ObituarY LisTING

Robert Bob Nearing

Robert Bob Nearing

Jul 23, 2008

TROY- Robert "Bob" Nearing, 93, of Troy, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. Family and friends are welcome to call from 7:00-9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street,...

Lee Laverne Pursel

Lee Laverne Pursel

Jul 23, 2008

LANSDALE - Lee Laverne Pursel, 87, formerly of Milton, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Brittany Pointe Estates at Willow Brook Court, Lansdale. He was the loving husband of Geraldine May (Steininger) Pursel for 61 years. Lee was born on July 30, 1920 in Danville and was a son of the late Bruce W. and Myrtle (Ande)...

Mary Ann Luppino

Mary Ann Luppino

Jul 22, 2008

POTTSVILLE - Mary A. Luppino, 77, of Pottsville, died Tuesday evening at the Pottsville Hospital. Born in Pottsville on May 11, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Dicello) Luppino. Mary was a former member of St. Joseph's Parish, Pottsville. She was also a member of St. Patrick's Church. Mary was a member of the...

Daris J. Mccallion-Karthauser

Daris J. Mccallion-Karthauser

Jul 22, 2008

ETTERS- Daris J. (Beatty) McCallion, 77, of Newberry Twp. died Tuesday July 22, 2008 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was the wife of the late Leigh Karthauser. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Friday at Beaver Urich Funeral Home, 305 W. Front Street in Lewisberry, with a visitation from 1-2p.m. Burial will be in Tri County Memorial...

Timothy Lee Reed

Timothy Lee Reed

Jul 22, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY, CA Timothy Lee Reed passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Orange County, Cal if. He was born in York, on June 25, 1953. He graduated from Red Lion High School and began his 30 plus year career in cabinetry which led to his relocation to Riverside, Calif., to establish the West Coast branch of Yorktowne...

Dr. Edward Meals Grissinger

Dr. Edward Meals Grissinger

Jul 22, 2008

BROGUE- Dr. Edward Meals Grissinger, 81, of Chanceford Twp. died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Clark) Grissinger with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage. A service will be 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Ave. in Red Lion, with The Reverend Lyle...

Dean L. Kroft

Dean L. Kroft

Jul 22, 2008

YORK - Dean L. Kroft, 83, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was the husband of Doris A. (Pugh) Kroft to whom he was married for 62 years. Funeral services will be private at the request of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born January 28, 1925 in...

Ira Leroy Wagner, Jr.

Ira Leroy Wagner, Jr.

Jul 22, 2008

NORTH YORK - Ira Leroy Wagner, Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the companion of Linda R. McNeil. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 25, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Rev. Donald R. Belch officiating. Viewings...

Agusta Aggie Leanna Diehl

Agusta Aggie Leanna Diehl

Jul 21, 2008

RED LION- Agusta "Aggie" LeAnna Diehl, now rests in God's loving arms and in her grandfather's care on Monday evening, July 21, 2008 at York Hospital. She was the daughter of James R., Sr. and D. Robin (Frase) Diehl. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 26, 2008 at Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale...

Andrew L. Ames

Andrew L. Ames

Jul 21, 2008

GILLETT,PA - Andrew L. Ames of Gillett, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 21, 2008. He was born on July 22, 1952, the son of the late Fredrick and Betty Ames. He was taken from us too soon at the age of 55. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Pamela, his...

Jessie L. (Lightner)  Baker

Jessie L. (Lightner) Baker

Jul 21, 2008

YORK - Jessie L. (Lightner) Baker, 92, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eugene Baker. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with her visitation pastor, The Rev. Diane...

Walter A. Gilliland, Sr.

Walter A. Gilliland, Sr.

Jul 21, 2008

Walter A. Gilliland, Sr., 67, of Granville, PA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the loving husband of Doris L. (Bowman) Gilliland, to whom he married on November 1, 1958. The couple had 50 happy years together Services will be private and at the convenience of the family....

Charles Bert Mortimer

Charles Bert Mortimer

Jul 21, 2008

Charles "Bert" Mortimer POTTSVILLE-Charles "Bert" Mortimer, 61, of Pottsville, passed away Monday morning at home. Born in Pottsville, on January 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Bertram and Mary Birchess Mortimer. He was a 1964 graduate of Pottsville High School. Bert worked for the former Rockwell International, Reading, for over 35 years until he retired. He...

Quentin D. Jones

Quentin D. Jones

Jul 20, 2008

YORK - Quentin D. "Mike" Jones, 82, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia V. (Young) Jones. A public funeral service will be held 2PM Friday, July 25, 2008 at Everhart-Jackson-Heffner Funeral Home, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born June...

Gerald H. Dix

Gerald H. Dix

Jul 20, 2008

Gerald H. Dix, 83, of Owego, NY passed through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, July 20, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Horseheads, NY the son of the late Charles J. and Dora (Vickery) Dix on June 29, 1925. Mr. Dix was a man of many trades. He was best known as an operating engineer...

Margaret (Myzick) Konieczko

Margaret (Myzick) Konieczko

Jul 20, 2008

WILKES-BARRE-Margaret (Myzick) Konieczko, 94, formerly of North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday in Valley Crest Nursing Home. She was born in Scranton and previously worked in housekeeping at the URS Workshop. Private services were held from Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Send condolences at www.BestLifeTributes.com.

Robert F. Dutch" Plouse

Robert F. Dutch" Plouse

Jul 19, 2008

ELMIRA, NY- Robert "Dutch" F. Plouse, Sr., 59, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on June 29, 1949 in Sayre, PA. He was the son of the late Leroy and Margaret (Lydic) Plouse, Sr.. Bob attended the East Smithfield School, and was a U.S. Army...

Norma I. (Moon) Kress

Norma I. (Moon) Kress

Jul 18, 2008

BATH, NY- Norma I. (Moon) Kress, 84, of Bath, NY, formerly of Columbia Crossroads, PA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2008 at her home in Bath, NY, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Paul B. Kress who passed away on June 4, 2006. The couple had 63 wonderful years together. Family and...

Julie M. (Graff)  Rhoads

Julie M. (Graff) Rhoads

Jul 17, 2008

YORK - Julie M. (Graff) Rhoads, 46, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of David A. Rhoads to whom she was married for 18 years. A graveside tribute service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Prospect Hill Cemetery with Rev. W. Michael Langford officiating. Family and friends...

Karl Kochenour

Karl Kochenour

Jul 17, 2008

York - Karl Kochenour, 88, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford. He was the husband of Wilhelmena "Billie" (Hinkle) Kochenour to whom he was married for 66 years. A life tribute service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A private burial...