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Donald C. Stringham, Sr.

Donald C. Stringham, Sr.

Dec 30, 2012

WELLSBURG- Donald C. Stringham, Sr. AKA Dad, Honey, Poppa, Donny, LePa, G-Pa, Pop, Grandpa, Poppa Don, age 70, was set free from cancer and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his residence in Centerville, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Rozanne (Harlan) Stringham. The couple...

Audrey E. (Sanders) Mccullough

Audrey E. (Sanders) Mccullough

Dec 30, 2012

MOUNTAIN TOP-Audrey E. McCullough, 55, of Mountain Top, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born on August 8, 1957 in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of Ander and Gladys (Sanders) McCoy. She was a member of Perspective Church, Pittston, where she was an Elder. She was a licensed Evangelist. Audrey was Past...

Ruth L. Wertz

Ruth L. Wertz

Dec 29, 2012

POTTSVILLE- Ruth L. Wertz, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday evening at Schuylkill Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on December 6, 1920, she was a daughter of the late William and Mamie Lindenmuth Evans. Ruth was a 1938 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She was...

Joseph L. 'Joe' Embick

Joseph L. 'Joe' Embick

Dec 29, 2012

RENOVO - Joseph L. “Joe” Embick, 53, died on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Joseph was born in Lock Haven on June 18, 1959 and was the son of Paul Embick of Renovo and the late Christanna (Hanley) Peters. He was a veteran of the US Army. He had delivered newspapers for the Lock...

Gladys W. Smith

Gladys W. Smith

Dec 29, 2012

TROY- Gladys W. Smith, 89, of East Troy, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at the Neshaminy Manor, Warrington. Gladys (Kring) was born in Troy Township on Aug. 25, 1923, the oldest daughter of Alvin and Effie Wingard Kring. She attended school in West Burlington and Troy. For 32 years, she and her late husband, Erle, managed the...

Frederick S. 'Snick' Flinchbaugh

Frederick S. 'Snick' Flinchbaugh

Dec 28, 2012

Red Lion—Frederick S. “Snick” Flinchbaugh, 87, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Doris L. (Strickler) Flinchbaugh to whom he was married for 67 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35...

Audrey F. (Gentzler) Gillis

Audrey F. (Gentzler) Gillis

Dec 28, 2012

York—Audrey F. (Gentzler) Gillis, 84, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late John D. Gillis. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Monday, December 31, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, with the Rev. Lisa A. Hair of St. Jacob’s Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Rhonda A. Yinger-Mariano

Rhonda A. Yinger-Mariano

Dec 28, 2012

LEWISBERRY – Rhonda Arlene Yinger-Mariano , 54, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the widow of the late Anthony Mariano, to whom she was married on October 1, 1984. A memorial service will be held in conjunction with her mother (who also passed away on Friday), Marie C. Yinger’s funeral service at 11:00 AM...

Robert R. Ritter

Robert R. Ritter

Dec 28, 2012

YORK – Robert R. Ritter, 82, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (Henry) Ritter. Bob and Ann are now together again forever. A gathering of friends will be held from 9-10:30 AM Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York....

Marie C. (Eckenrode) Yinger

Marie C. (Eckenrode) Yinger

Dec 28, 2012

LEWISBERRY – Marie Catherine (Eckenrode) Yinger, 87, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Grant J. Yinger, to whom she was married since 1953. A funeral service will be held in conjunction with her daughter, Rhonda A. Yinger-Mariano’s memorial service at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 3,...

Ronald E. Sechrist

Ronald E. Sechrist

Dec 28, 2012

Windsor — Ronald E. Sechrist, 63, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Michele D. (Smith) Sechrist. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with Pastor Dennis F. Woods officiating....

Lillian B. 'Bette' (Beiser) Cole

Lillian B. 'Bette' (Beiser) Cole

Dec 27, 2012

RENOVO - Lillian B. “Bette” (Beiser) Cole, 87, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo. She was born October 3, 1925 in Little Marsh, and was the daughter of the late Walter Beiser. Lillian graduated from Westfield High School in 1944. She was married to the late Clifford D. Cole on October 5, 1946, in which...

Joan A. (Maerz) Smtih

Joan A. (Maerz) Smtih

Dec 27, 2012

Thomasville—Joan A. (Maerz) Smith, 79, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at her residence in Jackson Township. She was the wife of William E. Smith. The couple celebrated 53 years of marriage April 4th. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol, CT 06010. Burial...

Isabel M. (Hock) Voeste

Isabel M. (Hock) Voeste

Dec 27, 2012

LARKSVILLE-Isabel M. Voeste, 91, of formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Keystone Garden Estates, Larksville, where she had been a resident for the past 6 years. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 26, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Isabel (Reibel) Hock. She was employed in the garment industry for 26 years....

Louis L. Lee

Louis L. Lee

Dec 26, 2012

TROY, PA – Louis L. Lee, Age 83, formerly of Miller Terrace, Troy, PA passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Charlotte E. (Scott) Lee. The couple married June 28, 1966 in Chihuahua, Mexico and celebrated 45 years together. Lou was...

Cecil J. Brown

Cecil J. Brown

Dec 26, 2012

ETTERS – Cecil J. Brown, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Rest Haven – York. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Dravk) Brown. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Beaver Urich Funeral Home, Inc., 305 West Front Street, Lewisberry with his Pastor, The Rev. Josh...

Angeline Dudish

Angeline Dudish

Dec 26, 2012

POTTSVILLE- Angeline Dudish, 91, of Pottsville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Christmas evening. Born in Pottsville on June 13, 1921 she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Jennie Kutch Lascala. Angie was a 1939 graduate of Pottsville High School. Following graduation she was employed by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron as a secretary. She...

Sarah Bess (Gordon) Ostroff

Sarah Bess (Gordon) Ostroff

Dec 26, 2012

MONTOURSVILLE - Sarah Bess (Gordon) Ostroff, 98, formerly of 813 Second St., Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Hillside Assisted Living where she was a resident for the past 9 years. Sarah’s parents emigrated from Lithuania in 1911. She was born on August 16, 1914, in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Israel and...

Robert J. 'Sam' Spangler

Robert J. 'Sam' Spangler

Dec 25, 2012

YORK – Robert Joseph 'Sam' Spangler, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in York. He was the loving husband to Robin (Dietz) Spangler for 40 years. The couple was married on September 16, 1972. All services are private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York, PA is in charge of arrangements. Mr....

Richard Lee Nichols

Richard Lee Nichols

Dec 24, 2012

WELLSBURG, NY - Richard Lee Nichols, Age 84 of Sayre, PA passed away December 24, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira NY. Richard was born January 7, 1928 in Athens, PA son of the late John and Susie (Harding) Nichols and was a graduate of Athens High School. Richard served his country in WW II serving both...