Michael A. Amico, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care.  Born in Lancaster, Mike was the son of the late Michael Alphonso and Susan Amico.  He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and served in the Philippines during his time in the Air Force.

Mike was a buyer at Hager’s Department Store in Lancaster, then Merchandise Manager at Hess’s Department Store both in Allentown and Lancaster.  In 1972 he and his wife, Edith, purchased Galens of Ephrata which for 40 years was Mike’s passion until they retired in 2012.

Mike was a longtime, active member of the Sertoma Club of Lancaster and the Lancaster Elks Lodge #134.  He loved traveling with friends and family and enjoyed working around his home.

Mike was devoted to his family.  In addition to his wife Edith, he is survived by two daughters; Kim, wife of Thomas Speer of Germany, and Heidi Rietschy of Lititz; a grandson, Sven; a sister, Dorothy Misko; and two nephews, George, married to Joan Misko, and Steven Misko as well as Frank Kirkpatrick who is considered as a part of their family.  He was predeceased by a niece, Barbara Hunter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 P.M.  on Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA with Msgr. Thomas H. Smith as Celebrant.  A visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10:30 A.M.  until the time of service.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.  To leave an online condolence for the family please visit:

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Helen L. Everts, 93, formerly of Landisville, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, May 12, at Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, PA.

She was born in Towanda, PA to the late J. Roy and Helen (Bradley) Lilley. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Mial E. Lilley, and her sister, Jean L. Ramsay.

Helen was a graduate of Towanda High School and worked for many years as a secretary in the Harrisburg area and for Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. where she retired in 1986 as the News Librarian.

A member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster, for more than 50 years, she was a former member of the Knit Nannies, a Sunday School teacher, the Choir Mothers, ECW, and the Flower Guild. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and knitting, antiques, and yard sales. She was an avid supporter of ORCA (Organization for the Responsible Care of Animals.)

She is survived by her daughter, Melanie E. (Molly) Moyer; her grandchildren Katherine E. Mausolf (Andrew J.), Bradley E. Moyer and his fiancée, Amanda Carlini; 3 great granddaughters, Natalie E., Fiona E., and Lily C. and her niece, Jean Mial Ramsay, Lexington, KY.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Masonic Health Center for taking care of Helen with such love and compassion.

Family and friends are invited to attend Helen’s memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603. The family will receive friends in the Parish House from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in the church’s Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. John’s Episcopal Church at the above address or to Masonic Villages, Office of Gift Planning, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9964.

In the comfort of his home, Wilson J. Rowe, Jr., age 75, passed away May 13, 2013 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilmington, he graduated from Conrad High School, served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Hercules as a computer programmer. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Patsy Worthington Rowe who passed away December 31, 2012.

After retiring, they moved from Newark to Bethany Beach and enjoyed going to the bandstand, local parades and watching the Delmarva Shorebirds baseball team with their friends. Their favorite vacations were traveling to Atlantic City and taking cruises. The past two years they have lived within the Willow Valley Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA. There they thoroughly enjoyed making friends, traveling and attending many cultural events on the campus.

Pat and Bill are survived by their son Scott Rowe and wife Cathy of Wilmington; daughter-in-law Karla E. Denison and grandchildren Kyle and Mason Rowe of Wilmington; grandchildren Phoebe and Brian Rowe of Wilmington; his brother Stephen Rowe and wife Candace of Newark; nephews Matthew and Adam Rowe of Newark. They are preceded in death by parents Carrie K. and Wilson J. Rowe, Sr., Pauline D. and Clifford M. Worthington, and son Paul A. Rowe.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses as well as the wonderful staff of Willow Valley for their patience and kindness during both of their illnesses; also the nurses from Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster County for their support to both Pat and Bill, and our family. A sincere thank you also to the many Bethany Beach and Willow Valley friends for their continuous prayers, frequent visits, assistance and love through this long difficult time.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service, at the Orr Auditorium of Willow Valley Manor, 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA, 17602 on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.  The family will greet friends on Friday from Noon until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, or Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Florence D. Evans, 88, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Susquehanna Valley Rehab Center, Columbia, PA on Saturday, May 11, 2013.  Her husband, the late Henry N. Evans Jr. preceded her in death on December 6, 1985.

Born in Fayette County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Schuster) Richnafsky.

She was retired from Slaymaker Lock Company.

Florence was an avid animal and bird lover.

She was the last of her immediate family which consisted of 14 siblings.

She is survived by several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

I lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster, PA 17602.

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Weber, 90, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Donald L. Weber who died in 2008 with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.  Born in Newry, Blair County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Grace Lykens Keagy.

Betty graduated from Altoona High School in 1941 and from Zeth Business School shortly thereafter.

Early in life her working career included the Blair County Assistance Office, an Army Base, a U.S. Employment office, and Penn State University.  Following her marriage to Donald, she became a full-time wife and mother and together they raised three daughters.

Betty lovingly served her Lord in various capacities at both Grace Lutheran Church and most recently, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, both in Lancaster.

Surviving are three daughters, Jane wife of Don DeLancey of Dallastown, Nancy wife of Tim Crouser of Lancaster, and Mary Ann wife of Brandon Rife of Lancaster; nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a brother Jay Keagy.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Mark L. Russell officiating.  Friends may call at the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.  Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Weber’s memory may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA  17601 or to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA  17604-4125.

Suzanne M. McComsey, 81, of Lancaster, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John “Mike” McComsey who died in 2008.  Her first husband, the late George Swinehart, Jr. died in 1998.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Suzanne Kostura Mowrer.

Mrs. McComsey was a LPN and had spent most of her working career as a private duty nurse.  She was of the Catholic faith.  Suzanne was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.  Her interests included crocheting, horses, playing pinochle, and following the Phillies.   She looked forward to going out for dinner with family members and shopping.

