Obituaries

W. Donald Charles, 81, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late J. Wilmer Charles and the late Miriam Hollinger Charles Weaver. He was married to the late Anna Stadel Charles who died in 2000.Don worked as a painter...

Shirley B. Hall, 76, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 13, 2011 at her home.She was married 52 years to the late Joseph L. Hall who died August 3, 2011. Born in Millersville, she was raised by her aunt and uncle the late Howard E. and Florence E. Greider and by her grandmother the late Lizzie H. Barr.Shirley was a...

Paul W. Kilp, 83, of Lancaster, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was married 62 years to Nancy L. Wolfe Kilp.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul C. and Grace E. Durborow Kilp. Paul retired from the Lancaster Office of the American Automobile Association where he had worked for more...

George R. MarkJune 21, 1927 to November 7, 2011George R. Mark, 84, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2011 at his home at Willow Valley Lakes Manor, Willow Street, PA. He was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Thomas) Mark of Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, and children: Deborah Carullo (Domenic), William Mark (deceased), Linda...

Reverend Donald R. Baker, 84, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord Monday November 7th, 2011.He and his wife, Betty L. Baker, celebrated 63 years of marriage in September. Born in Maplecrest, NY, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Dorotha Vining Baker.He spent his entire professional life as an ordained minister for the Free...

Wanda Chudzik passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Lancaster County on Saturday night, November 5, 2011 with her daughter Pamela by her side. The rest of her family was at her bedside on Saturday as well.   On October 30th, her entire family was able to come together to celebrate her 89th birthday.Born in Passaic, NJ, Wanda spent...

Richard A. Reid, cherished husband of Joan, died Sunday night, November 6th, 2011. Dick was born June 7th, 1918, in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, France, during the bombing of Paris. Son of William and Belle Goodwin Reid, his father was a consultant for the French Railroad System. At the end of World War 1 the family returned to Ohio. From Ohio University Dick...

Arnold August “Zach” Zachow, 88, of Willow Valley Manor Retirement Community, formerly of Rosemont, PA, died on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Arbor View in Lancaster, PA. He was born on August 31, 1923 in Pascagoula, MS and was the son of the late Arnold and Celeste Zachow of Gulfport, MS.Zach served with the US Navy during World War II...

Our brave daughter passed away on November 3, 2011, after courageously waging her own war against an insurmountable opponent.  We are so grateful that Maeve included us in her journey, forever changing our lives in a positive way. In the short timeMaeve was with us, she not only touched but changed many lives, teaching us so much more about ourselves...

Lillian Ethel Cavna Hankle, 84, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 3rd, 2011 at ManorCare Health Care Services of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John Adam and Ada Sharley Cavna.Lillian graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and was then employed by the school district of Lancaster as a secretary....

Hugo Fiora, Associate Professor Emeritus of Millersville University, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Community on Monday, October 31st, 2011.  He was born on October 14, 1916 in Dennison, OH where he  spent his youth.  In 1939, he began his  college education at the Ohio State University earning a B.S. degree in Industrial Arts.  After graduation, Mr.  Fiora proudly served his...

Dr. James F. Shank, 96, a resident of Luther Acres, diedMonday, October 31, 2011. He was affectionately called “Doc Yankum” by his many friends in “uptown” Lititz where he was a frequent customer of the original ”Benners” and Spill the Beans Coffee Shop.He was married 42 years to Helen Furniss Shock Shank.  Born in Quarryville, he was the son of...

Joyce A. Burdzy-Klaus, 54, of Leola, Pa ended a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and passed away peacefully on Sunday October 30th, 2011 at Maple Farms Nursing Home, Akron. Born in Montclair, NJ she was the daughter of Bruno Burdzy and Katherine Wladar (Kotinsky).Joyce was a 79’ graduate of Kansas University and attended Millersville University while working towards her master’s...

Edgar “Ed” Rhoads Singleton, 88, of Lancaster, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Maribel “Mollie” Diffenbach Singleton.  Ed was the son of the late W. Roy and Iva Rhoads Singleton.  He graduated from Manheim Twp. High School in 1941.Ed served three years in WWII, including 17 months...

Edgar “Ed” Rhoads Singleton, 88, of Lancaster, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Maribel “Mollie” Diffenbach Singleton.  Ed was the son of the late W. Roy and Iva Rhoads Singleton.  He graduated from Manheim Twp. High School in 1941.Ed served three years in WWII, including 17 months...

Robert C. Blasingame, 95, of Sarasota, FL passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Springs at Lake Pointe Woods.  Born in Auburn, AL, he was the son of the late Ralph U. and Sue Mae Combs Blasingame. He was married to Marjorie Strode Blasingame.Robert received his undergraduate degree from the Penn State University and his masters degree from the...

After a brief illness, Mary Ella Herr, 90, of Lancaster, went home to be with our Lord, October 27, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County inMount Joy.Born onJuly 29, 1921 inWest Lampeter Township, she was the daughter of the late Jacob H. Herr and Ella M. (Rohrer) Herr.She was a 1939 graduate of West Lampeter High School.  After her retirement...

Philip K. Baum, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata.  Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Philip L. Baum and Maude E. Wood Baum.  He was married to Elaine M. Austin.Philip was a graduate of the University of Albany-SUNY and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean...

Russell C. Dunkelberger, 91, a resident of Conestoga View for the past three years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2011.  Born on August 24, 1920 in Irish Valley, PA, he was the son of Donna (Foy) and Clarence Dunkelberger.  Russell was married to Alma C. (Dunkelberger) Dunkelberger.  They would have celebrated 69 years of marriage in...

Arlene F. Spierling, 91, of Willow Valley Manor North, Lancaster, PA, died October 17, 2011 at The Glen at Willow Valley.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Spierling.  Born in Tunkhannock, PA she was the daughter of the late Judd M. and Louise Lynch Fitze.Mrs. Spierling was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster.  A graduate of...