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Obituaries

Obituaries

Yvonne L. Kraft

Yvonne L. Kraft

Nov 28, 2022

Yvonne L. Kraft, 80, of Lancaster, joined the angels in Heaven on November 28, 2022.  She was the loving wife of Gordon “Gordie” Kraft for 62 years.  Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late George E. Leggett, Sr. and Helen (Eby) Leggett.

Yvonne will be remembered for many things, including her commitment to and her unconditional love...

Juliette Elise Summy

Juliette Elise Summy

Nov 26, 2022

Juliette Elise Summy, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on November 26, 2022 at her home.  She was the loving wife of the late Jay Summy.She was the daughter of the late Jean P. and Dorothy (Storz) Lyet.Juliette spent much of her life as a homemaker and enjoyed spending her free time with her loving family.She is survived by two children,...

Joseph W. King

Joseph W. King

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph W. King “Jerry”, Age 88, of Mountville, entered into rest on November 25, 2022 at Susquehanna Wellness Center in Columbia, PA.Born in Queens, New York, Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He worked for American Airlines in customer relations until he retired, then Lancaster Mercedes Benz as a driver.  Joseph was a beloved father who devoted...

Janet L. Halbig

Janet L. Halbig

Nov 24, 2022

Janet L. Halbig, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on November 24th, 2022 at her home.  She was the loving wife of the late Paul R. Halbig.Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Miriam (Harvey) Kissinger.After graduating from McCaskey High School, she went on to further her education by attending F&M College.Janet is survived by...

Ida Jane “Janie” Gilchrest

Ida Jane “Janie” Gilchrest

Nov 19, 2022

Ida Jane (McGee) Gilchrest, 96 of Lancaster, PA passed through heavens gates November 19, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1926 in Madison, Indiana the much loved and only child of the late Edgar C. and Martha M. (Phillips) McGee.

Janie graduated from Crothersville High School in 1944.  She worked at Indiana Bell Phone Company in Madison as a switchboard operator....

Audrey Walker Warfield

Audrey Walker Warfield

Nov 17, 2022

Audrey Walker Warfield was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on August 27, 1920, the daughter of William John and Edith Pratt Walker. She graduated from Highland Park High School, Douglas College and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.Survivors include two step-sons, the Rev. W. Ross Warfield and Dr. John R. Warfield and their families as well as first and second cousins. She...

Janet Myers Strube

Janet Myers Strube

Nov 17, 2022

Janet Myers Strube, 92 of Luther Acres, Lititz PA passed away November 17, 2022. Janet was born in Baltimore MD on June 30, 1930 daughter of the late James William and Adele Fosler Myers. She was married for 64 years to the Rev. John L. Strube, a Lutheran Minister who passed away February 10, 2016. She and her husband opened...

Charlotte R. Garfield

Charlotte R. Garfield

Nov 17, 2022

Charlotte R. Garfield, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 17, 2022 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was the loving wife of the late Nelson H. Garfield.Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Matilda (Hausman) Reitzel.She spent much of her career as a paralegal working primarily with estate planning.In her spare...

Georgina Santana

Georgina Santana

Nov 15, 2022

Georgina Montañez Vega Santana, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on 15, November, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was born April 28, 1942 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Irene Montañez Sr. and Andrea Vega.She attended the Escuela Superior de Santurce, Puerto Rico and was a member of  Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Georgina is survived by her children: Gilbert Norat, Aida...

Emma Kathryn Grimm

Emma Kathryn Grimm

Nov 14, 2022

Emma Kathryn Grimm, age 100 passed away on November 14, 2022 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Emma was born in Lancaster PA daughter of Virden Earl Vickers and Ada Elizabeth Frankhauser Vickers. Besides her parents Emma was predeceased by her husbands Robert Crawford Miller, Melvin Miller Gerhart, Godfrey Grimm, her brothers Clarence Rodell Vickers, George Mitchell Vickers, Virden Earl...

