Obituaries

R. Kearney Sherr, 77, of Lancaster, PA died Monday, March 10that home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Carol Young Sherr and they would have celebrated their 58thwedding anniversary in 2014.Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Margaret Danner Sherr.  He was a life member of the former St. Andrew...

Jordan S. Glatfelter, 25, of Lincoln University, Pa, formerly of Willow Street, PA lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, March 6, 2014.  He fought a courageous and hard battle with unbelievable dignity and grace, on his own terms and never allowed it to define his life.  His motto through this entire fight was “keep on keepin’ on and never...

Catherine Dowling, 52, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  Born in Mineola, NY, she was the daughter of Gordon S. Ziegler, Jr. and Barbara Ziegler.  A graduate of Syosset High School in Syosset, NY, she then obtained her associates Degree from Dean College in Franklin, MA, then earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from the Fashion...

Our mother, Lois A. Herr, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2014 at the Mennonite Home.She was the wife of the late Franklin R. Herr who passed away in 1956.Born in Manor Twp., she was the daughter of the late John K. and Martha Landis Charles.  Lois graduated from Manor Twp. High School in 1936.After her husband’s...

John E. Reynolds, Sr., 79, of Lancaster, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on March 1, 2014 at his home.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George E. and Agnes McFalls Reynolds.  He was the loving husband of Florence Binkley Reynolds to whom he had been married for nearly...

W. John Oswald, 75, a resident of Landis Homes, died at the home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Rev. Gordon and Pauline Stroeble Oswald.John was a graduate of Palmerton High School and the University of Pennsylvania.  He was president of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Christian Association there.  He was employed...

Carl G. Melin (88) of Lancaster, PA slipped into the arms of his Lord on February 24, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ.Born in Arlington, MA, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ida Swanson Melin.  He was the husband of the late Barbara Cutler Melin who passed away in 2004 after 59 years of marriage.A veteran of World War...

The Rev. Peter J.L. Perella, 35, died on February 24, 2014 at home after a long battle with sinus cancer. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1978 and was raised in Intercourse, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pequea Valley High School class of 1996 and graduated from Millersville University with the Bachelor of Science degree...

Lorayne Gail Williams, 71, a resident of Homestead Village, died at the home on Sunday, February 23, 2014.Born in Brookyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Petersen Reynolds.Lorayne had worked for many years as an office manager for Savoy Electronics in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and traveling.Surviving is a daughter, Stacey...

On February 21, 2014, Christine Sharpe Pelger, Lititz, departed this world. She made the most of her 85 years.Chris loved to be busy and to help others. This combination of traits blessed many. Active in United Methodist Women, Meals on Wheels, Lititz Woman’s Club, a long term employee of Manheim Auto Auction and serving in many church positions, Chris got...

Joanne C. Lefever, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Conestoga View.  She was the wife of the late Phares H. Lefever.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Norman G. and Helen M. (McDonald) Miller.In her spare time she enjoyed shopping and traveling.She is survived by her children; Faith Devlin (wife of Ernest)...

Thomas L. Fulton, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.  He was the loving husband of Kathy L. (DiEugenio) Fulton.Born outside of Pittsburg, PA, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (Clausen) Fulton.In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family.In addition...

M. Christine Strickler, 91, a resident of Woodcrest Villa, formerly of Marietta Avenue, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center with loved ones by her side.She was married for 68 years to her best friend and high school sweetheart, Martin “Marty” B. Strickler, Jr.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late...

John A. “Andy” Ressler, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.  He was a resident of Evergreen Estates Retirement Community.  He was the loving husband of the late Thelma M. (Lightcap) Ressler and Marion (Meikrantz) Ressler.  Born in New Providence, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Y. and Anna B. (Findley) Ressler.He proudly served...

Helen A. SagererDeadYep, that’s what she wanted written in the paper. Helen, also known as Mom, Gramma, Mommom and in her later years, our personal favorite “Jezebel”, wanted her friends, caregivers and family to smile one more time!  Helen died February 11, 2014.She was born and grew up in Lancaster, PA to the late Edward and Clara Todd. Preceding her...

Betty Grace (Nester) Repko, age 82, Lancaster PA, joined her husband Hubert after a courageous five year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Sheldon and Edna (Conrad) Nester, and is survived by a sister, Nancy Yoder of Gilbertsville, her children, Pam Herrlinger, wife of Barry of Lancaster, Mark Repko, husband of Beth of Hartsville...

Rev. Dr. E. Bradford Davis, husband (widower) of Margaret Edna Sayers Davis, died on February 7, 2014, at the Willow Valley Retirement Home, Lancaster, PA.Brad was born in Philadelphia on July 2, 1921, the son of Thomas Carroll Davis, M.D., and Julia Adams Davis.  He graduated from William Penn Charter School in 1939 and then from Yale University, receiving a...

Linn Brian McCune of Lancaster, PA died suddenly at home on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the age of 74.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Kenneth  and Anne (Cauler) McCune.Linn was the husband of Georgia (Longenecker) McCune with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Beatrice J. Knapp, 97, a resident of Luther Acres, Lititz, died at the home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.She was the wife of the late Walter Knapp, Jr. who died in 1991.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ada T. Snyder Shuman.Beatrice was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. ...

Betty Jane Good, 89 of Lancaster, PA, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 3, 2014.  She was married 57 years to the late Rodney C. Good who died in 2007.  Born on April 9, 1924 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George W. & Rella May Ott Eckert.She was a member of The Lancaster...