Obituaries by LocationClaude E. White
Claude E. White, 94, died on April 9, 2005 at the Homestead Village Health Center. Before moving to Homestead Village in September of 2002, Mr. White resided on Chapel Road in Manor Twp. since 1962.
He was preceded in death
by his wife of 62 years, Alwyn, who died in 1996.
Born in Ashland, PA on March 12, 1911, Claude was the son of the late James and Emily White. He worked for twenty seven years in the anthracite coal fields where he held a variety of union offices in the United Mine Workers of America. Claude moved to Lancaster in 1959 and worked for 17 years for Bearings Company of America until he retired in 1976.
Claude was a member of the Church of the Apostles UCC and the Millersville Senior Citizens.
He is survived by a daughter, Patricia, wife of Vincent P. O'Hearn of Lancaster; son, James, husband of Gail White of Millersville and three grandsons, Michael, husband of Jill O'Hearn of Mountville, James, husband of Christine White, and Eric White of Millersville. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Margaret Ann and Sean O'Hearn and Kyle and Connor White. Claude is also survived by a sister, Edith Lloyd of Ashland.
Funeral services and interment will be private. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial Remembrances can be made in Claude's memory to Homestead Village, Inc., P. O. Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604 Arrangements Entrusted to the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 320 Blue Rock Road, Millersville, PA (717) 872-2266.
John B. Stoltzfus
John B. Stoltzfus, 87, of 3155-A Harvest Dr., Ronks, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at home after a two week illness. Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Jonathan F. and Mary Beiler Stoltzfus. Mr. Stoltzfus was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
He was marriage to Katie K. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus for 22 years last December. His first wife, Lydia Smoker Stoltzfus, died in 1979.
Also surviving are 10 children: Jonathan, marriage to Barbara Kurtz Stoltzfus, Mary, marriage to Samuel King, both of Narvon, Isaac, marriage to Rebecca King Stoltzfus, Gap, Barbara, marriage to Eli Stoltzfus, New Holland, Rachel, marriage to Dan Stoltzfus, Leola, Paul, marriage to Fannie Beiler Stoltzfus, Bird-in-Hand, John, marriage to Rachel King Stoltzfus, Elmer, marriage to Gail Stoltzfus and Rebecca, marriage to Abner Lapp, all of Ronks and Emanuel Stoltzfus of Lancaster; 51 grandchildren; 149 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers, Gideon and Jacob Stoltzfus of Ronks.
A son, Elias Stoltzfus, and a sister Sarah Stoltzfus, preceded him in death.
Services will be held at the late home on Monday at 9:00AM (EST). Interment in Gordonville Cemetery. Friends may call at the late home from the time of this notice until the time of the service. Please omit flowers.
Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, PA.
Christopher M. Greiner
Christopher M. Greiner, 32, of 957 Cider Press Road, Manheim, died on Friday, April 8, 2005 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of John T. Greiner and Victoria Weidman both of Manheim. He was a member of Manheim Brethren in Christ Church and a lifetime member of the Elstonville Sportsmen Association, Manheim. He enjoyed playing the guitar, flying, camping with his friends and hosting Pig Roasts at his home.
Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Angela Roth of Manheim; aunts; uncles; a niece; a nephew and maternal grandparents of Lititz.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Sq., Manheim on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Pastor David N. Heagy officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Christopher s memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association 2040 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9568.
The Buch Funeral Home "Memories Of A Lifetime Funeral Home" Manheim, PA in charge of arrangements.
Patricia L. Wilkinson
Published: Apr 10, 2005
Patricia Lynn Wilkinson, 58, of Landisville, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday. She was the loving wife of David J. Wilkinson.
She was born March 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh, where she was raised, before moving to Vestal, NY in 1970, where she lived for twenty-four years while raising her family. In 1994, she relocated to Lancaster. She was the foster daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Eaches, who were from Pittsburgh. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her four grandchildren. She loved bowling, baking, gardening and shopping for antiques. She was previously active in her church's CCD program and her son's Little League Baseball activities.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are two sons, Douglas Todd, marriage to Erika L. Wilkinson of Landisville and David Charleton, marriage to Amy J. Wilkinson of Hollywood, MD and four grandchildren, Sierra Lynn, Alexander Todd, Jameson Daniel and Reese Michael. She was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer J. Seddon.
Funeral service will be held at the John E. Kraft Funeral Home, 114 West Main Street, Mountville, PA on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 8:00 PM. Private interment will be held at Silver Spring Cemetery. Friends may call at the John E. Kraft Funeral Home, on Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Robert A. Houser
Published: Apr 11, 2005
Robert A. Houser, 76, of 562 Hershey Mill Road, Mountville, died Friday at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center. A former resident of Sheppton, PA, he moved to the Lancaster area in the 1960's.
