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Ralph T. Esser

Ralph T. Esser

Dec 15, 2010

WILKES-BARRE-Ralph T. Esser, 95, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on October 29, 1915. He is survived by a niece, Mary Ann Price; nephew Wayne T. Price and great niece Rose Albert, all of Wilkes-Barre; great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Kniffen O'Malley Funeral...

Sandra L. Testa

Sandra L. Testa

Dec 14, 2010

PLAINS TOWNSHIP-Sandra L. (Nelson) Testa, 62, formerly of Lehigh Street, Avoca, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Timber Ridge Nursing Home, Plains Township. Born on July 21, 1948, in Duryea, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Nellie (Hall) Nelson. Sandra graduated from Pittston High School and was a member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church....

Thomas L. 'Tom' Lisson

Thomas L. 'Tom' Lisson

Dec 14, 2010

WILLIAMSPORT - Thomas L. Tom Lisson, 73, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Manor Care South, Williamsport. Thomas was born on February 22, 1937 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Elsie L. (Lisson). He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion...

Raymond E. Gibb

Raymond E. Gibb

Dec 14, 2010

York-Raymond E. Gibb, 96, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Manor Care Health Services-South. He was the husband of the late Edith E. (Martin) Gibb. They were married July 1, 1936 at her home in Grove City and spent 72 years together. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday December 30, 2010 at...

David P. Eyster

David P. Eyster

Dec 13, 2010

YORK - David P. Eyster, 54, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Fiona D. (Fisher) Eyster to whom he was married for 30 years on September 27, 2010.A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 12:00 Noon Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...

Elizabeth M. (Foust) Jacoby

Elizabeth M. (Foust) Jacoby

Dec 13, 2010

YORK Elizabeth M. (Foust) Jacoby, 87, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. She was the wife of the late William C. Jacoby, Sr.A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 17, 2010 at Faith United Church of Christ, 509 Pacific Ave., York, PA with her Associate Pastor Amy Dows officiating. Burial will be...

Patricia A. Keller

Patricia A. Keller

Dec 12, 2010

YORK- Patricia A. Keller, 72, passed away on December 10, 2010. Services for Patricia are private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, PA 17408 is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Keller was born on December 11, 1937 in Lower Windsor, a daughter of the late Harold L. and Ruth...

Roy Wilson Hengst

Roy Wilson Hengst

Dec 11, 2010

YORK- Roy Wilson Hengst, 98, died Saturday December 11, 2010 at ManorCare Health Services, Dallastown. He was the loving husband of the late Gladys M. (Anstine) Hengst. A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Mt. Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mt. Rose Ave., York, PA, 17403 with Rev. Patricia Bollinger officiating and full military...

John J. 'Jack' Blum, Iii

John J. 'Jack' Blum, Iii

Dec 11, 2010

Pottsville- John J. "Jack" Blum, III,75, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday evening at Manor Care, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on November 20, 1935, he was a son of the late John J., Jr. and Lauretta Richardson Blum. Jack retired from the Pottsville Parking Authority, where he served as a maintenance man at the Mahantongo Street Parking Garage. Jack was...

Luther G. (Coley) Coulson, Jr.

Luther G. (Coley) Coulson, Jr.

Dec 9, 2010

WINDSOR- Luther G. Coley Coulson, Jr., 87 died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at his residence with his loving Coleys girls by his side. A celebration of life memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with a flag folding provided...

Evelyn L. (Vanorstrand) Randall

Evelyn L. (Vanorstrand) Randall

Dec 9, 2010

GLEN ROCK-Evelyn L. (VanOrstrand) Randall, 87, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Barbara J. Egan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shrewsbury. She was the loving wife of the late Donald G. Randall. Funeral services are private at the request of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs....

Beverly Ann (Haupt) Scott

Beverly Ann (Haupt) Scott

Dec 8, 2010

DALLASTOWN Mayor Beverly Ann (Haupt) Scott, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at York Hospital. A celebration of life service will be 11 am on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc, 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion with Reverend Lawrence A. Cunnings and Reverend Curtis R. Weber officiating....

Miriam M. (Hess) Miller

Miriam M. (Hess) Miller

Dec 7, 2010

YORK- Miriam M. (Hess) Miller, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Manor Care Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Lewis Miller, who passed away on August 1, 2000. The couple wed on May 10, 1952. A celebration of life service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler...

Joseph R. Shirey

Joseph R. Shirey

Dec 7, 2010

YORK- Joseph R. Shirey, 59, of Spring Garden Township, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Vicki S. (Tarascio) Shirey. The couple celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on August 26th. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner...

Marvin L. Workman

Marvin L. Workman

Dec 6, 2010

Red Lion-Marvin L. Workman, 84, passed away December 6, 2010 at his residence in Red Lion Borough. He was the husband of the late Clara L. (Wagoner) Workman and the late Marian L. (Arnold) Workman. A celebration of life tribute will be 10 AM Friday, December 10, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...

Patricia Ann (Hoffmaster) Krick

Patricia Ann (Hoffmaster) Krick

Dec 6, 2010

YORK- Patricia Ann (Hoffmaster) Krick, 78, of Windsor Township died Monday, December 6, 2010 at York Hospital. She was the wife of R. Marvin Krick. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on July 7th. Following cremation a Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at New Harmony Presbyterian Church, 2295 Delta Rd....

Margarita (Ortiz) Mccoy

Margarita (Ortiz) Mccoy

Dec 5, 2010

WILKES-BARRE-Margarita Ortiz McCoy (Margie, Magita, Gita, 222), 48, of Wilkes-Barre P.A passed away Sunday, December5, 2010. Born in Bronx, New York on June 3, 1962, she was a daughter of Francisca (Pinto)Ortiz and the late Rafael Ortiz. She was a member of Halls Temple Church in Staten Island, New York where she was on the usher board and choir....

Douglas S. Urey

Douglas S. Urey

Dec 5, 2010

RED LION- Douglas S. Urey, 23, of Windsor Township, died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a viewing from 5-7 p.m. Doug was...

Edwin E. Bartush

Edwin E. Bartush

Dec 4, 2010

AVOCA-Edwin E. Bartush, 80, of Avoca, entered into eternal life on Saturday morning, December 4, 2010 at Mercy Hospice, Scranton. He was born on November 27, 1930 in Avoca, the son of the late Pauline (Zarkowski) and Andrew Bartush. Edwin graduated from Avoca High School in 1949. He was a life member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Avoca....

Sophie M. Eckley

Sophie M. Eckley

Dec 4, 2010

Pottsville- Sophie M. Eckley, 94, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson Street, Pottsville, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pottsville on June 15, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Emma DeAngeles Samay. Sophie owned and operated a greenhouse on Peacock Street in Pottsville for many years with...