Obituary Listings

Walter M. Margavage

Jul 14, 2015

Walter M. Margavage, 72, of Pequea went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.  He passed away peacefully at home after a seven year battle with cancer.  He was born in Swoyersville, Luzerne County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Margavage.

Walt worked for Swisher International, Inc. for 51...

Todd O. Whitmore

Jul 12, 2015

Todd O. Whitmore, 55, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

John Degel, Jr.

Jul 10, 2015

John Degel, Jr., 49,  of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

Jean E. Weller

Jul 9, 2015

Jean E. Weller, 92, of Ecumenical Community, Harrisburg, formerly of Millersville and Emlenton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Pinnacle Health Community Hospital in Harrisburg.

Born on June 25,1923 in Emlenton, she was the daughter of Frank and Florence (Beels) Blackhall.  She was married on March 11, 1949 to William D....

Joseph P. “Pete” Evans, Sr.

Jul 9, 2015

Joseph Peter Evans, Sr., 82, spouse of Elizabeth  (Joines) Evans of Ozark, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Strasburg, PA.

Arthur C. Hughes, Jr.

Jul 6, 2015

Arthur C. Hughes, Jr., 74, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

Joann L. Mccoy

Jul 3, 2015

JoAnn L. McCoy, 74, of Elizabethtown passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015. She had retired as a switchboard operator for the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown and was a graduate of York’s William Penn Senior High School, class of 1959. JoAnn was preceded in death by her daughter Karen S. Biltz and is survived by two children,...

Gladys L. Shimp

Jul 1, 2015

Gladys L. Shimp, 99, spouse of the late Harry H. Shimp of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

Lenora H. Tomasky

Jun 29, 2015

Lenore Tomasky, 85, of Ephrata breathed her last breath on June 29, 2015.  She was predeceased by her husband, Tom Tomasky and then boyfriend Al Moyer. Lenore was a mother of five children; Dr. Tracy Tomasky, Tom Tomasky, Nancy Haas, Susanne Tomas and George Tomasky.  She had nine grandchildren and a bakers’ dozen of great grandchildren. Lenore was...

Florence B. Malanik

Jun 28, 2015

Florence B. Malanik, 81

New Holland, PA – Florence B. Malanik of New Holland, PA, formerly of Pennsauken, NJ died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata PA. She was 81.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Adam and Mary...

John G. Schlotter, Jr.

Jun 21, 2015

John G. Schlotter, Jr., 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

Doris Moore

Jun 16, 2015

Doris Copple Moore, 92

Sept. 15, 1922 -June 16, 2015

Doris was born in Parkside, Pa. to Wallace and Mary Copple.   She married Captain Edward Joseph Moore, USMC Nov. 22, 1945 when Ed returned from the Pacific.  They were happily married for 12 years when Ed died suddenly leaving her with their four...

Dale Marie Younger

Jun 15, 2015

Dale M. Younger, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 in Conestoga View, Lancaster, PA.

She was born in Lancaster a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Elizabeth E. (Taylor) Younger.

Surviving are daughters Elizabeth Younger companion of Stephen Baker and Melissa Younger companion of Jim Wittle and...

Wilbur Hecht “Junie” Haas

Jun 14, 2015

Wilbur Hecht (Junie) Haas, age 81, entered into his eternal rest, (in the arms of his wife), on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 12:10 AM, at his residence in Marietta, PA from severe leukemia.

He was born on a very cold day, January 17, 1934, with all the energy of 3 boys, in (Irishtown) Marietta,...

Genevieve S. Thomsen

Jun 12, 2015

Genevieve S. Thomsen, 104, passed away peacefully June 12, 2015. She spent most of her life in upstate NY. Her last years were spent in Lancaster County, PA. She was the wife of the late Howard A. Thomsen and is survived by her 2 sons, Neil H. Thomsen (wife: Cindy) of Barrington, RI and Ronald L. Thomsen...

Dorothy J. Brown

Jun 4, 2015

Dorothy J. (Van Riette)  Brown, 91, spouse of Everette C. Brown of Washington Boro, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Washington Boro, PA.

Mary E. Smith

May 26, 2015

Mary E. Smith, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at ManorCare, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late John W. Smith.

She was born in Boston, MA to the late John W. and Clara Brennan.

She had been employed at the J. L. Clark Manufacturing for many years...

Troy G. Jordan

May 25, 2015

Troy G. Jordan, 50, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

Irene Hershey

May 21, 2015

Irene Hershey, 50,  of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.

David Troy Jamison Sr.

May 21, 2015

David Troy Jamison, 50 of Kirkwood passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Faye D. Waddell Jamison of Nottingham and the late Ralph J. Jamison. David was employed with D. E. DuVall, Inc., West Grove as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was...