Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Beatrice L. Robertson
Aug 16, 2009
Beatrice Lucile Robertson, 76, of Mountville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2009 after passing away in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Mobile, Alabama to the late Charlie and Margret (Johns) Boyd.
Her husband Cecil Ugene Robertson passed away in 1988.
Beatrice was a cook for most of her life...
William Dimitris
Aug 14, 2009
William Dimitris, 50, of 136 E. Lemon St., Lancaster, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, August 14 th , 2009.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Elizabeth Evans, companion of Robert Brown, of Lancaster, and the late Richard Dimitris, Sr.
William had worked for the City of Lancaster in the Streets Dept.,...
Robert L. Wenrich
Aug 14, 2009
Robert L Wenrich of Lancaster passed away Monday at home with his family at the age of 75. Son of Edgar and Susan Swope Wenrich, he was born in Hummelstown on December 7, 1933. Robert celebrated 55 years of marriage to Karol Smith Wenrich in June 2009. Robert leaves many to cherish his life including his daughters Michele wife...
Patricia L. Pelliccione
Aug 13, 2009
Patricia L. Pelliccione, 48, of 128 Chapel Lane, Ephrata died Thursday, August 13, 2009 from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident in Gettysburg, PA. She was the wife of David Pelliccione (married 9/29/84) and mother of three children: Anthony(19), Valerie (16), and Angela (13).
Patty devoted herself to the educational, spiritual and emotional development of her children....
Robert G. Parks
Aug 13, 2009
Robert G. Parks, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Baird, Texas on April 8, 1920, he was a son of the late Thomas E. and Mabel M. (Miller) Parks. Robert was married to the late Frances E. (Brennan) Parks who died in December of 2005.
Mr....
Lenora J. Williams
Aug 12, 2009
Lenora J. Williams, 83, of Lancaster died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Hospice of Mount Joy. Born in Muncie, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Leslie O. and Rhoda Huggins Jones.
Lenora was an assembly worker at General Motors Parts Assembly Plant for 30 years and retired in1983. She attended Trinity United Church of Christ...
Anna C. Riley
Aug 11, 2009
Anna C. Riley of Evergreen Estates, Lancaster, PA. died August 11, 2009 in her 98 th year. She was the daughter of the late Stella and Harry Herzog and is the last of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was married to Richard Demmy, who died in 1958 and Donald...
Gary J. Giering
Aug 10, 2009
Gary J. Giering, 77, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Emmaus, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles M. and Anna (Muth) Giering. Gary was the husband of Audrey (Hollingsworth) Giering with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past November.
Gary proudly served his country...
James B. Showalter
Aug 10, 2009
James B. Showalter, 75 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was the husband of Janet F. Harris Showalter. They celebrated their 56 th wedding anniversary on October 18 th .
Born in Lancaster, he was a life-long resident and the son of the late...
Laundrea Lynn Thomas
Aug 10, 2009
Laundrea Lynn Thomas, 32, of Los Angeles, CA and formerly of Lancaster, PA went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2009 in Beverly Hills, CA.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Donna Thomas and paternal father, Mr. Kevin Dennison and lovingly raised from birth by Mr. Charles Gillespie, her step-father whom she knew as Dad....
Lee O. "Mike" Worthing
Aug 9, 2009
Lee O. "Mike" Worthing, 89, died at Luther Acres on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Born in Johnstown, Pa, he was the son of the late Clyde A. and Kate (Robson) Worthing. He was married to Norma (Bowman) Worthing on Nov. 10, 1944 and had celebrated their 64 th anniversary in November 2008.
He graduated from Saxton/ Liberty...
Lois A. Wray
Aug 8, 2009
Lois A. Wray, 71, of Maple Farms Nursing Home, Akron, PA and formerly of 3011 Pheasant Drive, Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2009. She was born in Scranton, PA to the late Frank Wray and Ruth (Robbins) Wray Wendler.
She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic...
Anna S. Packey
Aug 7, 2009
Anna S. (Rudnik) Packey, 92, formerly of Millersville Manor, passed away, Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Chicago, IL., she was the wife of the late Edward Packey who died in 1979.
Anna was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She was active in the Senior Centers of Lancaster....
Charles Commero
Aug 4, 2009
Charles Commero, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Audubon Villa. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Paparo) Commero.
Charles was of the Catholic faith and was a long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He served his country in...
Eugene Cain
Aug 2, 2009
Eugene Cain, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was the son of the late Maurice and Panzie (Hetrick) Cain.
Eugene served his country in WWII.
He retired from Champion Blower as a metal fabricator.
He is survived by...
Sandra D. "Sandy" Rutherfurd
Aug 2, 2009
Sandra "Sandy" D. Rutherfurd, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Conestoga View.
She was the wife of John M. "Mort" Rutherfurd, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage this past June 26 th . Born in Revere, MA, she was the daughter of the late Mervell G. and Marguerite Mullen Dow....
Thea M. Rogers
Jul 31, 2009
Thea M. Rogers, 90, of Lancaster died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born May 26, 1919 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late H. Carl and Frances M. Cosgrove Ernst. Thea was the wife of the late Derald E. Rogers who died in October of 1985.
She was a homemaker, who liked...
Elsie L. Royer
Jul 31, 2009
Elsie L. Royer, 88, of Reading formerly of Lancaster of died July 31, 2009 at her residence in Reading. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vernon J. and Ada V. Wendler Royer.
She was a bookkeeper for Bash Jewelry Store in Lancaster for 30 years.
Surviving is her daughter, Diane wife...
Sanford A. Wilson
Jul 30, 2009
Sanford A. Wilson, 86, of Lancaster, PA and Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of Benjamin A. and Esther (Dunie) Wilson. He was born in Lancaster on February 13, 1923.
He was the husband of Elva Boyd (Lowry) Wilson. They celebrated forty one years together. They...
Clarence Herr
Jul 30, 2009
Clarence Herr, 84, of 2720 Main Street, Conestoga died Thursday, July 30,2009 of natural causes at Conestoga View.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Irene Delores Booth Herr, a daughter Patricia Simmons, a brother Edgar C. Herr and a sister, Phyllis A. Young.
Clarence was born April 26, 1925 in...
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