Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Helen T. Mollahan

Helen T. Mollahan

Jan 16, 2010

Helen T. Mollahan, 91, died at Landis Homes on Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was the wife of the late James L. Mollahan, who died in 2000. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Loretta Sikorksi Klosowski.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A homemaker, Helen had worked as a...

Harold N. Maurer

Harold N. Maurer

Jan 15, 2010

Harold N. Maurer, 69 of Manheim died Friday night, January 15, 2010 at Hospice of Mount Joy. Born in Ashland PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Dora Kessler Maurer. Harold was the husband of F. Geraldine Bleecher Maurer and they were married for 30 years.

He was a tractor trailer truck driver for...

Genevieve M. Kauffman

Genevieve M. Kauffman

Jan 14, 2010

Genevieve M. Kauffman, 95, of York, died peacefully at Hospice of Lancaster County on Thursday, January 14th, 2010.

Born in Clearfield County PA, and daughter of Andrew and Anna (Dipko) Charney, she moved to York, where she worked for the Columbia Gas company until her retirement in 1971.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Hon was...

Charles Anthony "Tony" Sherr, Iii

Charles Anthony "Tony" Sherr, Iii

Jan 13, 2010

Charles Anthony "Tony" Sherr III entered into rest on January 13, 2010 in Forksville, PA after a long battle with an illness.

Born in Lancaster, PA on October 17, 1951, Tony was the son of the late Charles A. Sherr II and Betty (Kieffer) Sherr. He is survived by a brother, Michael Sherr, married to Deborah Groff...

Carmen L. Giuliani

Carmen L. Giuliani

Jan 13, 2010

Carmen L. Giuliani, 60, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday morning January 13, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County Essa Flory.  She was born in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Carmen and Anne Marie (Canonico) Maurizio.

She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Carmen was a Customer Support Representative...

Michael Martin Byrnes

Michael Martin Byrnes

Jan 12, 2010

Michael Martin Byrnes, 45, of Lancaster died January 12, 2010 at the Essa Flory Center of Hospice of Lancaster County after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Prior to his illness, Michael was employed as a carpenter at Wohlsen Construction Co.

Michael is survived by his mother, Klara Martin Byrnes of Lancaster, his sister Maria Hunter and...

Leslie A. Lorey

Leslie A. Lorey

Jan 11, 2010

Leslie A. Lorey, 53 of Lancaster died at Essa Flory Hospice Center on Monday, January 11, 2010. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa, she was the daughter of Carol Kratovel Hartman of Pittsburgh and the late George Hartman.

Leslie was the wife of Donald W. Lorey and they were married for 29 years in June.

Leslie was...

Richard C. "Rich" Walter, Sr.

Richard C. "Rich" Walter, Sr.

Jan 10, 2010

Richard C. "Rich" Walter Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice of Lancaster County Mt. Joy on Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was born and raised in Lancaster on Cabbage Hill to the late Chester A. and Armelle (Flick) Walter.

His wife, Dorothy G. Walter preceded him in death just several weeks ago on November 22,...

Burt F. Hofferth

Burt F. Hofferth

Jan 10, 2010

Burt Frederick Hofferth 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday evening in his home at The Brethren Village.  Born in Kouts, Indiana he was preceded in death by his parents Albert F. and Margaret Ellen Betterton Hofferth and his brother Wallace B. Hofferth of Lititz.  Burt was the husband of Madalyn Heiniger Hofferth; together they celebrated 67 years...

Hannah S. Whitehead

Hannah S. Whitehead

Jan 10, 2010

Hannah S. Whitehead, 92, died at her home in Manheim Township on Sunday, January 10, 2010. She was the wife of the late Jim Whitehead who died in 1977.

She was born in Hull, England, the daughter of the late Robert and Annie Eliza Thompson Soar. Hannah worked for the former Dodge Cork Company in Lancaster for...

Jere R. Schadt

Jere R. Schadt

Jan 8, 2010

Jere R. Schadt, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 8th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Dorothy "Dottie" M. Weaver Schadt, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage this past May 2nd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Phillip R. and Pauline E. Desher Schadt.

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Pearl I. Hampton

Pearl I. Hampton

Jan 8, 2010

Pearl I. Hampton, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of Wilford E. Hampton, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage this past November 29th. Born in Catawissa, she was the daughter of the late Anthony D. and Pauline E. Zaborowski Jankowski.

Pearl...

Ruth Ettner

Ruth Ettner

Jan 8, 2010

Ruth (Schlager) Ettner, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, January 08, 2010 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Helen C. (Kolb) and John P. Schlager. Ruth was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Ettner who died in May of 1986.

Ruth was employed at various places as...

George A. Meyer, Iii

George A. Meyer, Iii

Jan 8, 2010

George A. Meyer, III, of Willow Street, PA passed away suddenly at home on Friday, January 8, 2010. He was born in Schenectady, NY to the late George A. II and Rose (Brunner) Meyer.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene E. (Echerd) Meyer in 2002.

George was a member of Historic St....

Mary J. O'Brien

Mary J. O'Brien

Jan 6, 2010

Mary J. O'Brien, 90, of East Petersburg, passed away, Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at Lancashire Hall Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Leddy) and Patrick Keenan. Mary was the wife of the late William O' Brien who died in July of 1990.

Mary was Assistant Chief Operator for Bell Telephone...

Mary E. Schlager

Mary E. Schlager

Jan 6, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Sites Schlager, 82, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.  Mary, one of nine children, was born at home in Greenstone, PA to the late R. Milton and Alice Donahue Stahley Sites.

Mary moved to Lancaster to study nursing, was president of her class, and graduated with honors from St. Joseph's...

Anita "Pat" Weisman

Anita "Pat" Weisman

Jan 5, 2010

Anita "Pat" Weisman, 83, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Kimmel) and Albert Myers. Pat was the wife of Harry Weisman with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage this past March.

Pat was a graduate on Manheim Township Class...

Robert F. Krimmel

Robert F. Krimmel

Jan 5, 2010

Robert F. "Bob" Krimmel, 84, of Lancaster, PA died due to complications from a long illness of Parkinsons disease on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Village Vista. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Frank and Blanche (Longsdorf) Krimmel.

Bob is survived by his wife Barbara A. (Hemler) Krimmel. They were married...

Kenneth R. Charles

Kenneth R. Charles

Jan 3, 2010

Kenneth R. Charles, 53, of Akron, passed away at Maple Farms on January 3, 2010.

He was born in Lancaster to the late Harold K. and E. Pearl (Shaub) Charles.

Ken was an estimator with J&J Trane, Frey Lutz, Triangle, and Sheetz.

He was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church Neffsville,...

Robert K. Michael

Robert K. Michael

Jan 2, 2010

Robert K. Michael, 80, of Lancaster, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. Born in Mount Hope, PA, he was the son of the late Gilbert J. and Luanna C. Dean Michael. Robert was the husband of Pauline L. Young Michael and they would have been married 60 years next month.

Robert worked 47 years for...

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