Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Frank M. Schreiner

Frank M. Schreiner

Jul 22, 2011

Frank M. Schreiner, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Pius and Margaretha Kuelle Schreiner. He was the beloved husband of Shirley E. Geiter Schreiner of 53 years.

He will be missed by his two sisters, Anna S. Young...

Frank Wint

Frank Wint

Jul 21, 2011

After a long battle with cancer, Frank Wint died peacefully at his home in Denver, Colorado on Thursday July 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born in 1932 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of four children of Rufus and Dorothy Wint.

Frank graduated from Allen High school in 1949. He...

Robert W. Heulings, Jr.

Robert W. Heulings, Jr.

Jul 20, 2011

Robert "Bobby" W. Heulings, Jr., 34, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Vineland, NJ, he was the son of Deborah Denise Cossaboon DeLorme, with whom he lived, and Robert W. Heulings, Sr. of Millville, NJ.

Bobby worked at Wilbur Chocolate/Cargill in Lititz, where he performed various duties....

Arthur Moore

Arthur Moore

Jul 20, 2011

Arthur Moore, 68, of Lancaster City, known as Daddy or Doc went home to meet with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2011 at LGH. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Bertha Taylor and Oscar Moore.

Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife Bessie Dates-Moore. They were married on May 25,...

B Suzanne Keuper

B Suzanne Keuper

Jul 17, 2011

B. Suzanne Keuper (Althoff), affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully, at her home, in Murrells Inlet, SC on Sunday, July 17, 2011, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family.

Sue was born in Red Lion, PA, the daughter of the late Herald and Alma Smith.  Surviving are her loving husband, Raymond W. Keuper, celebrating 21...

Palma Reed

Palma Reed

Jul 16, 2011

Palma Reed, 67, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of Kenneth C. Reed, with whom she had celebrated 44 years of marriage this past January 21 st . Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl A....

Jennie A. Ugolnik

Jennie A. Ugolnik

Jul 13, 2011

Jennie A. Ugolnik, 90, born Janina Swidriski in Hamtramck, Michigan on April 21, 1921, departed this life on July 13, 2011 at Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA.   She died in the arms of her son after a brief illness.

Jennie Ugolnik was the mother of Rev. Anthony Ugolnik and mother-in-law of Elaine Ugolnik , both...

Mildred A. "Millie" Rachor

Mildred A. "Millie" Rachor

Jul 11, 2011

Mildred A. "Millie" Rachor, 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor and friend, died Monday, July 11, 2011 at her Lancaster home. Her husband of 46 years Richard A. Rachor died in 1997. She was born in Philadelphia to the late James and Jeannette Martin McGrath.

Millie did volunteer work in the community and church. An avid...

Edna W. Hoover

Edna W. Hoover

Jul 9, 2011

Edna W. Hoover, 101, formerly of Lancaster, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Moravian Manor. She was born in Ambridge, PA, to the late Andrew and Julia Mirth Augustine. Her husband Vernon E. Hoover died in 1988.

Edna graduated from Ambridge High School and Duffs Iron City College. Along with her husband she owned and operated Hoover...

Charles Richard Herr

Charles Richard Herr

Jul 7, 2011

Charles Richard Herr, 84, known by many as Rich or Dick, of Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at QPRC. He was born in Shamokin to the late Clair R. and Ruth (Fleming) Herr.

Rich is survived by his wife, Phyllis Helene (Schultz) Herr. They were married on June 5, 1948...

Kathryn F. Rowe

Kathryn F. Rowe

Jul 7, 2011

Kathryn F. Rowe, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at home. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Trimble) Lesher. Kathryn was the wife of the late Chester Rowe who died in 1955.

Kathryn was employed by Lancaster Salted Nut Company. She was a member of Pearl...

Richard D. "Dean" Clark

Richard D. "Dean" Clark

Jul 5, 2011

Mr. Richard "Dean" D. Clark, 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Lancaster, died Tuesday morning, July 5, 2011 at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Delbert A. and Effie M. (Grace) Clark. He married Joyce E. (Parson) July 28, 1949 in Winchester, VA.

Mr. Clark was a member of...

Nancy L. Hershey

Nancy L. Hershey

Jul 4, 2011

Nancy L. Hershey, 83, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, July 4, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Isabel Warfel.

Nancy worked at Schick until the closing of the Lancaster branch.

She was survived by a son & daughter. Robert Snyder Lancaster & Sherry...

Raymond F. Molkenthin, Sr.

Raymond F. Molkenthin, Sr.

Jul 3, 2011

Raymond F. Molkenthin, Sr., 71, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his Lancaster home. He was married to Mary E. Rinier Molkenthin for 51 years last February 5 th . He was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Louis E. and Edna Chila Molkenthin.

Ray attended St. Mary's High School, Sharpsburg, PA, and earned his diploma...

Donald J. Steely

Donald J. Steely

Jul 3, 2011

Donald J. Steely, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his residence.

He was the husband of Janis L. Snoke Steely, with whom he was married to for 34 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd W. and Edna R. Schlereth Steely.

Don had...

Rose M. Ascoli

Rose M. Ascoli

Jul 2, 2011

Rose M. Ascoli, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Lititz, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Calvary Fellowship Homes.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Raffaela (Nardi) Turano.  Rose was the wife of the late Vincent Ascoli, who passed away on March 29, 1978.

Rose retired in...

Frederick C. Dieffenbach, Jr.

Frederick C. Dieffenbach, Jr.

Jul 1, 2011

Frederick C. Dieffenbach, Jr., 77, of Manheim, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center.  Born in Frackville, PA, he was the son of the late Catherine (Schindler) and Frederick Dieffenbach, Sr.  Fred was the loving husband of Catherine (Yost) Dieffenbach with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Fred graduated from...

Gladys C. Solem

Gladys C. Solem

Jul 1, 2011

Gladys C. Solem, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sally (Nelson) Egland.  Gladys was the wife of the late Sigfred Solem.

Gladys is survived by four children: a daughter, Karen (Solem) Forman, wife of...

Loretta M. Haertter

Loretta M. Haertter

Jun 30, 2011

Loretta M. Haertter, 96, of Lititz, passed away, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Luther Acres Nursing Home. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Anna (Lynch) Roth. Loretta was the wife of the late Richard R. Haertter who passed away in 2005.

Loretta was a homemaker. She was a former member...

Yolanda Marie Caterbone

Yolanda Marie Caterbone

Jun 29, 2011

Yolanda Marie (Roda) Caterbone, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Philomena (Costarella) Roda.

She was the wife of the late Samuel Caterbone, Jr. who died in 2001.

She was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church on Cabbage...

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