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Connie S. Radziewicz

Although called home far too soon, Connie lived a life full of love and grace.

Memorial Service: Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Wrightsville Assembly of God

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After more than six years of courageously battling ovarian cancer, the Lord bestowed her wings and escorted Connie Radziewicz home on January 4, 2020 at the age of 67. She was a loving mother to her children David and Nichole and cherished her grandchildren. She was loved by her husband of 45 years, David Radziewicz, her surviving sisters Mindy, Karen, Vicki, Tina, and her brother Steve.

Although called home far too soon, Connie lived a life full of love and grace. Those fortunate enough to know her were blessed with enduring, loyal friendships. Connie faithfully worshiped at Wrightsville Assembly of God and enjoyed studying scripture with her Bible Study groups.

Despite her battle with cancer, Connie refused to give up on life. Until she was called home, Connie continued to inspire others, modeled a sense of selflessness, humility and dignity. During those moments of good health, she enjoyed life to the fullest taking bus trips with her friends, hiking, walking, visiting the beach, and she loved researching her ancestry.

Connie looked at her battle with cancer as a mission from God; as she cried, laughed and celebrated with joy and love. Embracing the challenge of her diagnosis, she formed the Circle of Hope cancer support group with her fellow parishioners, was a member of the "TEAL Sisters," advocated for increased awareness, and was a champion for women with ovarian cancer.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wrightsville Assembly of God, 365 Orange St., Wrightsville, PA 17368 with Pastor Aaron McNatt, officiating. There will be no viewing, however the family will receive friends on Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Connie's honor to the Wrightsville Assembly of God or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc.


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Dolores "Dodi" Denlinger

Most of all she loved being surrounded by her family.

At Dodi’s request, services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Dolores A. "Dodi" Denlinger, 72, of Wrightsville, passed away on January 2, 2020 at her home, where she lived with her niece, Heather, wife of Mike Barton. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester H. and Elsie Delmotte Denlinger.

Dodi retired after many years of service from the former Nichols Department Store in Lancaster where she was employed as an office clerk. She enjoyed reading, especially Agatha Christie novels, crocheting, and watching mystery movies. Most of all she loved being surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her family, brothers, Steve, husband of Anita Denlinger; Randy, husband of Linda Denlinger; nephew, Chad Denlinger; nieces, Megan, wife of Tim Shifflett, Samantha Denlinger, Elizabeth Denlinger, and many great nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.

At her request, services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions in Dodi's memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc.

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Kenneth J. Spiese, Jr.

Kenny enjoyed all sports, but loved rooting for the Denver Broncos.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, JANUARY 9, 2020 1:00pm from Clyde W Kraft Funeral Home, Columbia

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Kenneth J. Spiese, Jr., 67, of Columbia, passed away on January 2, 2020 at home. A lifelong Columbia resident, he was the son of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Hilda Laudenberger Spiese.

Kenny enjoyed all sports, but loved rooting for the Denver Broncos.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela L. Spiese; grandson, Kahle Wilson, and sister, Gwen, wife of Joseph Kuhn. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Spiese.

A memorial service will be held from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. David Powers, officiating. Interment will follow in Silver Spring Cemetery. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions to Hands Across the Street, 360 Locust St., Columbia, PA would be deeply appreciated.

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Sabrina L. Shank

Sabrina will be remembered by her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter who loved her family and friends and spoiling her grandchildren.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 11, 2020 11:00 -3:00 Moose Lodge, Elizabethtown

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Sabrina L. Shank, 52, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at home. She was the wife of Charles A. Shank, Sr. with whom she married on September 25, 1992. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Jochebet V. Farley and Richard Waters.


Sabrina was a longtime employee at the Giant Food Store in Elizabethtown. She was very involved with Elizabethtown Moose Lodge 701 and served as past Senior Regent. She will be remembered by her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter who loved her family and friends and spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, watching wrestling, NASCAR and rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles.


