Obituaries

Always looking on the bright side of life with fun-filled energy, Grace Elizabeth Lentz, 89, a long time resident of Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Home where she resided for the past two years. Although she will be very much missed here on earth, heaven has received a truly wonderful person.She was...

Edna Marie Eckman, 91, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Manor Care in Lebanon, PA where she was a resident for the past 24 months.Edna was born on February 11, 1926 in Kansas and lived in Southern California for most of her life. She was proud to be a Californian. Edna retired from Deft, Inc in Irving California...

Georgia N. Behuniak, 98, passed away on March 23, 2017 at Landis Homes.  She was the wife of the late George Behuniak who preceded her in death.  Born in Ringgold, LA., she was the daughter of the late James R. and Lois V. (Bryan) Norman.She proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII where she was assigned to the 1st...

Frank X. McLain, Jr., 95, PharmacistFrank L. McLain, Jr., 95, of 68 Glen Moore Circle, Lancaster died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Manor Care.McLain was a registered pharmacist for over 50 years and was employed by various city and county drug stores, most recently at Garvey’s pharmacy, from which he was retired.  He was also a proofreader for Lancaster Press,...

Dorothy Amelia Pontz Parmer died on Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home with her loving daughter, JoAnne by her side.A life-long resident of Lancaster, Dorothy was born on October 8, 1924, and was the youngest daughter of the late Emma Amelia Minder Pontz and Clarence E. Pontz, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband...

Bill Cifuni was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1924 to parents Henry Joseph Cifuni and Rose Lucy (Biando) Cifuni, both of whom were second generation Italians. He had an older brother, Nick and a younger sister, Rachel, both deceased. They lived in south Philly until Bill’s Dad found a permanent job in Lancaster County in 1932 (remember, this was during...

Patricia E. Goscilo, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 after a car accident in West Lampeter Township.She is the loving mother of Nicole Wentz and Sabrina Chambers.She was born in Jamaica, Queens, NY to the late Edward and Mary (Feeley) Hanahoe. She is a 1964 graduate of Mary Louis Academy and earned her R.N. from...

Lois C. Linfield, 87, a resident of Meadow Ridge at Willow Valley, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at The Glen at Willow Valley.She was the wife of the late Paul R. Linfield who died in 2003. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Nellie Gentleman Tewksbury.Lois was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, knitting,...

Donald Gustav Goldstrom passed away on March 15, 2017, at 89 years of age.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to parents, the late Gustav Edmund and Ebba Shogren Goldstrom.Don and Elizabeth (known to family and friends as Sue) headed a loving family filled out by the addition of three children, Donald Glenn Goldstrom, Karen Goldstrom Bennett and Mark Edmund...

Virginia “Ginny” E. Bailey, 84, of Lancaster, died on March 14, 2017.  She was the loving wife of Kenwyn “Ken” F. Bailey, recently celebrating their 65thwedding anniversary.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Goldie I. (Lehman) Smith.Ginny graduated from Hempfield High School in 1950.  She worked for Armstrong Cork Company, Dr. Gerald...

Catherine Viola Heinrichs (nee Wiseman) age 89 of New Gretna NJ passed away peacefully on January 26, 2017 with loving family by her side. She was a resident of New Gretna and Bass River Twp her entire life.Catherine was predeceased by her husband George W., her sister Ethel Sprague, brother Renard Wiseman and parents John & Olive Cramer Wiseman.She is...

Alberta Tonkin age 85 of Little Egg Harbor  NJ, passed away March 8, 2017 at her home.  Mrs. Tonkin was born in Jackson  Twp. NJ and was a retired secretary for Rutgers Marine Field Station in Little Egg Harbor, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Parkertown.Predeceased by her husband William J. in 1980 she is survived by...

Rev. Russell R. Fry, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2017 at Willow Valley Communities. He was the loving husband of Nancy (McCoy) Fry to whom he was married to for 67 years.Born in Shamokin, PA., he was the son of the late Henry Benjamin and Anne (Hoover) Fry.A graduate of Coal Township High School (PA), he also...

Karen Marie Nauman, 58, of Lancaster, PA, died Tuesday March 7, 2017 due to complications from cancer. She and her husband of 30 years, Michael W. Nauman have two grown daughters, Lindsay and Alison.Karen was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  Those who loved her knew that Karen was selfless, routinely putting those she cared about (and often...

Louis C. Riedlinger, Jr., 92, a resident of Homestead Village, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at the home.He was married 30 years to Dorothy Greene Riedlinger. His first wife Marilyn W. Riedlinger died in 1984.  Born in Ferguson, MO he was the son of the late Louis, Sr., and Theresa M. Deistel Riedinger.Louis attended Westminster College in Fulton, MO and...

John (Jack) Moscony, age 87, passed away on Sunday March 5th at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Mary Moscony.  Jack was devoted to his wife of 60 years, Mary Casey Moscony, who survives him, as well as his sons, John (Carol) of York, PA and...

Donald G. Gehr, 81, of Leola, died peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017 with his loving wife, Shirley by his side.Don was born July 30, 1935 in Highville, PA to the late Elizabeth Gehr Ruoss and Roy S. Gehr.Don worked in the garment industry for over 50 years mainly in sales, fashion and lingerie design.Working with the late actress Jane...

James A.Lepore, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on February 28, 2017.  He was the husband of Catherine R. (Murse)Lepore.DeBordSnyder Funeral Home. (717) 394-4097

Lois Bohlin, a longtime resident of Lancaster, PA and Westfield, NJ passed away on February 22, 2017 after a short illness.Born in Jefferson City, MO on October 25, 1929 to Roy and Ferne (Hiddleston) Taylor, Lois spent her early years growing up in the South. Her family moved to Lancaster, PA in 1940 where she met and later married Gilbert...

Esther Louise Reikard, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2017 at Lancaster Care and Rehab.  She was the loving wife of Edward Reikard to whom she was married to for 63 years.Born in Loysville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Dolby) Hess.After graduating high school, Esther spent much of her life as a...