Obituaries

Richard A. Luczewski, 58, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully at Hospice on Monday, September 17, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Berks County the son of Arthur W. and Lauren M. Luczewski. A graduate of Exeter High School, he previously owned Rick’s East Main Auto in Ephrata, PA.Rick will be missed by his church family at First...

Robert L. Whallon, 95, died peacefully on September 15, 2012. A lifetime resident of Lancaster, Robert was the proprietor of Whallon’s gift shop since 1948. His wife, Katharine, and his loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren survive him. He will be missed by many. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Richard Elliot Fleming passed away peacefully on September 5, 2012 just days shy of his 98th birthday. Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Margaret “Connie” Fleming, Elliot is survived by his children Richard, Douglas, and David, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Elliot, a graduate of Princeton University in 1935, spent his career at International Nickel, Inc. (INCO) in New...

Richard P. HurstRichard P. Hurst, 87, of Lancaster, PA died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Marie Eisch Hurst of Millersville. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Leon and Ida Petery Hurst.Mr. Hurst was an electrician and appliance repairman for the former Barr Electric and Empire T.V.and...

Rufus E. Shelly, 92, a resident of the Mennonite Home, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2012.He was married 59 years to Erma Hess Shelly. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Roy and Barbara Earhart Shelly.Rufus retired from Roland Paving where he had been employed for many years....

Bert H. Flick, 73, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph “Pete” and Dorothea Romig Flick.Bert was a 1957 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He had been a self-employed TV Repairman most of his life. Bert enjoyed walking and operating a ham radio.Surviving is...

Elaine Louise (Herr) Hoover, 60, of Lancaster, died peacefully Friday, September 14, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy after a long fight with cancer. She and her husband, Nelson C. Hoover, celebrated 39 years of marriage on August 19.Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Carl B. and the late E. Lois (Hess) Herr.Elaine graduated from...

“Mr. Personality”Bob passed away peacefully with his loyal and loving wife Patricia by his side on September 8, 2012. Bob was the son of the late John G. and Florence Myers Rylee. Known for his quick wit, charming personality and great moral character, Bob could bring a smile and a laugh to almost anyone. Bob served in the US Army,...

Mary B. Peffer, 97 of Lancaster, formerly of Country Meadows and Millersville, PA died Tuesday, September 11th at The Glen at Willow Valley. She was the widow of Robert K. Peffer, Sr., who died April, 1992.Born in Lampeter, PA she was the daughter of the late Willis E. and Nellie Hosfeld Byers. Mrs. Peffer was a graduate of Indiana U....

Joyce E. King of Lancaster passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2012 at her daughter’s home. Born on December 6, 1945, Joyce was the daughter of John R. Biechler and the late Betty Bair Biechler. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt, and is survived by her daughter, Jill King Rotunda, her son, Andrew King, her...

Mary Ellen Hershey, 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on September 7, 2012.Born on June 10, 1938, in Paradise, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Rousseau. She is survived by four brothers: J. Edward, Clarence Stauffer, Richard J., and Robert F.; and was preceded in...

As of September 6, 2012, Esther “Nanny” Auker”, 97, a resident of the Pleasant View Retirement Community, is dancing with the angels.She was the wife of the late Walter E. Auker who died in 1990. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie Oberholtzer Eberly.Mrs. Auker was a homemaker most of her life. Earlier in...

Nelson K. Myers, Jr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nelson K. Sr. and Mary Regina Rote Myers. He celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 24th with his wife, Betty L. Bennett Myers.Nelson served as an Officer in the U. S. Air...

Jeanne G. Dombach, 84, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 at her home. She was the loving husband of Richard D. Dombach. Born in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late Martin H. Nolte and Margie Bard Trayer.Jeanne spent much of her life as a homemaker as well as...

Helen Margaret Hill of Lancaster, PA passed away on September 4, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born in Quilmes, Argentina, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Margaret Santoro Plumbo.She was the widow of Ronald C. Hill who died February 20, 2005.Mrs. Hill is survived by a son, Dr. Scott F. Hill and a daughter, Dr. Robyn A. Hill...

Robert Merl Ford in his 88th year went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 2nd at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Freeman and Ruby Fernburg Ford and was married to the late Annette M. DeSallier Ford.He is survived by 3 sons, Ronald of Lancaster, and twins Barry of Alabama and Gary of...

Leonard G. Stapf, 76, of Ronks, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care in Lancaster.He was married 15 years to Joyce B. Givler Stapf. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the late Rosalie Kieffer Stapf.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leonard L. and Mary Stapf.Leonard retired from Kerr Glass where...

Madelyn “Mandy” E. Becker, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at Audubon Villa. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred M. Becker who passed away in 2003.Born in East Weissport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Beulah S. Israel Messersmith.Madelyn spent her life serving as a homemaker, church organist...

Robert F. Bell, 74, of Lancaster, PA went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2012.  Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Marvin and Edna Bell.  He was the loving and faithful husband of Jean Susanne Bell.A graduate of Trenton State College, NJ, he received his Master’s in Education Administration from the University of...

Ruth A. Held, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clair F. and Luella McLaughlin Fitz.Ruth received her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and her Master’s Degree from Millersville University. She was a teacher for the School District of Lancaster, retiring...