May 3, 2009

John E. Draude, 75, of California died May 3, 2009. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Mabel Hegener Draude, and brother of Carl Jr., Eugene, Geraldine, Josephine, Genevieve and the late Rose Marie Draude.  He moved to CA in 1958 and was the husband of Rose.

A Memorial Mass will...

May 1, 2009

James "Jim" Raymond Kirchner, 67, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2009 at his residence following a long illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank X. and Serena A. Kirchner. Jim was the husband of Helen Kirchner, with whom he would have celebrated 43 years of marriage this past September 16.

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May 1, 2009

Louis S. Sparacino, 80 of 22 Lepore Dr., and formerly of Kings Park, NY and Spring Hill, Fla., passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009.

He was the husband of the late Eunice Sanderson Sparacino, who passed away in 2004. Born in Jamaica, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Mary Cassiappo Sparacino.

Apr 30, 2009

DeForrest "Tink" Brumbaugh, 73, of Luther Acres in Lititz, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2009. He and his wife, Jean, had formerly resided at 92 Landis Dr. in Lancaster, in a house he had designed and built himself at the age of 22. Tink took great pride in building their house and home.

Apr 28, 2009

Denise J. (Lefever) Donaldson, 46, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester C. Lefever. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. "P.J." Donaldson and mother, Shirley Lefever.

Denise was a member of LCBC Church. She was previously employed...

Apr 26, 2009

John P. "Skip" Ciccone  Jr, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 26 th , 2009 at Hospice in Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John P. and Margaret (Wilfong) Ciccone.

Mr. Ciccone was employed as a Truck Driver for B.F.Kauffman  Motor Express Interstate Motor Freight System and Southern Container...

Apr 24, 2009

Carlos H. Velez, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009, with his family by his side. He was born May 13, 1941 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Ramona Velez. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Maria Velez.

He was a member of San Juan...

Apr 24, 2009

Marley Aloguin, passed away on  Friday, April 24 th , 2009  at Women and Babies Hospital. He was the infant son of Richard S. Aloguin and Shannon M. Trimble of Leola.

Marley is survived by his parents, one sister, Emily Grace Aloguin, maternal grandmother, Sara Himes of Florida, paternal grandparents, Rolando and Shirley Aloguin of  Philippines.

Apr 23, 2009

Elizabeth M. (Laushey) Wilkinson, 82, of Lancaster, passed away, Thursday, April 23, 2009 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd D. and Alta B. (Burkey) Laushey. Elizabeth was the wife of the late John V. Wilkinson who died in 2007.

Elizabeth was employed as a secretary for the...

Apr 23, 2009

Nancy S. Yngstrom, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, April 23 rd , 2009 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Marlboro, N.Y, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Olga A. ( Froemel) Smith .

Mrs. Yngstrom was a Patient Advocate Representative for the Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola N.Y, before retiring in 2003....

Apr 23, 2009

Elvin M. (Ted) Weems, 83, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. died at Hospice, Mt. Joy, PA. on April 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by two children, Daniel and Theresa. Born on June 12, 1925 in Point, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Ted was one of nine children of Daniel E. Weems and Francis Teal Weems. Raised in rural Louisiana,...

Apr 22, 2009

Richard D. " Rick " Herr, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 22 nd , 2009 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Sara C. (Clements) Herr. Rick was married to Vicky F. (Farrington) Herr for 34 years. They were married on August 24 th , 1974....

Apr 21, 2009

Joseph P. Penna, 66, of Neffsville, passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Pottsville, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Zelonis) Penna. Joseph was the husband of Marilyn Halpin.

Joseph was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He loved to fish and spend time with...

Apr 21, 2009

Lester D. Gerstlauer, 92, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Calvary Fellowship Homes.  Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he was the son of the late Carl and Mabel White Gerstlauer. Lester was married to the late Eleanor Stockton Gerstlauer, who died in 2003.

Lester was a freight conductor on the Reading Railroad for 37 years and...

Apr 19, 2009

Mary R. (Weiler) Barnett, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Anna F. (Smith) Barnett. She was married to the late Ralph F. Barnett.

Mary was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church. She worked in...

Apr 16, 2009

Thomas G. Rainey, 21, of Landisville, passed away, Thursday, April 16, 2009. Born in Lancaster, he was the much beloved son of Phil and Nancy (Bartholomay) Rainey and younger brother to Patrick 25, who considered Tom his best friend.

Tommy was a 2005 graduate of Hempfield High School where he was star Offensive Guard for the Black...

Apr 16, 2009

Frank Ludwig Winnicki, the first born son of Louis and Elizabeth Winnicki of Huncreek, Pa passed away on April 16, 2009 in Lititz, PA.

Frank was born at the Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston, Pa. He was a member of the class of 1968 of Northwest Area High School in Shickshinny, Pa.  Go Rangers. Frank attended Tennessee Baptist...

Apr 13, 2009

James A. Hager, 84 years of age died at LGH after an illness. A gentle man devoted to his family- especially his grandchildren.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the foster son of the late George and Theodora Mineur. He was a long time member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, where he was an usher for more...

Apr 13, 2009

Linda A. Hall, 61, of  Lancaster,  went to join her angels in Heaven on April 13, 2009.

Born in Lititz, Linda was the daughter of Anna Lausch of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and the late Richard Lausch. She was the wife of David C. Hall, with whom she celebrated 14 years of marriage this past September 28 th...

Apr 12, 2009

Michael Tomchany entered into rest Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born in St. Clair, PA on October 10, 1931. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary Herman Tomchany.

He served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1953. He was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with...