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Obituaries

Obituaries

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen

Jul 12, 2022

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on July 12, 2022 at LGH.She is survived by a daughter, Liana (Glen) Teter.DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory.

Benjamin J. Witmer, Sr.

Benjamin J. Witmer, Sr.

Jul 10, 2022

Benjamin J. Witmer Sr, Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Ben was born to the late David L. Witmer and Anna M. Bernhart, and married to the late Dorothy J. Trego Witmer.Ben served his country as a veteran of the Korean War: Sgt. 1st class, 101st Airborne Division. Benjamin attended East Lampeter High School.Born and raised on...

Norman G. Tomlinson

Norman G. Tomlinson

Jul 5, 2022

Norman G. Tomlinson, 88, of Lancaster passed away on July 5th, 2022 at a local nursing home.  He was the loving husband of Barbara (Willders) Tomlinson to whom he would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on November 21st of this year.Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Bauer) Tomlinson.After graduating from JP...

James Thomas Lile

James Thomas Lile

Jul 4, 2022

James Thomas Lile, ArchitectJames Thomas Lile, of Lancaster, PA passed away on July 4th, 2022 at the age of 91.  Born in 1931 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Chester C. and Eva G. Lile, and the brother of Nancy L. Wise, who preceded him in death.Jim graduated from The Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa, in 1949, and from...

David Weaver Moore

David Weaver Moore

Jul 1, 2022

David Weaver Moore, age 72, died at his home in Barnegat, NJ on July 1st, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Donald Wicklein Moore and Arlene Weaver Moore.David graduated from Millersville University, with a BA in Biology. After graduation, he served in the Peace Corps as a teacher in rural Ethiopia and developed...

Michael Alfred Iburg

Michael Alfred Iburg

Jul 1, 2022

Michael A. Iburg (54) was a man that lived life the way he wanted. Fierce protector and adoring father of Marcus and Simon, whom he loved beyond measure. Beloved husband of Joy.He leaves behind his siblings Thomas, Jennifer, Danny, and Milissa. He is survived by his mother Eileen. Nieces and nephews and grand nephew and grand niece.Michael grew up in...

Pau T. Khai

Pau T. Khai

Jun 30, 2022

Pau T. Khai, 12, of Lancaster, passed away on June 30, 2022.A Funeral Service honoring Pau’s life will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11 AM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A viewing will be held from 9 AM until the time of service.

Mildred K. Henderson

Mildred K. Henderson

Jun 29, 2022

Mildred K. Henderson, Mother, Writer & MusicianMildred K. Henderson, age 91, of East Hempfield Township, completed the race set before her on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Brethren Village, Lititz, and now will be singing in the choir of the church triumphant.She was a devoted wife (for nearly 51 years), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, musician, writer, reader, puzzle solver, and...

Clifford L. Smith Jr., “Bud”

Clifford L. Smith Jr., “Bud”

Jun 26, 2022

It is with celebration that we share the following news with our dear friends and family:CLIFFORD L. SMITH JR., “BUD“, Age 89, Heaven Bound getting a new body on June 26,2022.Born in Hudson, NY to Clifford L. Smith, Sr. and Fannie Main Smith.Predeceased in death by sister, Barbara Jones .Survived by wife of 65 years, Ruth Steitz Smith Leaving a...

Heidi Jo Yanello

Heidi Jo Yanello

Jun 22, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Heidi Jo Yanello announces her passing on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, at her Glen Rock residence after two and a half years of suffering from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.  She was 49 years old.  Preceding her in death is her father, Paul Yoder.  Her passing is grieved deeply...

Janet Eileen Gabrielsen Teisen

Janet Eileen Gabrielsen Teisen

Jun 21, 2022

(November 21, 1942 – June 21, 2022)Janet G. Teisen, 79, of Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.Janet Eileen Gabrielsen was born on November 21, 1942, in Orange, NJ, to B. Christine and Olaf Arne (Bill) Gabrielsen. Janet was born twelve years...

Brenda S. Grager

Brenda S. Grager

Jun 16, 2022

Brenda S. Grager, 68, of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Kinzers, PA, she was the daughter of Mildred E. (Sheaffer) Young and the late C. Everett Young.She was a graduate of Pequea Valley High School, attended Mansfield University and received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern University in 2008. Brenda...

George C. Spiese, Jr.

George C. Spiese, Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

George C. Spiese, Jr. Born in Mountville PA on July 31 1926, George C Spiese Jr of Manheim passed peacefully from this world on June 16 2022.  Son of the late George C & Roma Ember Spiese Sr, he was predeceased by brothers, Frank, Duane and William ‘Rocky’, and sisters, Ada Mae Lynn, Margot (Don) Harvey and Barbara Uriel Spiese. ...

J. Vernon Mc Miname

J. Vernon Mc Miname

Jun 13, 2022

J. Vernon McMiname, age 99 of Lancaster, PA, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at Willow Valley Community after a short illness.Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James Heston McMiname and Velma Fishel McMiname. He was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey, class of 1940, and Franklin & Marshall College, class of 1946 where he was a...

Earla C. Wanner

Earla C. Wanner

Jun 11, 2022

Earla C. Wanner, age 79, of Millersville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at home. She was born in Lancaster to the late Harry and Mary Wanner.She is survived by her sister Mary (Roger) Liechty and caregivers R. Jeannette Kendig and Steven D. Oster, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by 9 brothers and...

Dorothy P. Kuntzelman

Dorothy P. Kuntzelman

Jun 7, 2022

Dorothy P. Kuntzelman went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2022.  She was the wife of James Kuntzelman for 69 years and was the daughter of the late Walter and Estella Prescott.  She graduated from Donegal High School and the Central Penn Business School and then was a stay- at-home mother to her children, while also helping in...

William P. Mccue

William P. Mccue

Jun 5, 2022

William P. McCue, age 82 of Lancaster passed away June 5, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. He was the husband of the late Arlyne R. Stahl McCue who predeceased her in 2014. Surviving are his step daughters.Private columbarium interment was in Conestoga Memorial Park.

Rev. T. Dennis Walker

Rev. T. Dennis Walker

Jun 3, 2022

Reverend Ty Dennis Walker of Homestead Village, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on June 3, 2022, at the age of 87 with his loving wife, Joy, at his side. Born Feb. 12, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Tyrus Cobb and Edna Trammell Walker.Denny was a graduate of the University of...

Erma Shelly

Erma Shelly

Jun 3, 2022

Mary Erma Shelly, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Mennonite Home.  She was the loving wife of Rufus Shelly until his death in 2012.Erma was born in Manor Township, Lancaster County, PA, to D. Avery and Mary (Murry) Hess.  She was a graduate of Manor/Millersville (now Penn Manor) High School and went on to...

Robert Rivera

Robert Rivera

Jun 2, 2022

Visitation for Robert Rivera, age 67 of Lancaster, who passed away June 2, 2022, will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm. at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA 17602. He is the beloved husband of Evelyn and father of Neftali, Angelique, Christine and Robert Jr.

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