Obituaries

Florence (Floss) Eckert Chillas of Lancaster, PA passed from this life to the next on Thursday, May 24th after 92 years, too soon for all the family and friends that loved her. She was the daughter of the late George W. Jr and Rella May (Ott) Eckert. Floss was married to the late Kenneth William Chillas, who died in 2006.She...

Frank M. Buyan Jr., 77 years old, of Willow Valley Communities, formerly of Yardley Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born to Frank Buyan Sr. and Catherine Stofac Buyan. He was the loving husband of Carol Ann Coyle for 45 years.Born in Aliquippa, Pa., Frank graduated from Commodore Perry High School in Hadley, Pa. and continued...

Frances E. Mundey, 93, of St. John’s Herr Estate, Columbia, PA, formerly of East Petersburg, PA, died at Luther Acres under the care of hospice, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard W. Mundey, who passed away in 2007. Born in Chester, PA she was the daughter...

Patricia Ann Piersol Pacinelli, 84, passed away May 15, 2018 at Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA. She was born in West Chester, PA to the late J. Robert and Elinore (McCausland) Piersol of Guthriesville, PA.She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Ralph N. Pacinelli, a sister Joan Burks (Roy) Willow Street, PA and a brother Barry Piersol...

Velma C. Deering, 90, of Landisville, passed away on May 16th, 2018 at her home.  She was the loving wife of Arthur L. Deering to whom she would have celebrated 71 years of marriage in October.  Born in Ebensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Spinner) Willebran.She dedicated her to life to her family as...

Jere Myer Lyons, 79, of Lancaster, PA, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Landis Homes. He was the husband of Janet B. Lyons and the son of the late Max Myer and Vera Kurtz Lyons.He was a graduate of Manheim Township High School class of 1957, Lancaster Business College, and also served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon...

Sally Anne (Baldwin) Wiker, 88, Ephrata, PA, passed away at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA on Sunday May 13, 2108 (Mother’s Day). Loving wife of the late Carl Wiker (1923-2014). Born to James and Gladys (Ebersole) Baldwin in Philadelphia, PA on December 27, 1929. Throughout her life, she lived in Philadelphia, PA; Virginia; Lancaster, PA; Willow Street, PA; Coudersport, PA; Newville,...

Clair M. Shearer, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on May 10, 2018. He was the loving husband of Joan S. Shearer.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Fred M. and Kathryn (Baxter) Shearer.After graduating from high school, Clair spent much of his career with J.L. Clark retiring as the Director of Lithography.In his spare time,...

Randall “Randy” E. Stewart of Lancaster, PA died at age 80 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.  Born May 10, 1937 in Patterson NJ, he was the son of the late Mae M. (Bender) Stewart and Randall E. Stewart, Sr.A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in 1959, Randy joined Armstrong World Industries in November 1963...

Beth Flanagan Shoemaker, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the loving wife of Michael Shoemaker.She was an active member and volunteer of the Lancaster Elks #134, and adored her inside cats and the outside cats that adopted her.She is survived by her parents; Ray and...

Barry J. Suter, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at ManorCare. He was the loving husband of almost 47 years to Violetta Rose Suter (Bradley).Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Donald K. and Mildred (Rutter) Suter.As a truck driver, Barry had the opportunity to travel quite a bit and to see many...

Jean K. Conover, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on May 5, 2018 at Willow Valley Communities.  She was the loving wife of the late Arthur G. Conover, Jr.Born in Port Carbon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Katie Mae (Weinhold) Kantner. She grew up in Reading PA and moved to Ada Ohio while her husband...

William Kenneth Groff, Sr. joined his parents, Nelda V. (Sheaffer) and Richard V. Groff, and brothers, Richard E. and John E. Groff, in heaven on May 5, 2018. He was born in Lancaster on February 6, 1934. He was a dedicated and proud citizen of the Red Rose city and raised his family here.He is survived by his beloved wife...

David R. Boyd, Jr.(Chuck) 66, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 with his family by his side, after a long battle with cancer from Agent Orange. He proudly served his country in the US Army in Vietnam.He was the son of the late David R. Boyd, Sr. and Betty J. Wright. He is survived by his...

Juliann Erb, 91, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on April 26, 2018 at Ephrata Manor.  Born in East Petersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Carrie (Miller) Erb. Juliann was predeceased by two brothers, Hager Erb and Roger Erb and a sister, Suzann Shelly.Juliann graduated from both Hempfield High School and Beaver College. She then...

Sarah Francis (Foster) Hemphill of the Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster PA passed on to be with her Lord on Friday, April 27, 2018 at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA.  Born October 18, 1925 on a dairy farm in West Goshen Township, PA, she was the youngest of four children born to Robert and Elizabeth Seymour Foster. ...

Jane May Conrad, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

William Ray “Bill” Pierce, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Jeannette, PA on December 13, 1926, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Grossman Pierce. He is survived by his daughter Sheri Pierce, son Scott and Joy Pierce, granddaughter Bethany and Eric Davis and great-grandson Scottie Davis.A...

Lawrence A. George, 79, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Joyce (Amirault) George, to whom he was married for 56 years.Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Grace (Patterson) George.After graduating from Malden High School, Larry’s professional career included thirty...

James Joseph Durkin, 65, of Lancaster, PA passed away on April 19, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Mary Rose, father of Caihlin, her husband Jacob, James Joseph III, future grandfather of Joshua James, brother of John Vincent Jr., his wife JoAnn, Kathleen McGarvey, and her husband William.Jim was born to John Vincent Sr. and Mary Catherine McAllister Durkin...