Feb 21, 2010

Charles S. Ames, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Mennonite Home while surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christian and Stella (Null) Ames. Charles was the husband of Mary (Gable) Ames with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage this past March 11.

Charles proudly...

Feb 20, 2010

Epifanio Rivera Lebron, 85, of Akron, PA, an amazing husband and father passed away on Saturday February 20, 2010 at home after a long illness. He was born January 6, 1925 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Rivera and Juana Ruiz.

He was married forty-two years to Dominga Sanchez Jimenez. Surviving in addition to his...

Feb 20, 2010

Verna M. Soders, 90, of Evergreen Estates, formerly of 439 W. Vine St. (Cabbage Hill) Lancaster, PA passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Essa Flory Hospice of Lancaster County. She was born in Lancaster to the late Lawrence M. and Catherine E. (Bair) Nuss.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2010

Clarence H. Meikrantz, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Manor Care of Lancaster.

He was the husband of the late Imogene Helmes Meikrantz, who passed away in 2003. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George W. and Florence L. Evans Meikrantz.

Clarence had worked in maintenance...

Feb 20, 2010

Craig P. Kacskos, 55, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday February 20, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt Joy after a year long battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Aurora, IL to Virginia Kacskos and the late John Kacskos.

He is survived by his wife Janet Kacskos of twenty-two years. They were married...

Feb 18, 2010

Frances Giambalvo, 96, died peacefully Thursday, February 18, 2010 surrounded by her family at Hospice of Mount Joy after a brief illness. Frances was a resident of Audubon Villa, Lititz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip in 1990. They were married for 57 years.  Born in Castelvitrano, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Cologero...

Feb 16, 2010

Baby Jose M. Gonzalez Jr. passed away at Lancaster General Women and Babies Hospital on February 16, 2010. He was the son of Jose M. Sr. and Ashley L. (Young) Gonzalez of Lancaster.

Baby Gonzalez is survived by three sisters, Rayelle Galarza, Aaliyah Galarza, Payshence Gonzalez, and a brother, Jaevone Lopez.

Graveside Services will be...

Feb 16, 2010

Edward F. McDonough, Sr., 85, formerly of Lancaster, PA and Pine Island, FL, died at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA, on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. He was the husband of the late Ethel G. Smith McDonough, who died in 1995.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Nellie Kelly McDonough. Edward...

Feb 16, 2010

Joan E. Coluzzi, 92, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (DiMaio) DiCola. Joan was the wife of the late John A. Coluzzi who died in 2001.

Joan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1935. She was...

Feb 16, 2010

Michael H. Watson, 61, of Lancaster, PA passed away on February 16, 2010 at Lancashire Nursing Home. He was born in Lancaster to the late Jacob P. and Dorothy V. (Womert) Watson.

Michael was disabled most of his life and his family has been thankful for all of the caregivers and help they have received.

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Feb 16, 2010

Douglas "Doug" R. Curtis, 70, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota lost his battle with cancer after five months on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 18, 1939 to the late Russell and Eileen (Crowley) Curtis.

Doug is survived by his wife Elaine B....

Feb 14, 2010

Betty Jo Booth Hoff died Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Waukegan, IL where she lived for 25 years.

She was born January 15, 1952 to R. J. and Sophie Booth in Lancaster, PA.

Betty Jo was a 1969 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and was pursuing a love of animals being a veterinary assistant....

Feb 14, 2010

D. Chester Connor, formerly of 1820 Wheatland Ave., died Sunday, February 14. 2010 at Village Vista Manor. Born on Lafayette St., the son of William V. and Minnie S. Connor. He lived in Lancaster all of his life, and celebrated his 100 th birthday in January of this year. Baptized at St. John's Episcopal Church on Easter 1910. Chet...

Feb 12, 2010

Edward W. Warfel, 60 of Leola went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Pauline Rineer of New Providence and the late Albert W. Warfel.

He was the husband of Kathleen George Warfel and they celebrated their 35 th...

Feb 12, 2010

William A. Shoemaker, 87, died Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. He and his wife Caroline E. Klingseisen Shoemaker marked their 65 th wedding anniversary on December 14 th .

He was born in and lived most of his life in Lancaster, the son of the late Cyril Ardele Shoemaker and Isabel Conlin Shoemaker...

Feb 11, 2010

Thomas Howard Levering, 63, of Lititz, died peacefully Thursday February 11, 2010.  Born in Ephrata, Tom is the son of Dorothy (Hoover) Diem and the late Howard Levering.  He was happily married to Helen (Cox) Levering for 31 years.

An entrepreneur, Tom owned and operated R & T Homes of Akron since 1972.  Tom was committed to...

Feb 11, 2010

Jean Mary Smith, 68, of Paradise passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Conestoga View. Jean was born in Tarrytown, New York on February 18, 1941.

She enjoyed being with her family especially her nieces and nephews.

Surviving are two sisters: Theresa wife of John Good, Paradise, PA, Elizabeth wife of Raymond Edwards,...

Feb 10, 2010

David "John" Hartin, 73, formerly of the Welsh Mountain Home, died at Conestoga View on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Evelyn Odstrom Hartin. John previously worked in landscaping. He enjoyed movies, especially westerns.

John is survived by two brothers, Stephen W.,...

Feb 10, 2010

Cathi Russo Geesey, 56, of  Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Earl E. Jr. and Vilma Wissler Geesey of Millersville.

Cathi was a health teacher at Reynolds Junior High School from 23 years from 1978 to 2001. She thoroughly loved to...

Feb 10, 2010

Gary R. Funk, 60, of New Providence, died Wednesday February 10, 2010 from injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident.

Born in Lancaster, Gary was the son of Dorothy (Rottmund) Funk Rader of Lancaster, and the late Richard T. Funk.  He was married to Carol J. Funk.

Gary was the owner and operator of Gary R....