May 3, 2008

Richard T. Kohler, 81, of Willow Valley, passed away in Lancaster, PA on May 3, 2008.

Born in Morgantown, WV, Dick was the son of the late Theodore C. and Mary DeFrere Kohler. He was the husband of Patricia A. Vore Kohler, originally of Clarksburg, WV, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past August...

May 2, 2008

Margaret W. Hussar, 88, of Willow Street, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was the wife of the late Robert F. "Bunker" Hussar Sr. who died in 1992.

Born in Krobotek, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Mary (Weber) Werner. Marge came to America in 1929 and her family settled in...

May 1, 2008

Patricia "Pat" A. Updegraff, 66, of 2828 Southwick Dr., Lancaster, PA  passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 1, 2008.

Pat was the wife of Robert W. Updegraff, with whom she celebrated 39 years of marriage this past October 4 th . Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Dolores...

Apr 30, 2008

Jerry Heavner, 44, went home to be with his father, Frank, in Heaven on Wednesday, April 30 th , 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was born in Bellefonte Hospital in Centre County, PA  and was the beloved son of Jane L. Heavner of Lititz, and Frank R. Heavner III (deceased.)

Jerry survived brain cancer for 35...

Apr 30, 2008

Troy Michael Ludwig, 31, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2008.  Born in Lancaster, PA, Troy was the son of Richard O. and Mary L. (Kiscadden) Ludwig.  He is also survived by brother, Corey Matthew Ludwig, and maternal grandmother, Florence Kiscadden.  Troy enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and playing video games with his niece, Candice, and nephew, Carter. ...

Apr 30, 2008

Caroline Rohrer Erisman passed away April 30, 2008 following a brief illness. Born September 18, 1913 in East Lampeter Township to Mary Ellen McKelvey and Wayne L. Rohrer. She graduated from the former Sacred Heart Academy in Lancaster, and Cum Laude from Immaculata University where she was elected to Kappa Gamma Pi, national scholastic and activity honor society of...

Apr 27, 2008

Virginia A. (Dorwart) Northeimer, 64, of  New Providence, passed away on Sunday April 27,2008 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John E. Sr. and Dorothy (Herzog) Dorwart. She was widowed to the late J. Lewis Northeimer who passed away on June 5 th ,1995.

Mrs. Northeimer was employed as...

Apr 25, 2008

James E. Heffern, M.D., 70, of Conestoga died on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1938 to Joseph Lawrence and Helen (Rollenfeld) Heffern.  Dr. Heffern married Mary Rose Flaherty on June 15, 1973 and they looked forward to celebrating his 35th wedding anniversary this year.

Dr....

Apr 23, 2008

Marguerite M. Hufford, 90, of Mennonite Home passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of August and Rosa (Sidler) Lerbscher. Marguerite was the wife of the late Albert C. Hufford.

Marguerite graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1934 and the former Lancaster Business College in 1936. She was a volunteer...

Apr 23, 2008

Edward "Pops" Rychalsky, 59, a devoted husband, father, pop-pop and friend went home to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Highly thought of by so many, he will be missed greatly by his beloved wife Linda, with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage on March 13, his...

Apr 23, 2008

Alice S. Egan, 86, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.  Born in Sunbury, Alice was the daughter of the late W. J. "Baldy" and Estella Smith.  She was the wife of the late Robert C. Egan, who died July, 2007.

Alice was a 1941 graduate of...

Apr 22, 2008

John M. Maris Sr., 80, born on December 15, 1927 in Newark, New Jersey to the late James and Ruth Maris of Glen Ridge, NJ. He was the younger of two brothers.

Mr. Maris enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He graduated from Newark Academy, Livingston, N.J. in 1947. He...

Apr 22, 2008

Carmie Leigh Shoemaker, 41, of Lititz passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster she is the daughter of  Carmelita E. and the late George H. Shoemaker. Carmie is the life partner of LaRae Allen.

Carmie graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1985 and participated in the marching band...

Apr 21, 2008

Hospice Center. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pedro Rodriguez and Isabel Feliciano. He was the companion of Lucy Robles for 31 years.

Surviving besides Lucy is a daughter: Gloryvee Rodriguez and a granddaughter: Nicole Rivera both of Las Vegas. He is survived by two sisters: Irma Rodriguez, Rosa Mendez and...

Apr 21, 2008

Peggy L. Snyder, 63 of Columbia died Monday night, April 21, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary S. Eckman Snyder. Peggy was a homemaker and lived with her two nephews, Eugene and Earl Raihl.

Surviving is a brother, Kermit Snyder of Lancaster, nieces and...

Apr 19, 2008

Steward L. Behn Jr., 61, of 28A Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA  died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Lancashire Hall after a brief illness.

Born in Easton, PA, he was the son of Hazel Eshbach Behn of Nazareth and the late Steward L. Behn Sr.

He had worked for several years as a stockbroker for Merrill...

Apr 19, 2008

Zeno Zabawsky, 88, formerly of 1755 Wilson Ave., Lancaster, passed away at the home of his daughter in Azusa, CA on Saturday, April 19, 2008

Zeno was the husband of the late Helen Hotlock Zabawsky, who passed away in 2005. Born in Stafford Springs, CN, he was the son of the late Peter and Pauline Schzlo Zabawsky....

Apr 16, 2008

Jane H. Heagy, 77, of Millersville passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at her residence. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Miller) Heidig. Jane was the wife of the late Robert I. Heagy Jr.

Jane served as the city council secretary from 1976-1988. She was also employed as an accounting...

Apr 16, 2008

Anne L. Jackson passed peacefully from this life on April 16, 2008 after a 14 year battle with breast cancer.  Family and friends were at her side throughout her final days.  Born June 12, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Katherine and Stanley Deiter, Sr.  She was married to Bruce Jackson of Lancaster for 12 years.

Apr 15, 2008

Janet L. (Long) Eckenroth, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster Regional Medical Center on Tuesday April 15, 2008. Born in Greensburg PA, she was the daughter of the late Lester O. and Ruth (Wengert) Long. Janet was married to James A. Eckenroth on February 19, 1966.

Mrs. Eckenroth was a Graduate of Clarion University and taught...