He was born in Sheppton, PA on April 28, 1928, and was the son of the late Jessiah and Annie (Shenyo) Houser.
He was a member of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Lancaster, where he and his wife are very active.
He was retired, having worked as a truck driver in the local mines in the greater Hazleton area and later for Engleside Construction and Ruth Engineering of Baltimore, MD.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Wilma (Williams) Houser; a son, Robert Houser, and his wife, Leslie of Mountville, PA and brother, Luther Houser, Minersville, PA. Two grandchildren, Ashley and Joshua also survive, as do nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at 2 PM in the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Lancaster with Pastor Jonathan Jenkins officiating.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Stauffer-Heizenroth Funeral Home, 412 W. Main St., Ringtown, PA at 12 Noon on Wednesday, April 13th, with Rev. Mindy Heppe officiating.
Friends are invited to call Wednesday morning from 11 AM until 12 Noon on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Old White Church Cemetery, Ringtown, PA, following Wednesday's service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA.
The Stauffer-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ringtown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary T. Fralich
Mary T. Fralich, 83, of 28 Landis Avenue, Millersville, died Saturday morning, April 9, 2005 at Homestead Village Health Center.
She was the wife of Robert N. Fralich, with whom she was marriage 57 years last August 1.
Mrs. Fralich was retired schoolteacher. She was a Homebound Instructor for Hempfield School District and School District of Lancaster from 1970 until 1988. Earlier in her life, she taught at Manor Joint High School from 1943 until 1948.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Bessie J. Duceman Travis.
Mary was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, where she was a church schoolteacher for 22 years, chairman of the Library Committee for 33 years, the Education Committee and served on various other committees.
She was a graduate of the mid-1940 class of J. P. McCaskey High School, a 1943 graduate of Millersville State Teachers College, where she was Salutatorian of the class. She also attended University of Pennsylvania and F & M.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Thomas M. Fralich marriage to Hoa C. Huynh, of Lancaster, Richard T. Fralich marriage to Karen Troxell, of Landisville; one daughter, Diane L. Fralich, of Millersville; 4 grandchildren, Travis A. Fralich, Wendy E. Stewart, Stephen J. Fralich and Thomas J. Fralich. Also surviving is a niece, Eugenia Bally Nivin, marriage to William Nivin, of Lancaster.
Funeral Services from the St. James Episcopal Church, North Duke and East Orange Sts., Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 10 AM with the Rev. Erica B. Wood officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Burial Park Lancaster, PA. Friends may view in the Chapel of St. James Episcopal Church on Wednesday between 9 and 10 AM. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial Remembrances can be made in Mary's memory to St. James Episcopal Church, 119 North Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or Homestead Village, Inc., P. O. Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements Entrusted to the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 320 Blue Rock Road, Millersville, PA (717) 872-2266.
Isaac Martin "Marty" Dubson
Isaac Martin "Marty" Dubson, 87, passed away at the Essaflory Hospice Center of Lancaster County, on Thursday, April 7, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 12, 1917 in Spring City, Pennsylvania to the late Isaac F. and Mary E. Dubson. He graduated from Spring City High School class of 1936. Marty served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II. On November 25, 1939 he was united in marriage to Ella Mae Burgess in Spring City.
During his employment years, Marty was an extraordinary salesman. He also served as the administrator of the Odd Fellows Home in Middletown, PA and the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Philadelphia, PA. Marty and Ella Mae retired to Fort Myers, Florida in 1980, where he flourished as a tour guide at the Thomas Edison Winter Home. He was very active in his church and other volunteer services. In 1999, Marty and Ella Mae returned to Pennsylvania and continued their retirement at Garden Spot Village in New Holland.
He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the I.O.O.F. Encampment, Norristown, I.O.O.F. Walker Lodge #306 and the American Legion Post #602, Spring City.
Marty is survived by his wife, Ella Mae; two daughters, Dixie Teaford and husband, Percy and Linda Shellenberger and husband, Gene; three grandchildren, Percy Teaford, III, Rebecca Harrington and Susan Hopper and five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Melissa and Christian Harrington and Joshua and Allison Hopper. He will be lovingly missed by nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorial service for I. Martin Dubson will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Ave., New Holland, Pennsylvania. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 985 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
The family would like to thank the staff of Garden Spot Village and Hospice of Lancaster County for all their help and support.
