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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

Jul 7, 2009

John C. Landis, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July, 7, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy with his daughters and dog at his side. He was preceded in death by Rosalie K. Landis his wife of 57 years.

Born in East Petersburg, Ted was a 1939 graduate of East Hempfield High...

Jul 6, 2009

Lee N. Schmidt, 91, of New Providence, PA  passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Paul L. Schmidt, who passed away in 1973. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard V. and Amelia G. Kappes Ruth.

Lee had worked as...

Jul 5, 2009

Geraldine E. Scudner, 85, died unexpectedly at home in Lancaster on July 5, 2009.  She was with her husband, Frank G. Scudner Jr.  They had been married 66 years.

Geraldine was born in Queens, NY and lived in Bethlehem, PA, Sag Harbor, NY, and Elizabeth City, NC before moving to Lancaster.  Her frequent visits to Puerto Rico ...

Jul 5, 2009

Daniel B. Cowdrick, 60, of Lancaster, PA passed away on July 5, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital after a battle with throat cancer. He was the son of Mary (Barrett) Cowdrick and the late Daniel R. Cowdrick.

Daniel was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 17, 1949.

He was of the Methodist faith.

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Jul 5, 2009

Rita C. Engle, 92, formerly of   Fernbrook Circle, Lancaster passed away with her family at her side, Sunday, July 5, at Mennonite Home.

Born in Norristown on July 12, 1916, she was the only daughter of the late Catherine and John Joseph Lawler. Orphaned at an early age, she was raised by various relatives. She worked as...

Jul 4, 2009

Carter Nicolas Ransing came into our world at 4:04AM on June 30, 2009. But he came to us too soon and in spite of expert and compassionate care by the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Women and Babies Hospital, he could not stay with us and left this world on July 4, 2009. In his all too brief time...

Jul 4, 2009

Romayne Kolb Heilbron, 89, of Lititz, PA formerly of 54 Northview Drive, Lancaster died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Margaret E. Rietschey Kolb. Romayne was the wife of Richard D. Heilbron who died April 17, 2005.

Romayne was a 1937...

Jul 1, 2009

Mary M. Case, 87, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mt. Joy Center.  Born in Palmyra, Mary was the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (DiNunzio) Mastromatteo.  She was the wife of the late Richard G. Case, who passed away July 2, 2001.

Mary was employed for 40 years as...

Jun 30, 2009

Dennis L. Greenawalt, 41, of Conestoga, PA passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was the son of Bessie Mae (Henry) Greenawalt and the late Elvin Greenawalt of Conestoga.

He is survived by his wife Holly (Long) Greenawalt of twenty two years. They were married on February 14, 1987.

Jun 29, 2009

J. Thomas Curran Jr., 74, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (Lorentz) Curran. He was the husband of Eileen (Engerud) Curran with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage this past January 9th.

Tom...

Jun 29, 2009

Margaret May McDougall, 75, of  Akron, passed away Monday, June 29 th , 2009 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Allen and Mary (Halpin) McDougall.

Ms. McDougall managed several Gift Shops in the area before  owning her own at Olde Hickory. She was a member of St. John...