Obituaries

Lititz, Pennsylvania - Higgins Nancy H. Higgins passed away June 19, 2013 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was the wife of Earl D. Higgins for 18 years until he passed away in 2003. Born August 26, 1936, in Hanover, PA, she was a twin daughter of the late Dr. John A. and Helen Wagner Hanson. Surviving are three sons, Richard A. Snyder of Akron, PA, David A. Snyder and wife Tracy of Ephrata, PA, and Jeffrey S. Snyder of Lititz, PA. She also has two stepsons,...

Essington, Pennsylvania - White Robert J. White "Bob", 63, of Essington passed away on June 18, 2013. Bob was the loving husband of Debbie D. Beard White. Bob was raised in Norristown and later moved to Essington. Bob was a singer all his life singing lead vocals in the bands Tension, Celebration, Whoz Blues and the Norristones. He was employed by the D.C.I.U. Bob enjoyed camping and Wildwood, NJ. All who knew Bob will remember him with that infectious smile. ...

Austin, Pennsylvania - Bennett Irene C. Bennett, 70, of Austin, PA. died Monday, June 17, 2013 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. Born, November 26, 1942, she was the daughter of Thomas W. and Frances L. Smith Bennett. She was a graduate of Austin, PA High School. She had worked at Emporium Speciaties, Austin PA, and Pierce Glass, Port Allegany, PA. She was a well known seamstress her entire life, and also a bartender at various taverns she was well known for her...

Montoursville, Pennsylvania - Hales Hazel E. Hales, 80, of Montoursville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Gatehouse. She was born September 17, 1932 in Williamsport, the daughter of William and Marion (Grant) Reynolds. Hazel was the wife of the late Adrian E. Hales with whom she shared 59 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2012. She enjoyed family, especially her grandchildren and dogs, especially Boxers. Hazel loved crocheting, knitting and...

Pennsylvania - Peduto Renowned Journalist, Tom Brokaw asserted that the WWII, our nation's greatest generation, persevered trough difficult times of war and peace and is a testament to their extraordinary character. Their actions are of personal responsibility, duty, honor & faith. Edward Francis Peduto, Sr. was in fact a man of duty, of honor and of faith. After 89 years, God saw that he was getting tired and a cure was not to be. On Sunday June 16th it was ...

Norristown - Latshaw Ralph D. Latshaw of Norristown, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2013. He was 73 years old. Born April 1, 1940 in Norristown, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (nee Raysor) and the beloved husband of Dolly Evelyn (nee Grebe) Latshaw with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. In addition to his wife Dolly, Ralph is survived by his two children, Evelyn Adell Latshaw and Ralph David Latshaw, Jr., two grandchildren,...

Pennsylvania - McCAFFREY John F. June 15, 2013. Loving husband of the late Margaret(nee Gallagher). Brother of Patricia Gatz, and the late Alice Eismann, Thomas and James McCaffrey, Mary Vogelei, and Ellen Willer. Devoted uncle of Theresa Grinkewicz. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was retired for 20 years from the Phila. Police Dept. and a Veteran of W.W.II and the Korean War. Relatives and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Polaski Bessie Mae "Becky" Polaski, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday evening at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Lancaster, and a lifelong area resident, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Susan Killian Painter. Becky was the wife of the late Martin L. Polaski, who passed away in July 1996. She had worked for the former St. Joseph Hospital as an anesthetist's aide, until she retired in the early 1980's. Becky enjoyed...

Norristown, Pennsylvania - DeLuca Charles J. DeLuca, Sr., of Norristown, passed away peacefully on Friday June 14, 2013. He was 93 years old. Born October 7, 1919, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Barton) DeLuca and the beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Taglioli) DeLuca. Charles was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp and served during World War II. He was an accomplished bowler and bowled in the Senior League at Facenda-Whitaker....

Atlantic City, New Jersey - Oliver Harry Oliver, 88, of Atlantic City passed away quietly at home on Friday June 14, 2013. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, he moved to Atlantic City as a baby and spent 56 years on Hygeia Place. He attended Atlantic City High School. He was briefly employed at the Post Office and The Title Company of New Jersey. He wasn't content until he was employed by Atlantic County working in the Department of Finance where he spent 35...

