Sep 16, 2007

Michael A. Griffis. His smile and his dimples lit up the world. Heaven needed more light, so our Father called him Home unexpectedly on September 16, 2007.

Born on August 12, 1994 in Reading, PA, Michael's parents were Mary Ann Griffis-Robins and Derek Robins of Willow Street and James Griffis and Nadine Findley of Quarryville.

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Sep 16, 2007

Mary T. Conoscenti, 83, of Lancaster died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leo I. Kahn and Gladys C. Phelan Kahn. Mary was the wife of the late Charles Conoscenti, who died in 1997.

Mary graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1942...

Sep 15, 2007

Esteban Matos,73, of Lancaster died Sunday, September 15, 2007 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan Matos and Fermina Cruz. Esteban was a machine operator at Miller and Hess and retired in 1983.

Surviving are two daughters; Teresa Matos Meyers married to Alan Noble of Shillington,...

Sep 14, 2007

William P. Roos, 91, of Willow Valley Retirement Community and Belleair, FL, died Friday Sept. 14, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late George Anthony and Josephine (McMurtrie) Roos. He was the loving husband of the late Helen (Ross) Roos.

William was a chemical engineer, working within...

Sep 14, 2007

Arthur F. "Art" Rudy, 93, of Landisville, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Ida R. ( Myers ) Rudy. He was the husband of Erma M. ( Swarr) Rudy.

Mr. Rudy was employed for 38 years with Armstrong World...

Sep 13, 2007

Florence A. Donley, 87, died on September 13, 2007at Hamilton Arms.

Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Baltzer and Elsie M. Singer Donley.

Mrs. Donley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Millersville.

Surviving are her children: Douglas Diffenbaugh of Paradise and Ginger Peers of York;...

Sep 13, 2007

Nelda V. (Meck) Sottek, 88, of Lancaster, died on September 13, 2007 at ManorCare.

Born in  New Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude (Todd) Meck. She was the wife of the late Stephen Sottek who passed away January 25, 2000.

Mrs. Sottek was employed for 20 years with the Lancaster...

Sep 12, 2007

Jacqualine M. Metz, 63 of 1320 Belle Valley Road, Lancaster, PA died September 12, 2007 at her home.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Mabel Styer Oster.  Jacqualine was married to Howard Lee Metz Jr. for 42 years.

Mrs. Metz worked at L.P. Henderson as an inspector of umbrellas...

Sep 9, 2007

Socrates "Soc" Theodoran, 78, of Dearborn Heights, MI, died Sunday September 9, 2007 in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Christ and Ourania Theodoran. He was the loving husband of Evanie "Ev" Theodoran. They celebrated 53 years of marriage in May.

Mr. Theodoran...

Sep 8, 2007

James A. Ruof, 78, of 370 Delp Road, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frederick C. and Anna M. Skramusky Ruof. He was the husband of Rita M. Weatherly Ruof to whom he was married for 49 years.

Mr. Ruof retired from Armstrong World Industries...

Sep 7, 2007

Donna J. Betancourt, 44, of Lancaster, died Friday, September 7, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of George D. Eisenberger Sr. of  Willow Street, and the late Esther Thomas Eisenberger. Donna was married to   Elias Betancourt for 25 years in January.

Donna was a baker who owned and operated...

Sep 5, 2007

Antonia F. "Toni" (Zankl) Olcott, 79, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, Toni was the daughter of the late George and Antonia Reindl Zankl.  She was married to Robert S. Olcott, Jr. of Lancaster, and to the late Robert G. Newswanger, who passed away in April, 1996.

A homemaker,...

Sep 4, 2007

Christina G. Hatzipetros, 90, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Conestoga View, 900 E. King St., Lancaster, after an illness.

Born in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece, Christina was a daughter of the late Rev. Ioanis and Andriana (Keares) Hazangeles. She was the wife of the late Grigorios P. Hatzipetros who died in 1970.

Christina came...

Sep 4, 2007

William M. "Willie" Caldwell,13, of Lancaster, PA died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital Emergency Room. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Michael W. Caldwell of Lancaster and Pamela Kimmich.

Willie was a Penn Manor student who attended I U 13 at Lincoln Middle School in Lancaster and Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center of...

Sep 3, 2007

W. Dean Williams , 74, of Camp Hill, passed away on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Dean was born in Johnstown, PA on September 18, 1932 to the late C. Dean and Pearl Maser Williams. A few years later, they moved to Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from William Penn High School in 1950...

Sep 3, 2007

Josephine P. Congello, 85, of Lancaster, PA. died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James and Frances Costarella Congello. She was a self employed beautician .

Surviving is her brother, Dr Anthony M. Congello of Lancaster, two nieces, Karin Congello of Pequea, Gina DiSantis of...

Sep 2, 2007

Anna Pawling, 89, of Lititz, passed away on September 2, 2007 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Shillington, PA., she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Sallie R. (Noll) Blankenbiller. She was the wife of Charles L. Pawling and they celebrated their 68 th wedding anniversary in January 2007.

Mrs. Pawling worked in...

Sep 1, 2007

Robert Levine Styer, 84, of Lancaster, died on Saturday September 1, 2007 at Lancashire Hall.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jerome and Ethel M. (Cramer) Styer.  He was the loving husband of Catherine Elizabeth (Groft) Styer. They celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 19th.

Robert was a salesman for...

Aug 29, 2007

Helen Aldrich Habich, 79, of Lititz, died on August 29, 2007 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

She was the daughter of the late Nathan Everett Aldrich and Helen Gouinlock Aldrich  and grew up in Jamestown, New York. Helen graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, and earned her Masters in Education from New York University.

Aug 27, 2007

Mary K. Hannigan, 85, of Lititz, died Monday August 27, at Brethren Village.

Born in Drumlish County, Longford, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Mimneaugh Lennon. She was the wife of the late John J. Hannigan.

Mary was a homemaker and member of St. James Catholic Church, Lititz. She raised...