Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Agnes J. Luta

Agnes J. Luta

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...

Zoe E. Hayden-Springer

Zoe E. Hayden-Springer

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....

Robert J. "Bob" Mcaneny

Robert J. "Bob" Mcaneny

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...

Dorothy M. Bleistein

Dorothy M. Bleistein

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...

Michele Marie Sawdey

Michele Marie Sawdey

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...

James Groff Boyles

James Groff Boyles

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...

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Hornberger

Elizabeth A. "Libby" Hornberger

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...

Terry B. Ressler

Terry B. Ressler

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...

Camille M. Taylor

Camille M. Taylor

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...

Betty B. Hill

Betty B. Hill

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...

Stella M. Diffenbaugh

Stella M. Diffenbaugh

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...

Evan Mark Bunting

Evan Mark Bunting

Jun 20, 2012

Evan Mark Bunting, 20, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Born in Lancaster, Evan was the son of Mark W. Bunting and Ellen L. (Drake) Smoll, of Lancaster.

A 2009 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and Lancaster County C.T.C., Evan was employed by Lancaster...

Mary E. Cowdrick

Mary E. Cowdrick

Jun 19, 2012

Mary E. Cowdrick, 94, of Lancaster, died June 19, 2012, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Florence Ingram Barrett, husband Daniel R. Cowdrick and their son Daniel B. Cowdrick.

A Memorial Service will take place 10 AM  Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Lancashire Hall, 2829 Lititz...

James S. Ingham

James S. Ingham

Jun 19, 2012

James S. Ingham, 70, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his residence.

He was the husband of Karin A. Kwiatkowski Ingham, with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage this past July 5 th . Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George W. and Elsie Ogden Ingham.

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Elva L. Myers

Elva L. Myers

Jun 19, 2012

Elva L. Myers, 81, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the Edward P. and Estella M. Warmkessel Bohler. Her husband of 38 years Mark O. Myers died in 1997. Elva had been a sales clerk for Watt & Shand and then Bon Ton. She was a member...

Walter T. Hynicka

Walter T. Hynicka

Jun 18, 2012

Walter T. Hynicka, 93, formerly of Manheim, PA, passed away in Berlin, PA on Monday, June 18, 2012.

He was the husband of the late Henrietta J. Geopfert Hynicka, who passed away in 2004. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry T. and Nellie Gast Hynicka.

Walter had been the owner...

Pablo Luis Fuentes

Pablo Luis Fuentes

Jun 17, 2012

Pablo Luis Fuentes, 28, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, son of Sixta (Robles) Fuentes and the late Luis Fuentes. He was the fiancé of Laixa Martinez and father of two daughters, Leilany and Xiani Fuentes. He is also survived by three sisters, Yajaira, Xiomara, Iraida Fuentes, all of Lancaster,  and a brother...

Madeline D. Hartzell

Madeline D. Hartzell

Jun 17, 2012

Madeline D. Hartzell, 80, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. She was married for 44 years to the late William G. Hartzell, who preceded her in death in 1997. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Jacob and Elsie Mae Groff Smith....

Emaline G. Whenry

Emaline G. Whenry

Jun 16, 2012

Emaline G. Whenry, 94, of Leola, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Mayme Fisher Boyd. Her husband of 49 years Robert R. Whenry, Sr. died in 1986.

A graduate of the former Drumore High School, Class of 1934, she worked...

Terrance A. "Terry" Tafelski

Terrance A. "Terry" Tafelski

Jun 15, 2012

Terry Tafelski, 75, passed away on June 15 th , after being in ill health for a number of years.  Terry was the loving husband of Jeanette D. Balikowski to whom he was happily married for 53 years, having celebrated their anniversary on May 9 th .   Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Anthony...

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