In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Charles A. Jr. fiancé of Ashleigh Raudenbush; Tiernee M. wife of Jason Schmitt; Khadijah A. wife of Tyler Showalter; eight grandchildren, Alexandr, Trenton, Chanelle, Bradley, Jackson, Serenity, Cambree and Kiara; brothers, David Farley, Duane Farley and Jeffrey husband of Janice Farley.


A service/celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Moose Lodge, 126 Maytown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. If desired, please consider a donation in Sabrina’s name to the Mooseheart at www.mooseheart.org or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.


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David E. Keesey

David’s ever present wearing of the cross was an outward sign of his faith and commitment to God as well as him letting everyone he met know”God loves you and I love you too.”

Memorial Service: January 18th, 2020, at 1:00pm at the Sell Chapel, Masonic Home in Elizabethtown, PA.

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David Edward Keesey, born January 19,1927, went home to be with the Lord on December 11,2019. He was the son of Charles William and Kathryn Elizabeth Newswanger- Keesey.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita M (Hildebrand) Keesey, daughters Lynn Totten and her husband Barry,Kathryn Fisher and her husband John and Melanie McWilliams and her husband Ryan, 7 grand children and 1 great grandchild and sisters Jeanne and Rita Keesey. He is preceded in death by his brother C.Robert Keesey, daughter, Cynthia L. (Keesey) Robinson and step mother Ruth (Gill) Keesey.


David served the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.


David was the owner and operator of Keesey Electronics for 29 years, located in Wrightsville, Pa.
He was Past Master of Masonic Lodge #266 in York, Pa and a lay preacher for the United Methodist Church. His ever present wearing of the cross was an outward sign of his faith and commitment to God as well as him letting everyone he met know”God loves you and I love you too.”


Memorial service is to be held on January 18th, 2020, at 1:00pm at the Sell Chapel located at the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown, Pa.


In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Masonic Hospice and/or Masonic Charities Elizabethtown, Pa 17022.


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Thomas F. Marinaro

Tom loved spending time with his family especially his great-grandchildren and

was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan!

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Thomas F. Marinaro, 87 of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday at home after a brief illness. Born in Berwick, PA he was the son of the late Marco and Cosimina (Pichierri) Marinaro.

A graduate of Thaddeus Stevens Trade School he was a master brick layer and tile setter. Tom loved spending time with his family especially his great-grandchildren and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kathryn (Bowman) Marinaro, his children: Thomas (Kathleen) Marinaro of Lancaster, PA., Anthony (Claudette) Marinaro of Folcroft, PA., and Teresa (William) Kraft of Columbia, PA., grandchildren: Marco Marinaro, Nicholas Marinaro, Edward Marinaro, Melisa Marinaro, Angela Graham and Kara Tozer, great-grandchildren: Gracie, Isabella, Abigail, Molly, Tommy, Joe, Jack, Luke, Nora and Caroline. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers: Frank and Joe Marinaro, grandson: Daniel Marinaro and great-grandson: William Tozer.

Private Services will be held for the convenience of the Family at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA with Rev. Mark Kopp officiating. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gordon K. "Dick" Jones

He enjoyed Gaither gospel music and watching NASCAR with his late wife.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, December 30, 2019 at Habecker Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gordon “Dick” Jones, 86, of Washington Boro passed away on December 22, 2019. He was born in Columbia to the late John and Daisy Jones and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Dick proudly served in the Unites States Army and worked for more than 40 years as a carpenter at Armstrong World Industries. He enjoyed Gaither gospel music and watching NASCAR with his late wife.


Dick leaves behind his children, Patricia Landis of Lancaster, John Jones, Sr. of Willow Street; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; his baby shih tzu, Lucy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cass in 2014. Dick was the last of his family and seven sisters and one brother passed before him.


