ObituarY LisTING

Ervin Burlingame

Ervin Burlingame

Nov 19, 2012

On Monday, November 19, 2012 Ervin Burlingame, 79, of Bourne Mills Road, Ulster, PA went home to be with his Lord after a short illness. Ervin was born on April 26, 1933 the only child of Charles and Mabel (Davis) Burlingame. He attended Smithfield School and served in the U.S. Army in Kentucky and Oklahoma during the Korean Conflict....

Donna D. Ricigliano

Donna D. Ricigliano

Nov 19, 2012

POTTSVILLE- Donna D. Ricigliano, 65, of Pottsville, passed away Monday at M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Gilberton on October 28, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary Labadis Galetz. She was a 1965 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. Donna owned and operated Donna’s Daycare at her residence in Pottsville for 21 years...

George S. Crittendon

George S. Crittendon

Nov 19, 2012

LEWISBERRY - George S. Crittendon, 55, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 at his daughter’s residence in Spring Grove. He was the husband of Keran L. (Martz) Crittendon. The couple planned to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary on December 13th. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at...

Richard Dale Benner

Richard Dale Benner

Nov 19, 2012

SEVEN VALLEYS- Richard D. Benner, 75, died at his home in Seven Valleys, PA, on November 19, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. He was the husband of Marie B. (Zeller) Benner. The couple wed on July 11, 1959. Services for Mr. Benner are private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...

Herbert Franklin 'Herb' Anderson

Herbert Franklin 'Herb' Anderson

Nov 18, 2012

NEW OXFORD- Herbert Franklin “Herb” Anderson, 88, formerly of York, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Jean Irene (Creep) Anderson. The couple celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on May 21st. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012 at The Brethren Home at Cross...

Julia L. (Rapczynski) Iannaccone

Julia L. (Rapczynski) Iannaccone

Nov 18, 2012

DUPONT-Julia L. Iannaccone, 94, of Dupont, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Kindred Hospital. Born in Plains on April 27, 1918, she was the daughter of thelate Victor and Mary Rapczynski. She was preceded in death by her husband Carmillo Iannaccone and her son, Joseph Victor Iannaccone. Surviving are a nephew; two nieces and numerous great nieces and...

Walter James “Sonny” Allen, Jr.

Walter James “Sonny” Allen, Jr.

Nov 17, 2012

TROY- Walter James “Sonny” Allen, Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads, PA. Born in Troy, PA November 29, 1942 to the late Walter J. Allen, Sr. and Evelyn (Page) Allen Stone of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor with his family by his side. Sonny was gifted in many...

Thomas R. Gilliland

Thomas R. Gilliland

Nov 17, 2012

TROY- Thomas R. Gilliland of Mt. Pisgah, PA passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Troy Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of M. Karen (Gooch) Gilliland. The couple married July 2, 1966 and had 46 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, November 23 at...

Joseph L. Krafcik

Joseph L. Krafcik

Nov 17, 2012

PITTSTON-Joseph L. Krafcik, 82, of Pittston, formerly of West Pittston, passed away Saturday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Swoyersville on October 23, 1930, he was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Lorinc) Krafcik. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parrish, West Pittston. Prior to retiring,...

Edward C. 'Eddie' Pelton, Jr.

Edward C. 'Eddie' Pelton, Jr.

Nov 17, 2012

JERSEY SHORE - Edward C. “Eddie” Pelton, Jr., 84, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. Edward was married on November 4, 1954 to the former Anna M. Simcox who survives and has celebrated 58 years of marriage. Edward was born on November 4, 1928 in Snow Shoe and was the son of the late...

Iris F. (Vail) Brown

Iris F. (Vail) Brown

Nov 17, 2012

TROY-Iris F. (Vail) Brown of East Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. The memorial service to honor Iris’ life will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the East Troy Baptist Church Route 6 in East Troy, PA. Rev. Garry Zuber will be officiating. The...

Paul J. Hursh, Jr.

Paul J. Hursh, Jr.

Nov 17, 2012

Dallastown—Paul J. Hursh, Jr., 87, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services—South. He was the husband of Virginia M. (Schnetzka) Hursh with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on April 3rd. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...

James M. 'Jim' Payne

James M. 'Jim' Payne

Nov 17, 2012

York- James M. “Jim” Payne, 71, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the York Hospital. He was the husband of Frances A. (Jameson) Payne. The couple celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 7, 2012. A Celebration of Life Service will be 7 p.m. today at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1401 Mount Rose Avenue, in York, with a viewing...

Dorothy I. (Barnhart) Knisley

Dorothy I. (Barnhart) Knisley

Nov 16, 2012

DALLASTOWN – Dorothy Irene (Barnhart) Knisley, 101, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ross P. Knisley, who passed away April 12, 1961. The couple was married for 30 years before Ross’s passing. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012...

Emily M. (Rine) Beatty

Emily M. (Rine) Beatty

Nov 15, 2012

YORK - Emily M. (Rine) Beatty, 89, a former Milton resident, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Manor Care North, York. She was born October 31, 1923 in Minersville and was the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Benner) Rine. She was married to the late Fredrick C. Beatty on November 11, 1940 in which they celebrated 53...

John C. White

John C. White

Nov 14, 2012

WELLSBURG- John C. White, 66, of Centerville, PA passed away accidentally on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home. John was born on December 21, 1945 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Clarence and Florence (Douglas) White. He was a machinist for Trayer Products for 45 years and retired from there earlier this year. John enjoyed NASCAR...

Demetre G. Franzis

Demetre G. Franzis

Nov 13, 2012

YORK – Demetre G. Franzis, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at York Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 2500 Pine Grove Rd., York with his priest, Father Andrew Tsikitas officiating. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 AM Saturday at the...

Glenn N. Paules

Glenn N. Paules

Nov 13, 2012

Felton—Glenn N. Paules, 85, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ruth R. (Heffner ) Paules. A Celebration of Life Service will be 9:30 AM, Friday, November 16, 2012 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Lebanon Co., with the Rev. Allen Helwig officiating. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...

Marvin W. Scrimshaw

Marvin W. Scrimshaw

Nov 13, 2012

COUDERSPORT - Marvin W. Scrimshaw, 91, of Emporium and a former Renovo resident passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. He was born in Renovo on October 11, 1921 he was the son of Ruben and Edna (Steckenfinger) Scrimshaw. He retired from Ford Motor Company and he also worked for the Lansdale School District as...

Donald S. Kauffman

Donald S. Kauffman

Nov 12, 2012

YORK – Donald S. Kauffman, 81, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of Mary C. (Welsh) Kauffman to whom he was married for 62 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York....