Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Patricia Ahern

Patricia Ahern

Feb 9, 2010

Patricia Ahern, 70, of  Lancaster and southwest Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Toohey Ahern.

Patricia was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. She had attended the adult day care at...

Elizabeth T. Kenneff

Elizabeth T. Kenneff

Feb 8, 2010

Elizabeth T. Kenneff, 87, of Columbia, PA formerly of St Joseph Street, Lancaster died Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia Smith McAndrew. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Kenneff who died January 8, 1982.

Elizabeth was a...

Alta Mae Bomberger

Alta Mae Bomberger

Feb 7, 2010

Alta Mae Bomberger, 95, of Lititz, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Landis Homes Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Phares D. Bomberger, who died in 1988. Born in Rapho Township, Alta was the daughter of the late Hiram and Amanda Reist Witmer.

A homemaker, Alta was...

Katherine Nolan

Katherine Nolan

Feb 5, 2010

Katherine Nolan of Lancaster died at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy on Friday, February 5, 2010. The wife of Frank Nolan for 22 years, she was born in Kansas City, the daughter of Matthew Hogan and the late Dorothy Hogan.

"Kathi" worked as a manager for CNH Capital for over 25 years. She was a...

Roy G. Schnupp, Jr.

Roy G. Schnupp, Jr.

Feb 4, 2010

Roy G. Schnupp, Jr., 68, of Lititz, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was married to Lois A. Kauffman Schnupp for 48 years last September 30th. Born in East Cocalico Township, he was the son of Roy H. Schnupp, Sr. of Ephrata and the late Bertha Groff Schnupp.

Roy was a former...

John H. Snyder

John H. Snyder

Feb 2, 2010

John H. Snyder, 56, of Manheim, passed away, following a long illness, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy. Born in Columbus, OH., he was the son of the late Esther (Mast) and Raymond H. Snyder.

Until 2008, John was employed by ELA as the Information Technology Supervisor. He enjoyed online Photoshopping and...

Lorraine E. Sheldon

Lorraine E. Sheldon

Feb 2, 2010

Lorraine E. Sheldon, 73, of Salunga and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at her residence.

She was the wife of the late Gregory J. Sheldon, who passed away in 2001. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry J., Sr. and Lorraine Wright Bailey.

Lorraine had been...

Harry F. Flick

Harry F. Flick

Feb 1, 2010

Harry F. Flick, 81, died February 1, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Harry shared many stories growing up in Lancaster; from using his wagon to haul groceries for southern market customers to spotting possible World War II enemy planes in the Civil Air Patrol.

He was teased for having "no off button" for his energy...

Dorothea I. Schmidt

Dorothea I. Schmidt

Jan 31, 2010

Dorothea I. Schmidt, 87, of Lititz, PA, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of the late John Schmidt who died in 1982. Born in Newark, NJ, Dorothea was the daughter of the late Emil L. and Selma I. Weidele Bestle.

A homemaker, she enjoyed making crafts and...

L. Jane Fusco

L. Jane Fusco

Jan 31, 2010

L. Jane Fusco, 77, of East Petersburg died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Lester P. and Eva Eckman Rynier. She was the wife of the late Nicola Fusco who died in March 1997.

Jane was a registered nurse who retired from Lancashire Hall...

Justin E. Smith

Justin E. Smith

Jan 31, 2010

Justin E. Smith, 22, of 644 Lake St., Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 31. 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of John E. and Kimberly J. Drake Smith.

Justin was a talented musician and guitarist in the local band, Circus Circus.

He was a 2005 graduate...

Joseph D. Stewart

Joseph D. Stewart

Jan 28, 2010

Joseph D. Stewart, 79, of Lancaster, PA passed away on January 28, 2010 at Conestoga View Nursing Home. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Henry and Lydia (Smith) Stewart.

Joseph lived at Conestoga View the past three years.

He retired after many years from the construction business.

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Joseph C. Liebl

Joseph C. Liebl

Jan 27, 2010

Joseph C. Liebl, 81, of Lancaster died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Conrad and Mary Bauer Liebl.

Joseph was the husband of Helen E. Troyan Liebl and they celebrated 54 years of marriage on June 25 2009.

He retired from Armstrong World...

Thomas R. Houck

Thomas R. Houck

Jan 27, 2010

Thomas R. Houck, 66, of Lititz. PA. died Wednesday night January 27, 2010 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Ira Houck, Jr. of Lancaster and the late Judith Wimer Houck.

Tom was the husband of Donna Martin Houck and they were to celebrate their 30 th Wedding...

Stanley Powell

Stanley Powell

Jan 26, 2010

Stanley Powell, 73, of New Providence died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Born in Palmyra, TN, he was the son of the late Oscar and Carrie Hunt Powell.

He worked 30 1/2 years at High Steel Structures as a yard truck loader and over the road driver.

He enjoyed fishing and the...

Earl L. Smith

Earl L. Smith

Jan 26, 2010

Earl L. Smith, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Catherine E. Leedy Smith, with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage this past June 4 th . Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Beatrice K. Light Smith....

John M. Ridinger, Sr.

John M. Ridinger, Sr.

Jan 25, 2010

John M. Ridinger Sr., 79, of Lititz, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Gettysburg, PA., he was the son of the late Howard and Amy (Sheads) Ridinger.

John proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. John was a Teacher and Coach at Collingswood High School...

Gladys M. Novack

Gladys M. Novack

Jan 25, 2010

Gladys M. Novack, 76, died at her home in Akron on Monday, January 25, 2010. She was the wife of the late John Novack, who died in 2003. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Stumpf Priest.

A homemaker, Gladys is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five brothers...

Edith T. Dicintio

Edith T. Dicintio

Jan 24, 2010

Edith T. DiCintio, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Mennonite Home.

She was the wife of the late Peter DiCintio, who passed away in 2002. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Frances DiCicco DiLeo.

Edith had been a homemaker and was a 1939...

Claire A. Stank

Claire A. Stank

Jan 22, 2010

Claire A. Stank, 79, of Lancaster, died peacefully Friday, January 22, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Claire was the wife of 1, mother of 8, grandmother of 14, sister of 2, and friend to all. Born in Columbia, Claire was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Hilda Sarah (Collier) Yentzer.  She was married for...

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