OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Christine V. Ratcliff
Mar 22, 2012
On March 22, 2012, Christine V. (nee Hardy), beloved wife of the late Glen H. Ratcliff;loving mother of Robert Hollinger, Sandy Monk, Deborah Weil, James Ratcliff, Michele Ratcliff and the late Glen Ratcliff, Jr. Sister of the late Dorothy Kline. Grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 9. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family…
Margaret M. Nosek
Mar 21, 2012
On March 21, 2012 Margaret M. (nee Healey) Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Nosek. Devoted Mother of Joseph J. Nosek & his wife Linda, John S. Nosek & his wife Catharyn, Timothy W. Nosek & his wife Kathleen and Thomas G. Nosek & his wife Barbara. Dear sister of John P. Healey, Anna…
Francis G. Guston, Jr.
Mar 21, 2012
On March 21, 2012, Francis Gilbert Guston, Jr., beloved husband of Helen Jean Guston (nee Nowakowski); devoted father of Robert F. Guston, Sr. and his wife Debra and the late Gregory P. Guston and his wife Theresa; brother of Gilbert Guston and Mildred Cooper; grandfather of Margot E. Guston and the late Robert F. Guston,…
Steuart H. Varelli
Mar 20, 2012
On March 20, 2012 Steuart Hiss Varelli beloved daughter of the late Fielder and Katherine (Shaw) Hiss; loving sister of Fielder "Mike" Hiss, Jr. and Alice "Capie" Hiss; dear aunt of Fielder Hiss, III and Jason F. Hiss; great aunt of Faith L. Hiss; also survived by her dear friend Stewart T. Stotlar. Services and…
Ella Mae Helmick
Mar 19, 2012
On March 19, 2012, Ella Mae Helmick (nee Williams) went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; beloved wife of the late Finley E. Helmick, Jr.; devoted mother of Barbara J. Lannen and F. Edwin Helmick, III and his wife Karen; loving grandmother of Nicole, Gina, Abigail, Monica, Valerie and Amy; great grandmother…
Margaret L. Koch
Mar 18, 2012
On March 18, 2012, Margaret L. Koch, devoted sister of Joan P. Carlsen and her husband Donald, and Peggy J. Dubbs and her husband Ted. Margie is predeceased by her parents Carl O.H. Koch, Jr. and Helen Krause Koch and her niece Rae Marie Copper. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck…
Theodor Frank Schmidt
Mar 18, 2012
On March 18, 2012, Theodor Frank Schmidt, beloved husband of Maria Margaret (nee Wirkus); devoted brother of the late Kazimiera, Maria, Anna and Wladyslawa; loving uncle of Elizabeth Sheridan and her husband Dr. Martin Sheridan; dear grand uncle of Dr. Monique Alworth and Anne Sheridan and great-grand uncle of Finley Alworth and Jack Sheridan Alworth;…
Edward J Funk
Mar 18, 2012
On March 18, 2012 Edward J. Funk; beloved husband of the late Roberta Harris Funk and the late Patricia Adt Funk; devoted father of Roberta Dorsch and Edward Funk. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Service and interment private.
Arlene M. Principe
Mar 18, 2012
On March 18, 2012 Arlene M. Principe (nee Jeannetta); beloved wife of the late Gabriel J. Principe ; devoted mother of Deborah Fennell and husband Barry, Gabriel Principe, Jr. and finace Caroline Dishong, Tina Rossbach and husband David and the late Kenneth Principe ; loving grandmother of Kyle Fennell, Caitlin Principe, Daniel and Michael Rossbach…
George S. Landgraf
Mar 18, 2012
On March 18, 2012, George S. Landgraf, beloved husband of Bernadette Landgraf (nee Foard); loving father of Genine Bowles and her late husband Daniel and Pamela Westfall and her husband Gary; devoted grandfather of Aariel Landgraf, Cody Capino, Paige Novak and Jessie Westfall and great-grandfather of Cameron Ward. Also survived by many loving relatives and…
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