Obituaries

Jane “Betty” E. Walls, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  She was the loving wife of the late Hiram “Bud” L. Walls.Born in East Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Vincent P. and Maude E. (Brodesser) Rogers.She spent her entire professional career as a registered nurse within various hospitals in New Jersey and...

Thomas R. Kolarich, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Willow Valley Retirement Community.    He was the loving husband of Cornelia “June” (Ulmer) Kolarich to whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage this year.   Born in Colon, Panama in 1923, he was the son of the late Rudd and Doris (Polk) Kolarich.He grew up in Brookline, MA and...

Kenneth C. York, 53, of Paradise, died Monday, January 6, 2014.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Barbara Smith York of Lancaster, and the late Charles H. York.Kenneth was employed by EARS.  He enjoyed making latch hook rugs, trapping and ceramics.Surviving besides his mother is a brother Donald C. husband of Bernardita A. York of Williamsport.A Memorial Service will...

Marjorie Hunt, 94, passed away in Lancaster on New Year’s Day.  A native of Greensburg, PA, she had lived in Lancaster for the last 20 years.  Marge was known and loved by friends and family for her indomitable spirit and determination, despite her almost 95 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert Hunt.  She...

Esther Frantz Weaver, 96, died, January 5. at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was a life-long Lancaster County resident, with the past 20 years at Homestead Village.Born in Millersville she was the wife of the late Nelson Weaver. Many knew her as “Skip” having been nicknamed by Nelson. She was a devoted Mother and wife, assisting Nelson by overseeing office needs...

Erma P. Asper, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her home.  Born in Safe Harbor, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Abbie Waller Peters.  Her husband, Preston R. Asper preceded her in death.Erma attended Lancaster Girl’s High School, and was a longtime member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Lancaster,...

The gates of heaven opened wide to welcome The Rev. J. George Mamourian on January 3, 2014.  George’s 84thbirthday was just four days away and surely he will celebrate it joyfully with precious family and friends who have lovingly anticipated his arrival.George was a faithful servant of God and felt called to ministry at age twelve.  He served the United...

John “Zig-Zig” Reed, 93, of 900 E. King St. Lancaster, PA, died Monday December 30that Conestoga View.  Born in Swansea, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Bynum and Annie Lou Reed.  Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service in the Chapel at Conestoga View, 900 E. King St. Lancaster, PA on Tuesday January 7th2014 at 2:00PM.

Edward R. Lloyd, 92, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Masonic Villages in Elizabethtown, PA.  He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Manbeck) Lloyd.  Born in Tamaqua, PA., he was the son of the late Edward G. and Treva (Robertshaw) Lloyd.He graduated from Tamaqua High School and proudly spent much of his career as a...

Annabelle H. Eberly, 90, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2013, in the Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Mt. Zion, Lebanon County on February 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Jennie Spangler. Annabelle was married to Harold L. Eberly who passed away July 12, 2008 after 62 years of marriage.She graduated from Lebanon Business...

Ada S. Fisher, 87, of Lancaster, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Ada had few acquaintances because she became a friend to everyone she met.She was the wife of the late Abner L. Fisher who died in 1984.  Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Malinda E....

Catharine B. Daubert, 94, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Audubon Villa, in Lititz, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Morris C. Daubert.  Born in Hazelton, PA she was the daughter of the late August and Anna (Mauey) Schutter.In her spare time she enjoyed painting and doing crafts.  She liked listening to music, especially...

Walter E. Hess, 88, formerly of Willow Street, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Home.He was the husband of the late Dorothy Gochnauer Hess who died in 2010.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos H. and Mary M. Eshelman Hess.Walter was a plumber most of his life and retired from E. H....

Edward G. Reese II lost his battle to cancer on December 24, 2013. He loved life and adored his family. He fought for his life heroically with inspiring courage.Born on March 5, 1941 to Edward and Mildred Reese in Lancaster, he graduated in 1959 from Warwick High School in Lititz, PA and Pennsylvania State University in 1963.Ed enjoyed a 36...

Margaret “Peggy” I. Marantz, 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at The Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Vincent B. Marantz as well as her first husband, the late Robert E. Keys.Born in Watsontown, PA., she was the daughter of the late William and Rebecca (Raup) Foster.Margaret, a...

Donald G. Goldstrom, 65, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Dec. 21 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., following a sudden illness.Don was a staunch supporter of Bisbee, Ariz., as demonstrated by his participation and leadership in many area activities and organizations.He was born in Lancaster on Feb. 29, 1948. He arrived in Arizona by way of the U.S. Air...

Janet S. Wiley, 85, of Lancaster, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at home, surrounded by her devoted family.Born in Drumore, she was the wife of David E. Wiley and the daughter of the late Horace Rea and Margaret Scott Smith.Janet found her greatest joy in life as a loving wife and mother. She and David celebrated 58 years of marriage...

John G. Stover, Sr. 82, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Miriam G. (Reidenbaugh) Stover with whom he recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.  Born in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of the late Charles D. and Amelia A. (Fair) StoverHe worked for Armstrong World Industries for...

Viola Mae Miller, 92, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, PA.Born in Stratton, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Martha Oyer Egle.She was the wife of the late Rev. Donald F. Miller, United Methodist pastor who died in 1987.Viola was...

Florence L. “Flossie” Hullihen, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.She was married 47 years to the late George E. Hullihen who passed away in 1996.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William K. and Mae B. Auchinbaugh Stitley.Mrs. Hullihen was a member of the Church of the...