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Dean L. 'Smitty' Smith

Dean L. 'Smitty' Smith

Oct 8, 2011

Dallastown – Dean L. “Smitty” Smith, 88, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Dallastown Nursing Center. He was the husband of Edith “Edie” Smith to whom he was married 21 years. A Celebration of Life will be 11 AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place,...

Sarah K. Reichelderfer

Sarah K. Reichelderfer

Oct 8, 2011

WATSONTOWN — Sarah Kathryn (Betts) Reichelderfer, 91, of Watsontown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Watsontown Health and Rehab. She was born Oct. 15, 1919, a daughter of the late Howard O. Betts, Sr. and Bertha (Snyder) Betts. In 1941, Sarah married Edward F. Reichelderfer who preceded her in death. They had...

Roberta R. (Hoover) Prince

Roberta R. (Hoover) Prince

Oct 7, 2011

SCRANTON - Roberta R. (Hoover) Prince, 64 of Scranton and a former resident of McElhattan died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Scranton. She was born September 7, 1947 in Lock Haven the daughter of the late Roy and Mary E. (Mumma) Hoover. Roberta was married to Jack E. Prince on January 11, 1969. They...

Mildred A. Silvestrini

Mildred A. Silvestrini

Oct 7, 2011

POTTSVILLE- Mildred A. Silvestrini, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Friday morning at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Marlin on July 7, 1941 she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Bane Keitsock. She attended Saint Nicholas grade school and graduated from Pottsville High School in 1959. She worked in the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years....

Alice A. (Traver) Beyer

Alice A. (Traver) Beyer

Oct 7, 2011

WILKES-BARRE- Alice A. (Traver) Beyer, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday afternoon, October 7th, 2011, at Hospice Community Care in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Arlene (Crispell) Traver. Alice was a graduate of Noxen High School and Wilkes-Barre Business School. Until 1967, she...

Nelda R. Sperling

Nelda R. Sperling

Oct 6, 2011

POTTSVILLE- Nelda R. Sperling, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday evening at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Hazleton on December 27, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Nelda Steibing Ganss, formerly of Conyngham, PA. She graduated in 1939 from Hazleton Senior High School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. She was pas president...

Ruth Anna (Noll) Arnsberger

Ruth Anna (Noll) Arnsberger

Oct 6, 2011

YORK – Ruth Anna (Noll) Arnsberger, 79, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dale Robert Arnsberger. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with Rev. Dr. Eddie D.D. Miller, Chaplain at AseraCare Hospice officiating. Friends and family will meet...

Ferne M. (Heindel) Stein

Ferne M. (Heindel) Stein

Oct 5, 2011

RED LION – Ferne M. (Heindel) Stein, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at York Hospital. She was the loving wife of Rodger H. Stein to whom she was married 48 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dallastown. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service...

Agnes V. Blair

Agnes V. Blair

Oct 5, 2011

TROY PA - Agnes V. Blair, Age 85 of W. Burlington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital. Agnes was born September 15, 1926 in Troy daughter of the late Harry & Laverna (Lafoon) Blair. She was a graduate of Troy High School. Agnes was a naturalist and enjoyed farming having a deep interest in agriculture....

Elizabeth 'Betty' J. (Anthony) Jacobs

Elizabeth 'Betty' J. (Anthony) Jacobs

Oct 5, 2011

YORK – Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Anthony) Jacobs, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Claude A. Jacobs to whom she was married 67 years. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, October 10, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth...

Melvin N. Lutz

Melvin N. Lutz

Oct 5, 2011

Red Lion—Melvin N. Lutz, 89, formerly of Cross Roads, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Evelyn L. (Barnett) Lutz. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., with the Rev. Guy W. Dunham,...

Wayne H. Heck

Wayne H. Heck

Oct 4, 2011

RENOVO - Wayne H. Heck, age 73, died at the Gatehouse in Williamsport on Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011. He was born in Renovo on May 20, 1938, a son of the late Gordon L. and Helen (Drake) Heck. Wayne worked as a laborer for the Hammermill Paper Co. and also worked for the Whitaker Corp. He attended the North...

Marion (Worsham) Tracy

Marion (Worsham) Tracy

Oct 4, 2011

YORK – Marion (Worsham) Tracy, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at The Haven at Springwood. A public visitation will be held from 2-3:00 PM Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Following the visitation a private family service will be held with The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seckman officiating. Private...

Elinor M. (Loucks) Lauer

Elinor M. (Loucks) Lauer

Oct 4, 2011

York—Elinor M. (Loucks) Lauer, 83, died Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of Ralph L. Lauer Sr. The couple would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary October 25th. A Celebration of Life Service will be 6 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York....

Vickie D. (Putnam) Dudwitt

Vickie D. (Putnam) Dudwitt

Oct 3, 2011

TROY - Vickie Dee Dudwitt, Age 52, of Troy, PA passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor. Vickie was born May 11, 1959 in Sayre PA, daughter of Julius E. and Alta P. (May) Putnam. She was a graduate of Troy High School and served her Country during peacetime and the Gulf War in the...

Jennifer Ann Gracey

Jennifer Ann Gracey

Oct 2, 2011

YORK- Jennifer Ann Gracey, 36, of West Manchester Twp., died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at York Hospital. She leaves her companion, Matthew A. Zirkle. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a viewing from 6-7:30 p.m. Certified...

Florence A. Babiarz, Rn

Florence A. Babiarz, Rn

Oct 1, 2011

AVOCA - Florence A. Babiarz, RN, 81, of Avoca, a resident of Mt. View Nursing Home, died Saturday at the CMC Hospital, Scranton. Born in Throop, August 8, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Yatsko Lazorik. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 1948, Throop and in 1955 she graduated from St. Agnes...

Phyllis B. Joseph

Phyllis B. Joseph

Oct 1, 2011

WILKES BARRE - Phyllis B. Joseph, 87, of Hanover Township, died Saturday at the Geisinger Medical Center, Wyoming Valley. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 22, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Gulbish Wasley. She was a 1942 graduate of Hanover Township High School. On Feb 10, 1948 she married the late John D. “Jack”...

Pamela J. (Sipe) Donagher

Pamela J. (Sipe) Donagher

Oct 1, 2011

WINDSOR- Pamela J. (Sipe) Donagher, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Elwood C. “Butch” Donagher. The couple had been married for 42 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Kenneth R. Oerman, Jr.

Kenneth R. Oerman, Jr.

Oct 1, 2011

RED LION- Kenneth R. Oerman, Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Manor Care Kingston Ct. He was the husband of Mildred I. (Leiphart) Oerman. The couple wed on January 28, 1961. A celebration of life tribute service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...