Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Ruth E. Young
Jan 19, 2013
Ruth E. (Stauffer) Young, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.
Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Andrews) Stauffer
She was employed for 40 years by the Harold Horn and Avis Insurance Agencies.
Ruth was devoted...
Carmen M. Wojnarowicz
Jan 12, 2013
Carmen M. Wojnarowicz, 91 of Columbia passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia. Born in Matamoros, Mexico and growing up in Corpus Christi, TX she was the daughter of the late Trinidad and Refugia (Cordova) Meza.
Carmen worked at the Olympia Diner in Texas and in 1949 moved...
Robert C. "Bobby" Mahler
Dec 30, 2012
Robert C. "Bobby" Mahler, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2012, surrounded by his family members.
He was the husband of Ann K. Sharp Mahler and was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Jacob and Marie Erwin Mahler.
Bobby had worked for the Lancaster County Prison for 17...
Michael V. Giovannini
Dec 20, 2012
Michael V. Giovannini, 49, 12/20/12 of Middletown, Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Jeffrey Michael Brent
Dec 9, 2012
Jeffrey Michael Brent, 24, of Mountville, December 9, 2012. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661.
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
John P. Brody, Sr.
Nov 19, 2012
John Paul Brody, Sr., 95, of Camillus NY, died November 19, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Florence D. Ziegler
Nov 18, 2012
Florence D. Ziegler, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her children on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Rose Elizabeth (Fritsch) Fitzgerald. Florence was the wife of the late Bernard J. Ziegler, Sr.
Florence was a loving mother,...
Suha A. Abdulabbas
Nov 18, 2012
Suha A. Abdulabbas , 29, of Lancaster, wife of Riyadn Naser Majeed, November 18, 2012.
Although the family has chosen not to publish an obituary, online condolences are welcomed.
Charles H. Boettger
Nov 16, 2012
Charles H. Boettger, 79, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Medford, NJ, died Friday, November 16, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services in Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Florence Warren Boettger.
A graduate of Temple University with a bachelor's degree in accounting, He owned Charles Boettger & Company Accounting in...
Donald G. Haberstroh
Nov 16, 2012
Donald G. Haberstroh, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Mary Irene (Spiese) Haberstroh. Don was the husband of Carrie M. (Seibert) Haberstroh with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Don served in the US...
Rose L. Scoma
Nov 14, 2012
Rose L. Scoma, 90, died in her Lancaster home on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She was born, raised and lived in Brooklyn, NY, before moving with her family to Lancaster in 1970. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church.
Rosie was married for 56 years to James "Chic" Scoma, who died in...
Elizabeth Boyer Heisler "M.E.B"
Nov 12, 2012
Elizabeth Boyer Heisler "M.E.B.", 90, formerly of Rosemont, PA, died Monday November 12, 2012, at Lakeside at Willow Valley, Willow Street, PA. Daughter of the late Daniel B. and Blanche Rigner Boyer, she was born in Boyertown, which was named after her father's family. Her husband of 57 years Clifford Budd Heisler died in 1999.
Elizabeth graduated...
Deacon Ross W. Beighley
Nov 12, 2012
Deacon Ross W. Beighley, 73, passed away on Monday November 12, 2012 at home with his wife Louise (Farrell) by his side. Born in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota he was the son of the late Myron C. and Helen (Brennan) Beighley.
Deacon Beighley moved to Philadelphia with his family when he was a child. He graduated from...
Joseph C. Dennison
Nov 12, 2012
Joseph C. Dennison, 82, of Cabbage Hill, Lancaster City, passed away November 12, 2012 at The Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Community. Born in Weston, WA, Joe was the son of the late Floyd and Emily F. (Fisher) Dennison.
He is survived by his loving wife, E. Lucille Adams.
He was a truck driver for...
Ann Sylvia Snyder
Nov 12, 2012
Ann Sylvia Snyder, 100, died peacefully at her home on November 12, 2012. Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Justina (Tanzer) and George Hiemenz.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for 15 years but was best known for her 47 years of dedication and hard work at...
James R. Schoeplein
Nov 12, 2012
James Richard Schoeplein ("Jim" ) passed away on Monday November 12th at Hospice of Mount Joy surrounded by loving family. Jim had been ill for 3 1/2 years suffering from lymphoma. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 16, 1934, the son of the late Wilfred C. and Mary H, Schoeplein.
Jim was devoted to his...
J. Charles "Charlie" West
Nov 12, 2012
J. Charles "Charlie" West, 2, of Denver, PA passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Hershey Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lancaster, Charlie was the son of Katie Marie (Martin) West and the late Joshua A. West.
Charlie was of the Catholic faith. He had a charming smile and loved Elmo....
Olin S. Simpson
Nov 12, 2012
Born March 15, 1920, in Altoona, PA, Olin S. Simpson, 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 12, 2012. A resident of Landis Homes, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis D. Simpson, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Olin graduated from Penn State University in 1949 with a B.S....
Jesus Villarreal, Jr.
Nov 11, 2012
Jesus Villarreal, Jr., 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2012 at United Zion Retirement Center, Lititz, PA.
Born in Hines, Texas, he was the son of the late Jesus and Elisa (Villarreal) Villarreal.
He was raised in Crystal City, Texas, and lived in Elgin, IL for 40 years.
Jesus...
Blanche T. Spinelli
Nov 11, 2012
Blanche T. Spinelli, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Bloski) Walchak. Blanche was the loving wife of Paul J. Spinelli with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Prior to marriage, Blanche worked in...
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