Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Lawrence M. Krause

Lawrence M. Krause

Jun 12, 2008

Lawrence M. Krause, 86, of Lancaster died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at St Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Martha Torka Krause. Lawrence was married 42 years to Barbara Leszczyszyn Krause. He was employed at US Aviation Insurance in New York as a clerk for 25 years and retired...

Albert S. Napolitan

Albert S. Napolitan

Jun 10, 2008

Albert S Napolitan, of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10 th 2008 at age 65.  He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Melina  Segro Napolitan  and the late Lawrence Napolitan. Together for 16 years, he is survived by his ...

Margaret "Peggy" Snader

Margaret "Peggy" Snader

Jun 9, 2008

Margaret (Peggy) Snader, 84, of Lancaster Township, died peacefully with her family by her side at Ephrata Hospital after a one month illness on June 9, 2008. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Nona (Marks) Krall and was the wife of Dr. Robert S. Snader. They would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary...

John B. "Jack" Garvey, Jr.

John B. "Jack" Garvey, Jr.

Jun 9, 2008

John Broadbent "Jack" Garvey, Jr., 75, of Lancaster, went for last call on Monday, June 9, 2008.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Broadbent "Red" Garvey, Sr., and Anna E. (Snyder) Garvey.

Jack was the owner of Garvey's Janitorial Service for over forty years.  Jack was a licensed funeral director, who, in...

Charles J. Long

Charles J. Long

Jun 9, 2008

Charles J. Long, 86, of Lancaster passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Mary (Goldbach) Long. He was the husband of Rose Mary Long with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past October.

Charles operated Long's Horseradish stand in Lancaster's...

Henry A. Shaub

Henry A. Shaub

Jun 9, 2008

Henry A. Shaub, 92, of Lancaster passed away, Monday, June 9, 2008 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Ida (Zook) Shaub. He was married to the late Catherine E. (O'Connor) Shaub who died in 1996.

Henry worked for Science Press as a Lithographer for over 50 years....

Clementine Marrolli

Clementine Marrolli

Jun 6, 2008

Clementine Marrolli, 85, of West Hempfield Twp. Lancaster County and formerly of Trenton, N.J. died peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at St. Anne Retirement Community on Friday, June 6, 2008. Born in Trenton N.J. she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Balle) Lenhardt and was the wife of the late Francis A. Marrolli...

James J. Hoffman

James J. Hoffman

Jun 6, 2008

James J. Hoffman, 90, of Landisville, PA died Friday, June 6 at Lancaster General Hospital after an illness.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late James F. and Teresa (Vollman) Hoffman.  James was married for 54 years to Laura A. (Steele) Hoffman.

James was employed for 39 years at Lancaster Pump...

Bryan J. Hoover

Bryan J. Hoover

Jun 5, 2008

Bryan J. Hoover, 49, of Manheim, passed away at home on Thursday, June 5th, 2008. He was the son of Shirley (Buck) Hoover Leahy married to Joseph Leahy of Lititz, and Gordon J. married to Carol Hoover of Willow Street. He was a self employed auto body detailer for over 10 years. Bryan was a member of Masonic Lodge...

Archondia Kallergis

Archondia Kallergis

May 30, 2008

Archondia (Drosos) Kallergis, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 at her daughter's home in Sinking Spring, PA.  Born in Pili, Kos, Greece, Archondia was the daughter of Odysseas and Katerini (Pashali) Drosos.  She was married to Emmanuel Kallergis who died in November, 1997.

A homemaker, Archondia was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox...

Dennis P. Mccreary

Dennis P. Mccreary

May 28, 2008

Dennis P. McCreary, 88, formerly of 959 Parkside Lane, Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Brethren Village, where he had been residing.

He was the husband of the late Arlene R. Benedict McCreary, who passed away on May 16 th . Born in Claysburg, Blair County, Dennis was the son of the late Harry...

Kathryn (Rhoades) Mehaffey

Kathryn (Rhoades) Mehaffey

May 27, 2008

Kathryn (Rhoades) Mehaffey, 94, of Lancaster passed away Monday, May 27, 2008 at Moravian Manor Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Allen Balmer and Sarah (Duncan) Rhoades. She was the wife of the late Chester Mehaffey.

Kathryn and her husband were the owners and operators of the Eden Hotel. They made...

Victor J. Standish

Victor J. Standish

May 26, 2008

Victor J. Standish, of Lancaster and Sanibel Island, Fl passed away on May 26, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Vic was the son of the late Victor J. and Ruth V. Standish.  Vic would have celebrated 14 wonderful years of marriage to Reinita Standish on September 24.  Vic moved with...

Brian D. Steffy

Brian D. Steffy

May 26, 2008

Brian D. Steffy, 55, died May 26, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. He was the son of Dr. Harry and Thelma Steffy of Lititz, was the husband of Brigitte Haagen Steffy and the father of Ian Steffy.

Brian graduated from Ephrata High School, attended Randolph Macon College and Duke University. He received a BA and...

Martha K. Miller

Martha K. Miller

May 26, 2008

Martha K. Miller, 87, of Lancaster, died Monday morning, May 26, 2008 at Evergreen Estates. Born in Vintage, PA, she was the daughter of the late John I. Sr. and Mary L. Sauder Kurtz. She was married to Roy Miller who died May 1989. Martha was a beautician for 36 years. She was owner of Miller's Café on Broad...

Sara E. Wolfe

Sara E. Wolfe

May 26, 2008

Sara E. Wolfe, 85, of Elizabethtown died Monday, May 26, 2008 at Masonic Homes. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Ruth N. Gotwalt Hoke. Sara was the wife of the late Robert C. Wolfe who died July 1990. Mrs. Wolfe was a house parent at the Milton Hershey School for 12...

Howard Beam

Howard Beam

May 25, 2008

Howard Beam, 89, of 64 Quaker Hills Road, Millersville passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at St. Anne's Retirement Community surrounded by his family. Born July 7, 1918 in Beckersville to the late Adam and Esther (McGowan) Beam, he spent 58 years living in Talmage before moving to Millersville in 1977.  He was the husband of 67...

Abram G. Barley

Abram G. Barley

May 24, 2008

Abram G. Barley, 67 of Washington Boro, PA died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Abram M. Barley of Washington Boro and the late Grace Warfel Barley. He was the husband of Pattye Yakubowski Barley and they were married on Nov. 20, 1965. Mr. Barley loved farming and was...

Lydia M. Milburn

Lydia M. Milburn

May 24, 2008

Lydia M. (Taggert) Milburn, 78, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 24 th , 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Fairfield PA, she was the daughter of  late Harry Edward and Mary Ellen (Smith) Taggert. Lydia was the wife of the late Robert P. Milburn.

Mrs. Milburn was employed by RCA...

William L. Muir Iii

William L. Muir Iii

May 23, 2008

William L. Muir III, 62, of Lancaster died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late William L. Jr. and Stella Smith Muir. William was the husband of Marguerite Mitchell Muir for 41 years. He was the network Administrator for Social Security for 30 years in Woodland, Maryland....

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