OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Joyce F. Diem
Sep 26, 2011
Suddenly on September 26, 2011, Joyce F. Diem (nee Cassidy); devoted mother of Jerry W. Diem, Jr. and his wife Lisa, Kimberly A. Osborne-Lang and her husband Scotty and Jeanne R. Alessi and her husband Ron; spouse of Gerard W. Diem, Sr.; sister of Joan May Concannon and Jack Cassidy. Also survived by 8 grandchildren…
Thomas (Pep) Perrella
Sep 25, 2011
On September 25, 2011 THOMAS (PEP) PERRELLA, survived by his loving mother, Violet and her husband Leonard Wisniewski and the late John Louis Perrella, cherished daughters Gabrielle Elizabeth Perrella and Ivy Marie Perrella, dear sister Ruth Perrella Barker, devoted brothers John Andrew Perrella (Lauren) and James Stephen Perrella (Chandra), loving companion Elizabeth Coleman and many…
Christopher J. Mcwilliams
Sep 25, 2011
On September 25, 2011 Christopher J. McWilliams, loving fiance of Kristi Singer; beloved son of the late Carolyn S. McWilliams, survived by his father Clyde F. McWilliams; stepson of Gail McWilliams; dear brother of Scott and Pam and Michael and Debbie McWilliams, Melaine and Brian Keith and Matthew and Heather McWilliams; stepfather of Tom and…
Emory L. Griffith
Sep 25, 2011
On September 25, 2011 Emory L. Griffith, beloved husband of the late Dorothy L. Griffith (nee Poist); devoted father of Dorothy L. Jackson and Wayne Griffith; dear brother of Oliver W. Griffith, Dolores Blontz and the late Lester Griffith, also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at Graceland…
Kathleen Dolores Barnes-Sanchez
Sep 25, 2011
On September 25, 2011 Kathleen Dolores Barnes-Sanchez, beloved wife of Joseph Arthur Sanchez, devoted mother of Frank E. Barnes, Amanda N. Kowalik, Brooke K. Sanchez, cherished grandmother of Reagan E. Barnes, and Brayden R. Kowalik, dear sister of Patricia Wilson, Jean McMahon, George and Andrew Straka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in…
Charlotte Naomi Smith
Sep 24, 2011
On September 24, 2011 Charlotte Naomi Smith (nee Zimmerman); beloved wife of the late Frank Smith. Devoted mother of Kevin F. Smith and the late Kay A. Witt. A Graveside Service will be held at Gardens of Faith Cemetery on Monday at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by Leonard J. Ruck, Inc.
Darryl Ray Martin
Sep 24, 2011
On September 24, 2011 Darryl Ray Martin; Born May 26, 1944. Son of the late Royce S. Martin Sr. and Margaret (Bentzel) Martin of York PA. He was a 1963 graduate of Dallastown Area High School. Devoted father of Scott D. Martin and his wife Cindy of Windsor PA and Cynthia L. Martin of York…
Tyler Hanlon
Sep 24, 2011
Tyler loved his family and we all adored him. Tyler and his Dad enjoyed long distance bike rides. He loved to ride while listening to his music on the NCR trail and on trips to Michigan and Kiawah Island. Tyler had a great sense of humor and could always make us laugh. Tyler used his…
Woodrow J. Duke
Sep 24, 2011
On September 24, 2011 Woodrow J. Duke, age 97 beloved husband of the late Mildred Duke; devoted stepfather of James Gibson; dear brother of Hazel Duke; also survived by 3 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be held at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens of Thursday at 10:00 AM. Arrangments by the family…
William C. Gause
Sep 23, 2011
On September 23, 2011 William C. Gause beloved husband of the late Carolyn Cook Gause; devoted father of Deborah Wolfe, Thomas Gause, Timothy Gause and Sharon King; dear brother of Frieda Schellhase, Hilda Gause and the late Gertrude Sabo; loving grandfather of Ashton Magaha, Christopher Gause, Katie Magaha, William Gause, Sarah Gause, Katarrinna Gause and…
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