Aug 11, 2013

LeRoy M. H. Steinbrecher, MD went to his eternal reward on August 11, 2013 at the State of the Heart Hospice Unit, Wayne Healthcare, Greenville, OH. He is survived by Eunice, his wife of 53 years; Georgia Leigh, a daughter residing in Souderton, PA with husband Steve Myers and sons Reid Jakob and Grant Josef; Bradley Kyle, a son...

Aug 10, 2013

John "Jack" Caso, 74, of Lancaster, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Jack was married to his loving wife and caregiver Deborah A. Deegan Caso for 34 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna Kolasky Caso.

A member of the first graduating class...

Aug 10, 2013

Francis D. Rineer, Colonel, USMCR, (Ret.), 93, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. His wife of 67 years Kathleen C. King Rineer died August 9, 2010. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Aaron H. and Edna M. Bertz Rineer.

He attended Sacred Heart Grade...

Aug 10, 2013

Leonarda Gonzalez, 76 of Lancaster passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at home. Born in Orocovis Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Victor and Baudilia (Saez) Rodriguez. A homemaker most of her life, she raised her family on her own. She loved cooking, sewing and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of...

Aug 9, 2013

Kenneth William Gant, Sr., more affectionately known as "Kay," 79, of Lancaster, PA, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Sharrock Gant and they celebrated 58 years of marriage May 21, 2013. Born in Lancaster, Kenneth was the son of the late George Spicer and Edith...

Aug 8, 2013

Robert P. Sullivan, 60, of Lititz, PA, passed away on August 8. Born in Methuen, MA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Esther (Connor) Sullivan. Bob was the husband of Donna (Perino) Sullivan with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Bob graduated from St. John's Preparatory School, Danvers, MA, and also St. Michael's...

Aug 7, 2013

Violet E. Eckman, 71 of Wrightsville, PA passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late Mayberry and Rebecca (Yohn) Musselman. She was married to John C. Eckman for over 49 years. She was a homemaker for most of her life raising her...

Aug 6, 2013

Barry L. Reitz, 70, of 160 Buch Avenue, Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. The family would like to extend a thank you to all who gave their love, prayers and support during this last season of Barry's life. Barry...

Aug 6, 2013

Bea Copeland entered into rest on August 6, 2013. Bea was the wife of Martin S. Copeland who died in 1977. She was born in Lancaster on April 29, 1915 to the late Myrtle (Meixell) and Frank Miller. Bea is survived by a son, Martin Copeland and daughter, Ann Leed, wife of Barry. A Viewing will be held from...

Aug 5, 2013

Marilyn Jean Skeppstrom, 66, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Monday, August 5, 2013. Born in Des Plaines, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Mary Ann Weber Skeppstrom.

Marilyn worked as a Registered Nurse at many hospitals and Doctor's offices over the years. She was a member...

Aug 5, 2013

Myrna Hyman, formerly of Lancaster, died August 5, 2013 in Macomb, Illinois at the age of 82. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Lewis, her sister, Debbie Shapiro; her 5 grandchildren: Cara Hyman, Mychal Hyman, Jordan Hyman, Miriam Lewis, and Hannah Lewis and by her daughter-in-law, Robin Hyman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Hyman...

Aug 4, 2013

Margaret "Maggie" W. Helikson, 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Willow Valley Retirement Community. Maggie was married for 62 years to the late Franklin W. Helikson.

Maggie attended Sarah Lawrence College. She was a realtor in Lancaster County. Maggie was an avid Bridge competitor and enjoyed reading.

She is...

Aug 4, 2013

Robert M. Byerly, 90, of Luther Acres in Lititz, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 4, 2013. He was the husband of the late Betty L. (Graver) Byerly, who passed away in 1999. Born in Lancaster, he was son of the late Jay P. and Emma Marie Wolf Byerly. Bob had been a US Navy veteran, first...

Aug 4, 2013

Bonnie Anderson, 70, of Lancaster, PA, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of the late William Anderson. Born in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Mandefield) Batjer. She was a member of Hempfield United Methodist...

Aug 3, 2013

Michael Alan Heberlein, 47, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family Saturday, August 3, 2013 in the home of his parents.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Jenny L. (Van Aulen) Heberlein, and the son of Thomas H. and Joyce E. (Schmid) Heberlein, all of Lancaster.

Michael was...

Aug 1, 2013

Natesh Dave, 82, of Willow Street, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz.

Born in Mumbai, India, he was the husband of Jacqueline (Kochel) Dave of Willow Street, and the son of the late Dalpatram and Tara (Raval) Dave.

He was employed as a chemist with Yeager Labs...

Aug 1, 2013

Helen G. Heiserman, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 1, 2013. She was the wife of the late Harvey L. Heiserman, who passed away in 2010. Born in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of Caspar and Anna Fisher Fuhrer. She had been a homemaker and had also worked for the RCA...

Jul 31, 2013

Charles S. Evans, Sr., 98, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Isaac M. and Florence Mae Keiser Evans. Charles' wife of 73 years, Bessie L. Charles Evans, died in 2011.

Charles served in the US Army during WWII with Battery C...

Jul 31, 2013

Mary Jane Rizzo, 73, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Alum Bank, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Hostetler) Barefoot. Jane and her husband Joseph F. Rizzo would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in August.

Jane...

Jul 29, 2013

Yoseph Haileselassie, 65, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. He was the husband of Etagegnelu Alemu. Born in Ethiopia, he was the son of Haileselassie Woldemichael and Shewaye Hailemarian. Yoseph had been a caregiver at the Friendship Community in Lititz. He was also the founder of...