Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Mildred D. Blanks

Mildred D. Blanks

Mar 8, 2008

Mildred D. "Millie" Martin Blanks died on March 8, 2008 at the age of 84.  She was born in Lancaster on May 10, 1923, the youngest of four children, to Lillian May Krueger Martin and Harry Bomberger Martin of North Mary Street, Lancaster, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Blanks, in 1993.

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Lorna Katherine Frey

Lorna Katherine Frey

Mar 6, 2008

Lorna Katherine Smith Frey, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Preceding Lorna in death is her son, Dennis, her parents James Smith and Helen M. Long.

Lorna was a unique and colorful person who made the most of her life and God-given gifts. Her love for people and The...

Leonard C. Stramara

Leonard C. Stramara

Mar 5, 2008

Leonard C. "Lenny" Stramara, 64, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Cambridge Nursing Home.

Lenny was born in Tamaqua, PA. He was the son of the late Martin Jerome Stramara and Nellie (Karpf) Stramara. After graduating from Pottsville Area High School he entered the U. S. Navy. He was aboard the USS...

Dennis Kousoubris

Dennis Kousoubris

Mar 4, 2008

Dennis Kousoubris, 78, of Lancaster died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 after a brief illness, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Cephalonia, Greece, he was the son of the late Socrates and Euvokia Papadimatos Kousoubris. Dennis was married to Alice Kastanidis Kousoubris for 42 years. Among other businesses, he owned and operated the Den's Pizza House...

Harold E. Beam

Harold E. Beam

Mar 4, 2008

Harold E. Beam, 83, of Lancaster, died March 4, 2008 at Essa Flory Hospice Center. His wife Jennie was by his side. Harold and Jennie shared 43 years together with many wonderful memories of family, friends and traveling. Their last big adventure together was a trip to South America in January 2007.

He was born in Lancaster,...

John A. "Jack" Kenneff

John A. "Jack" Kenneff

Mar 4, 2008

John A. "Jack" Kenneff, 59, of Lancaster City, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness.

Jack was born March 25, 1948 in Danville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Margaret Kane Kenneff and the late John F. Kenneff.  He is survived by his wife Nancy and son John. His daughter,...

Claire M. Niznik

Claire M. Niznik

Mar 4, 2008

Claire M. Niznik, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Conestoga View Nursing Home.

Born in Larksville she was the daughter of the late Anna (Doroskewicz) and Andrew Niznik Jr.

Claire worked as a hair dresser for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She...

Rose P. Cooper

Rose P. Cooper

Mar 3, 2008

Rose P. Cooper, 92, formerly of Zelienople and Cranberry Township, passed away Monday evening March 3, 2008 at Landis Homes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where she lived for the past two years.

Born August 30, 1915 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Sebastian and Mary Stifter Pellkofer.  She graduated from Zelienople High School and Business School...

Mason And Mackenzie Morgan

Mason And Mackenzie Morgan

Mar 3, 2008

Mason Paul Morgan and Mackenzie Christina Morgan, infant son and daughter of Paul J. Morgan and Christina L. (Rodgers) Morgan of Mountville, went to heaven on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Women & Babies Hospital in Lancaster.

In addition to their parents, they are survived by their maternal grandparents, William and Mary Alice Rodgers; their paternal...

Marcella Dunn Rampy

Marcella Dunn Rampy

Mar 2, 2008

Marcella Dunn Rampy, age 95, Lancaster, PA entered into glory surrounded by family and loved ones on March 2, 2008.

Born in Lisburn, Ireland on April 22, 1912, she moved to the USA in 1930.  For 20 years she and her husband served as missionaries in Venezuela, South America spreading the word of God under Faith Bible...

Craig D. Sweigart

Craig D. Sweigart

Feb 28, 2008

Craig D. Sweigart, 52, of Lancaster died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 28, 2008.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Raymond H. Sweigart of Lancaster and the late Miriam E. Maser Sweigart. Craig was retired from Burnham Corp. in Lancaster and a graduate of Manheim Township High School. He served his country in the U.S....

Elizabeth L. Browning

Elizabeth L. Browning

Feb 27, 2008

Elizabeth "Tibby" L. Browning, 73, of 2512 Saddle Dr., Lancaster, PA went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

She was married for 52 years to Kempton "Skip" B. Browning. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late J. Perry and Esther J. Long. She graduated from Merchantville (NJ) High School in...

Vincent F. Gray

Vincent F. Gray

Feb 26, 2008

Vincent F. Gray, 93, of Millersville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Lancaster Regional Hospital.

Born in Dubois, PA he was the son of the late Simon and Patricia Grazulis. He was happily married to Marion Palonis Gray in 1945 and would have celebrated 63 years of marriage in May.

He retired...

Helen R. Metzler

Helen R. Metzler

Feb 25, 2008

Helen R. (Richardson) Metzler, 95, of Lancaster,   passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Mennonite Home.  Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Irvin and Margaret Baughman Richardson.  She was the wife of the late Robert S. Metzler.

She received her teaching certification and Bachelor's degree from Shippensburg State University...

Alfred R. Bair

Alfred R. Bair

Feb 24, 2008

Alfred R. Bair, 77, passed away on February 24 , 2008 at Hamilton Arms Nursing Center, where he had resided for the past 10 years.

Born in Lancaster, Alfred was the son of the late Garman and Marcella Roland Bair.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and had a good sense of humor.

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Robert W. St. Clair, Sr.

Robert W. St. Clair, Sr.

Feb 22, 2008

Robert W. St. Clair Sr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at Conestoga View Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Virginia H. (Mowery) St. Clair for 56 years. Born in Lancaster, Robert was the son of the late Margaret (Smith) and John St. Clair.

Robert attended Lancaster Catholic High school. Robert...

Cuong David Nguyen

Cuong David Nguyen

Feb 22, 2008

Cuong David Nguyen, 36 of Lancaster died Friday, February 22, 2008 at Hershey Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00AM.  Interment will be in St Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Charles F....

Jerry G. Ross

Jerry G. Ross

Feb 21, 2008

Jerry G. Ross, 72, of Manheim Twp. entered into rest on February 21, 2008.

He was born in Lititz, the son of the late Irene and John Ross. He was the husband of Ingeborg Ross. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Eric C. husband of Paula, Leola and Mark J. of Lancaster; three grandsons,...

Kiriakoula (Koula) Manis

Kiriakoula (Koula) Manis

Feb 20, 2008

Kyriakoula (Koula) Manis, born  November 15, 1912, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Brethren Village Retirement Community where she had resided since November 1, 2004. Prior to that she lived with her daughter, Irene, and son-in-law, John Beake, at 920 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA, and 29 East Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA.

Born in Chios, Greece,...

Joyce Cecere

Joyce Cecere

Feb 20, 2008

Joyce Cecere, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008.

Born in Newark, NJ to the late Pearl M. (Ehehalt) and Edward J. Bucher Jr., Joyce grew up Belleville, and later, Fair Lawn, NJ.  She graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 1957. In 1958, she graduated from...

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