Nov 2, 2006

John P. Gibes, 92, of Lancaster died at his residence Thursday morning, November 2, 2006.

Born in Joliet, Illinois, he was the son of the late John H. and Pearl Wisniewski Gibes. He was married to Frances A. Korczak Gibes for 60 years.

John served in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific...

Nov 1, 2006

Thelma Irene Haas, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Elsie Knisley Fisher. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Haas.

A homemaker, she enjoyed reading.

Thelma is survived by a daughter, Joyce M. Haas...

Nov 1, 2006

J. Orlando Rivera, 27, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Lancaster, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 in Philadelphia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jose M. Rivera of Lancaster and Evelyn Torres of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, formerly of Lancaster.

A 1997 graduate of Manheim Township High School, he was a drum major for the...

Oct 31, 2006

Marion P. DeMatt, 85, of Lancaster,  died Tuesday night, October 31, 2006, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine Valentino Paparo. Marion was the wife of Michael N. DeMatt who died in 1994.

Mrs. DeMatt was a homemaker and previously was a sales lady at...

Oct 30, 2006

Sandra E. Allen, 68, of Parkside Ave., Lancaster, died Monday, October 30, 2006 at Lancaster General Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Debora Dewitt Ellingwood. She was the loving wife of Anthony J. Allen. They celebrated their 44 th wedding anniversary on Sept. 24 th...

Oct 27, 2006

Harold E. "Gene" Hornberger, 81, of 117 South Walnut St., Lititz, PA died Oct. 27, 2006 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Lititz, PA, he was the son of the late Adam and Estella Shenberger Hornberger. Gene was married to Elizabeth A. (Libby) Shroy Hornberger. He was preceded in death by his first...

Oct 26, 2006

Mary Dean, 78 of Lancaster, PA died on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at her residence.  She worked as a Bank Teller and then later was a homemaker.

She loved Christmas especially Christmas music and her dog, Reggie.

Born in St. Clair, PA she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Petlansky. ...

Oct 25, 2006

Konstantinos Morfesis, 88, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Monday at his home.

He was the husband of Ekaterini K. Kolokitha Morfesis. They celebrated 65 years of marriage on October 8 th .  Born in Vathi, Ithaki, Greece, he was the son of the late Florias and Anastasia Michalopoulos Morfesis.

He worked in the maintenance dept. at...

Oct 24, 2006

Carol A. Labiak Cunningham, 61 of Lancaster died early Tuesday, October 24, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Born in Columbus GA she was the daughter of Mildred K. Labiak and the late William F. Labiak Sr. Carol was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

She was employed for many years as a beautician and was...

Oct 22, 2006

Vivian Rose Hampton, 79, of Delaware, died Sunday Oct. 22, 2006 after a brief illness at the home of her son.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ross B. and Helen E. Livingston Witmer. She was the wife of the late Jack R. Hampton.

Mrs. Hampton was a 1945 graduate of...

Oct 22, 2006

A. Blanche Dracoules, 82, of 114 Savo Ave., Lancaster, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, Blanche was the daughter of Edward and Emma (Steely) Pelger.  She was a 1941 graduate of Lititz High School.  Blanche was married for 57 years to Augustus L. Dracoules.  A homemaker, Blanche...

Oct 21, 2006

Helen P. Warfel, 90, believing in her Savior, went home to be with Him on Saturday, October 21, 2006.

Born in Lancaster, and formerly residing at 523 Poplar St., Helen was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Elizabeth Kirchner Hanley. She was formerly married to Paul Warfel Sr., of Lancaster.

Helen had worked...

Oct 18, 2006

Monique R. Patterson, 27, of Manheim, entered into rest on October 18, 2006 after a life long battle with cystic fibrosis.

Born in Lancaster , she was the daughter of Darlene M. Dulio Yeager wife of David F. Yeager Jr. of Manheim, and Kevin M. Patterson of Goose Creek , SC.

Monique was a 1999...

Oct 17, 2006

Daniel Vincent Hollman, 30, of Lancaster died Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ella Mae Hollman of Lancaster and Paul S. Mimms of Jacksonville, FL.

Daniel was a 1995 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School where he played football, baseball and basketball.  He attended Cheyney University and Clarion University....

Oct 16, 2006

John H. (Puggie) Gray, 49 of 518 East Orange Street, Lancaster, Pa. died October 16,2006 at Lancaster General Hospital ER. Born in Lancaster, Pa, he was the son of Jack Cuff and Doris Gray Morales. Puggie was the husband of Sheila Smith and worked at Willow Valley in the kitchen.

Surviving besides his wife and mother is...

Oct 16, 2006

L. Mott Holt, 59, of Kailua, Hawaii, formerly of Lancaster, PA died on Monday, October 16 th , 2006 at his home.  Mott was born in Danville, PA on February 14, 1947 to the late Jeanne (Richardson) Holt and Frederick Guy Holt.  He was the husband of Cassia (Ritchie) Holt.  Together they celebrated their 36 th wedding anniversary this...

Oct 16, 2006

Donald W. Lloyd, 65, of 10 Turnbridge Dr., Lancaster, died Monday,  October 16, 2006, in York County.

He was the husband of Margaret "Bertie" A. Cleary Lloyd, with whom he celebrated their 26 th wedding anniversary this past December 14 th . Born in Kingston, PA, Don was the son of the late George and Margaret Moore...

Oct 15, 2006

Madelyn Ann Dixon, 56, of Lancaster died Sunday, October 15, 2006 at her residence.

She worked at Acme and Bulova Technologies for a total of 20 years.

Madelyn was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she was a choir member and a trustee.  An avid photographer, Madelyn loved to travel, spend time with...

Oct 15, 2006

Justin Edward Helsel, 24, of Lancaster died early Sunday, October 15, 2006 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Clinton County.  Justin died as he lived – helping others.

He was traveling after a full night of work to help a friend repair some storm damage and apparently fell asleep while driving.  Authorities said he died...

Oct 11, 2006

Helen M. Baker, 95, of 205 Sundra Ave., Lancaster died Wednesday morning, October 11, 2006, at her residence.

She was a waitress at B.P.O. E. Post 134 for 17 years until retiring in 1980.  Prior to the Elks Club she worked at the Hotel Brunswick for 18 years.

She was a member of Happy Hours...