Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Michael A. Demascola
Jul 29, 2009
Michael A. DeMascola, 64, of Pequea, passed away on Wednesday, July 29 2009, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1945, in Philadelphia and he was a son of Dorothy E. (Tucker) DeMascola and the late Albert M. DeMascola.
Michael was known as the "Mayor of Pequea". He loved nature, the outdoors, hiking and biking....
Homer Richard Stauffer
Jul 29, 2009
Homer Richard Stauffer, 67, of Lititz entered into rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
Born in Lancaster on January 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Homer G. and Estella Ressler Stauffer. A veteran of the United States Army, he served from 1959-1962. He was employed as a mechanical millwright at Armstrong World Industries for...
Dennis E. "Denny" Sipel
Jul 28, 2009
Dennis E. "Denny" Sipel, 57, of Manheim, passed away on July 28, 2009, at his residence. He was born on January 8, 1952, in Lancaster County. He was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (Miller) Sipel. He is survived by his wife Darlene Sipel of Manheim.
Denny was employed by Richard Welkowitz and had previously...
Frank F. Marinaro
Jul 25, 2009
Frank F. Marinaro, 86, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mount Joy. Born in Berwick, PA., he was the son of the late Marco and Cosimina (Pichierri) Marinaro. Frank was the husband of Betty (Whitmire) Marinaro with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past April 4 th .
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Laura Rose Gordon
Jul 24, 2009
Laura Rose Gordon, 54, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the daughter of the late John Mills Gordon and Georgetta (Johnson) Riddick.
She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 14, 1954.
Laura was the fiancé of Leon Thompson of Lancaster.
She...
Donald F. Ulrich
Jul 24, 2009
Donald F. Ulrich, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late J. Sylvester and Josephine (Sload) Ulrich. Donald was the husband of the late Anne L. (Lineaweaver) Ulrich who died in November 2008.
Donald proudly served his country in WWII...
Patricia A. Pugliese
Jul 23, 2009
Patricia A. Pugliese, 50, of Lancaster died July 23, 2009 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jean Steinbaecher Pugliese of Lancaster and the late James V. Pugliese. Patricia was an account/ clerk for the County of Lancaster.
She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and a member of Sacred Heart...
Bruce Vallat
Jul 22, 2009
Bruce Vallat, 67, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Forrest Hills, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Marion Vallat. Bruce was the husband of the late Louise M. (DeRiggi) Vallat who died in June 2004.
Bruce was employed by Quick and Reilly as a stockbroker...
Leo V. Geiger
Jul 21, 2009
Leo V. Geiger, 44, of Lancaster, passed away on July 21, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on September 4, 1964. He was a son of the late Bernard E. and Joann A. Sullenberger Geiger.
Leo was a member of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
He was also a member of...
Jerome A. Hergenrother
Jul 20, 2009
Jerome A. Hergenrother, 86, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, July 20, 2009 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Margaret H. Hergenrother. He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Boulton) Hergenrother.
Jerome proudly served his country in the Marines during WWII. He...
George E. Buehler
Jul 20, 2009
George E. Buehler, 70, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 after a brief stay at Moravian Manor and was succumbed by cancer. He was the son of the late James C. and Ella (Harnish) Buehler. George was born in Lancaster, PA.
He is survived by his wife Shirley (Gerlach) Buehler. They celebrated thirty...
Sarah "Sally" E. J. Petery
Jul 19, 2009
Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Jane (Bleecher) Petery, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County. She was born in December 4, 1917, in Strasburg Township. She was a daughter of the late John Elmer and Ella Yost (Arment) Bleecher. She was married to the late Henry W. Petery.
Mrs. Petery was...
Robert J. "Hook" Donnelly
Jul 18, 2009
Robert J. "Hook" Donnelly, 79, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James R. and Honora Lawrence Donnelly. Robert was the husband of Doris J. Martin Donnelly. Hook was a truck driver and retired in 1992.
...Nancy "Nanny" Mosso
Jul 18, 2009
Nancy "Nanny" Mosso, 89, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Edwin S. and Claribel E. (Geiger) Nailor.
Nancy is survived by her husband J. Blaine Mosso of Lancaster. They celebrated fifty one years of marriage. They were married on March...
John E. Dorwart, Jr.
Jul 18, 2009
John E. Dorwart Jr., 61, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Essa  Flory Hospice Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E .Sr. and Dorothy Herzog Dorwart. John was the husband of Elizabeth J. Armold Dorwart and on June 28 th they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
John was...
Thomas G. Georgallis
Jul 15, 2009
Thomas G. Georgallis, 62, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly July 15, 2009. Born in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece, Thomas was the son of the late George S. and Eftihia (Thomas) Georgallis. He was married to Maria P. (Patounas) Georgallis for 36 years.
A jeweler by trade, Thomas was trained in Athens, Greece by Zolatos. He owned the former Shaffner...
Paula Janouschek
Jul 12, 2009
Paula Janouschek, 85, of Millersville, passed away at home on Sunday, July 12, 2009, with her family by her side. She was born on October 22, 1923 in Poland. She was a daughter of the late Dimetrius Sawzczyn and Anastasia (Rusalowitsch). She is survived by her husband Karl Janouschek. They were married on September 27, 1950.
Mrs....
John N. Sensenich
Jul 10, 2009
John N. Sensenich, 68, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, July 10, 2009 at Landis Homes after a short illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ruth (Nissley) and Ira M. Sensenich.
John resided at Friendship Community. He attended Landis Valley Mennonite Church. John participated at the Special Olympics in bowling and was employed...
Karen A. Staffieri
Jul 9, 2009
Karen A. Staffieri, 62, of Kinzers, PA passed away on July 9, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County (Mt. Joy). She was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Geraldine (Homan) Dorwart. She was born in Lancaster on February 8, 1947.
Karen was the wife of the late Michael J. Staffieri Sr. who passed away in...
Philip Carroll
Jul 8, 2009
Philip Carroll, 78, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Long Island City, NY, he was the son of the late Martin and Rose (Condit) Carroll. Philip was the husband of Patricia (Brady) Carroll with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage this past October.
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