Obituaries

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...

Leslie (Les) M. Brooks Sr. died after a lengthy illness on October 15, 2011 at Brethren Village at the age of 92, entering the presence of his Savior, who he loved and served for 66 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Isabel A. Anderson Brooks, also 92. They lived together at Brethren Village beginning in...

Helen Kiernan Hammes, 45, of Lancaster, passed away tragically on October 13, 2011.Born September 27, 1966 she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Ellen Kiernan.Helen was a cum laude graduate of University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a skilled RN, specializing in Emergency Room care and worked for various...

Abram K. Hartsough, Jr., 61, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2011.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Abram K. “Ken” and Kathryn E. Rittenhouse Hartsough of Lancaster.Abram had been employed for many years at Alcoa and Precision Products. He was a 1968 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and a member of...

M. Alvena Williard, 84, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Lancaster, Pa. Born in Kennett, Missouri; she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cordeila (Wright) Branch. She was the wife of Floyd L. Williard to whom she was married 64 years. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Robert L. Williard of Wellsville, Pa, Kenneth R....

Glenn E. Orndorf, 86, formerly of 21 Cedar Lane passed away on October 7th of natural causes at Homestead Village.Mr. Orndorf was a prominent Realtor and insurance broker for over 40 years and returned as president of Glenn E. Orndorf, Inc. in 1987. His firm succeeded that of Leo I. Hain, Inc. of which he served as president.Glenn was a...

Jean Marie Coble, 83, of Lancaster, entered into rest on Sunday, October 2, 2011.She was married 25 years to Donald E. Coble. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles Darnell and Dorothy “Mimi” Swarr.Jean was a secretary to the president at Teachers Protective Mutual Life Insurance Company for 26 years. She was a graduate of J.P....

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Mary Lou Myers, 79, of Lancaster, entered into rest on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Manorcare, Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Parke H. and Luella Vogel Behm. She was married for 60 years to George W. Myers.Mary Lou was a 1949 graduate of McCaskey High School. For most of her life she was a...

Miriam “Mim” Stokes, 98, of Lancaster, PA died Monday September 26th at Brethren Village. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Stokes who died September 27, 1974. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Enos and Sarah Trout. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church; Lancaster and the United Methodist Women....