Surviving are four daughters, Linda S. wife of Roy D. Sheppard of East Petersburg, Deborah A. Wade of Lancaster, Georgianne wife of Elwood L. Klugh, Jr. of Lancaster, and Mary L. Urban of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; and a brother Claude J. “Ted” husband of Julia Mowrer of Lancaster.  She was preceded in death by a son William Swinehart and by 2 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.  Interment in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Dorothy J. Witmer, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Conestoga View. She was the loving wife of Benjamin J. Witmer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edith (Bender) Trego.

She attended East Lampeter High School.

In her spare time Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening and playing with her dachshunds.

Surviving, in addition to her husband are 2 daughters; Cynthia Welk, Tammy Kopp (wife of Dale); and a son Richard Welk (husband of Brenda); 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.   She is also survived by her step-children; Ben Witmer Jr. (husband of Sherry), Cindy Thatcher (wife of Albert), Sandy Hohenwarter (wife of Duane), David Witmer, Terry Albright, and Vicki Jewel (wife of Gary).  She was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Trego and a sister Charlotte (wife of Bobby Weller).

You are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Witmer family home located at 1642 Zarker Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Memorial Day, Monday,  May 27, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638.

Cathryn V. McCullough, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Glenn at WillowValley.  She was the loving wife of the late Robert M. McCullough.  Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cathryn (Mckinney) Whiteside.

Kitty was a graduate of Upper DarbyHigh School.  She excelled in typing and shorthand.  She enjoyed those skills.  She was employed by Unisys in Downingtown for 10 years as an Executive Secretary before she retired.

Kitty had varied interests.  She was an avid Bridge Player, a tennis player, a friend to the birds, as she loved to feed them and encourage them to build nests and watch the baby birds grow.  She loved to garden, and have flowering bushes that she would plant and nurture herself.  She also enjoyed walking every day.  She was a member of the choir at GroveMethodistChurch in West Chester for many years.  She also enjoyed theater, and traveling.  She had visited many countries with her husband.  She especially loved Ocean City, NJ.  She loved the beach, the surf and the boardwalk where in the early years, she and Bob would indulge in grilled sticky buns.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert M. McCullough, Sr.  She is survived by 2 daughters,  Barbara L. Steck, wife of Raymond J. Steck of West Chester, PA and Janet L. Young , wife of Howard Young of Coatesville, PA; 2 sons, Daniel C. McCullough, husband of Susan McCullough of Downingtown, PA and Robert M. McCullough Jr., husband of Mary McCullough of Christiana, PA.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.  Kitty thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family.

A funeral service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E Penn Grant Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Steve Bowser officiating.  A visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s disease Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA  17110-9638.

On May 3, 2013, Naomi Mae (Eberly) Stern, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Lancaster, PA.  She & her husband, Harold Stern, have been active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Naomi attended high school in Shippensburg for 3 years, graduating in ’53 from Chambersburg High.   She then completed the Lancaster General Hospital nursing program & worked in pediatrics.

She is survived by her sister, Joyce, married to the late Kenneth Thrush from Bloomsburg, PA; a son, Curtis and his wife Marianne Stern who live in Lookout Mountain, GA, with children Carina, Bryan, Timothy, Paul and Nathan; and 2 daughters, Cynthia (Stern) & R. Anthony Coletti, with 3 daughters, Rosa, Maria and Anna, in Jonesborough, TN; & Carol (Stern) & Stephen Chamberlin and their children Catherine and Scott from North Andover, MA.

Her parents, Treva Jane and Paul Z. Eberly, of Chambersburg, PA, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:00 A.M.  A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at the adjoining church cemetery immediately following the service.   In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Precept Ministries International, 7324 Noah Reid Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37422.

The Reverend George William Yoder, 69, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his family. Last September, he and his wife, Nancy A. (Plasterer) Yoder, celebrated their 46^th wedding anniversary. He was born in Carlisle, PA, to the late Arthur W. and Margaret (Tilson) Yoder.

George graduated as valedictorian from Carlisle Senior High School in 1962. He received his B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966. In 1971, he was ordained as a Lutheran pastor after receiving his M.Div. from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He was called as Pastor to the following ELCA congregations: Salem Lutheran Church, Oberlin, PA; Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA; First Lutheran Church, Carlisle, PA; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ; and Zion Lutheran Church, Garfield, NJ. He was an intern supervisor at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Maywood, NJ. In retirement, he served as Interim Associate Pastor at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Lancaster, PA.

Throughout his career, he focused on worship, music, Christian education, evangelism, youth ministry, and the adult catechumenate. In particular, George loved working with people of all ages as a creative teacher. An avid writer, George wrote ‘Where in the World?’ (Augsburg Fortress, 1992), sermons, plays for worship, newsletters, and prayers. He combined art, music, and community engagement while being active in local and global communities. With Project Via Crucis, he fostered a sister parish relationship between Iglesia Luterana Divino Redentor of San Miguel, El Salvador and First Lutheran Church of Carlisle, PA.

George enjoyed rich relationships with family and friends. He loved to dance at weddings. He loved good food. He loved to sing. He enjoyed hiking, swimming and napping at the beach, and his beloved schnauzers. His last sermon was, “God loves you.”

He is survived by his wife and their children: Matthew W. Yoder and his wife Yu-Chen Hwang; Peter J. Yoder and his wife Allison C. Yoder and their children William James and Andrew George; and Katharine E. Yoder and her husband Neal J. Klitsch. He was predeceased by his sister, Marguerite Yoder Degenkolb.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA with the Reverend Stephen P. Verkouw and the Reverend Jean Kuebler officiating. Viewings will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday at the church from 12:30 P.M. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pastor Yoder’s memory may be made to any of the parishes he served.