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Ruby Lee Balmer
Oct 7, 2012
KINGSTON-Ruby Lee Balmer, 65, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Kingston Commons. Born in Seaboard, NC, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Johnson) Daniels. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a Dietary Aide in Plainfield, NJ. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Mae Cherry. Surviving are...
John W. Nameck
Oct 7, 2012
RED LION – John W. Nameck, 93, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Moravian Manor in Lititz. He was the husband of the late Virginia L. (Ela) Nameck to whom he was married for 62 years until her death on December 20, 2007. Funeral services and burial will be private in Red Lion Cemetery. Full military rites will...
Paul Herbert 'Johnny' Brandt
Oct 6, 2012
York—Paul Herbert “Johnny” Brandt, 89, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Ritchie “Kay” (Shoemaker) Brandt. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the...
Hazel K. (Hopkins) Fortune
Oct 6, 2012
YORK- Hazel K. (Hopkins) Fortune, 87, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Pleasant Acres. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 740 W. Locust St., York with the Reverend Ramona Kinard officiating. A viewing will be from 8-10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be...
Jean R. (Riley) Carter
Oct 6, 2012
LEWISBURG - Jean R. (Riley) Carter, 91, a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg, PA, formerly of Girard and Erie, died on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Jean was born on August 20, 1921 in Girard Twp, Erie County and was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Eunice Mary (Stevens) Riley. Jean...
Ruth May (Detwiler) Smith
Oct 6, 2012
SPRINGVALE - Ruth May (Detwiler) Smith, 92, of Windsor Township, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Smith who passed away in 1991. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at St. Paul (Springvale) United Methodist Church, 265...
Jean B. (Burkholder) Paternostro
Oct 5, 2012
WILLIAMSPORT - Jean B. (Burkholder) Paternostro, 90, died Friday, October 05, 2012, at The Williamsport Home. She was born May 31, 1922 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late John A. and Ruby (Hanner) Burkholder. Jean was a 1940 graduate of the Williamsport High School. She was married to the late Joseph G. Paternostro, Jr., on July...
Shelly L. (Harkness) Holdren
Oct 5, 2012
TROY- Shelly L. (Harkness) Holdren, 46, life long resident of Troy, PA passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Jeffery Holdren. The couple married December 8, 1984 and had 27 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday,...
William A. Carlson
Oct 5, 2012
WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- William A. Carlson, 89, of York died in the loving embrace of his wife in the comfort of his home after a brief illness on Friday, October 5, 2012. He is survived by his beautiful wife “Margie” Margaret D. (Lorentsen) Carlson, who was the love of his life for 70 years, as well as nieces, nephews,...
Wilda 'Ruth' Durand
Oct 4, 2012
RED LION - Wilda “Ruth” (Johnson) Durand, 80, died at 11:54 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward Kenneth Durand. A service to celebrate Mrs. Durand’s life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 9 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion...
Harold E. Tyson
Oct 4, 2012
RED LION - Harold E. Tyson, 70, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of Linda A. (Deskin) Tyson. The couple celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on April 29th. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Rd. in Red Lion....
Mae Potts
Oct 4, 2012
POTTSVILLE-Mae Potts, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday morning at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Pottsville on March 2, 1923, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Mary A. Delaney Anderson. Mae was a 1941 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. In addition to her...
Robert Evans 'Bob' Shaull
Oct 3, 2012
AIRVILLE - Robert Evans “Bob” Shaull, 70 of Lower Chanceford Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of M. Kay (Stewart)Shaull. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 14, 2011. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Chanceford...
James Allan 'Scotty' Scott
Oct 3, 2012
NORTH YORK BORO - James Allan “Scotty” Scott, 66, of York died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services North in York. He leaves his companion Frances Drawbaugh. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York. Viewings...
Robert C. Derr
Oct 2, 2012
POTTSVILLE- Robert C. Derr, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on June 14, 1920, he was the son of the late Frederick and Anna Stephany Derr. Bob attended Saint Patrick’s school. He was a member of Saint Patrick’s Church, Pottsville. He was an Army veteran having served...
William B. Workinger
Oct 2, 2012
RED LION - William B. Workinger, 76, of Windsor Township, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. He was the husband of Norma J. (Kerchner) Workinger. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church, 126 W. Main Street in Dallastown, with a...
Caroline T. Hartnett
Oct 1, 2012
POTTSVILLE- Caroline T. Hartnett, 68, of Honey Grove, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Monday evening at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Leona Boyer Yablonsky. Caroline was a 1962 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and received an associates degree in accounting from the former...
Earl M. Yohe
Sep 30, 2012
YORK – Earl M. Yohe, 77, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Manor Care – North. Funeral services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born June 6, 1935 in Hanover a son of the late Melvin C. and Florence E. (Barrett) Yohe, he retired...
Suzanne Lois (Frigm) Greenwood
Sep 28, 2012
YORK – Suzanne Lois (Frigm) Greenwood, 61, died Friday, September 28, 2012. She was the wife of her high school sweetheart, Lloyd W. Greenwood. The couple met June 2, 1967 and was married on May 17, 1970. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel &...
Gerald A. 'Homer' Harding
Sep 27, 2012
WELLSBURG, NY Gerald A. “Homer” Harding, Resident of East Smithfield, PA. On September 27, 2012 my best friend and husband for the past 48 years gave up his struggle against cancer at his home with family by his side. Homer will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Porter) Harding, brothers-in-law,...
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