Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Roy D. Metzler

Roy D. Metzler

Apr 29, 2013

Roy D. Metzler, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2013. He was a resident of Evergreen Estates and formerly of Strasburg. Born in Strasburg Twp., Roy was the son of the late Abram H. and Myrtle Deiter Metzler.

Roy was a man of dedication, wholeheartedly committed to God, his wife and...

Douglas S. Crouch

Douglas S. Crouch

Apr 29, 2013

Douglas S. Crouch, 77, of Lititz, PA died April 29, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Richard H. "Dick" Weber, M.D.

Richard H. "Dick" Weber, M.D.

Apr 29, 2013

Richard H. "Dick" Weber, M.D., 82, of Lancaster, died Monday, April 29, 2013.

Born on June 14, 1930 on "Flag Day", he was raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  The son of the late Richard and Amelia Kulowitsch Weber, he graduated from Allentown High School.  He graduated from Columbia College at Columbia University graduating with his Bachelor of Science...

Douglas V. Grimes, Jr.

Douglas V. Grimes, Jr.

Apr 29, 2013

Douglas V. Grimes, Jr., 37, of Lancaster City, known as "Little Doug" or "Stink", died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2013 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Douglas V. and Yvonne E. Grimes, of Lititz.

He was previously employed by the School District of Lancaster in the food service department for J.P. McCaskey...

Dorothy I. Fawber

Dorothy I. Fawber

Apr 28, 2013

Dorothy I. Fawber, 71, of Lancaster, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Russell, Jr. and Josephine L. Smith. Dorothy was married to Norman E. Fawber for 35 years last October 29 th .

A graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, she was a proof...

Albert J. Dulio

Albert J. Dulio

Apr 28, 2013

Albert J. Dulio, 90, of Manheim passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at LGH. Born in Niagara Falls, Canada he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Chavalier) Dulio. He was married to Lorraine (Andrews) Dulio for 66 years.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the China India Burma Theatre...

John Patrick Ward

John Patrick Ward

Apr 27, 2013

John Patrick Ward, 86, beloved husband of Barbara Strantz Ward,  father of Patti Jo Brautigam and Timothy Patrick Ward and Pop to Kailey and Corey Brautigam, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on Saturday, April 27, 2013.  John completed his journey home with the assistance of Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.  It was a peaceful,...

Jane E. Vnenchak

Jane E. Vnenchak

Apr 25, 2013

Jane E. Vnenchak, 72, of The Mennonite Home, died April 25, 2013. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Esther M. Lausch

Esther M. Lausch

Apr 25, 2013

Esther M. Lausch, 95, formerly of Denver, PA, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Liebfried Kiehl. Esther's first husband Richard C. Roland died in 1951 and her second husband Donald M. Lausch died in 2003.

She worked as a clerk...

Florence M. Vlassis

Florence M. Vlassis

Apr 24, 2013

Florence M. Vlassis, 82, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly April 24, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Reading, PA, Florence was the daughter of the late Euripides and Mary E. (Calludis) Mavrides.  She was married for 60 years to Wallace T. Vlassis.

Florence worked for Lancaster School District as a Library Aide...

Joanne R. Horn

Joanne R. Horn

Apr 24, 2013

JoAnne R. Horn, 75, of Lancaster and Charleroi, died April 24, 2013. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

John N. Flouras

John N. Flouras

Apr 24, 2013

John N. Flouras, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Artemis Samaras Flouras, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this past June 6 th . Born in Chios, Greece, he was the son of the late Nicholas and...

Gordon E. Graman

Gordon E. Graman

Apr 23, 2013

Gordon E. Graman, 74, of Lititz, formerly of Long Branch, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Long Branch, NJ he was the son of the late Elwood Gordon Graman and the late Florence May (Gorman) Graman. He celebrated 13 wonderful years together with his wife, Terry Ligotti.

Gordon was a...

Estel E. Newman

Estel E. Newman

Apr 22, 2013

Estel Elaine Newman, 80, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

She was the wife of the late Harry E. Newman, who passed away in 1999. Born in Winchester, VA, she was the daughter of the late Truman R. and Virginia Mae Cuppett Rudolph.

...

Evangelia "Angela" P. Keares

Evangelia "Angela" P. Keares

Apr 21, 2013

Evangelia "Angela" P. Keares, 84, died at her Lititz home on Sunday, April 21, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Petros H. Keares, who died in 1990. Born in Kos, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Margarita Gerantonis.

Angela was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and...

Dorothy M. Jakows

Dorothy M. Jakows

Apr 21, 2013

Dorothy M. Jakows, 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz and Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Carolina (Wojnarowski) Lyszkzasz.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Jakows, who passed away in 2003.

Dorothy was a longtime member of St....

Gladys A. Treier

Gladys A. Treier

Apr 20, 2013

Gladys A. Treier, 97, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Piersol Treier, died April 20, 2013, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. A lifelong member of Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, she was the last of her immediate family.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Anne's Chapel, with Msgr....

Dorothy H. Kauffman

Dorothy H. Kauffman

Apr 20, 2013

Dorothy H. Kauffman, 96, of Luther Acres,died April 20, 2013. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.

Joan E. Dunn

Joan E. Dunn

Apr 19, 2013

Joan E. Dunn, 71, of Denver, PA, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Ephrata Community Hospital.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Annette (Kruse) Dunn.

Joan was an artist and enjoyed oil painting and drawing.  She was also a great chef and loved life.

Joan...

June M. Gallagher

June M. Gallagher

Apr 19, 2013

June M. Gallagher, 84, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Honesdale, PA she was the daughter of the late P.J. and Cecelia (Walsh) Gallagher.

June retired from Armstrong World Industries where she worked as a secretary for 38 years. After retirement June worked at the former Lancaster Rehab & Sports Medicine and...

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