Feb 20, 2008

Dorothy (Foltz) Turner died Wednesday Feb. 20, 2008 at Hospice of Lancaster County after a long illness.  A life long resident of Lancaster she was the daughter of the late David H. & Mabel Sandoe Foltz. She was the wife of Edward N. Turner, celebrating 39 years of marriage in Jan.

Dorothy attended J.P. McCaskey High School....

Feb 19, 2008

On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, our beloved Seger Drew Downey, 23 passed away unexpectedly at his family home. Seger, born in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents Barbara and Clifford Downey, moved to Lititz as a child and later was a graduate of Warwick High School in the class of 2002. Seger was drawn to the fine arts and attended Emerson...

Feb 19, 2008

Herman Griffiths Swords, 79, of Lancaster, entered eternity on Tuesday, February 19 th , 2008 at   Hamilton Arms Center of Lancaster. Herman was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Herman Swords and Violet Neuhouser Peel and stepson of Paul Peel

Herman was a hard and dedicated worker all of his life. He began...

Feb 18, 2008

Maria L. Portalatin, 74, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 18, 2008 in the ER at LGH.

Born January 13, 1934, in Manati, PR, she was the daughter of the late Bautista Portalatin and Jenoveba Seda. She was married to the late Esteban Gonzalez who died in 2000.

She is survived by daughter,...

Feb 17, 2008

Joanne Y. Burke, 72, of Manheim died Sunday night, February 17, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. Harnish and the late Jeannette A. Smith Harnish Strantz. Joanne worked 38 years at RCA as a tube tester.

Surviving are two daughters; Melissa wife of Gregory Swartz...

Feb 16, 2008

Joseph Ramsay Barry III, 76, of Lancaster, originally of Aston PA, Delaware County was called home from his earthly journey, on Saturday February 16, 2008, at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph Ramsay Barry Jr. and Florence E. (McCullough) Barry. He was the husband of  Marie A. (McGowan) Barry, to whom he...

Feb 14, 2008

Ana T. Cruz, "TeTe", 66, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family at her Lancaster home on Thursday, February 14, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Ana was the daughter of Santos Cruz of Ponce, and the late Luz Maria Cruz.

A homemaker, TeTe enjoyed cooking the traditional Puerto Rican foods,...

Feb 11, 2008

Jayson R. Bouder, 31, of Lancaster died on Monday, February 11, 2008 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Born in Lancaster, Jayson was the son of Jay R. Bouder and Donna J. Quinn, both of Lancaster.  He was married to Carrie A. Hammer Bouder.

Jayson was a self-employed mechanical contractor.  Prior...

Feb 11, 2008

Patrick Spinella, 86 of Vallejo, CA formerly of Lancaster passed away February 11, 2008 at Windsor Valleso Care Home in CA. He was born, Feb 22, 1921 in Lancaster, a son of the late Joseph and Maria Periconi Spinello. He was married to Kay Matsumoto Spinella for 46 years.

Surviving besides his wife are two adopted daughters,...

Feb 10, 2008

Sandra M. Hanna, 59, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at her home with family by her side. Born in Lancaster she is the daughter of Guy Stambaugh and the late Mary Ethel Ile, and the wife of William Hanna.

Sandra is a graduate of Conestoga Valley High School as well as Lancaster General Nursing...

Feb 9, 2008

James E. Buckwalter, 76, of 230 W. Woods Dr., Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Moravian Manor Retirement Community, where he was a resident for the past 6 months, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Born in Lititz, PA on October...

Feb 8, 2008

John M. Kelley, 54, of Manheim Township died on Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.  Born in Rockford, IL, John was the son of Jane Wilson Kelley of Rockford, IL and the late MacLean Kelley.  He was married to Susan "Susie" Armstrong Kelley.  He and Susie had just celebrated their 30 th wedding anniversary in...

Feb 8, 2008

Janet L. Neustadter, 67, of Lancaster died, Friday, February 8, 2008 at her home. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Margie Coble Espenshade. She was the wife of Rudolf Neustadter and they were married for 43 years.

Janet was a 1962 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a BS in Elementary...

Feb 6, 2008

S. Grant Stewart, 96, of 300 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA. died on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 following a sudden illness. He was a quiet man who lived simply and was always gracious towards others.

Grant was born in Caldwell, Idaho to Russell Alden and Pauline Aden Stewart. He grew up in the farm community...

Feb 5, 2008

James L. Shillow Jr. after an extended illness passed away on February 5, 2008 at the age of 84 at home.

A longtime resident of Lancaster County he was retired from Hamilton Technologies.  He was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.  He also served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.

He was...

Feb 5, 2008

Loyal M. McCrabb Jr., 86, of Lititz passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Conestoga View Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Loyal and Helen (Burkins) McCrabb. Loyal was the husband of Solange McCrabb with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past May.

Loyal served his country in the...

Feb 5, 2008

David R. Andrews, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William E. and Evelyn N. (Groff) Andrews.

Mr. Andrews worked in the Heating and Air conditioning industry and previously worked at Coe camera Shop in Lancaster. He graduated from McCaskey...

Feb 4, 2008

Lourdes Velazquez, 38, died peacefully with her family and friends by her side at Lancaster Regional Medical Center on Monday February 4, 2008.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Manuel and Basilisa "Sila" Santos Velazquez of Lancaster.

Lourdes was employed for over 10 years by Mastropietro and Associates as a medical records supervisor. ...

Feb 4, 2008

Gerald P. "Moe" Harnish, 83, of Lancaster died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Virginia (Heil) Harnish. He was married to Audrey A. (Bowers) for 60 years.

Mr. Harnish was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S....

Feb 3, 2008

Ronald R. Rambo Sr., 66, of Pequea entered into rest after a long illness on Sunday, February 3, 2008, with family and friends by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Esther Van Buskirk, and the husband of Karen Rambo for 34 years.

Rambo was an honored member of Tribe...