russell H. Fitzgerald, "Red", 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Conestoga View Nursing Care. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George B. and Rose (Fritsch) Fitzgerald. His wife of nearly 60 years, Elsie J. (Barley) Fitzgerald, died in 2005.

A proud, highly decorated veteran, he fought with...

Sep 21, 2012

Violet Weir Stamp, born on March 13, 1912 in Boston, MA; passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Mennonite Home at the age of 100 ½.  She was the daughter of the late Minnie and Thomas Weir.

Mrs. Stamp resided at Valleybrook Estates since 1992 when she moved to Lancaster from Bethesda, MD.  She lived...

Sep 20, 2012

Dick Quigley, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at his residence.

He was the husband of Marie H. McCausland Quigley, to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Auchinleck Quigley.

Dick had worked for the Department of...

Sep 19, 2012

Charles William Allabach, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.  Born in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Allabach and Helen Farrell.

Charlie began working in sales for Rheem Manufacturing Company in Linden, NJ at age 19. He...

Sep 18, 2012

Nancy B. Riddle, 70, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her residence after enduring a terminal disease for the past six years.

She was the wife of James B. Riddle, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage this past January 4 th . Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter...

Sep 16, 2012

Frans van Hekken, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Country Meadows Retirement Community. He was born in Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia on June 17, 1922, the son of Frans and Sophia (Fakkeldij) van Hekken and the husband of Wilhelmina "Willy" (Leenmans) van Hekken of Lancaster.

Frans served as 1 st Lieutenant in...

Sep 15, 2012

Daniel P. Deibler, 50, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Paul A. and D. Corriene Wolfgang Deibler of Lancaster. He was the husband of Kathy Kirchgessner with whom he spent 31years.

A registered electrician, he...

Sep 12, 2012

Thomas L. Chase, 78 of Lancaster, formerly of Atlas, PA passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his home. Born in Ashland, PA he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Revak) Tkaczyk. He was married to Dolores M. (Bodnar) Chase for 53 years.

Tom graduated from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor's degree and later...

Sep 11, 2012

Ryan C. Brubaker, 21, of Lititz, was called to be with Christ the Lord, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Michael W. and Cindy J. (Aspril) Brubaker.

Ryan was a 2009 graduate of Warwick High School where he participated as a member of the Cross Country Team both...

Sep 10, 2012

Dr. Leopold J. Graupera, of Salinas, California, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, September 10, 2012. Dr. Graupera was Chief of Staff at Mee Women's Hospital where he practiced for 17 years. He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia and practiced obstetrics and gynecology for the last 30 years. He was 65 years old.

Leo was...

Sep 10, 2012

Edwin Eby Donnelly, 87, of Lebanon and formerly of Lancaster died Monday, September 10, 2012 at ManorCare in Lebanon. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Howard W. and Mary Eby Donnelly. Edwin was the husband of Bernadine Grabosky Kenny Donnelly for 44 years.

A graduate of Horace Scott High School in Coatesville, he...

Sep 8, 2012

Kathryn Elizabeth Tran, 28, of Landisville, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 unexpectedly. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nam Vahn Tran and Dawn Khamvongsa.

Kathryn was a 2002 graduate of Manheim Central High School. She also graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a political science major and a minor in pre-law. She...

Sep 8, 2012

Grant W. "GTG" Longer, 33, died Saturday, September 8, 2012, at his Lancaster home from injuries related to a motorcycle accident two years ago. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Walter S. Longer, Jr. and Kathryn M. Lechner Longer.

Grant attended J. P. McCaskey High School and worked in machine maintenance for Sauder's Eggs in...

Sep 8, 2012

Eleni M. Thlivitis, 91, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Kallimasia, Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Constantinos and Argiro (Manes) Stamoulis.

Eleni was preceded in death by her husband, Michael G. Thlivitis, in 2011.

She was a homemaker most of...

Sep 7, 2012

Margaret K. McKaig, 88, of The Manor at Willow Valley Retirement Community, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Catherine (Whynn) Kirlin.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, E. Vernon McKaig, in 2007.

Margaret graduated from The Visitation Academy...

Sep 7, 2012

Robert R. Frailey passed away 7 September 2012.   He was 81 years old.  Born 28 June 1931 in Lancaster PA, he was the son of Henry E. and Francis Gordon Frailey.

Robert was a graduate of Millersville State Teachers College, class of 1953. He served with the Army Security Service in the Pentagon and American Embassy, Bonn,...

Sep 6, 2012

Matthew Luis Costarella, 21, of Cabbage Hill, Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 unexpectedly.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Louise A. Antonetti, and Matthew T. Costarella and step-mother, Leigh.

Matthew attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Phoenix Academy.  He was in the US Navy Reserves.  He was very active at Family...

Sep 5, 2012

Abram M. Shenk, 92, of Luther Acres, Lititz, passed away Wednesday, September 05, 2012 at Luther Acres. Born in Manor Twp. on August 21, 1920, he was the son of the late Clayton R. and Elizabeth F. (Sangrey) Shenk. He was married to the late Agnes H. Shenk who passed away on October 12, 2008.

He was...

Sep 5, 2012

Judith Mae Woodysheck, 88, formerly of Olde Hickory and Brethren Village, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Lancaster on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Ina Mae Lee Woodysheck.

Judy was a lifetime resident of Lancaster, graduating from McCaskey High School in 1941....