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania - Pyne Kevin Pyne passed away at his home in Blue Bell, PA on June 14, 2013 at the age of 55 after a brave year long battle with cancer. Kevin is lovingly remembered by his parents John and Carole Pyne of Blue Bell, PA, his sister Karen Paul and her husband Bruce of Hatboro, PA, brother Sean Pyne and wife Nancie of Collegeville, PA, sister Cindy Nowlan and husband Dan of Thompson, CT, brother Brian Pyne and wife Lisa of Summerfield, NC, brother...

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania - Thomas Mae D. Thomas, 72, of 320 S. Market Street, formerly of Mill Road, Elizabethtown, PA, entered into her eternal rest on June 14, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Robert C. Thomas who died April 1998. Born in Lancaster County, Mae was the daughter of the late John and Katie Kramer Royer. A graduate of the Elizabethtown Area High School, Class of 1959, she had been employed at Donegal Industries, Mount Joy for three years and...

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania - Thompson Louise M. Kaige Thompson, of Drexel Hill, PA, born in Philadelphia, PA, died June 14, 2013, at the age of 96. Wife of the late Morton A. Thompson and the late Robert J. Kaige, who died in 1961. Beloved mother of Jeanne L. Kaige Keast of Drexel Hill, PA and the late Louise Kaige. Loving grandmother of William J. Keast (Irene) of Springfield, PA and Robert J. Keast of Washington, DC. Great grandmother of William and Jacob Keast....

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Klos Mike Klos, 41, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Born in Lancaster, PA, on November 29, 1971 to Mike and Betsy Klos, both of Lancaster, and was the husband of Diane Eckman-Klos. Mike was an EMT/Firefighter with numerous companies throughout Lancaster County. He also volunteered with the Lancaster County Haz Mat Team. Mike's true joy in life were his three beautiful girls...

Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Marks Donte' Lane Marks, 21, unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2013 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1992 in Danville PA, the son of Glenroy Lane Marks, Jr. and Ethel Reid-McNichols. Donte' was a graduate of Williamsport High School where he played Basketball. He also attended Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus where he also played Basketball. Just recently, Donte' returned from Denmark where he...

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - Peterson Jerome W. "Nipper" Peterson, 82, of Wellsboro passed away early Thursday morning, June, 13, 2013 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the husband of Mary R. (Morgan) Peterson, who survives. Jerome was born August 22, 1930 in Wellsboro, the son of the late George Peterson and Margaret Davis Peterson Hartzell. He retired from Dresser Manufacturing in Wellsboro. Along with St. Paul's Episcopal church in Antrim and Wellsboro,...

New Hope, Pennsylvania - Twomey Edward J. Twomey, of Buckingham Springs, New Hope, PA, passed away on June 13, 2013. He was 82 years old. Edward was born in Astoria, Queens, NY and lived on Cape Cod, MA for over 35 years. He will be remembered by all as a kind, gentle soul. He was a long time distributor of Arnold Bread, serving towns across Cape Cod. Edward was extremely proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps. Edward is survived by his wife...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - BARNES JENNIE (nee Kirchner) of Philadelphia, PA died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Immaculate Mary Home. She was 82 years old. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Jennie (nee Kukulka) Kirchner. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Davis, Jr. and Walter J. Barnes. Loving mother of Janet Bond and her husband Robert, Nancy Leader and her late husband Edward and the late Joseph A. Davis, III and his wife Kay. Also survived by 2 sisters; Anna Kettler and...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Gant Titus "Tyke" Eugene Gant, age 38, of 829 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Rosella A. Gant, of Lancaster and the late Ronald Anthony Boynes, who died in January 1990. Surviving in addition to his mother are three sons: Elias "E-Man" Gant, Jacob "Dink" Gant, Makhi "Nickanunu" Gant; a daughter Aaliyah "Squeek" Gant ; three brothers:...

Ephrata, Pennsylvania - Garrett George R. Garrett, 77, Retired Pilot, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz passed away June 12, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret (Peggy) A. Garrett with whom he celebrated 54 years of Marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Raymond H. and Grace A. Garrett. Preceded in death was his brother Robert L. Garrett. Besides his loving wife Margaret, of Ephrata, he is survived by his sister Gwendolyn H....