A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30th, 2019 at Habecker Mennonite Cemetery, 451 Habecker Church Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Washington Boro United Methodist Church, Fellowship Center Building Fund, 1964 Water St, P.O. Box 57, Washington Boro, PA 17582.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com


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Donald H. Foltz, Sr.

Most of all, Don enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.

Funeral Services: Saturday, JANUARY 4, 2020 11:00 from Central Manor Church of God, Washington Boro.

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Donald H. Foltz, 84, of Columbia passed away on December 19th, 2019. He was born in Columbia and raised in Washington Boro to the late Raymond and Hazel Foltz. Don was a graduate of Columbia High School with the Class of 1953 and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his service, he worked for "42 years and two months" at Caterpillar in York County before his retirement in 1995. Don had a passion for Penn State Football and archery, and was a past president of Fox Harbor Archery Assoc. He enjoyed hunting whitetail deer with his son and family in Potter County. Don's other interests included raising azaleas in his front yard from seedlings, growing tomatoes in his flower beds, and making many wood crafts. He was a long-time member and past president of the Washington Boro Lions Club. He also belonged to the Columbia VFW Post 2435 and was active in the former AARP Group in Columbia. Don was active as a coach and umpire in the CBAA baseball and softball programs in Columbia and coached the 1970 Washington Boro Little League Baseball Lancaster County championship team. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who treasured spending time with his family. Most of all, he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events. Don was a faithful member of Washington Boro Church of God for more than 70 years and Central Manor Church of God for the past 15 years.

Don leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Hartman) Foltz of Columbia; his children, Barb, wife of Bill Armstrong of Lancaster, Donald, Jr. husband of Christy Foltz of Millersville; four grandchildren, Dr. Amy Armstrong, Julie Armstrong, Danny Foltz, and Caroline Foltz; his siblings, Jean Dyer of Florida, Richard Foltz of Washington Boro; his half-siblings, Arlene Johnson of Seven Valleys, Raymond Long of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Foltz and Pearl Shaud.

Services for Don will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at Central Manor Church of God, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro, PA 17582. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Silver Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fox Harbor Archery Assoc., 273 Indian Head Rd., Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville.


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Phyllis M. Whitmore

She loved life, fishing and camping and found joy in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Columbia

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Hellam - Phyllis M. Hohenadel Whitmore, 77, of Hellam, passed away at home on December 17, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Hohenadel, Sr. who died in 2003 and the William Y. Whitmore who passed in 2011. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Melba Watson Groff.

Phyllis retired after eight years of service from the bakery department at Giant Foods, York, and previously was employed at Roanna Girl, Hellam and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Columbia. She loved life, fishing and camping and found joy in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Robert E. Hohenadel, Jr.; Bruce M. Hohenadel; Brian M. Hohenadel; Brad S. Hohenadel companion of Jody Grim; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Richard Groff. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Brandon Hohenadel, sister, Linda Groff and sister-in-law Anna Frantz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry St. Columbia PA 17512. Family and friends may view at the church one hour prior to the mass. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions in Phyllis's memory may be made to AseraCare of York, 984 Loucks Road, York PA 17404.

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Leo J. Smith, Jr.

He enjoyed boating and fishing on the Susquehanna River on his beloved "Orange Crate" pontoon and loved spending time with his family at the Jersey Shore.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the funeral home.

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Leo J. Smith, Jr., 69, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Pennsylvania went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday December 13, 2019 after a 15 month battle with cancer. He was the husband of Dawn Stern Smith to whom he was married for 36 years. He was the son of Patricia Young Smith and the late Leo J. Smith, Sr.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are his children, Colleen M. wife of George A. Seibert II; Lauren E. wife of William T. Deasy; Adam J. Smith and his significant other, Alexandra L. Townsend; grandchildren, Alexandra, Emma and Tre; brothers, Stephen S. husband of Dolores Smith; Gregory T. Smith; sisters, Barbara L. wife of the late Vincent J. Giffuni; Yvonne M. wife of Wayne Yohe; Annetta V. wife of Stuart Cracraft, and Patricia A. Schmidt.

