Aug 10, 2009

Gary J. Giering, 77, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Emmaus, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles M. and Anna (Muth) Giering. Gary was the husband of Audrey (Hollingsworth) Giering with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past November.

Gary proudly served his country...

Aug 10, 2009

James B. Showalter, 75 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was the husband of Janet F. Harris Showalter.  They celebrated their 56 th wedding anniversary on October 18 th .

Born in Lancaster, he was a life-long resident and the son of the late...

Aug 10, 2009

Laundrea Lynn Thomas, 32, of Los Angeles, CA and formerly of Lancaster, PA went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2009 in Beverly Hills, CA.

She was the daughter of Mrs. Donna Thomas and paternal father, Mr. Kevin Dennison and lovingly raised from birth by Mr. Charles Gillespie, her step-father whom she knew as Dad....

Aug 9, 2009

Lee O. "Mike" Worthing, 89, died at Luther Acres on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Born in Johnstown, Pa, he was the son of the late Clyde A. and Kate (Robson) Worthing. He was married to Norma (Bowman) Worthing on Nov. 10, 1944 and had celebrated their 64 th anniversary in November 2008.

He graduated from Saxton/ Liberty...

Aug 8, 2009

Lois A. Wray, 71, of Maple Farms Nursing Home, Akron, PA and formerly of 3011 Pheasant Drive, Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2009. She was born in Scranton, PA to the late Frank Wray and Ruth (Robbins) Wray Wendler.

She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic...

Aug 7, 2009

Anna S. (Rudnik) Packey, 92, formerly of Millersville Manor, passed away, Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Chicago, IL., she was the wife of the late Edward Packey who died in 1979.

Anna was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She was active in the Senior Centers of Lancaster....

Aug 4, 2009

Charles Commero, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Audubon Villa. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Paparo) Commero.

Charles was of the Catholic faith and was a long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

He served his country in...

Aug 2, 2009

Eugene Cain, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was the son of the late Maurice and Panzie (Hetrick) Cain.

Eugene served his country in WWII.

He retired from Champion Blower as a metal fabricator.

He is survived by...

Aug 2, 2009

Sandra "Sandy" D. Rutherfurd, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Conestoga View.

She was the wife of John M. "Mort" Rutherfurd, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage this past June 26 th . Born in Revere, MA, she was the daughter of the late Mervell G. and Marguerite Mullen Dow....

Jul 31, 2009

Thea M. Rogers, 90, of Lancaster died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born May 26, 1919 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late H. Carl and Frances M. Cosgrove Ernst. Thea was the wife of the late Derald E. Rogers who died in October of 1985.

She was a homemaker, who liked...

Jul 31, 2009

Elsie L. Royer, 88, of Reading formerly of Lancaster of died July 31, 2009 at her residence in Reading. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vernon J. and Ada V. Wendler Royer.

She was a bookkeeper for Bash Jewelry Store in Lancaster for 30 years.

Surviving is her daughter, Diane wife...

Jul 30, 2009

Sanford A. Wilson, 86, of Lancaster, PA and Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of Benjamin A. and Esther (Dunie) Wilson. He was born in Lancaster on February 13, 1923.

He was the husband of Elva Boyd (Lowry) Wilson. They celebrated forty one years together.  They...

Jul 30, 2009

Clarence Herr, 84, of 2720 Main Street, Conestoga died Thursday, July 30,2009 of natural causes at Conestoga View.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Irene Delores Booth Herr, a daughter Patricia Simmons, a brother Edgar C. Herr and a sister, Phyllis A. Young.

Clarence was born April 26, 1925 in...

Jul 29, 2009

Michael A. DeMascola, 64, of Pequea, passed away on Wednesday, July 29 2009, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1945, in Philadelphia and he was a son of Dorothy E. (Tucker) DeMascola and the late Albert M. DeMascola.

Michael was known as the "Mayor of Pequea". He loved nature, the outdoors, hiking and biking....

Jul 29, 2009

Homer Richard Stauffer, 67, of Lititz entered into rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

Born in Lancaster on January 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Homer G. and Estella Ressler Stauffer. A veteran of the United States Army, he served from 1959-1962. He was employed as a mechanical millwright at Armstrong World Industries for...

Jul 28, 2009

Dennis E. "Denny" Sipel, 57, of Manheim, passed away on July 28, 2009, at his residence. He was born on January 8, 1952, in Lancaster County. He was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (Miller) Sipel. He is survived by his wife Darlene Sipel of Manheim.

Denny was employed by Richard Welkowitz and had previously...

Jul 25, 2009

Frank F. Marinaro, 86, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mount Joy. Born in Berwick, PA., he was the son of the late Marco and Cosimina (Pichierri) Marinaro. Frank was the husband of Betty (Whitmire) Marinaro with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past April 4 th .

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Jul 24, 2009

Laura Rose Gordon, 54, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the daughter of the late John Mills Gordon and Georgetta (Johnson) Riddick.

She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 14, 1954.

Laura was the fiancé of Leon Thompson of Lancaster.

She...

Jul 24, 2009

Donald F. Ulrich, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late J. Sylvester and Josephine (Sload) Ulrich. Donald was the husband of the late Anne L. (Lineaweaver) Ulrich who died in November 2008.

Donald proudly served his country in WWII...

Jul 23, 2009

Patricia A. Pugliese, 50, of Lancaster died July 23, 2009 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jean Steinbaecher Pugliese of Lancaster and the late James V. Pugliese. Patricia was an account/ clerk for the County of Lancaster.

She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and a member of Sacred Heart...