Jul 12, 2012

Betty L. DeBolt, 77, of Lancaster, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to the late Paul, Sr. and Ellen Liedy Usner. A homemaker, she also worked at Graphic Crafts in Willow Street. Betty enjoyed reading and crossword and board puzzles.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years John H....

Jul 9, 2012

Anthony Mastriania, Jr., 90, of Lancaster, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Anthony, Sr. and Mary Ann Ream Mastriania. His wife of 58 years Ellen E. Williams Mastriania died in 2003.

A combat veteran of WWII, PFC Mastriania served in the US Army with...

Jul 8, 2012

Efrain Gonzalez, 80, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Conestoga View. He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. He was a farmer in Puerto Rico.

He is survived by his 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Also surviving are 3 sons, 1 daughter, seven grandchildren and 47 plus nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services...

Jul 7, 2012

Howard L. Metz, 89, formerly of Smoketown, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Loraine F. Long Metz, who passed away in 2005 and the late Regina T. Heisler Metz who passed away in 1967. Born in Springfield, IL, he was the son of the late...

Jul 7, 2012

Carol A. Cyms, 67, of Lancaster, passed away at Conestoga View on Saturday, July 7, 2012. She was born in Lancaster City and was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary M. (Rineer) Stauffer.

Carol was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles "Pete" Peters and Paul Cyms, Jr.

Carol was a lifetime...

Jul 7, 2012

Richard P. "Rick" Smith, 61, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County Essa Flory Center. Born in Latrobe, PA he was the son of Sara J. (Ramsey) Smith, of FL, and the late Joseph P. Smith.

Rick was a 1969 graduate of Derry Area High School. He received his RN license...

Jul 7, 2012

Gus N. Karpouzis, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at York Hospital. Born in the Village of Pyli, Island of Kos, Greece, he was the son of the late Domnitsa (Papademetriou) and Nicholas A. Karpouzis.

Capt. Gus happily resided with his godchildren, Dr. Spencer and Andrea Phillips...

Jul 5, 2012

Dylan W. Dieffenbach, Jr., 18, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 05, 2012.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Charlene (Vance) and Dylan W. Dieffenbach, Sr.

Dylan graduated from Warwick High School, Class of 2012.  He worked as a dining room server at Moravian Manor Retirement Community.  Dylan enjoyed talking with the seniors...

Jul 5, 2012

Janet H. Ziegler, 90, died at her home in Landisville on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Born in Landisville, she was the daughter of the late Addison Habecker and Ruth Habecker Derr, and stepdaughter of the late John C. Derr. She was the widow of the late C. Richard Ziegler who died in 1977.

Janet graduated from Mount...

Jul 4, 2012

Stephen Price Smith, 46, of Lancaster entered into rest peacefully on July 4, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Barbara P. and Raymond L. Smith.

Stephen attended Manheim Township High School and was employed as a sales representative over the years at a number of local businesses.

Jul 4, 2012

Evan Harry Phillips, 83, of East Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Mennonite Home.  Born in Quakake, Pennsylvania on November 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Evan and Helen (Michael) Phillips.  He was married to Grace (Buxengard) Phillips for more than 60 years.

Evan retired from Armstrong World Industries after...

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...