Dec 10, 2008

Audrey J. (Uscenski) Shaknitz, 48, of Lancaster, formerly of Bensalem, PA died Wednesday, December 10 th , 2008 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the daughter of the late Chester C. Uscenski, Sr. and Florence A. (Dearden) Uscenski of Bensalem, PA. Audrey was employed by Chester A. Laskoski, DMP and Home Helpers in the Lancaster...

Dec 10, 2008

Georgiann D. Rittenhouse, 57, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary (Shertzer) Heiney and the late Claude Heiney. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Rittenhouse, who passed away in 2004.

Georgiann enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and playing cards.

Surviving...

Dec 10, 2008

Thomas P, Giantomass, 87 years old, of Lititz, formerly of Bucks County, died December 10, 2008 of congestive heart failure.  He was preceded in death in 2004 by his beloved wife, Viola, of 53 years.

Tom served his country during World War II in the South Pacific Campaign as Master Sergeant in the United States Army.  He...

Dec 9, 2008

James Frederick Parr, 77, of Millersville died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Alonzo John and Kate May Burke Parr. He was married to Marilyn Schippert Parr for 53 years. Fred was a retired chemical engineer and a member of TORCH.  He served in the US...

Dec 8, 2008

Kermit G. Snyder, 85, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, December 8, 2008 at Conestoga View Nursing Home. Born in Eden Twp., he was the son of the late George and Mary (Eckman) Snyder. He is the husband of Mildred A. (Kurkowski) Snyder with whom he celebrated 20 years of marriage this past June 25.

Kermit was employed...

Dec 8, 2008

Joann  A. (Sullenberger) Geiger, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy on Monday, December 8, 2008. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harold T. and Aleta M. (Grabil) Sullenberger. Joann was married to Bernard E. Geiger who passed away on May 26, 2000.

Mrs. Geiger was a Registered...

Dec 5, 2008

Samuel J. Fulginiti, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late James and Antonia Maisano Fulginiti. He was married to Melvia Fulginiti of Lancaster.

Mr. Fulginiti served our country in the United States Navy during World War II....

Dec 5, 2008

James P. Hendricks, 81, of Lancaster, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James Albert and Edith M. Riale Hendricks. He was the husband of Betty Reese Hendricks and they were married for 59 years. Mr. Hendricks was an automobile refinisher, and worked for Mohn Brothers Buick  in...

Dec 5, 2008

Lillian H. Kurtz, 97, of Lancaster, passed away December 5, 2008, at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community. She was born in Lancaster, on April 11, 1911. Mrs. Kurtz was married to the late John I Kurtz, Jr.

Mrs. Kurtz was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church. She was also a member of the first graduating class at...

Dec 5, 2008

Cornelia H. Hamersma, 82 of Lancaster passed away suddenly into eternal life on Friday, Dec 5, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Prospect Park, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine DeBoer Hamersma. Cornelia retired in 1990 from Charles Adams Company in North New Jersey where she worked with accounts and insurance. She was...

Dec 5, 2008

Annamae  Hamersma, 72, of Lancaster entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Calvary Fellowship Homes. She is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Born in Midland Park, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine DeBoer Hamersma. Annamae attended Bible College in Michigan and was a licensed LPN. She worked...

Dec 4, 2008

Dorothy M. Burkey Mellott, 82, of Manor Care Health Services, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2008.  Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Bud and Lulu Buterbaugh Burkey. She was married to the late Clarence T. Mellott.

Mrs. Mellott was a member of Hempfield Brethren in Christ Church.

Mrs. Mellott...

Dec 2, 2008

Betty M. Hamilton, 77, of Lititz, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coalport, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Vida (Brown) Beers. She was the wife of Al Hamilton with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage this past July 28.

Nov 30, 2008

Clifford B. Huffman, 86, formerly of Lancaster, died on November 30, 2008, at Landis Homes, Lititz. He was born in New Hope, Va., June 1, 1922, to the late Charles J. and Annie Wampler Huffman. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Kreider Huffman, whom he married in 1947, and two daughters, Abby Abildness, wife of Dr. James Abildness...

Nov 29, 2008

Richard H. Fellenbaum, 72, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Beatrice (Shea) Fellenbaum. He was the husband of Anita J. Knight with whom he would have celebrated 54 years of marriage this December 4, 2008.

Richard was...

Nov 28, 2008

Richard Gary Schierl, 55, of Houston, TX passed away after a short illness on November 28, 2008. He was born in Wilmington, DE to his parents Alfred and Joan (Steinke) Schierl of Lititz, PA.

Gary was a salesman for Coastline, selling industrial paints and coatings for boats.

Gary lived in Texas since 1970, where he...

Nov 28, 2008

Michelle Lynn Mehaffey, 40, of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away peacefully at the North East Medical Center, Margate, FL on November 28, 2008. She was born in Lancaster, PA to Thomas J. Mehaffey and cared for most of her life by Rose (Moore) Mehaffey, both of Lancaster.

Michelle loved cooking. She was a chef for her own...

Nov 26, 2008

Dolores A. Fritsch, 80, of Lancaster, passed away, November 26, 2008 at Masonic Nursing Home. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Wilhelmina (Hirnisey) Deppller. She was the wife of the late Elvin R. Fritsch.

Dolores graduated from the former Marietta High School. She was employed by Armstrong World Industries in their...

Nov 23, 2008

Jose C.T. Cartagena, 84, of Lancaster, went to be with his lord and savior, Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Hamilton Arms Nursing Home. Known to his friends as Zeppy and Corso. Jose was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose Delores and Ramona (Cartagena) Torres.

Jose was employed by Host Farms...

Nov 23, 2008

John A. Gombar, 70 of Lititz, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Surviving is his wife, Rosalie Gombar, two children: Suzanne Gombar of Lititz, John A. Gombar Jr of Las Vegas and a granddaughter, Alexandra.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.