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Elwood S. Jackson
Jan 12, 2010
KILLEEN,TX-Elwood S. Jackson, 64, of Killeen, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 22, 2010. Born December 18, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Elwood L. and Virgie Lee (Tull) Jackson. He was a graduate of G.A.R. High School where he excelled in football and wrestling. Elwood spent most of his adult life...

S. Virginia (Lyon) Case
Jan 12, 2010
S. Virginia (Lyon) "Ginny" Case, 68, of Troy, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Larry Case. The couple married on May 6, 1962 and had 47 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, January 15,...
Mae A. (Gallagher) Peters
Jan 11, 2010
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- Mae A. (Gallagher) Peters, 89, of York died Monday, January 11, 2010 at York Lutheran Village at Sprenkle Drive. She was the wife of the late Bernard H. Peters. A Graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Funeral Cortege will form at 9:45 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Ave. entrance...
Natalie (Welgos) Lispi
Jan 11, 2010
WILKES-BARRE-Natalie Lispi, 77, of the Keystone Section of Plains Township, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 8, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Polifka) Welgos. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Miners Mills. Mrs. Lispi was a committee woman for the Luzerne County Democrats. She was currently...

Joan L. Knowlton
Jan 11, 2010
POTTSVILLE - Joan L. Knowlton, 84, of Pottsville, died Monday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on April 5, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Booth) Knowlton. She was a 1942 graduate of Shamokin High School. She was formerly employed by Alcoa. From 1944-1947 she served her country in the Navy. She...
Gloria J. (Baker) Gallagher
Jan 10, 2010
EDWARDSVILLE-Gloria J. Gallagher, 63, of Edwardsville, passed away Sunday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Barbara (Schrader) Baker. She was a 1963 graduate of G.A.R. High School. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a nurse's aide by Little Flower Manor. She was also employed...
Janet L. Casper
Jan 10, 2010
RENOVO- Janet L. "Sissy" Casper, 65 passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Williamsport Hospital where she was a patient since December 28, 2009. She was born in Renovo on June 24, 1944 the daughter of Murrill and Theresa (Lisi) Girton. Janet was married to Stanley R. Casper who died in 1979. She was a member of St....
Garry L. Hursh
Jan 9, 2010
YORK - Garry L. Hursh, 61, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Melody L. (Oberdorff) Hursh to whom he was married for 36 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2185 Windsor Rd., Windsor with Pastor...
Joseph F. Berry
Jan 8, 2010
BEECH CREEK - Joseph F. Berry, 90 passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1919 in Beech Creek the son of Henry C. and Mabel D. (Dehaas) Berry. He was married on March 23, 1945 in Altoona to the former B. Pauline McCloskey who died March 22, 2006. Mr. Berry worked for...
William E. Barefoot
Jan 8, 2010
York—William E. Barefoot, 84, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. He was the husband of Dorothy F. (Hagens) Barefoot, with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on July 3rd, 2009. A funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Rd, York, with his pastors, the Rev. Timothy L....
Kyle G. King
Jan 8, 2010
TROY- Kyle G. King, 29, of Mount Pisgah, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2010 at his home. He was the loving husband of Victoria (Soto) King, and the couple married on March 3, 2007. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 1:00-2:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the East Troy Baptist Church, on Route...
Ann Marie Fantaski
Jan 8, 2010
LOCK HAVEN - Ann Marie Fantaski, 45 died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Jersey Shore Hospital. She was born August 14, 1964 in Renovo the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Elizabeth (Seyler) Fantaski, Sr. She worked for Hope Enterprises and later for the Bonner House Restaurant in Avis. Ann Marie attended St. Joseph Church. She was a 1982 Graduate...

Betty Jane Dettmore
Jan 8, 2010
WILKES-BARRE-Betty Jane (Leo) Dettmore, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born on December 16, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Madeline (Cameron) Leo. Betty Jane worked at various places in Wilkes-Barre while her children were in school. She loved her independence, and in her...

Alice E. (Miller) Dicello
Jan 7, 2010
POTTSVILLE - Alice E. DiCello, 79, of Pottsville, died Thursday evening at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on September 16, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Caroline (Harris) Miller. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School. On December 2, 1950, she married Anthony A. DiCello, who died January 24, 1961. She was...
Wilson E. Ness
Jan 7, 2010
YORK - Wilson E. Ness, 93, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at York Hospital. He was the faithful husband of Hilda M. (Grove) Ness to whom he was married for 69 years on October 12, 2009. Born July 30, 1916 in York a son of the late Robert C. and Mary E....

Velicia S. Comfort
Jan 6, 2010
Wellsburg, NY - Velicia Susan (Casselbury) Comfort, Age 41, was granted her angel wings on January 6, 2010 when she unexpectedly passed away at home, in the loving arms of her soul mate and husband Steven and their precious daughter McKenna. She was born to Gail (Casselbury) Farnham on January 4, 1969 in Sayre, PA to whom she was...
Helen M. (Limbert) Renda
Jan 6, 2010
YORK - Helen M. Renda, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Renda. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 at St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, 1569 W. Market St., York, PA 17404 with her pastor, The...
Thomas M. Murphy
Jan 5, 2010
POTTSVILLE - Thomas M. Murphy, 67,Pottsville, formerly a long term resident of Lancaster, died Tuesday morning at the Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on November 6, 1942, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Helen T. (Lonergan) Murphy. Thomas was raised in Port Carbon and graduated in 1960 from Nativity BVM...

Rita A. (Quinn) Snyder
Jan 5, 2010
POTTSVILLE - Rita A. Snyder, 87, of Pottsville died Tuesday evening at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on August 7, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Kathryn Wolfe Quinn. She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. On June 26, 1948 she married Richard P. Snyder, who survives. Until the early...
Ivan F. Walker, Jr.
Jan 5, 2010
YORK - Ivan F. Walker, Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret E. (March) Walker to whom he was married for 62 years on March 21, 2009. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 8, 2010 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...
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