Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

M. Walter Baum

M. Walter Baum

Jul 19, 2012

M. Walter Baum, 94, of Lancaster, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Masonic Village. He was employed in the auto industry for 40 years as a mechanic and service manager for local dealerships.

During the outbreak of WWII, he worked at Jacobs Aircraft Factory, Pottstown, as a line foreman in the manufacturing of Pratt-Whitney aircraft engines. Walter...

William H. "Henry" Hohn, Sr.

William H. "Henry" Hohn, Sr.

Jul 18, 2012

William H. "Henry" Hohn, Sr. 69, of Reading, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Henry J. and Ruth E. (Clark) Hohn. He was the loving companion of Phyllis Miller for over 15 years.

Henry was a 1960 graduate...

Duane V. Holder

Duane V. Holder

Jul 18, 2012

Duane V. Holder passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2012 at LGH surrounded by his family.  He was born November 28, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of the late Violet and Willis Holder.

Duane is survived by his loving wife, Charlyne Atty- Holder with whom he shared 27 years of happiness. He was the father of...

Luis E. Sanchez

Luis E. Sanchez

Jul 17, 2012

Luis E. Sanchez, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Hamilton Arms. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Basiliso and Ramona (Sanchez) Santiago.

He was a laborer and previously worked in a school district in Philadelphia.

He is survived by a daughter, Hilda M. Sanchez, of...

Jean R. Vollmer

Jean R. Vollmer

Jul 17, 2012

Jean Rosalind (Franklin) Vollmer, 83, of Lancaster and formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away on July 17, 2012 at Conestoga View Nursing Home.  Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Brannon and Ada Loine (Wells) Franklin.

After high school, Jean worked as an accountant for Libby Owen Ford until her marriage to...

John C. Mccauley

John C. Mccauley

Jul 17, 2012

John C. McCauley, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA.

He was the husband of Donna L. Stoltz McCauley, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past June 4 th . Born in Ashville, Cambria County, he was the son of the late...

Donald W. Fisher

Donald W. Fisher

Jul 17, 2012

Donald W. Fisher, 53, of Manheim Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Willow Street, PA he was the son of the late Donald G. and the late Joanna L. Fisher. He was the husband of Ellen C. Fisher, with whom he had been happily married to for over 28 years....

Mary B. Dey

Mary B. Dey

Jul 16, 2012

Mary B. Dey, 96, died at her Strasburg, PA, home on Monday, July 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Csicsak Bicsko. Her late husband of 50 years Walter J. Dey died in 1996.

Mary graduated from New Brunswick High School in...

William E. Osborn

William E. Osborn

Jul 16, 2012

William E. Osborn, 94, of Willow Valley Square in Lancaster, passed away at Arbor View at Willow Valley on Monday, July 16, 2012.

He was the husband of the late Kari Osborn, who passed away in 2002.  Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Verton and Anna P. Hauber Osborn.

Mr....

Paul R. Geiger

Paul R. Geiger

Jul 15, 2012

Paul R. Geiger, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Conestoga View.

He was the husband of Carolyn R. Robinson Geiger, with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage this past June 3rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul F. and Elizabeth B. Bosle Geiger.

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Charlotte Louise Hasircoglu

Charlotte Louise Hasircoglu

Jul 14, 2012

Charlotte Louise Hasircoglu, 13 months old, passed away peacefully in her parents' arms on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Michael and Julie (Yoder) Hasircoglu.

Charlotte will be remembered for her strength and courage.  She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and whose life...

David L. Johnston

David L. Johnston

Jul 13, 2012

David L. Johnston, 41, having run his race and finishing well after doctors recently discovered advanced melanoma, was called home by The Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO,.  A resident of Lititz, he most recently lived in Fort Collins, CO. David's favorite quote was "Don't count the days, make the days...

David S. Smith

David S. Smith

Jul 13, 2012

David S. Smith, 56, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at his Manheim Twp. home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was son of Marion A. Forrest Smith, West Yarmouth, MA, and the late Samuel F. Smith. David was married to Terri L. Carl Smith for 23 years last April 15 th .

A graduate...

Bufford Parker

Bufford Parker

Jul 13, 2012

Bufford Parker, 79, of Lancaster passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at his home. Born in Camden, AL he was the son of the late James and Alberta (Carson) Parker. He was the companion of Cynthia F. Boots for over 37 years.

Bufford was self-employed and had previously worked at Armstrong World Industries for many years. He...

Betty L. Debolt

Betty L. Debolt

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....

Anthony Mastriania, Jr.

Anthony Mastriania, Jr.

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...

Efrain Gonzalez

Efrain Gonzalez

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...

Howard L. Metz

Howard L. Metz

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...

Carol A. Cyms

Carol A. Cyms

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...

Richard P. "Rick" Smith

Richard P. "Rick" Smith

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...

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