Obituaries

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - Jones Martha L. Jones, 89, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Green Home. She was the wife of Charles H. Jones, who preceded her in death, November 25, 1994. Martha was born March 19, 1924 in Cogan House, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Halstead Copp. She was the owner of Jones Antiques. Martha loved restoring, collecting and selling antiques. A homemaker, she had worshipped at the Little Red Church....

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - English Stella English, 85, of Wellsboro PA, passed away on May 15, 2013, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Glenn W. "Bill" English who predeceased her in 2008. Stella was born July 14, 1927 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Henry L. and Faye Goodwin Compton. She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Holliday. Stella was a member of Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S. Surviving are five sons and...

East Norriton, Pennsylvania - Schottmiller Bruce Charles Schottmiller of East Norriton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 14, 2013 with his family by his side. Born May 12, 1928 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Mable (nee Richards) and the beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Magrini). Bruce was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He spent 44 years as a paper worker. Bruce enjoyed gardening, sports and spending time with his family. ...

Langhorne, Pennsylvania - Yacovino Joseph M. Yacovino, 58, of Langhorne, passed away on May 14, 2013. He served in the US Army for 20 years as a Military Police Officer. He enjoyed working with wood, creating works that were both artistic and functional. Joseph is survived by his wife, Philisa, his mother, Anna, his children: Joseph (Capetia), Daniel (Brandi), Shannon (Donte), Cheryle, John Michael (Alicia), and Rachel (Kyle), 14 grandchildren, his brothers, Francis ...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Halloway Ann M. Halloway, 93, of Lancaster, previously of Rothsville, passed away on Monday morning at Homestead Village in Lancaster. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Erma Nuttal Winward. Ann was the wife of the late Leslie E. Halloway, who passed away in 1995. Ann graduated, Valedictorian, from Parkesburg High School in 1937. She entered military service in 1942 with the United States Army, Women's...

Norristown, Pennsylvania - King James F. "Lou" King The Claddagh is an Irish symbol of friendship, love & loyalty. James F. "Lou" King was your typical Irishman who was honest, loving and loyal to his church & family. "Lou" was deeply rooted in his faith. Suddenly, on Monday May 13, 2013, Heaven had lit a way for the fallen and "Lou's" soul had risen like incense from his home in Norristown. There shall be no more death; neither shall there be any more pain for the...

Pennsylvania - Crozier, Thomas H., suddenly, on May 12, 2013, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Jacqueline L. (nee Felton); loving father of Jill, Andrea, and Billy (Alisa); cherished grandfather of Dylan, Cierra, Keith, Jack, LJ, Shelby, and Taylor; dear son of Selina (nee Wilson) and the late Robert Crozier; brother of Jim (Peggy), Dianna, Don (Barbara), Janice Burt, Debbie Skrocki (Mike), and the late Joe (Eileen). Tom proudly served our country in...

Lititz, Pennsylvania - Hamaker Virginia Edith Hamaker, 88, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday morning at the Moravian Manor in Lititz. Born in Crumpler, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Judson Howell and Anna Cordelia Blevins Howell. Virginia was the wife of the late Clyde Joseph Hamaker, who passed away in August 1983. A homemaker, Virginia was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church in Lancaster, where she was a Sunday School...

Lititz, Pennsylvania - Hertzler J. Donald "Whitey" Hertzler, 87, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care, Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center, Mount Joy. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Amand Hertzler. He was married to the late Betty L. Summers Hertzler and late Mary M. Weidler Hertzler. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara J. (Gary S.) Hoffer, Ephrata; a son, Gary J. Hertzler,...

Pennsylvania - JERAL Richard G. "Rich", on May 12, 2013, at the age of 53. Loving father of Jason and Shawn; cherished grandfather of McKenzie; beloved son of Robert and Helen Jeral; dear brother of Robert (Barbara), Victoria Schiffler (Jack), Celeste Cimorelli (Michael) and Edward (SueAnn). He was preceded in death by his twin, Kevin. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Rich's Life Celebration Thurs. eve. from 6...

Morrisville, Pennsylvania - Romig Barbara J. Romig (nee Saxton, Zorger), Resident of Morrisville, Pa. was relieved of her burden and called home to heaven early Mother's Day morning, May 12, to be with God and her departed loved ones. She was 59 years old. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., Barb was a daughter of the late William and Anne Saxton. She resided in the Levittown-Morrisville area for 50 years. She graduated from Delhaus High School in 1971. Barbara will be...

