Nov 3, 2009

Luis Diaz, 29, of Lancaster, passed away on November 3, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Luis is survived by his fiancé, three sons, and three brothers.

A Christian Prayer Service will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10am with Deacon Manuel...

Nov 1, 2009

Carole "Joan" Troast, 67, beloved Nana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the wife of Henry "Buck" Troast, married for 47 years.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and W. Blanche Kirkland  Donehoo.

Joan was an...

Nov 1, 2009

James R. "Jim" Finkbiner, 53, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was born in Phoenixville to Richard K. and Mary Ann (Andrews) Finkbiner of Landisville.

Jim is survived by his wife, Roxanna (McGill) Finkbiner. They celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage.

Jim was a member of...

Nov 1, 2009

Harold "Webby" Webb, 92, of Lancaster, died peacefully with his family by his side at Homestead Village on Sunday, November 1, 2009.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna Mimm Webb. He was the husband of Pauline Sener Webb to whom he was married since 1992.

He had worked...

Nov 1, 2009

June Louise Burnett, 86, died on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. Born in Bluefield, WV, June was a daughter of Jesse and Dalrymple Ramage. June moved from Newark, DE, to Brereton Manor Guest Home in 2003. She was a member of Newark United Methodist Church and had been a longtime member of the First...

Nov 1, 2009

Donald H. Baker Sr., 75, of Lititz, passed away, Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Heart of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Anna Krentz. Donald was the husband of Patricia A. (Donnelly) Baker with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage this past June.

Donald proudly served his country in the...

Oct 31, 2009

Rachel B. (Balmer) Miller, 78, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Charles Mervin and E. Mary (Hackman) Balmer. Rachel was the long time companion of Rodger Migdon for 28 years.

Rachel was the co-owner of Obie Millers Steak House....

Oct 27, 2009

Thelma Mae (Sexton) Heller, 82, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at her residence. Born in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen E. (Ford) Sexton. Thelma was the wife of Keith Heller with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage this past...

Oct 25, 2009

Frank Felizzi, 74, of Lancaster died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Mabel M. Detweiler Felix. Frank was married to Joyce M. Gigl Felizzi for 54 years in August.

Frank was a Machinist, Tool and Die Maker for 25...

Oct 24, 2009

Zachary D. Lefever, 24, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October, 24, 2009. He was born in Lancaster and is survived by his parents Wendy (Rebman) and Brian S. Lefever.

Zach was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church. He attended Resurrection Catholic School and was a graduate...

Oct 22, 2009

Benita Martini, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of New Canaan, CT and Switzerland, died Thursday night, October 22, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy. Born in Lucerne, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Otto E. and Wendula V. von Tiele-Winkler Eichmann.

She was the wife of the late Enrico C. S. Martini, who...

Oct 19, 2009

Frances M. Van Renssen, 87, of Leola passed away on October 19, 2009 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was born in Montreal, Canada. Frances was a homemaker and the wife of the late Marinus Van Renssen, who died September 12, 2004.

Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and especially with her two granddaughters. She loved...

Oct 19, 2009

Lester "Shorty" A. Turner, 73, of Willow Street, PA. died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home. Born in Rawlinsville, PA, he was the son of Ethel L. Alexander Turner Felsinger of Lancaster and the late Albert L. Turner and stepson of late John Felsinger. He was the husband of the late Esther (Essie) M. Huber Turner, who died...

Oct 18, 2009

Robert M. Drinane Sr., 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 18, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Milton and Margaret (Gaither) Drinane.  Bob graduated from Catonsville High School and the University of Maryland.  He married his high school sweetheart Jeanne (Krueger) Drinane and they celebrated...

Oct 17, 2009

Thomas J. Souders, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster Essa Flory Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Chester F. and Frieda E. (Stoe) Souders. Thomas was the husband of A. Louise (Painter) Souders with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past June 27 th ....

Oct 16, 2009

Michael P. Kirchner, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster to the late Othmar and Elizabeth (Brophy) Kirchner.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette (Weiss) Kirchner of forty-four years.

Growing up on Cabbage Hill, Michael attended St. Joe's Parochial School...

Oct 15, 2009

Robert John LaDisa, 69 of Manheim, went home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Mario and Gemma LaDisa. Bob worked as a mechanic for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed cooking and baseball, and LOVED the NY Yankees.

Surviving are his brothers...

Oct 12, 2009

Clare Maiers passed away peacefully October 12, 2009 in the presence of her beloved husband Leo and two of her children. She was born Amelia Clare Erhardt on April 24, 1922 on a farm near Bloomfield Iowa, one of seven children born to Carl and Laura Erhardt.   She was preceded in death by sisters Margaret (Martin), Miriam (Wilson), Lucille...

Oct 12, 2009

Louis J. Pistella Sr., 92, of Lititz, passed away, Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Heart of Lancaster. Born in Pittsburgh,Pa., he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Pistella. Louis was the husband of the late Katherine (Rohanich) Pistella who died in 1976.

Louis proudly served in the United States Army during WWII....

Oct 10, 2009

Marc D. Lutz, 39, of Lititz died at his residence on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kathleen E. Kiscadden Lutz of Lititz and Delmar Jr and Renna Lutz of Lititz. Previously he was employed by McMinn's Asphalt.

He embraced the art of tattooing, working outdoors and loving his children.