Aug 27, 2010

Monni Lester, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, creative writer and poet completed her final chapter Friday August 27, 2010 at age 84.  She was most recently a resident of The Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Communities as well as Meadow Ridge and Willow Gables.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Meadow Ridge and Fourth Floor at...

Aug 27, 2010

Lisa Arcuri-Neff, 51, of Lititz, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Marion, OH and graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1977. Lisa earned her Associate's Degree in early childhood development from HACC and then taught pre-school.  She was a member of Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, Lititz.

Lisa's family...

Aug 27, 2010

Richard H. Bricker, Sr., 92, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Lakeside at Willow Valley.

He was the husband of the late Margaret T. Trees Bricker, who passed away in 2007. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond H. and Catherine Siders Bricker.

Richard had been employed as...

Aug 27, 2010

Prokopi Prokopis, 90, of Lancaster died Friday, August 27, 2010 at his home. Born January 15, 1920 in Kos Greece, he was the son of the late Demosthenes and Maria Papagelis Prokopis.  He was the husband of Kondoula Mastrogiorgis Prokopis and they were married for 63 years.

Prokopi immigrated to America in 1967. He was loved by...

Aug 24, 2010

Thomas R. Reece, 92, of 509 Terrace Rd., Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

He was the husband of the late Earlyne L. Lewis Reece, who passed away in 2005. Born in Deepwater, VA, he was the son of the late Posey and Cora Hylton Reece.

Thomas...

Aug 24, 2010

Catherine A. Fanelli, 87 of Parrish, Florida, formerly of Lancaster, died August 24, 2010 at Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, Florida. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Pfeiffer Butts. Catherine was the wife of the late Paul V. Fanelli Sr, who died in 1985.

Catherine retired from J.L. Clark in 1984....

Aug 23, 2010

Aaron R. Groff, 82, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family at his East Lampeter Township home on Monday, August 23, 2010. He and his wife Eva Hurst Groff would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this November. Born in Greenfield, Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clayton and Mary Rohrer Groff.

Retired from...

Aug 22, 2010

A. Leonard Witkonis, 72, of Lancaster, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.

Our father and husband was a much-loved man who had many interests and talents.  He was born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Adam W. and Constance M. (Stashitas) Witkonis.

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Aug 21, 2010

Rudilein "Rudi" A. Sproul, 54, of 45 Pilgrim Dr., Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Dawn M. Walton Sproul, to whom he was just married this past July 3rd. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Lucille H. Anderson...

Aug 18, 2010

Harry J. McPartland, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Nellie (Waters) McPartland. Harry was the husband of Rosemary McPartland with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past September 6 th .

Harry proudly served his country...

Aug 18, 2010

Lorraine B. Hausner, 83, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Good Drive. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late William and Blanche Boyce. Lorraine received an Associate's Degree from Centenary College in 1946.

On March 19, 1949, Lorraine married Edward L....

Aug 18, 2010

Emma J. Trout, 74, of New Providence, PA died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her home. Born in Honeybrook, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Watson) Harsh. Emma was the wife of William W. Trout Sr. and they were married for 42 years.

Emma was a factory worker at Kerr Manufacturing and previously...

Aug 17, 2010

Eva A. Kennedy Smith, 79, of Millersville, PA passed away on August 17, 2010.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cheftien and Esther Kirk Kennedy.

Eva was the wife of the late Fred E. Smith and worked as a Dietician Assistant at Conestoga View.

Eva was a member of...

Aug 17, 2010

Raymond J. Berlot, 79, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Pestonick) Berlot. Raymond was the husband of Nancy (Proeller) Berlot with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past May 30 th .

Raymond proudly served...

Aug 16, 2010

Susan Marie (Brill) Mearig, 57, of Lititz, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Dorothy (Morrison) Brill. Susan was the wife of Michael Mearig with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage this past April 27 th .

Susan was a loving wife,...

Aug 16, 2010

Carol A. Drenchko, 74, of Lancaster, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2010. She was married to Michael G. Drenchko, Sr. for 49 years last September. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Weaver Wertz.

A homemaker, Carol enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in sports and other activities....

Aug 14, 2010

Donna Shaub Feldman, 57, ended a lifelong battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Harrisburg. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia Jackson Shaub. Donna resided in East Petersburg with her husband of 34 years Lee Feldman.

She was a graduate of Hempfield High...

Aug 14, 2010

Gladys E. Kline, 77, of Lancaster died on Saturday night, August 14, 2010 at Hamilton Arms. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Emily Deatrick Saturno. Gladys was the wife of Jay E. Kline and they were married for 50 years in June.

Gladys was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking and...

Aug 14, 2010

C. Timothy "Tim" Buckius, 54, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Charles R. and Dorothy (Anderson) Buckius.

Tim was engaged to Lori A. Chartier of Millersville.

Tim was described by those who knew him well as a "loyal friend...

Aug 13, 2010

Anita S. Brown, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 13 2010 at the Arbor View of Willow Valley Retirement Community. She was born in East Orange, NJ to the late Hendrik and Rose (Voorman) Snel.

Anita is survived by her husband Donald V. Brown of Willow Valley. They were married for over 63 years.