Dec 30, 2008

Joan C. Sheffer, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, at Luther Acres.  Born in Lancaster, Joan was the daughter of the late Edward and Etta (Keeler) Conroy.

Joan was employed as a paralegal for Sherman and Walton Inc. for 25 years.  She was previously employed as a secretary by Paul Murray Insurance Company.

Dec 29, 2008

Rose L. Yoder, 88, of Lebanon passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence Jones Darrenkamp. She was married to the late George L. Yoder.

Rose is survived by two sons: Donald, husband of Nancy Yoder, of Lakeland Florida, Daniel, husband of...

Dec 28, 2008

David E. Kuntz, 52, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 28, 2008. He was born in Lancaster on July 26, 1956 to Lucy (Rizzo) Kuntz and the late Jere E. Kuntz.

David attended Sacred Heart Catholic School where he served as an altar boy and was also a member. He attended Lancaster...

Dec 26, 2008

Robert H. Thompson Sr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, December 26, 2008. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late John Thompson and Julia (Keller) Thompson-Swartz.

He was the husband of the late Carola V. (Kloidt) Thompson who died January 13, 2001. They celebrated 53 years of...

Dec 26, 2008

Emil E. Strosser, III, 87, a lifelong resident of Lancaster City, went home to be with our Lord on December 26, 2008.   He died at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family.   He is survived by his loving wife Ginny, whom he married on June 20, 1953, and is also survived by 9 children, 21 grandchildren and...

Dec 26, 2008

Dr. Haig M. Vahradian, 48, of Lancaster, passed away  on Friday, December 26, 2008.

Dr. Vahradian earned an A.A. degree in aeronautics, B.A., and M.S. degrees in transportation and manufacturing aeronautics from California State University Fresno, and an M.A. degree in manufacturing/automation and a Doctor of Industrial Technology from the University of Iowa (1997).

Since...

Dec 26, 2008

Edward C. Nixdorf, 86, of Lititz, passed away, Friday, December 26, 2008 at his residence. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Elva G. (Carpenter) Nixdorf. He was the husband of Helen R. (Miller) Nixdorf with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past December 7 th .

Edward served...

Dec 25, 2008

Nancy Ventress Rider Bishop, MD, aged 88, died in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on December 25, 2008, after several years of disability following a stroke.

Dr. Bishop was born on June 27, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of three daughters of Lloyd Almy Rider and Maude Magee Rider.  She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Cornell University...

Dec 24, 2008

Florence Lynam, 82, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Mennonite Home. Born in Manhattan, New York she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Rueck) Kuhne. Florence was the wife of James M. Lynam with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage this past January 11 th .

Florence was employed by...

Dec 24, 2008

Rita E. Lichty, 92, of Lancaster, PA passed away at Conestoga View on December 24, 2008. She was born in Lancaster on August 31, 1916 to the late Anthony and Catherine (McCarthy) Lichty.

Rita grew up in the Cabbage Hill area of Lancaster City on Lafayette St. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church as a child and...

Dec 22, 2008

Cecilia E. Troupe, 76, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 22, 2008.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Dolores Tedeschi Lopez.

Cecilia was working for Sweets and Treats in Strasburg for the past 10 years until this past October. Previously, she had also waitressed...

Dec 22, 2008

Ronald Clare Bishop, MD, aged 87, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, died in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on December 22, 2008, after several years of disability following a stroke.

Dr. Bishop was born on February 28, 1921, in Almont, Michigan, the third of six children of Leon Thomas Bishop and Emma Borland...

Dec 22, 2008

Elizabeth Christina "Liz" Russoniello, 20, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, PA, Liz was the daughter of Patrick J. and Janice (Evans) Russoniello.

Liz was a sophomore at Shippensburg University, where she was double majoring in English and Secondary Education.  She was employed for three years by Giant at Lancaster Shopping...

Dec 22, 2008

Janet J. Long, 89, of Lancaster, entered into the Lord's arms on December 22, 2008 at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster, Janet was the daughter of the late John N. and Ruth (Heistaud) Judge.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Albert J. Long.

Janet was a 1938...

Dec 18, 2008

Bernard "Skip" Gillespie, 69, of Nottingham, PA died on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Manor Care, Lancaster, after a long and difficult illness. He was born in Upland PA, son of the late Edward Gillespie and Isabelle Sorgini. He was the husband of Joanne H. Gillespie for forty years. Joanne recently died on November 13 th of this year....

Dec 18, 2008

Connor D. Carter, 14, of Lancaster, passed away on December 18, 2008.He was the son of  Dr. William A. and Barbara M. Wenrich Carter.

Connor was a ninth grade student at Hempfield High School, where he was a member of the football team. He had a big interest in mathematics and the sciences.

Connor's loves...

Dec 17, 2008

Peter Edward Adams, 76, of Lancaster and formerly of Norwalk CT died Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at the Rheems Nursing and Rehab Center after a lengthy illness. Born December 18, 1931 in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Margaret Fagan Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Laurence J. Adams and a...

Dec 17, 2008

Katherine M. Blouch, 75, formerly of Lebanon Village entered into rest in Marienville, Pa., on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Born in Flintville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Israel and Leila Burke Presgraves. Katherine had worked as a caregiver, and had been a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She also enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2008

Margaret T. Kusuplos, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Brethren Village after an illness. Born in Windber, PA, she was a daughter of the late George L. and Rose M. (Sevez) Demeter. She was married to the late Daniel G. Kusuplos who died in 1983.

Marge was an active member of Annunciation...

Dec 15, 2008

Ernest J. Keysock, Sr., 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 15th, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with COPD. Born in Frackville, PA, he was the son of the late Metro D. and Agnes R. (Barowski) Keysock. Ernest was married to Theresa R. (Warner) Keysock on February 14th, 1953.

Mr. Keysock was a graduate...