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Edna S. (Feist) Mendygral

Edna S. (Feist) Mendygral

Nov 11, 2011

HANOVER TOWNSHIP-Edna S. (Feist) Mendygral, 85, of the Lee Park Section of Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening surrounded by her loving family in Manor Care, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 13, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Maryetta (Weidow) Feist. Prior to retiring, she was employed by the former Paul’s Place and South...

Violet K. Starr

Violet K. Starr

Nov 10, 2011

POTTSVILLE - Violet K. Starr, 88, formerly of Adamsdale Rd., and Pottsville, died at the Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson on Thursday afternoon. Born in Pottsville on February 8, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Katie Shadle Schappell. She was a 1941 graduate of Pottsville High School. On February 19, 1944 she married the late...

Juanita M. (Mellon) Owens

Juanita M. (Mellon) Owens

Nov 10, 2011

WALDORF, MD – Juanita Marie (Mellon) Owens, 85, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at ManorCare Camp Hill. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Owens. Services and burial will be private at the request of the family. Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, Inc., 305 W. Front Street, Lewisberry, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Owens was born May...

Micahel Patrick

Micahel Patrick

Nov 10, 2011

LakeLand, FL - Michael Patrick, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 10, 2011, after a battle with cancer. Mr. Patrick was born in Osceola Mills, PA on July 20, 1936. He was a welder and member of the Local 66 Operating Engineers. Mr. Patrick was a member of First Baptist Church...

Edison L. Leach, Jr.

Edison L. Leach, Jr.

Nov 9, 2011

GOLDSBORO – Edison L. Leach, Jr., 62, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Carol A. (Keckler) Leach to whom he was married for 35 years. Funeral services and burial will be private in Tri County Memorial Gardens with Full Military Rites provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Beaver...

Laverna (Baker) Brewer

Laverna (Baker) Brewer

Nov 9, 2011

TROY- LaVerna (Baker) Brewer, 91, of Troy, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Richard G. “Dick” Brewer who passed away on April 8, 1997. The couple married on August 2, 1941 and had 56 happy years together. LaVerna was born...

James P. 'Jimmy' Sheridan

James P. 'Jimmy' Sheridan

Nov 8, 2011

WILKES-BARRE-James P. “Jimmy” Sheridan, 63, of Wilkes-Barre passed into the arms of God on Tuesday, November 8th in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Jim was born in Wilkes Barre and was the son of Mary and James Sheridan. In 1948 his birth made headlines because he was the first person in the Wyoming Valley to have a complete blood transfusion. As...

Merle L. Plymette

Merle L. Plymette

Nov 6, 2011

WATSONTOWN - Merle L. Plymette, 83, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury. Merle was born on April 13, 1928 in Dewart and was the son of the late Elwood “Ted” and Florence (Bieber) Plymette. On November 10, 1951, he married the former Mildred R. (Robenolt) who survives, and would have celebrated 60...

Jack D. Wilhide

Jack D. Wilhide

Nov 6, 2011

YORK- Jack D. Wilhide, 79, of West Manchester Township, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra (Shultz) Wilhide. The couple celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on April 2nd. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd....

Eleanor Steinbacher

Eleanor Steinbacher

Nov 6, 2011

WILKES-BARRE-Eleanor Steinbacher, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Eleanor was born on April 1, 1917 in Philadelphia. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, where she was instrumental in starting the weekly Adorations. During World War II, she worked at a Military Defense Factory. In 1967, she...

Kenneth R. Richter

Kenneth R. Richter

Nov 5, 2011

York—Kenneth R. Richter, 83, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Jane (Bowman) Richter with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage on June 9th, 2011. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 A.M., Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Rev....

Margaret M. (Albert) Mccaffery

Margaret M. (Albert) Mccaffery

Nov 5, 2011

YORK- Margaret M. (Albert) McCaffery, 93, entered into rest at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Manor Care Health Services- South. She was the wife of the late Pershing H. McCaffery who passed away on December 20, 1995 A funeral service will be 11 a.m. of Thursday, November 10, 2011 at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ,...

Quentin O. Shaffer

Quentin O. Shaffer

Nov 4, 2011

HANOVER - Quentin O. Shaffer, 93, a former resident of Renovo, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, November 4, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. He was the husband of Cecelia T. (Kennedy) Shaffer, who died June 7, 2003. Born September 24, 1918, in Bennezette, PA, he was the son of the late Jack and...

Anna M. 'Doots' 'Wav' (Heiner) Beck

Anna M. 'Doots' 'Wav' (Heiner) Beck

Nov 2, 2011

YORK- Anna M. “Doots” (Heiner) Beck, 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the York Lutheran Home. She was the wife of the late Martin Luther Beck, Sr., who passed away on June 19, 2011. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Mt. Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mt. Rose Ave., York with...

Alberta P. (Latta) Fisher

Alberta P. (Latta) Fisher

Nov 1, 2011

WILLIAMSPORT - Alberta P. (Latta) Fisher, 82, passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, PA. She was the only child of Jean Elizabeth (Lunt) and Eugene Hazen Latta, and was a lifelong Williamsport resident. Alberta and Ray Alexander Fisher married in 1978 and had a perfectly wonderful 33 years of happiness together. She graduated...

Donald R. Staley

Donald R. Staley

Oct 31, 2011

RED LION- Donald R. Staley, 86, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Annabel J. Staley, who passed away on April 25, 2009. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 13, 2008 and renewed their vows on their 50th and 60th anniversaries. A celebration of life service...

Margaret C. 'Peggy' Scott

Margaret C. 'Peggy' Scott

Oct 30, 2011

YORK- Margaret C. “Peggy” Scott, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at York Hospital. A celebration of life tribute service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with the Reverend Dr. William H. Cluley officiating. A viewing will...

Russell E. Hummel, Jr.

Russell E. Hummel, Jr.

Oct 30, 2011

POTTSVILLE - Russell E. Hummel, Jr., 73, of Pottsville, died Sunday night at the Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson, Pottsville. Born in Cressona on November 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Russell and Catherine Firestine Hummel. He was formerly employed by Domino’s and worked at the A-Plus. Russell was an avid bowler, holding a 200 average...

Mark A. Lloyd

Mark A. Lloyd

Oct 30, 2011

RED LION- Mark A. Lloyd, 49, died suddenly on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at his sister's residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jennifer (Eveler) Lloyd. The couple celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on September 30, 2011. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Grace...

Michael B. Ilniski, Jr.

Michael B. Ilniski, Jr.

Oct 29, 2011

WILLIAMSPORT- Michael B. Ilniski, Jr. of Williamsport, PA passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Sycamore Manor in Williamsport. He was the husband of Mary A. (Guy) Ilniski. The couple married November 3, 1956 and had 54 years together. Michael was born on May 18, 1929 in Williamsport, son of the late Michael B. and Wilhelmina (Kowal) Ilniski,...