Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
James M. Hershey
Nov 15, 2007
James M. "Jim" Hershey, 53, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by many who loved him. Born in Lancaster, Jim was the son of Jane W. Hershey of Lancaster, and the late Roy D. Hershey, and beloved husband of Barbara (Judith) Hershey. ...
Dorothy M. Oreszko
Nov 14, 2007
Dorothy M. Oreszko, widow of the late Peter Oreszko, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 after a short illness.
Born in New Holland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Ellen "Nella" (Pinkerton) Snader.
While living in Lancaster, she was employed as an LPN at the former St. Joseph Hospital, and after retirement,...
Alvah Chase
Nov 12, 2007
Alvah Chase, 75, of Lititz died Friday night at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lititz. Born in Astoria New York, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Anne Wareham Chase. Alvah was the husband of Mary Pickford Chase and they were married for 53 years.
Mr. Chase worked for New York City,...
Elise Hager Calder
Nov 11, 2007
Elise Hager Calder died on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the eldest daughter of Frances H. Hager and the late Redmond C. Hager. A graduate of Penn Hall Preparatory School, she continued her education at Penn Hall Junior College with a degree in Art. She was employed...
Emily Mcalpin Keebler
Nov 10, 2007
Emily McAlpin Keebler, 66, of Lancaster died Friday night at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edwin A. McAlpin and the late Cecile B. Dunlap Whitmyer and  the late Russell Whitmyer. Emily was the granddaughter of the late Walter May Dunlap, a founder of the Lancaster Stockyards...
Estella H. Waters
Nov 10, 2007
Estella H. Waters, 74, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 10, 2007.
Born in West Lampeter Twp., she was the daughter of the late Maris K. and Emma G. (Loump) Warfel. Estella was the wife of the late Scott Waters who died in 2003 and the late Harry Parmer who died...
Jane F. Mundie
Nov 9, 2007
Jane F. ( Englert ) Mundie, 84, of Lancaster passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at Luther Acres. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Veronica M. ( Trees ) Englert. She was the wife of the late John F. Mundie who passed away on March 15, 1960.
Mrs. Mundie was...
"Baby Mary Anne"
Nov 9, 2007
"Baby Mary Anne," the infant girl found in the dumpster behind the YMCA on September 24, 2007, will be laid to rest this week.
Funeral services for Baby Mary Anne will be held on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, followed by interment in St....
Michael Anthony Mastriania Iii
Nov 8, 2007
Michael Anthony Mastriania III, infant son of Michael A. and Elisabet P.K. (Cunha) Mastriania Jr., of Mount Joy, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Women's and Babies Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Kelsey R. Warner, of Columbia; maternal grandparents, William A. and Margaret Cunha, of Manheim; paternal grandparents, Michael A. and Karen...
Marie Iaquinta
Nov 8, 2007
Marie (Di Orio) Iaquinta, 88, a native of Philadelphia PA, passed away on Friday at Lancaster General Hospital. She had been a resident at the Mennonite Home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph V. Di Orio and Laura (Ellis) Di Orio and was the wife of the late Battalion Chief Frank L. Iaquinta, who passed away in...
Audrey M. Clarkson
Nov 7, 2007
Audrey M. Clarkson, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal, Canada died Wednesday night, November 7, 2007 at Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown. Born in Toronto Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Annie E. Taylor Hodges.
She was the wife of the late James A. Clarkson, who died in 2005....
Anna R. Carrigan
Nov 7, 2007
Anna R. Carrigan, 83, formerly of 137 Nevin St, Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Lancashire Hall.
She was the wife of the late George C. Carrigan Sr, who passed away in 1994. Born in Abbottstown, Anna was the daughter of the late John and Eva Zartman Rutter.
A beautician, she had...
Joseph F. Dengler, Jr.
Nov 7, 2007
Joseph F. Dengler, Jr., 43, of Lancaster, died at Essa Flory Hospice Center on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 following a battle with cancer.
Born in Lancaster, he was married to Jodie L. (Swavely) Dengler for 22 years.
Joseph was a 1982 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, and was a life member of Boy Scout...
Sue A. Shelley, Ph.D.
Nov 5, 2007
Sue A. Shelley, Ph.D, 68, of Lititz, died Monday, November 5, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital after a short illness.
She was the wife of William E. Shelley, JD, with whom she celebrated 46 years of marriage this past February 12 th . Born in Moweaqua, IL, Sue was the daughter of the late Karl and Madolyn...
Roy "Pete" Reidenbach
Nov 4, 2007
Roy "Pete" Reidenbach, 86, of Lancaster, passed away at Pleasant View Retirement Community on Sunday, November 4 th , 2007. He was the husband of Jane F. Baxter Reidenbach with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Pete was born in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Roy E. and Catherine M. (Miller) Reidenbach....
Ernest Phelps Saxton
Nov 2, 2007
Ernest Phelps Saxton, 79, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, November 2nd, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Prayers from family and well wishers for a peaceful passing, safe from pain were answered. After living a full life marked by industry and compassion, Ernest passed with dignity and strength.
Ernest is survived by Stavroula, loving wife...
Carmen Spadea
Nov 2, 2007
Carmen Spadea of 1745 Wheatland Ave. Lancaster passed away on Friday morning November 2, 2007 after living a long and fulfilled life. She had been a patient at Lancaster General Hospital for the greater part of the last 6 weeks and was being treated for complications due to a serious fall at home.
Born in Fajardo, Puerto...
Albert M. Sulik
Nov 2, 2007
Albert M. Sulik, 88, of Landisville, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Friday, November 2, 2007, at Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stephan and Rose Sulik. He was the husband of Stella M. Sulik, with whom he celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 2, 2007.
Al retired from...
Robert B. Buohl
Oct 30, 2007
Robert B. Buohl, 54, of East Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Joan E. Tompkins Buohl of Lancaster, and the late Harry J. Buohl, Jr. Robert had worked for Car Quest Auto Parts on Manheim Pike, formerly Big A Auto parts, since 1993. He also...
Margaret H. Wiegand
Oct 29, 2007
Margaret H. (Peg) Wiegand, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of 1708 Bridge Road, Lampeter, died at Conestoga View nursing home on Monday, October 29, 2007.
Born in Elverson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Minerva Bitner Brown. She attended schools in Little Britain Township and graduated from the Quarryville High School in 1928. Margaret...
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