Obituaries

Rev. Otto F. Becken, 82, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1st at his home with his loving wife Mary J. Becken by his side.Born in Manorville, Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late Ivison and Agnes Nugent Becken.Otto graduated from the Biblical University of Philadelphia and devoted his life...

Tina M. Cherry, 50 , of Lancaster, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Frances M. Woodard Cherry.Tina was a 1979  graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.   She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, playing cards and family  outings.Surviving are  three daughters, Tiandra Cherry, Tynisha Cherry...

Darwin T. SmithDarwin Tennis Smith passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 atCoatsville VA Hospice. He was the loving husband of Deborah. He is also survivedby his sons Darwin and Michael, stepchildren Jason, Daniel and Sara, 13grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sisters Patricia and Sandra, and brotherRichard.Tennis was a life member of Riverside Camping Assoc. and theV.F.W. He was an avid sports fan...

Katherine Gschwend Miller, 39, of Lancaster, PA died Thursday, November 24, 2011. Kate was the daughter of Dorothy Moore Gschwend and Dr. Paul Gschwend III, of Lancaster.A 1990 graduate of Lancaster Country Day School, Kate earned her B.A. degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. She completed her Masters in American Studies at the College of William and Mary. Kate...

John B. Fishel, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 22,2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy.He was a resident of Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville.  Prior to that, he resided in ValleybrookEstates, Lancaster.Born in Hagerstown, MD on September 24, 1914, John was theson of the late Oram and Mary Blume Fishel.He was the husband of the late Janice S....

Jerrold S. Dix, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 19th at Homestead Village. Born on March 25, 1928 in Brattleboro, VT he was the son of the late Justin H. and Myrtle Briggs Dix. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Wetzell Dix.Jerrold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of many hobbies, some...

Donald B. Jones, 89, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday November 19, 2011 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz, PA after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Ann Oster Jones.Don was born in Baltimore, MD on February 6, 1922. He was a devoted husband of 61 years and a loving father of his...

Darlene E. Reikard, 57, of Lancaster, passed away November 17, 2011 at home. She left this world peacefully and was sent with much love from her family and friends to join her fur friends across the rainbow bridge.Darlene graduated from McCaskey High School in 1971. She was most recently employed by Y & S Candies.She is survived by her parents,...

Merle W. Marple, 90, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday November 16th at his home. He was married to the late Edith C. Marple who passed away November 20th 2002.Merle was born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 14th 1921. He had a strong work ethic and was dedicated to providing for his family. He was...

Nancy L. Morris, 67, of Lancaster, died Wed., Nov. 17, at home. She was the wife  of Bill Morris. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist  Church, corner of Duke and Walnut Sts., on Mon., Nov.  22, at 11:30 A.M.  Arrangements by Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 394-4097.

Robert “Bob” Ellis Davis, 81, died at The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Bob was born to Emery H. and Edith Ellis Davis in Norwich, CT on January 13, 1930. He graduated from UConn in 1951 and was employed by DuPont for 34 years.He was an active layman at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in...

Norman A. Martin, 88, formerly of Kearny, NJ died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA. Born in Kearny, NJ, he was the son of the late John S. and Florence M. Ferguson Martin. He was married for 67 years to Elizabeth A. Waugh Martin.Norman served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a chemical...

Jean Y. Gochnauer, 80, of Conestoga, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy. She leaves a legacy of a person of strong faith who spent many hours in prayer.She was married52 years to the late Paul H. Gochnauer who died in 2005. Born in Lancaster Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elvin...

Robert “Bob” Ellis Davis, 81, died at The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Bob was born to Emery H. and Edith Ellis Davis in Norwich, CT on January 13, 1930. He graduated from UConn in 1951 and was employed by DuPont for 34 years.He was an active layman at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in...

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...