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Lewis F. Rantz

Lewis F. Rantz

Sep 6, 2008

MILTON- Lewis F. "Pat" Rantz, 84, of Milton, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary K. (Rogers) Rantz. Lewis was born on April 9, 1924 in Milton, son of the late George Franklin and Louella Mae (Bartlow) Rantz. He was a...

Bruce E. Shaffer, Jr.

Bruce E. Shaffer, Jr.

Sep 5, 2008

DOVER- Bruce E. Shaffer, Jr., 56, of Dover Township, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was the husband of Kathy D. (Anderson) Shaffer. The couple celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on October 27, 2007. A combined Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday September...

Dale R. Haugh

Dale R. Haugh

Sep 5, 2008

RED LION - Dale R. Haugh, 86, entered into rest at 1:55 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services - Kingston Court, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Kathleen (Whitcombe) Haugh with whom he observed a 63rd wedding anniversary on October 17th. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Life...

Edward M. Boris

Edward M. Boris

Sep 5, 2008

AVOCA-Edward M. Boris, 82, of Grove Street, Avoca, died Friday at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary T. (Chaump) Boris, who died March, 21, 2007. Born on September 13, 1925 in Avoca, he was the son of the late Andrew and Frances Boris. He was a graduate of Avoca High School...

John T. Livingston

John T. Livingston

Sep 5, 2008

YORK- John T. Livingston, 54, died Friday, September 5, 2008. He was the husband of Deanna L. (McGill) Livingston. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Rev. Timothy Seitz- Brown officiating. A visitation will be from 1 to 3:00...

Ann Ziebro

Ann Ziebro

Sep 4, 2008

WILKES-BARRE-Ann E. Ziebro, 71, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday morning in Kingston Commons. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on March 15, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Jursick) Ziebro. She attended Meyers High School. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Wilton, Joanna Ziebro, Mary Kamenski and Agnes McMichael; brothers Edward, John and Andrew...

Helen M. (Heffner) Flinchbaugh

Helen M. (Heffner) Flinchbaugh

Sep 3, 2008

FELTON - Helen M. (Heffner) Flinchbaugh, 83, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Manor Care Kingston Court in York. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Flinchbaugh. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10 AM Monday, September 8, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red...

Eleanor M. (Oberdick) Meckley

Eleanor M. (Oberdick) Meckley

Sep 2, 2008

WEST MANCHESTER TWP. - Eleanor M. (Oberdick) Meckley, 86, of York, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Country Meadows of York. She was the wife of Daniel G. Meckley, III. The couple was married for 63 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...

Father David C. Liebner

Father David C. Liebner

Sep 2, 2008

OREFIELD - Reverend David C. Liebner, 56, Assistant Pastor of Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Orefield died Tuesday at his residence. A native of Pottsville, he was born on May 14, 1952, a son of the late Fred J. and Anna Marie McMurtrie Liebner. He attended Saint Patrick's Elementary School and graduated from Nativity, B.V.M. High School in 1970....

W. David Hunt

W. David Hunt

Sep 1, 2008

YORK - W. David Hunt, 53, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at his home after a six month battle with cancer. He was the husband of Jayne K. (Meisenhelder) Hunt. The couple was married on September 1st, 24 years ago. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Evelyn K. Bergstrasser

Evelyn K. Bergstrasser

Aug 31, 2008

WILKES-BARRE- Evelyn K. Bergstrasser, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Guardian Elder Care, Nanticoke. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 17, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Christopher G. and Elizabeth C. (Diggeman) Yeager. She attended G.A.R High School and prior to retiring, she was employed as a seamstress at Garssel Brothers Manufacturing. She was...

Dr. Jay C. Weist

Dr. Jay C. Weist

Aug 31, 2008

York - Dr. Jay C. Weist, 82, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was the loving husband of Lucille (Reidenbaugh) Weist. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 at First Church of the Brethren, 2710 Kingston Rd., York with the Rev. Donald Hubbell...

Arthur Ayres Haines, Jr.

Arthur Ayres Haines, Jr.

Aug 31, 2008

SANTEE, SC- Arthur Ayres Haines, Jr., 86 died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Dorothy (Johnson) Haines. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday at Everhart-Jackson-Heffner Funeral Home, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with Masonic Rites by Zeredatha Lodge. A visitation will be from 10:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home....

Allen May

Allen May

Aug 30, 2008

YORK - Allen May 53, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 30, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Becky (Douglas) May to whom he was married for 27 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Otterbein United Methodist Church of Spry, 50 School Street, York with...

Robert M. Smith Sr

Robert M. Smith Sr

Aug 29, 2008

York- Robert M. Smith Sr., 82, died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Manor Care Health Services- Carlisle. He was the husband to Fern E. (Wentz) Smith to whom he shared 48 years of marriage. A Funeral Service will be held at 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Beaver Urich Funeral Home, Inc, 305 W. Front Street, Lewisberry. A...

Catherine M. Richter

Catherine M. Richter

Aug 29, 2008

POTTSVILLE - Catherine M. Richter, 90, lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away Friday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been in hospice care for 10 days. Born in Pottsville, on May 29, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George and Getrude Faust Schaeffer. She was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church,...

Jeffrey L. Beatty

Jeffrey L. Beatty

Aug 28, 2008

YORK - Jeffrey L. Beatty, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Judy D. (Compton) Beatty. Tribute services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born November 4, 1947 in York a son of Emily (Rhine) Beatty...

Thomas Pagnotto

Thomas Pagnotto

Aug 27, 2008

Renovo - Thomas "Ed" Pagnotto, 56 passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Emergency Room at Bucktail Medical Center after being stricken at home. He was born August 13, 1952 in Renovo the son of Donald & Gwendolyn (Minnich) Pagnotto. He was married to the former Dawn R. Fantaski on November 16, 1986. Ed retired from Norfolk Southern...

Ronald E. Smeltzer

Ronald E. Smeltzer

Aug 27, 2008

RED LION - Ronald E. Smeltzer, 68, passed away, Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Donna M. (Thompson) Smeltzer to whom he was married for 48 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 30, 2008 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Avenue, Red...

Bessie E. (Phillips) Loner

Bessie E. (Phillips) Loner

Aug 26, 2008

WILLIAMSPORT - Bessie E. (Phillips) Loner, 85, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at her residence. Bessie was born on July 2, 1923 in Williamsport and was a daughter of the late Raymond W. and Margaret L. (Gramling) Phillips. She was a former employee of the Genetti Hotel. Bessie is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law; Barry Loner...