Archives for September 2017

Franklin M. Cattell Jr of New Holland, PA died on September 10th at Lancaster General Hospital after sustaining injuries due to a fall. He was 85 years old.  Frank was the son of Franklin M. Cattell Sr. and Mary C. Cattell of West Chester, PA.  He graduated from West Chester High School in 1951 and then joined the military. He became a pilot in the US Air Force and traveled all over the world.   After leaving the military he worked for General Electric in Philadelphia, PA while at the same time Continue reading

Sarah Elizabeth (Liz) Perlis , 64, of Columbia, PA, died September 12, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Champaign, IL, daughter of Harriet and the late Irwin Perlis, and sister to John, Robert and David Perlis. She overcame great obstacles and was successful in her life. She loved people, especially her daughter, Jennifer Perlis, her mother and her friends. She was an avid reader, she loved poetry, music, cooking and playing games. She will be greatly missed. Please do not Continue reading

Valerie L. (Kilp) Alston passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 Born July 29, 1951 in Lancaster, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Adam &     Arlene Kilp She cherished her fur babies, loved reading and trips to the beach. She is survived by 3 children:  Lisa (James) McGarrigle of Lititz, Richard (Deb) Miller of York, Dawn Miller of Lancaster.  She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Join Continue reading

James W.Shirk, 56, of Landisville, Pa, passed away Thursday, September 7th 2017 after a brief battle with cancer at Hospice of Mount Joy. He was born in Lancaster, Pa to the late James H. and Katherine Shirk on December 11, 1960. He was a graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. Was employed by the High company for 35 years, and was currently working for the Transit Department as a load coordinator. He was an active member of the Wrightsville AG Church as sound man and cook for the men's Continue reading

Doris B. Smith, 100, passed away at the Mennonite Home on August 29, 2017. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Charles and Inez Bassler and the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Walton and Jean Nelson, son-in-law Warren Nelson, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Bassler and her son-in-law, Thomas Walton. A private service will be held by family members in celebration of her Continue reading