Sep 29, 2011

Kenneth M. Dombach, 58 of Lititz. Pa died at Hospice of Mount Joy on Thursday, September 29, 2011 after a long illness.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of LaVonda O' Donnell McClafferty of Willow Street, PA and the late Martin B. Dombach and step son of James McClafferty.

Kenneth was the husband...

Sep 29, 2011

Francisca Paz Montes, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Thurs., Sept. 29, 2011. She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel A. Montes in 2010 in PR.

Francisca was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary.

She enjoyed playing bingo, trips...

Sep 28, 2011

Sharon Rosita Garcia Mercado, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Conestoga View in Lancaster.

Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of Rose M. Ramirez Garcia of Chester County, PA, and the late Frank C. Garcia.

In years past, Sharon had been the co-owner of a...

Sep 28, 2011

Robert S. McCauley, 82, died on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Karen Beaver following an illness.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Kathlyn (Maloney) McCauley.  Robert and his wife resided in Clearwater, Florida at the On Top of the World Community.  He moved to Lancaster in August...

Sep 28, 2011

Greta M Kennard, 56, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born and raised in Coatesville Pa, a graduate of Coatesville Senior High School, she furthered her education at LCCTC Nursing Program, graduating as LPN in 1997. Employed at Hamilton Arms and Golden Living, she cared for patients and touched...

Sep 27, 2011

Francina Walker, 49, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Doris E. Walker of Lancaster and the late Charles W. Walker.

She was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. Francina had previously worked as a nurse assistant for West Chester Arms Nursing Home....

Sep 27, 2011

June L. Brill Wayde, 82, of Lancaster, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savor on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Brill. June was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Sep 26, 2011

Goddard Frederick Beck, "Goddie," of 1064 Wheatland Avenue, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Lancaster, at the age of 94.  He was born on August 27, 1917 in Columbia, PA, the son of William Dunbar Beck and Elizabeth Goddard Beck – also the grandson of Hugh Goddard, Elizabeth Goddard, Peter Reilly Beck and Julia Dunbar Beck.  He...

Sep 25, 2011

Edna L. "Sue" Kubala 67, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County Essa Flory after a lengthy illness. Born in Oxford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Deboard and Elena Kathleen Ford. She was the wife of Augustine Kubala.

She loved spending time with her family and...

Sep 25, 2011

Keith G. Rankin, 38, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2011 while on performance of his duties. He was born in Lancaster to Nancy L. (Meisky) Rankin Crawford and the late J. Martin Rankin.

Keith is survived by his wife, Abby L. (Zerfoss) Rankin, of Lancaster. They were married on May 6, 2006.

Sep 24, 2011

Lucille "Lucy" (Hagy) Dyer went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011.  She was the wife of John Richard "Dick" Dyer of Lancaster.  She was the daughter of the late Lester and Esther (Espenschade) Hagy.

She graduated from Ephrata High School in 1951.  Before moving to Lancaster, she lived in Ephrata for 48...

Sep 24, 2011

James E. "Yumpin" Clawges, Sr., 59, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Judi Ruth Clawges with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this past January 15 th .

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Martha Wilson and...

Sep 23, 2011

On the peaceful morning of September 23, 2011, Mary S. "Sue" Powell, 60 passed away at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy surrounded by her beloved daughter, Jennifer and her loving niece, Lizbeth "Libby" Fiddler.  Born in Lebanon, PA, Sue was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Marian R. (Shaak) Hill.  She graduated from Lebanon Senior High...

Sep 22, 2011

Ted Warner, 82, of Lancaster, died Sept. 22, 2011 at the Mennonite Home, surrounded by family and close friends. Son of the late Theodore M., Sr. and Anne Risser Warner, he was born and lived his early years in Cleveland, OH.

His survivors include son Scott M. Warner (Denise); step-children, Casey Peters and Mandy Kaufman (Mark); step-grandson...

Sep 21, 2011

Lawrence (Larry) Merle Thompson peacefully passed away at his home in Lititz on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Formerly residing at 396 Blossom Hill Drive, Lancaster, he lived at Luther Acres Retirement Community in Lititz for the past 11 years.

Larry was born in Milo, Maine on September 14, 1923, graduated as valedictorian from Richmond High School and...

Sep 21, 2011

Jay William Filling, 86, of Millersville, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County Essa Flory.  Born on April 10, 1925, Bill was the son of the late Frank F. and Kathryne (Taylor) Filling.  Bill is survived by his wife, Kathryn "Kitty" Dechant (Hauck) Filling.  Bill and Kitty are members of Lutheran Church of the Holy...

Sep 21, 2011

Ralph George Kindrew, 80, of Lancaster and Quarryville passed peacefully on September 21, 2011 at Essa Flory Hospice of Lancaster. Born January 5, 1931, in Martin's Creek, Pa, he was the son of Edward and Lillian (Repsher) Kindrew.

Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean (Pensyl) with whom he shared 48 years of marriage....

Sep 21, 2011

Armella J. Trimble-Johnson, 73, of Lancaster died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Manor Care.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Armella (Flick) Walter.  Armella was the wife of Thomas Johnson of Bellfonte, PA and the former wife of the late Leroy Trimble.

She worked...

Sep 20, 2011

Jane H. Abel of Lancaster passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Willow Valley Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Frank J. Abel who died in 2001.

Born in Lancaster in 1920, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Elise Hurter Heckendorn....

Sep 19, 2011

Samuel C. Orem III, 60, of New Providence, PA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Catherine (Madonna) Orem and the late Samuel C. Orem, Jr.

Sam worked at RCA for several years.  He then became an independent truck driver and hauled Amish.