G. Raymond Warfel

G. Raymond Warfel

Nov 12, 2022

We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved dad, G. Raymond (Ray) Warfel on November 12, 2022 at the age of 88 years old, surrounded by his family.He was born in Lancaster to Harold E. and Cecelia M. Warfel. After graduating from Manheim Township High School, Class of 1952, he served 2 years in the Army as...

Tracy Sue Riehl

Tracy Sue Riehl

Nov 12, 2022

Tracy Sue Riehl,  46,  of Wrightsville, passed away Saturday November 12th surrounded by her loved ones.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jerry and Susan Riehl, and the loving wife of Robert Harman.  A graduate of Hempfield High School, she later became a phlebotomist. She enjoyed crafts and beachcombing. She is survived by her husband Bob and children Samantha,Daniel,Emily,Nathan...

Richard “Rich” D. Russell

Richard “Rich” D. Russell

Nov 12, 2022

Richard “Rich” D. Russell, age 64 of Strasburg, PA, passed away on November 12, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Donna L. Russell to whom they celebrated 30 years of marriage on September 5th.Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Arlene (Bewley) Russell. He graduated from Octorara High School in the class of...

David Bruce Roy

David Bruce Roy

Nov 11, 2022

David Bruce Roy, 91, of East Hempfield Township passed away peacefully on Veterans Day in his Homestead Village apartment. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of John and Clara Roy of Pittsburgh, PA, and his predeceased brothers, Don and Jack Roy.Upon graduation from West View High School in 1950, Dave attended Princeton University and earned an A.B. in...

Michelle L. Diaco

Michelle L. Diaco

Nov 11, 2022

Michelle L. Diaco, 49, of New Providence, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Joanne (Brackbill) Diaco.After graduating high school, she spent much of her professional career in retail working for Boscov’s in Camp Hill and most recently in the restaurant industry as...

Jane Ruhland

Jane Ruhland

Nov 9, 2022

Jane Ruhland (nee Stauffer) passed away early in the morning of November 9, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 93.She was the youngest of eight siblings born to Leroy and Sarah (Etter) Stauffer. She was born in Columbia PA, and her family moved to Lancaster when Jane was a very young child. She remained in Lancaster County...

Eustacio Villegas Maloles Iii

Eustacio Villegas Maloles Iii

Nov 5, 2022

Eustacio “Ter or Terry” Villegas Maloles III, 82, of Manheim Township, died Saturday, November 5, at home, after an illness. He was surrounded by his four daughters.A hotel executive, Ter retired as resident manager of Ambassador Hotel, Manila, Philippines, and emigrated to the United States in 2000 to be with his daughters and his newly born grandchildren.He took up residence...

Carol Ann Kasmer

Carol Ann Kasmer

Nov 5, 2022

Carol Kasmer, 69, of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 5, 2022 at home. She was the loving, devoted and caring wife of Robert (Bob) Kasmer for 41 years.Carol was born in Tecumseh, MI to Dean and Janice (Harper) Schneirla.Carol graduated from Ferris State College in Big Rapids, MI with an Associate Degree in Behavioral Health.While Carol did not pursue...

John M. Lenhart

John M. Lenhart

Nov 3, 2022

John M. Lenhart, 78, of New Holland passed away on November 3, 2022 at The Gardens at Stevens.  He was the loving husband of Pilar L. Viera to whom he loved deeply and who also became his primary caregiver during his later years.Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Norman C. and Dorothy (Rader) Lenhart.After graduating...

Robert Alan Greybill

Robert Alan Greybill

Nov 2, 2022

Robert Alan Greybill passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 2 – six days before his 74th birthday.Bob was born on November 8, 1948 in Lititz Pennsylvania – the son of Charles E. Greybill and Jessie (Wert) Greybill.  He graduated from Warwick High School in 1966 and from Millersville University in 1970.  He...

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