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...

Oct 2, 2009

Janet J. Packard, 68, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late John and Sophie (Lewandowski) Okray. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family was the core of her existence.

Janet was the wife of the late Charles A....

Oct 1, 2009

Stamatia D. Madonis, 86, of Lancaster, PA passed away on October 1, 2009 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece to the late Rev. John and Andriana (Keares) Hazangeles.

Stamatia is survived by her loving husband Demetrios J. Madonis. They were married in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece on November 12, 1950.

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Oct 1, 2009

Lois B. Haas, 80, of Millersville, PA. died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at St Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Glen Dower, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Alma Evans McSurdy. She was the wife of the late Billie L. (Bert) Haas who died October 20, 1992.

She was a homemaker and a...

Sep 25, 2009

Efrain Velazquez, 63, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, September 25, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Santiago Velazquez and Juana O. Ramos.

Efrain retired from Tyson Foods in 2003 after 30 years of service. He was a member of San Juan...

Sep 24, 2009

Louis Kovacs, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Golden Living Center. Mr. Kovacs was a son of the late Matthew and Anna (Pinter) Kovacs.  He was born on May 19, 1924, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Shortly after birth, Mr. Kovacs returned to his home country of Hungary, until returning to the United States in 1956....