Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Jumana "Jamie" Sawan

Jumana "Jamie" Sawan

Mar 12, 2009

Jumana "Jamie" Sawan, 31, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on March 12, 2009. She was the daughter of Radwan Sawan of Amman, Jordan and Joanne (Ward) Sawan Williams of Lancaster.

Jamie was born in Amman, Jordan on May 11, 1977.

She was employed by Lancaster General Hospital in the food services department....

Jesse Lee Shreiner

Jesse Lee Shreiner

Mar 12, 2009

Jesse Lee Shreiner, 34, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of James and Mary Dezort Shreiner and husband to Stephanie Eckenrode Shreiner. He is survived by two children, Emma Grace and James Francis, and a sister, Meredith Shreiner Roark, wife of William Roark of Ambler, PA.

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Cecelia Stypulkoski

Cecelia Stypulkoski

Mar 12, 2009

Cecelia Stypulkoski, 90, of Lancaster, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at her residence.  Born in Shickshinny, PA, Cecelia was the daughter of the late Adolf and Constance (Lapinski) Stypulkoski.

Cecelia, with her sister, Rose, owned and operated the Cecelia & Rose Beauty Salon, at 406 E. King St., Lancaster, for 60 years.

A member of...

Virginia May Book

Virginia May Book

Mar 11, 2009

Virginia May Book, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away at home after a long battle with cancer and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster on January 5, 1926 to the late William C. and Mable (Bally) Styer.

Virginia is survived by four children, son Gordon Book husband of Carol of Lancaster, son Larry...

Christopher J. Johnston

Christopher J. Johnston

Mar 10, 2009

Christopher J. Johnston, 50 , of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 10 th , 2009 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kathryn (Byers) Johnston of Quarryville and the late Bayard S. Johnston. Christopher was married to Stephanie M. (Sok) Johnston on May 5 th , 1996.

Mr. Johnston was employed by...

Thelma B. Welk

Thelma B. Welk

Mar 8, 2009

Thelma B. Welk, 75, of Columbia, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Richard W. Welk, who passed away in 1987. Born in Union, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edward O. and Thelma Bell Brader.

Thelma had worked as a...

Ruth E. Bryson

Ruth E. Bryson

Mar 8, 2009

Ruth E Bryson, 88, of Lancaster died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at ManorCare. Born in Landisville, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Margaret Wagner Rebman. Ruth lived most of her life in Harrisburg and worked for AMP as an inspector.

Surviving are two sons: James H. Rebman, Harry R. Rebman, both of Palmyra,...

Phyllis E. (Rittenhouse) Kurtz

Phyllis E. (Rittenhouse) Kurtz

Mar 8, 2009

Phyllis E. (Rittenhouse) Kurtz, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Lancashire Hall Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Heisler) Rittenhouse. She was the wife of Ronald L. Kurtz with whom she celebrated 45 years of marriage this past December.

Phyllis was employed by Donnelley...

Antoinette Foti-Agas

Antoinette Foti-Agas

Mar 8, 2009

Antoinette Foti-Agas, 93, of San Diego, CA, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. Born December 15, 1915 in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Grazia (Pugliese) and Paul Foti, Antoinette emigrated to the U.S. through Ellis Island in 1923. Mary Agas, as she was known to many friends in New York, was married to Mariano Agas in New York and lived in...

Francisco Albarran

Francisco Albarran

Mar 7, 2009

Francisco Albarran, 50, of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Israel Albarran and Ruth D. Natal.

Francisco was employed by Pizza Hut.

Surviving in addition to his mother and father are 2 brothers;...

Tammy L. Gretz

Tammy L. Gretz

Mar 5, 2009

Tammy L. Gretz, 44, of Mount Joy, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of Kevin R. Gretz, with whom she celebrated 16 years of marriage this past May 30 th . Born in Bloomfield, Missouri, Tammy was the daughter of James M. and Martha Rainey Eaker of Augusta,...

Wayne H. Gainer

Wayne H. Gainer

Mar 5, 2009

Wayne H. Gainer, 73, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born November 8, 1935, in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mary Gainer.

Gainer was employed by Lititz Boro for over 40 years. He was a member of the Lititz VFW, Elstonville Sportsman's Association and...

Peter Hershey Risser

Peter Hershey Risser

Mar 5, 2009

Peter Hershey Risser, 86, of Millersville, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born September 13, 1922 in Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Peter Musser and Susanna Hershey Risser. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ritz Risser.

Mr. Risser was a past Master of the Charles...

Nereida Delgado

Nereida Delgado

Mar 4, 2009

Nereida Delgado, 71, of Lancaster died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ignacio Delgado and Sara Vazquez. Nereida was an inspector at Weaver Poultry Company for 15 years.

Surviving are two daughters: Migdalia Gueits, Lancaster, Jocelyn wife of Edgar Juarbe, Lancaster, one son:...

Benedict Fusco

Benedict Fusco

Mar 4, 2009

Benedict Fusco, 69, of East Petersburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was born on October 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Paul and Francis (DeAngelo) Fusco.

Benedict was the husband of Natalie (Torregrossa) Fusco for 46 years. They were married in Brooklyn, NY on April 28,...

Raymond L. Kingcaid

Raymond L. Kingcaid

Mar 3, 2009

Raymond L. Kingcaid, 84, of Lititz, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Whitehall, PA, Raymond was the son of the late Raymond A. and Mahala (Dunbar) Kingcaid.  He and his wife, Lucy Ann (Herness) Kingcaid celebrated their 57 th wedding anniversary on November 22, 2008.

Raymond served in the U.S. Navy during...

Frederick L. "Peck" Rhinier

Frederick L. "Peck" Rhinier

Mar 3, 2009

Frederick L. "Peck" Rhinier, 85, of Pequea Township, died unexpectedly on Tuesday March 3, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born September 14, 1923, in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Howard B. and Annie Spence Rhinier. He is survived by his wife, Georgette Rittenhouse Rhinier.

Mr. Rhinier was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church....

Anthony R. "Tony" Kichline

Anthony R. "Tony" Kichline

Mar 2, 2009

Anthony "Tony" R. Kichline, 34, of Lancaster, PA died unexpectedly on March 2, 2009 at the home of his parents where he had lived.

Born in Lancaster, Anthony was the son of Roger and Louise Sabatine Kichline, and was the brother of Laura, wife of Todd Postlethwait of Lancaster.

Anthony graduated from Lancaster Catholic High...

Donald E. Marlett

Donald E. Marlett

Mar 2, 2009

Donald E. Marlett, 84, of Lititz, passed away, Monday, March 2, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster Essa Flory Center. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Gertrude (Jewett) Marlett. He was the husband of Marion Aultman.

Donald served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a self employed tire...

Dale R. Glick

Dale R. Glick

Feb 27, 2009

Dale R. Glick, 59, of Holtwood, died Friday, February 27, 2009, due to a boating accident. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert B. Glick and Ruth ( Frey) Glick of Millersville. Dale was the husband of Cheryl A. ( Weyant ) Glick, to whom he married on August 1 st , 2007.

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