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.

Oct 8, 2009

Diana T. Mall, 86, of Lancaster died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab, Columbia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Meyer and Anna Goldberg Plotnick.

Diana was a homemaker and the wife of Irving A. Mall. They were married for 60 years.

She was a member...

Oct 8, 2009

Mary DiDio Cacciola, 96, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. She was born in Tampa, FL and was the daughter of the late Isadore and Theresa (Puzzillo) DiDio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rocco J. Cacciola, who passed away in 1980. They were married for...

Oct 8, 2009

Paul T. Sandoe, 63, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1946, in Ephrata. He was the son of the late Paul J. Sandoe. He is survived by his wife Deborah A. (Warfel) Sandoe of Lancaster and his mother, Alice (Deibler) Sandoe of Ephrata.

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Oct 8, 2009

Samuel W. Rawhauser "Sam Lugar" 55, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Hospice Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Samuel C. and Vera J. (Sener) Rawhauser and son-in-law of Bob and Jackie King. Sam was the husband of Sandy (King) Rawhauser with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage...

Oct 7, 2009

Vincent G. DeVerter, 60, died at his home in Lancaster on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was the husband of Sharon M. Goswick DeVerter for 27 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos E. and Mary T. Lombardo DeVerter.

Vince graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1967. He worked as a...

Oct 7, 2009

Reese, Jeanne E. (McCullough) of Willow St., Pa. formerly of Upper Darby. Mrs. Reese was born in Phila., Pa. and was the wife of the late William Horace Reese. She worked as hostess at the Carriage Stop Inn of Upper Darby and was a member of the Church of the Covenant.

She is survived by her son...

Oct 6, 2009

Margaret Alban, 85, a resident of Conestoga View formerly of Washington Boro died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at home. Born in Long Island City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mabel Gray Weltick.

Margaret was a homemaker. Her memberships included St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia and the Columbia Senior Center, where...

Oct 6, 2009

Charles B. "Buzz" Zimmerman, Jr., 76, of Conestoga, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was the husband of Betty M. Gerhart Zimmerman for 58 years. Born in Lancaster, Buzz was the son of the late Charles B. and Ida Scheid Zimmerman.

He served in the US Army as a medical corpsman and...

Oct 4, 2009

"The love of my life, my best friend, my hero, lost his life to pancreatic cancer of Sunday, October 4, 2009". He left behind his wife, Lorraine Coldren, and beloved dogs, Rufus and Bitz. He is also survived by his parents Mary and John Coldren; and his brother Robert Coldren. He was predeceased by his sister, Janet Fitzkee-Miller. He...

Oct 2, 2009

Joseph A. DiCola, 56, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at Ephrata Hospital.

He was the husband of Charlotte A. Meck DiCola, with whom he would have celebrated 27 years of marriage on October 30th. Born in Lancaster, Joe was the son of the late Albert and Nancy Gable DiCola.

Joe had...

Oct 2, 2009

Cynthia A. Sweigart, 63, of York, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Tresta and Dorothy Trenta.  Cindy had worked throughout her life as a homemaker, was a member of the Red Hat Society, and was devoted to her dog, Spirit.

She is survived by...