Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

David W. Thompson

David W. Thompson

Oct 30, 2010

David W.  Thompson, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Brethren Village where he had resided since 2000. Prior to that he resided in Christiana his entire life.   Dave was a born in Gap, Pa. Feb 14, 1930 the son of  the late David and Vera (Bair) Thompson.

On April 19,1952 Dave married his high school...

Jack L. Rote

Jack L. Rote

Oct 30, 2010

Jack L. Rote, 81, of Lancaster, PA passed on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Helen (Styer) Rote.

Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Kissinger) Rote of forty-five years.

He served his country with US Army and was stationed...

George Laverne Klaus

George Laverne Klaus

Oct 29, 2010

George Laverne Klaus, 86 of Lancaster, Pa. formerly from Butler, Pa. died 10/29/2010 at the Heart of Lancaster Hospital, Lititz, Pa. after a year long battle with cancer.  He was born in Etna, Pa., the son of the late Henry and Eleanor Klaus.

George was a torch repairman for Armco (AK Steel) for 40 years and retired...

Betty J. Nolan

Betty J. Nolan

Oct 28, 2010

Betty J. Nolan, 85, of Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late William R. Nolan, who passed away in 1988. Born in Rossmere, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Elsie L. Troop Heiney.

Betty had...

Karlie Jean Logan

Karlie Jean Logan

Oct 26, 2010

Karlie Jean Logan, infant daughter of Jason V. and Laurel A. Koeppe Logan, of Narvon, PA passed away silently and unexpectedly on October 26, 2010 at Lancaster General Health Women and Babies Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her big sister, Corinne M. Logan; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Vicki Koeppe...

Irene "Renie" Lukitsch

Irene "Renie" Lukitsch

Oct 26, 2010

Irene "Renie" Lukitsch, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Petsch Harnish.

Irene worked at various Lancaster restaurants and nightclubs. She enjoyed needlework and gardening and was an avid Phillies fan.

Surviving are three...

Benjamin Rohrer Brookmyer

Benjamin Rohrer Brookmyer

Oct 26, 2010

Benjamin Rohrer Brookmyer, 78, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2010 with his wife of 38 years, Mary E. Corthouts, and family and friends by his side at Hospice of Lancaster County.  Born in 1932 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, son of  Benjamin Chester Brookmyer of Kissel Hill, and Mabel Rohrer Brookmyer of Lancaster, he graduated from McCaskey High School in...

Andrew P. Ducati

Andrew P. Ducati

Oct 24, 2010

Andrew P. Ducati, Jr., 59, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at Hospice in Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Joyce M. Ducati.

Andy had retired from working at Lancashire Hall in 2003.

He was a member of St. James Catholic Church where he was a member of the...

Byron J. Becker

Byron J. Becker

Oct 23, 2010

Byron J. Becker, 84, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Jane E. Fritsch Becker who died in 2008. Born in Rothsville, he was the son of the late Lillian Mohn.

Byron served in the US Navy during World War II and then...

Edward J. Conlin, Jr.

Edward J. Conlin, Jr.

Oct 23, 2010

Edward J. Conlin Jr., 83, of Lancaster, Pa died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Lebanon Veterans Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Jane L. Black Conlin.

He is the husband of Mildred A. Kirchner Conlin and they were married for 60 years last November.

Edward was a...

Dr. Anthony M. Congello

Dr. Anthony M. Congello

Oct 22, 2010

Dr. Anthony M. Congello, 95, of Lancaster, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. He was the husband of the late Dr. DeLene W. Yocum-Congello who died in 2001. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Franchesca Costarella Congello.

A graduate of...

Frank J. Walker

Frank J. Walker

Oct 22, 2010

Frank J. Walker, 98, of Lancaster died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Fanwood, N.J. he was the son of the late Isaac and Alicia Coles Walker. He was the husband of the late Alice Baumann Walker, who died in 2003 after 66 years of marriage.

Frank was a Supervisor...

Edward James Felter

Edward James Felter

Oct 22, 2010

Edward James Felter, 83, of Akron passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Sheppton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Tessible Hauser Felter.

He was married for 46 years to the former Alice Ansbach who died in 1994. He was retired from Hamilton Equipment, where he worked...

William "Billy" A. Signorelli, Iii

William "Billy" A. Signorelli, Iii

Oct 20, 2010

William "Billy" Anthony Signorelli III, 21, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of William Jay Signorelli and Lydia Signorelli.

Billy enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family especially his two daughters, Justina Glory and Julissa Star Signorelli.

Surviving in addition to his...

John V. Kelly, Sr.

John V. Kelly, Sr.

Oct 20, 2010

John V. Kelly, Sr., 83, of Millersville, died Wednesday, October, 20, 2010 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Vincent Dewitt and Mary Rose Leonard Kelly.

John served in the Marine Corps fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa during World War II and then during the Korean War. He...

Wendall J. Woodbury

Wendall J. Woodbury

Oct 20, 2010

Wendall J. Woodbury, 68 passed away on October 20, 2010.

A Funeral Service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster, PA. on Friday, October  29, 2010 at 11:00AM.

A Private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in...

George W. Rehm

George W. Rehm

Oct 19, 2010

George W. Rehm, 63, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy. A lifelong Lancaster resident, US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and member of Riverside Camping Association, he installed drywall for Harry Weimer for 25 years.

Surviving is his wife of 28 years Patricia Fritsch Rehm, 3 stepchildren, Don Wolf, Deb...

Richard "Dick" Kochel

Richard "Dick" Kochel

Oct 18, 2010

Richard "Dick" Kochel, 90, of Lititz formerly of 8 Elmwood Terrace, Lancaster passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 at his home.  A native of Lancaster, Dick was born to the late Milton and Helen Kochel on April 10, 1920.  He and his wife Doris were in the first graduating class at McCaskey High School in 1938.  He was working...

Merritt James "Jim" Laskoske

Merritt James "Jim" Laskoske

Oct 16, 2010

Merritt James Laskoske "Jim" 82, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Michigan City, IN. he was the son of the late A.W and Mildred (Merritt) Laskoske. Jim was the husband of Susan (Corley) Laskoske with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage this past June 30 th .

Jim...

Le Truong Giang Simon

Le Truong Giang Simon

Oct 15, 2010

Le Truong Giang Simon, 22, of Philadelphia and formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Friday, October 15, 2010. He was born in Lancaster on June 18, 1988 and was the son of Nu Le and Mai Ha Le, of Lancaster.

Simon was a 2006 Manheim Township High School...

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