Obituaries

Ronald Ray Aument, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on June 6, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lancaster on February 1, 1939, the son of the late Ray C. Aument, Sr. and Emma (Harnish) Aument, and the husband of Harriett (Puckett) Aument.Ron was retired from Edgecomb Steel in York, PA. Ron was an avid fan of the...

Katherine Kochno, PhD, died on May 1, 2017 at the age of 91. Born in the capital region of Kiev, Ukraine, Katherine survived the Communist regime which executed her father, a Ukrainian Orthodox priest, in a Siberian concentration camp. She and her remaining family fled both Communist occupation of eastern Ukraine and Nazi occupation of western Ukraine during WWII. While...

Margaret M. “Peggy” Koller, 89, of Lancaster, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 4, 2017.She was married 69 years to Donald M. Koller. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Ella Steinmetz Harmes.Peggy had worked for many years as the manager of the Junior League Thrift Shop. She was a...

Julie Ann Weaver, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2017. She was born in Los Angeles, California to Lottie Evans & John Watson. She was a member of The Worship Center. She enjoyed gardening, music, singing, giving, shopping, and dancing. Julie is predeceased by her son James Donald Storms II. She is survived by her siblings Joseph Evans,...

Harold E. “Pop” WernerHarold E. Werner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully joined our Good Lord on June 1st, 2017. He was the husband of 56 years to his late sweetheart Arlene S. Werner.He was an excellent cook and enjoyed fishing, participating in the church choir, watching his grandson Andrew pitch, spending time with his family, and spoiling his...

Theodore F. Weitzel, Jr., 80, of Willow Valley Communities, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital following complications from surgery. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Janice Falusy Weitzel.Ted taught 6th and 5th graders at Wickersham Elementary School in Lancaster for 31 years. He was president of the Lancaster Education Association for two years...

James Plowden, Sr. was born September 24, 1934 in Clarendon County, SC to the late Elijah and Emma Plowden. He was called to his heavenly home on May 20, 2017.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne (Boyer) Plowden and his children, Penda Plowden, James (Anna) Plowden, Jr, and Michele Plowden; eight grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren...

Helen K. Webb, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Lloyd S. Webb. Jr. who passed away in 2006. The Webbs were married 56 years and resided in Lancaster all of their lives.Helen was the daughter of the late Abram and Irma Shingle Kruger. She was a...

Richard S. WilsonJanuary 25, 1920 – May 27, 2017Richard Wilson, son of Earle and Alberta Wilson of Oxford, PA, treasured his faith, family and friends. Dick served with the U.S. Army at a hospital unit in Europe during WWII. He worked for Philadelphia Electric Co. for 36 years and also played drums with several trios in the Philly suburbs. He...

Lillie Mae Snader, 81 of Lititz, PA passed away on May 25, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of James Daniel Snader.Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late David Leon and Marie G. (Simmons) Walton.Lillie was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest pleasure. She...

Doris M. Andrew, 94, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 25, 2017 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the loving wife of the late Charles A. Andrew as well as to her first husband, Robert Borchardt.Born in Lancaster, PA., she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothea (Smith) Jenkins.After graduating from...

Harry H. “Bud” Landis, 87 of Lancaster, PA passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Gwen (Caulwell) Landis to whom he had been married nearly 66 years.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry H., Jr. and Esther (Mumma) Landis.He was a 1948 graduate of...

Muriel Peterson Frye passed away very peacefully on May 14th, 2017 at the age of 92 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA.  She was fortunate enough to live near both her children and enjoyed her visits with them immensely. She lived in Waterville for many years with her husband Miles P Frye on Bartlett Street.Muriel was the type of...

Elsie Jean (Ide) Wagner, 86 of Lancaster, PA passed away on May 22, 2017 at The Willow Valley Communities. She was born in Idetown, PA on April 21, 1931, and was the daughter of Harry E. and Ruth Brace Ide. She attended Wilkes-Barre Business College, graduated from Bloomsburg State College and taught school at Watsontown, PA in the Warrior Run...

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 Pastor William “Bill” H. Schall entered into the presence of the Lord at 1:30 p.m. His suffering through an extended period of illness ended peacefully while he was surrounded by his loving wife, Rosalie K. (Kapustik) Schall and their children.Bill was born January 7, 1939 in Swissvale, PA; son of the late William and Jean...

Paul E. Beecher, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Quarryville Retirement Home. He was the loving husband of Lucille Beecher with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.Born in Wrightsville, Paul was the son of Paul A. and Verna (Kraft) Beecher.In addition to his wife, he will be lovingly missed by his son, Jason, married...

John M. Hughlett, Jr., always known as Jack, passed away in the peace of his own home in Lancaster, PA on May 16, 2017 at the age 84. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kay, their son Christopher Hughlett, his wife Amy and granddaughter Sequoia; also by step-daughter Melanie Carroll, her husband Michael and their two children,...

Christian “Bunty” Stronach Orr, 88, of Lancaster PA, passed away on May 08, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Anderson “Alan” Orr. They were married on May 23, 1953.Bunty was born on August 08, 1928 in Inverkeithing, Scotland. She was the daughter of the late Christian Cannon.She arrived in the USA on December 07, 1956...

Grace P. Abel, 89, passed away Friday evening, May 12, on her daughter’s birthday, at Lancaster Care and Rehabilitation Center (formerly Golden Living). She was the wife of the late Charles E. Abel, and daughter of the late Gust and Catherine Groff Dimitris.She was preceded in death by a son, Richard J. Abel, a daughter, Catherine M. Herr, a sister...

Yvonne Nussbaum Sparks, 99, of Lancaster, died May 12, 2017 at The Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Tell Berthold and Mary Margaret Rudy Nussbaum. Her husband, John T. Sparks died January 28, 1983.Mrs. Sparks graduated from Stevens High School in January, 1936 where she was Vice President of her senior class. She retired...