Obituaries by LocationMary B. (Sills) Wayman
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Mary Blanche (Sills) Wayman, 73, of Lancaster, Avid Poet, Writer, Loving mother entered into rest on Monday, April 11th, 2005. Mary was marriage
to Thomas H Wayman of Phila. Born in Henderson, NC she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Lena Sills.
She is survived by her children Darryl Wayman, Christopher Wayman, Lisa Wayman, Valerie, wife of Kendall Banks all of Phila; Eric husband of Helen Larue-Wayman, Martin, husband of Denise R Wayman, all Lancaster and Brian husband of Suzanna Wayman of Utah. Mary is also survived by siblings Evelyn Collymore, Charles Sills both of Lancaster; Robert Sills & John Sills both of North Carolina. Along with being the mother of seven she aslo leaves behind 20 grandchildren, many great-grand kids and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
FUNERAL SERVICE at Young Funeral Home, 317 E. Orange St, Lancaster PA on Saturday, April 16 at 12:00 PM. VIEWING Saturday 11AM until the time of the service. Flowers will be received at the funeral home.
Grace R. Mowrer
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Grace R. Mowrer, 87, of 2 Jamestown Ct., Lancaster, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at her home. She was a housekeeper at the home of past residents of Franklin & Marshall College where she worked for 12 years until her retirement in 1974. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth (Overly) Moser. Her husband Charles J. Mowrer died in 1976. She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ and also previously operated a bar and restaurant in Crystal Beach, MD for 7 years.
She is survived by her son Rick marriage to Sandy Mowrer with whom she resided, three brothers Winfield, Louis and Ronald Moser all of Lancaster. Four sisters, Mary Kling and Evelyn Baumgardner of Lancaster, Barbara Greenawalt of Millersville and Gloria Ames of Reading, also 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Carol Miller.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 15, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lancaster, PA. There will be no viewing. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Lancaster, PA.
Robert Gregory Frank, Sr.
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Robert Gregory Frank, Sr., 56, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005. He was born August 29, 1948 in Lancaster, PA, son of the late Jesse P. and Marguerite Schoff Brinlee.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 5 years, Joyce Frank of the home; one daughter, Chrissy Frank of Maytown, PA; five sons, Chance Frank of Elizabethtown, PA, Mark Frank of Mt. Joy, PA, Jesse Frank of Columbia, PA, Robert G. Frank, Jr. of Mt. Joy, PA, and Rick Frank of Elizabethtown, PA; one step daughter, Ginger Crum of Muncie, IN; one stepson, Christopher Crum of Yorktown, IN; thirteen grandchildren, and two stepgrandchildren.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bowling Funeral Home & Crematory, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Yvonne L. Rineer
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Yvonne L. Rineer, 77, of 614 Woodhall Drive, Willow Street, formerly of Refton, PA., died Monday, April 11, 2005 at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Rineer who died in 1971.
Mrs. Rineer had served as the Postmaster for the Refton Post Office retiring in 1990. She was born in Lancaster, PA.
Yvone was and avid Bingo player and enjoyed working crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her son Richard, Jr. marriage to Linda Rineer, of Quarryville, PA, her son Wayne, marriage to Chrisy Rineer with whom she resided, her daughter Cynthia, marriage to Jeffrey Dearolf of Pequea, PA, her 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, her brothers Bruce Williams of Mountville, and Ronald Williams of Quarryville, PA.
The Funeral Service will be held at Reynolds Funeral Home, 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in the New Providence Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Reynolds Funeral Home on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Irene M. Richards
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Irene M. Richards, 88, died at her home on Friday, April 8, in Sarasota, Florida.
She was the wife of the late Verne Richards. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter, Sr. and Laura Shiffler Hemperly.
She graduated from Lancaster Girls High and worked at Hamilton Watch before moving to Sarasota and working with her husband in his business.
She is survived by a brother, J. Walter, Jr. husband of Mary Hemperly of Lancaster, and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 15, at 1:30 P.M. at Conestoga Memorial Park, 95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. John N. Roberts officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 394-4097,
Albert L. Thomas, Sr.
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Albert L. Thomas, Sr., 69, of New Providence, died Monday at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born April 13, 1935, he was raised by Howard and Agnes Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Shelva (Kreider) Thomas of 49 years.
Mr. Thomas was a member or Clearfield United Methodist Church. He enjoyed his family immensely, and was proud of his family and grandchildren. He loved NASCAR, miniature cars and trucks, and enjoyed washing and waxing his cars.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Thomas is survived by 3 sons: Albert L. Thomas Jr., husband of Mary, of Harrisburg, Michael E. Thomas, husband of Cindy L., of Conestoga, and Rick L. Thomas, husband of Allyson of Willow Street; his brother: Stanley Thomas of Have De Grace, MD; his sisters: June Weidman of Conestoga and Marybelle Schauer of Lancaster; and 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Clearfield United Methodist Church with the Reverend Thomas A. Weeple officiating. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Clearfield Cemetery. Arrangements by the Gundel Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or the Clearfield United Methodist Building Fund, 1238 Rawlinsville Rd., New Providence, PA 17560.
Ronald L. Raum
Published: Apr 13, 2005
Ronald L. Raum, 64 of Lewistown, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at his home. He was the husband of S. Grace Kauffman Raum with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage on June 4th of last year. He was born in Witmer, PA. He was the son of Ethel Boose Raum of Honey Brook and the late Ira Raum.
He was a member of the former Gap United Methodist Church. He was a truck driver for the Teamsters Local #776 of Harrisburg and he formerly worked for High Steel of Lancaster. He was a graduate of Pequea Valley High School class of 1958. He was a veteran of Vietnam War serving in the Army in Germany. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and NASCAR.
Surviving besides his wife and mother are 2 sons: Michael S. husband of Denise M. Copeland Raum of Kinzers and Travis S. Raum of Haneyville, PA. 2 Grandsons: Denton & Hunter Raum. 3 Sisters: Jane wife of Leo Swartzentruber of McVaytown, PA, Sandy wife of Donald Miller of Intercourse and Lin wife of Joseph Kilby of Dover, Del. He was preceded in death by a brother: John Raum and a sister Jennie Raum.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Shivery Funeral Home 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA on Friday, April 15th at 11 A.M. the interment will be in the Pequea Presbyterian Cemetery, Gap, PA. Friends may call at the Shivery Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. and again on Friday from 10 A.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice: The Bridge, 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044.
