Obituaries

Ruth E. Ressler

Ruth E. Ressler

Jun 13, 2012

Ruth E. Ressler, 85, of Manheim, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Carrie Blank Engel. She was the loving wife of Morris L. Ressler and they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in February of this year. Ruth was a sewing...

Barry L. Hollinger

Barry L. Hollinger

Jun 13, 2012

Barry L. Hollinger, 64, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of Paul Hollinger of Manheim and the late Arlene Brubaker Hollinger. He was the husband of Sandi L. Gibble Hollinger and they celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in November of last year. Barry served...

Alvin H. Mellinger

Alvin H. Mellinger

Jun 10, 2012

Alvin H. Mellinger, 89, of Woodcrest Villa, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday June 10, 2012 at The Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Henry and Emma Hostetter Mellinger. Alvin retired from the former Donegal Industries, Inc. of Mount Joy in 1992 after being employed for 20+ years. Alvin was an active lifetime...

Jerry R. Moore

Jerry R. Moore

Jun 10, 2012

Jerry R. Moore, 81, of Manheim, and formerly of Augusta, Kansas; died peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Augusta, Kansas, he was the son of the late Reed and Eleanor Mae Bearly Moore. For over 40 years Jerry served with the United States Navy in Washington D.C. Jerry was the loving husband of...

Thelma E. Kline

Thelma E. Kline

Jun 9, 2012

Thelma E. Kline, 79, of Manheim, died following a lengthy illness on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy. Born in Holtwood, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Cleo Strait Mellott. Thelma was an Assistant Manager for Ormonds Clothing Store, Lancaster, for over 25 years; previously she was employed by Mussers Potato Chips...

Nancy Arlene Shenenberger

Nancy Arlene Shenenberger

Jun 9, 2012

Nancy Arlene Shenenberger, 81, of Manheim passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Masonic Health Care Center, Elizabethtown. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Myers. She was the wife of the late Lloyd B. Shenenberger who died in 1999. Nancy retired as a clerk at the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. Surviving is...

Perry E. Rohrer

Perry E. Rohrer

Jun 9, 2012

Perry E. Rohrer, 52, of Manheim died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Magruder Hospital, Ohio. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Erma Sensenig Rohrer Mast of Leola and the late Harold Rohrer. He was the loving husband of Teresa Mae Hornberger Rohrer and they celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in September of last year. One of...

Richard E. Shenenberger

Richard E. Shenenberger

Jun 8, 2012

Richard E. Shenenberger, 83, of Mount Joy, died peacefully following a brief illness on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elwood and Lorene Berntheizel Shenenberger. Richard worked for Hamilton Watch Company, the former Schick Corporation all of Lancaster; and the former Raymark Industries Manheim. Following...

Paul F. Barto

Paul F. Barto

Jun 8, 2012

Paul F. Barto, 86, of Columbia, died peacefully, Friday, June 8, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eva Barto who died in 1997 and the late Florence Schroll. Born in Sinking Springs, PA, Paul was the son of the late John D. and Helen (Resh) Barto. Paul was an electrician for various area companies,...

Ethel Mae Deist

Ethel Mae Deist

Jun 6, 2012

Ethel Mae Deist, 92, of Manheim passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Woy Emert. She was the wife of the late James Daniel Deist who died in 1983. Ethel worked as a seamstress at several garment factories. She was...

Dennis J Kolb

Dennis J Kolb

Jun 6, 2012

Dennis J. Kolb, 51, of Manheim formerly of Souderton passed away at home on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Born in Souderton, he was the son of Allen and Margaret "Peg" Shepard Kolb of Souderton. He was the loving husband of Christina S. Martin Kolb and they would have celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary in July. Dennis worked at the Manheim...

Barry L. Laube

Barry L. Laube

Jun 6, 2012

Barry L. Laube, 71, of East Petersburg, died peacefully following a brief illness on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lavern W. and Evelyn Todd Laube. Barry worked for over 42 years at Donnelly Printing Company, Lancaster. Following retirement he worked for Weis Markets...

Mildred L. Ament

Mildred L. Ament

Jun 5, 2012

Mildred "Snookie" Ament, 74, of Mount Joy, formerly of Palmyra and Hershey, PA, died unexpectedly, Tuesday June 5, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Jay W. Ament, and they celebrated their 53rd anniversary this past October 11th. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sadie (Weist) Sumner. "Snookie" as she...

Soupalika Phanekham

Soupalika Phanekham

May 30, 2012

Soupalika Phanekham, 75, of Manheim passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz. Born in Laos, she was the daughter of the late Soune and Ouma Khammounheang. She was married 56 years to Phouthasenh Phanekham. Surviving in addition to her husband are seven children, Phouthakesone, Phouthapadith, Jean Paul, Phouthavassana, Phouthasomvang, Phouthasoysoda, Phouthamixay, 14...

Esther M. Heisey

Esther M. Heisey

May 26, 2012

Esther M. Heisey Esther M. Heisey, 89, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, and formerly of Mount Joy, died Saturday May 26, 2012. She was the widow of the late Elmer Oliver and the late Norman M. Heisey. Born in Little Britain Twp., she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Edith (Jenkins) Altland. Esther had worked for various...

Caleb K. Hershey

Caleb K. Hershey

May 23, 2012

Caleb K. Hershey, 80, of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Reverend Graybill and Orpha Kulp Hershey. Caleb was the owner and operator of his own farm in Penn Township, and later was employed at the Manheim Auto Auction for 40...

Susan S Miller

Susan S Miller

May 19, 2012

Susan S. Miller, 92, formerly of Landisville passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia. Born in Landisville, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Bertha Weidman Strickler. She attended Lighthouse Assembly of God, New Holland. Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline I. wife of Frank Fitzgerald of Landisville, Grace Y. Myers companion of...

Agnes V Joerger

Agnes V Joerger

May 17, 2012

Agnes Virginia Joerger, 84, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. She was the wife of the late Glenn A. Joerger. Born in Denver, Colorado, Virginia was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Lucie A. (Williams) Campbell. Virginia was a graduate of Oak Park-River Forest High School, River Forest, IL. Upon graduation she attended...

Raymond J. Michael Jr.

Raymond J. Michael Jr.

May 13, 2012

Raymond J. Michael Jr., 78, of Lititz passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Sr. and Mary Light Michael. He was the loving husband of Janet Garman Summy Michael and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in December of last...

Darlene Ruth

Darlene Ruth

May 4, 2012

Darlene Ruth, 83, formerly of East Petersburg, went into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Brethren Village, Lancaster. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Florence Carpenter Nauman. Darlene graduated from Mount Joy High School and Hollywood Beauty School in 1946. For over 17 years Darlene worked for...

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