Obituaries

Esther M. Greiner, 89, passed away at home on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elmer A. Greiner Sr. and Elizabeth (Lesher) Greiner. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty (Greiner) Mitchell and a brother, Elmer A. Greiner Jr.She was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Esther retired from...

Linda Marie Baisch, 58, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday the 16th of October 2019 at her home. She was the loving mother of Ernesta Rebecca “Becky” and Jewel Latice Baisch.She was born on October 21, 1960 in Lancaster, PA to Ernest and Grace Baisch. She was a proud graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School before obtaining her cosmetology license...

David Lee Shinaman, formerly of Skaneateles, NY made his transition from earthly life to eternal life on October 15, 2019 at Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA.  He was 88.Dave and Marilyn shared married life for 64 years.  They were blessed with three children and five grandchildren: Jeff (Katie) of Saratoga Springs, NY; Todd (Aileen) Matt, Greg and Noah of Rochester,...

George “Dutch” Henry Grotyohann, Jr., 92, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Willow Valley Communities.George was born October 23, 1926 in Flushing, New York.  George served in the US Army in WWII.  He attended the Antonelli School of Photography in Philadelphia and later served on the Board.  George met his wife, Millicent “Dixie” Clara Williams,...

David R. Davis, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, two days shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Elsie (Chambers) Davis and the husband of Mary Boardman Davis for 68 years.He received his B.S. from Millersville University and his Master’s in Education from Temple University....

Betty J. McClune, 90, wife of the late W. Frank McClune, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on October 13, 2019 at Barclay Friends, West Chester, PA.She was a daughter of the late Edward and Clara  (Miller) Todd. Betty was born and raised in Lancaster, PA.  Preceding her in death were a brother, Edward “Buzz” Todd; and...

Surrounded by family, Mildred J. Martin, age 91, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on October 12, 2019 following a stroke. Mildred was born February 18, 1928 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Martin L. and Josephine M. Russell Wurster.She was the cherished wife of the late Robert L. Martin who passed away March 2, 2004. They were married...

Robert T. Millard of Lancashire Terrace, entered into rest on October 10, 2019 at Brethren Village. He was born in 1920 in Spring City, Chester County, PA, the son of Clarence and Josephine Millard. He was the husband of Elizabeth Glatt Millard.He served in the 7th US Air Corps in Hawaii and the Philippines from 1943-1945. He was a graduate...

Lela Reed Hartman, 100, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at Calvary Homes Retirement Community in Lancaster. Born in Little Britain Township, she was the daughter of Charles and Eva Reed. She was the widow of Richard F. Hartman who died in 1952. She was a member of Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Arlene M. Girvin, 78, of Lancaster, PA, died on October 3, 2019, in the Neurological Critical Care Unit of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was married to Gerald C. Girvin for 27 years. She shared many later years with her companion, Roger Handorf.Arlene was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to Beverly and Raymond Martin.She was a proud graduate...

David B. Hess, 90, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Country Meadows Retirement Community.  He was the loving husband of Betty J. (Leed) Hess.Born in Lancaster, PA, David was the son of the late Amos and Mary (Eshleman) Hess.His professional career began as a self-employed plumber and  later worked in the water purification industry.He was a...

Peter D. Ondeck, 71, of Conestoga, PA, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2019 at home with his family. He was the loving husband of Kim Walker Ondeck, whom he would have celebrated 33 years of marriage on the 25th of this month.Born in Bronx, NY on May 17th, 1948, he was the son of Daniel and Anna Ondeck. There,...

Edna Mae Myers, 85, formerly of College Avenue in Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.Born September 24, 1934 in Lancaster County, she was the first child of the late Albert Lester Turner and Ethel Leoda (Alexander) Turner Felsinger. Edna attended Penn Manor High School. She was a lifelong member of Marticville...

Margaret V. Bevilacqua, 90, passed away peacefully September 27, 2019, at Oak Leaf Manor, Millersville, Pa. She was born in Bath, PA., October 11. 1928; the daughter of the late Albert and Stella (Felchock) Karc. She was also preceded in death by husbands: Victor Capecci, Sr. (of Martins Creek, PA), Michael Sabatino (of Easton, PA) and Lidio Bevilacqua (of Alpha,...

Age 59, of Santa Monica, California, died Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was the son of the late Arvid and Marian Herr Ek. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Ek attended Shady Side Academy and graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1983. He moved to Santa Monica and began his career in the investment industry with Wilshire Associates....

Betty Jane Bollinger, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 26, 2019, in the care of her family with her sweet canine companion, Dixie, at her side.Born in Columbia on October 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Sarah (Waltimyer) Bish.Betty enjoyed her work and the friendships she made at RCA...

Maureen A. Hughes, 64, of Lititz, PA passed away September 26, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, PA after a brief illness.Born in Lancaster, PA Maureen was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Perry) Quinn.  She and her husband, Russell C. Hughes, III recently celebrated 43 years of marriage.She was a former member of First United...

Harry Barclay Lutz, DDS, a Lancaster native, passed at his home after a lengthy illness on September 24that 97.  He will be deeply missed by family, friends and patients alike.  Earlier this year he and Beverly Herr Lutz celebrated 65 years of marriage.Dr. Lutz was the son of Harry Brock Lutz and Marie Feld Lutz.  He graduated from J.P. McCaskey...

Gail Doonan WhitsonMarch 13, 1932 – September 15, 2019My beautiful wife has succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s Disease.She married me on Saturday, June 16th, 1956 and unfailingly brightened my life ever since. We met when I painted scenery for a Schenectady Light Opera production of“Music in the Air” in which she sang the leading role and we married a...

Peter Stephan Bukowski, 63, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy after battling with cancer. Peter was born on May 10, 1956 in New York City, to the late Leonard and Nina Bukowski. Peter was raised in North Babylon and graduated from North Babylon H.S. on Long Island. Peter was a beloved...