ObituarY LisTING

Erica Hope Shaffer

Erica Hope Shaffer

Jan 15, 2012

TROY- Erica Hope Shaffer, infant daughter of Jeremey and Rachelle (Pardoe) Shaffer of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Erica is survived by her parents Jeremey and Rachelle, her paternal grandparents; Robert (Robin) Shaffer of New Albany, PA and Elizabeth Shaffer of Columbia Cross Roads,...

James E. Hess, Sr.

James E. Hess, Sr.

Jan 14, 2012

YORK- James E. Hess, Sr., 68, of Manchester Township, died, Saturday, January 14, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Diana A. (Tetro) Hess. The couple celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on March 8, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 231...

Anna M. (Cowfer) Curcio

Anna M. (Cowfer) Curcio

Jan 12, 2012

NORTH BEND - Anna M. Curcio, age 85, died at Williamsport Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was born in Renovo on July 25, 1926, a daughter of the late George and Belle (Walters) Cowfer. She was a graduate of Renovo High School and the Philadelphia School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Philadelphia General...

Elinor M. (Clark) Kiger

Elinor M. (Clark) Kiger

Jan 10, 2012

YORK- Elinor M. (Clark) Kiger, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Kingston Court in York. She previously resided at Country Meadows in York. She was the wife of the late Lloyd L. Kiger. The couple had celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary before his passing in 2006. A Celebration of Life Service will...

James William 'Jim' Stanley

James William 'Jim' Stanley

Jan 10, 2012

NEW FREEDOM - James William 'Jim' Stanley, 72, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Rhoda S. Stanley. The couple celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on January 2nd. A celebration of life tribute service will be 11 a.m. on Monday,...

Paul A. Brodbeck, Jr.

Paul A. Brodbeck, Jr.

Jan 10, 2012

WELLSVILLE- Paul A. Brodbeck, Jr., 82, of Warrington Township, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Colonial Manor in York. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Bankert) Brodbeck. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on September 21, 2011. Burial will be private in Resthaven Cemetery in Hanover. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd in York...

Ann P. Thorsten

Ann P. Thorsten

Jan 9, 2012

RENOVO - Ann P. Thorsten, age 90, passed away at Bucktail Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. She was born in Renovo on December 6, 1921, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Gutt) Valyo. Ann was a devoted homemaker and worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. She was a...

Robert J. Keffer

Robert J. Keffer

Jan 9, 2012

YORK- Robert J. Keffer, 83, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Manor Care Kingston Ct. He was the husband of Sophia K. “Nuni” (Kotik) Keffer to whom he was married to for over 47 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be 1 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...

Walter H. Joiner

Walter H. Joiner

Jan 8, 2012

TROY - Walter H. Joiner, Age 85, of Hillcrest Apartments, Troy passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Walt was born September 3, 1926 in Rome, PA son of the late William Ray and Sarah (Green) Joiner. He was a graduate of Rome High School Class of 1942. Walt worked Paper Magic in Troy, Swayze Box...

Olive E. (Cook) Brzezinski

Olive E. (Cook) Brzezinski

Jan 8, 2012

DOVER, PA - Olive E. (Cook) Brzezinski, 87, formerly of Oil City, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in York, PA. She was the wife of the late Edward Brzezinski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 35 Pearl Avenue, Oil City...

Francis H. Letcavage

Francis H. Letcavage

Jan 7, 2012

Francis H. Letcavage POTTSVILLE- Francis H. Letcavage, 81, of Auburn, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1930, he was a son of Margaret “Anna” SnyderLetkiewicz, 100,of Auburn, and the late Francis A. Letkiewicz. He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. Francis was a Navy veteran...

Mildred 'Midge' F. James

Mildred 'Midge' F. James

Jan 7, 2012

Mildred “Midge” F. Thornburg James POTTSVILLE- Mildred “Midge” F. Thornburg James, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday morning at her niece’s residence in Doylestown, PA. Born in Minersville on October 10, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Jennie Dunkle Thornburg. She was of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. Midge was preceded in death by her husband,...

Charles A. Gutierrez

Charles A. Gutierrez

Jan 6, 2012

WILKES-BARRE- Charles A. “Chuck” Gutierrez, Sr., 84, of Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening at Golden Living Center-Summit, Wilkes-Barre. He was born on August 20, 1927 in Windber, PA. Charles proudly served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a former member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Charles worked for H.A. Smith...

Wayne A. May

Wayne A. May

Jan 5, 2012

TROY - Wayne A. May, Age 42, of Bear Lane, Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on January 5, 2012. Wayne was born September 22, 1969 in Towanda, PA son of Kenneth and Melva (Reider) May. He was a graduate of Canton Schools and worked in factories for various local employers. He and the former Sharon Passeri were...

Geraldine M. (Stauffer) Ness

Geraldine M. (Stauffer) Ness

Jan 5, 2012

RED LION – Geraldine M. (Stauffer) Ness, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at ManorCare Nursing Facility in Dallastown. She was the loving wife of Walter E. Ness to whom she was married for 64 years. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Ness will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at St....

Anna V. Copenhaver

Anna V. Copenhaver

Jan 5, 2012

LOCK HAVEN - Anna V. Copenhaver, age 90, of passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. She was born in Beale Township in Juniata County on Sept. 22, 1921, daughter of the late Russell “Abe” and Mary (Hopple) Whitesel. Anna worked at Woolrich Co. as a shirt folder and...

Catherine 'Jeanne' Higgins Mattison

Catherine 'Jeanne' Higgins Mattison

Jan 4, 2012

POTTSVILLE-Catherine “Jeanne” Higgins Mattison, of Pottsville, resident of York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday morning at the nursing home. She was born in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Patrick and Anna Meier Higgins. Jeanne graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School and was a graduate of Notre Dame College, Baltimore, MD. She was a member of Saint...

Beatrice Taylor

Beatrice Taylor

Jan 4, 2012

TROY - Beatrice Taylor, Age 77 formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2012 at Darway Nursing Facility. She was born April 11, 1934 in Columbia Cross Roads daughter of the late Ivan and Mildred Taylor. She was one of six children. Bea resided in Laurelton Center until she was able to enter a North Penn...

Bruno A. Egizi

Bruno A. Egizi

Jan 4, 2012

MILTON - Bruno A. Egizi, 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at Manor Care North, Williamsport. Bruno was born on December 02, 1922 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Gustavo and Vinchenzia (Flosa) Egizi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. Bruno had his own...

Dolores G. 'Toti' (Munotz) Melbert

Dolores G. 'Toti' (Munotz) Melbert

Jan 3, 2012

YORK – Dolores G. 'Toti' (Munotz) Melbert, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at her home. She was the wife of George W. Melbert to whom she was married for 43 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St.,...