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - White Ruth Ann (Poodie) White, 73, of Wellsboro, passed away on May 12, 2013, at Samaritan House. She was the wife of Richard A. White who she married on September 21, 1956. Ruth Ann was born August 3, 1939 in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ellen Taylor McConnell. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Ruth Ann enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving in addition to her husband, are...

Lititz, Pennsylvania - Fritchey G. Marx Fritchey, 90, of Lititz, formerly of the New Holland area, passed away on May 11, 2013 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George Marx and Rena Park Fritchey. Marx was married to the late Mildred Hostetter Fritchey and the late Aldena Beane Fritchey. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy E. (Don) Dunlap, Brentwood. TN; a grandson, Brian Dunlap; and a sister, Alice...

Levittown, Pennsylvania - Gildea Brent L. Gildea, a lifelong resident of Levittown passed away suddenly, in the comfort of his home, Saturday May 11, 2013, at the age of 38. Born in Bristol, he was a son of Walter Jr. and Lucille (Pease) Gildea. He was a 1992 graduate of Harry S. Truman High School and a graduate of Bucks County Community College. Brent was a fun-loving spirit who loved life, family and friends. His unique character and smile brought joy to...

Pennsylvania - Goodling Dorothy McComsey Goodling passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Hospice & Community Care, Bob Fryer& Family Inpatient Center, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster on August 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Estella Rhienhiemer McComsey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John "Sonny" Goodling, her sister, Judy and her brother, Charles. She is survived by her stepson, Dennis, his wife Kathy, and...

Center Point, Pennsylvania - Huganir Marjorie Campbell Huganir (née Ellen Marjorie Campbell) passed away peacefully at her home at Center Point, Pennsylvania on May 11th. Midge was born May 4, 1920, one of two children of Irvin Harrison Campbell, Esq. and Ellen (Buzzard) Campbell. Marjorie, widow of the late William L. Huganir, Esq., is survived by her sons Peter A. Huganir of New Orleans LA, John L. Huganir of Trooper PA, and Frederick I. Huganir, Esq. of Carlisle...

Leola, Pennsylvania - DeBoard Charles W. DeBoard, 79, of 63 Glenbrook Road, Leola, PA, passed away peacefully at Maple Farms Nursing Center on Friday, May 10, 2013. Born in Glade Springs, Virginia, he was the husband of Joyce Shell DeBoard and they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on October 22nd. He was the son of the late Alma Ford DeBoard. Charles worked from 1951-1990 as a Maintenance Mechanic for Hubley Toy Company. He proudly...

Audubon, Pennsylvania - Kip Mary Louise Rhoads Kip of Audubon passed away May 10, 2013 at age 87. Born in Norristown to Kathryn M. Harrington and F. Alan Rhoads, Mary Louise was the beloved wife of W. Stanton Kip and sister to Margaret Rhoads Ewing of Sacramento, CA. Having no children of her own, Mary Louise was a generous and loving aunt to her nieces Catherine Ewing, Jennifer Ewing, Debby Ewing, Barbara Kip, and Elinor Kip, her nephews Nicholas Ewing and Jeffrey...

Pennsylvania - O'Leary Thomas W. O'Leary, the beloved son of Carol O'Leary and the late Thomas E. O'Leary passed away Friday May 10, 2013 from a brain aneurysm. Tommy is survived by his siblings Bridget Kate O'Leary, Mary Anne O'Leary Kelly and Joseph O'Leary, and his niece and nephew, Fiona and Aidan O'Leary. His generous, gentle spirit and infectious smile will be missed by many. Proud of his Irish heritage and a loyal supporter of The Flyers, Phillies...

Langhorne, Pennsylvania - Stewart- Walter C. Jr. on Friday May 10, 2013 of Langhorne and formerly of South Philly. Life partner for 26 years to Patricia Anne West Stewart. Step –father of Lisa M. Weisman, William Bondura, and Cindy West. Family, friends, Harmony Royal Arch Chapter 52, Tacony Lodge #600 F&AM, and Sarah E. Collins Court # 86 are invited to share in Walt's Life Celebration Wed. between 6 & 9 PM and Thurs. after 10AM followed by His Funeral Service at...