Leo owned and operated Smith Property Management and Smith's Laundromats.

He enjoyed boating and fishing on the Susquehanna River on his beloved "Orange Crate" pontoon and loved spending time with his family at the Jersey Shore. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 372; B.P.O.E # 1074; Lakeview Yacht Club, and V.F.W. Post 2435.

A memorial service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen P. Kelley, officiating. There will be no viewing, however the family will receive guests from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or at www.alz.org/pa

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Elizabeth C. Graham

Most of all, Elizabeth found full enjoyment in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.

No services at this time.

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Elizabeth C. Graham, 93, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at ManorCare, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late John W. Graham, Sr. with whom she was married 57 years until his death in 2004. Born in Washington Boro, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Margaret Adimire Warner.

Elizabeth retired after 36 years of service from the Susquehanna Glass Factory where she worked as a glass cutter. A music lover and musician, she played guitar, harmonica, organ, and accordion. She enjoyed playing bingo and was a horse lover. Most of all, she found full enjoyment in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Ruthann, wife of George Goeke; Elizabeth, wife of John Becker; Cheryl, wife of Paul Dressel; John W., Jr., husband of Lori Graham; Margaret, wife of Russell Stoutzenberger; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Anna Zook and Teresa Keysock.

No services will be held at this time.

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Patsy Jean Seifried

Patsy was loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who treasured spending time with her family.

Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 NOON at St. John Lutheran’s Church, Columbia

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Patsy Jean Seifried, 90, of Columbia passed away on December 12th, 2019. She was born in Columbia to the late Clarence F. and Olive Snavely Gerfin and was a longtime resident of this area.

Patsy was a graduate of Columbia High School with the Class of 1947 and was an active alumnus. She attended the Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in Philadelphia and worked for many years at the former Columbia Hospital before transitioning to Lancaster General Hospital and working with the Trinity House before her retirement.

Patsy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, an active member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a volunteer for the Columbia Visitors Center. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and loved to travel and vacation in Florida. Patsy was loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who treasured spending time with her family.


Patsy leaves behind her children, Patricia, wife of Mark Fischer of Columbia, Lisa, wife of Rick Manley of Lancaster, Rick, husband of Tammy Seifried of Landisville; seven grandchildren, Travis, Marcus, Kristi, Nicole, Jesse, Niki, and Ian; four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard K. Seifried in 1991.


Services for Patsy will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 23 S. 6th St, Columbia, PA 17512. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time. She will be laid to rest with her late husband at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com


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David E. Keesey

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Gerald "Jerry" L. Arter

Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother who treasured spending time with his family.

In honor of Jerry’s final wishes he is to be cremated with no formal services.

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Gerald L. “Jerry” Arter, 75, of Columbia passed away on December 9th, 2019. He was born in Columbia to the late Chester and Evelyn Arter and was a lifelong resident of this area. Jerry attended Columbia High School and worked as a body shop mechanic for many years before starting his soft pretzel company, Daddy-O Soft Pretzels. Which he was very proud of. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother who treasured spending time with his family.

Jerry leaves behind his wife of forty years, Betty Arter of Columbia; three children, Beth, wife of Mike Rice of Lititz, Sherry Lentz of Columbia, Robert, husband of Lisa of Gap; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Josh, Chad, and Zach; four great grandchildren, Tyler, Mazzie, Harper, Olivia, and one on the way; one sister, Linda Becker of Manheim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings.

In honor of Jerry’s final wishes he is to be cremated with no formal services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 S. 10th St, Columbia, PA 17512 or http://www.columbiaanimalshelter.com/donationwishlist.


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Harold E. Hartman

Harold was an avid camper, enjoyed spending time in Florida, and was involved in a bowling league in years past.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13th, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home

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Harold E. Hartman, 92 of Lancaster passed away on December 7th, 2019. He was born in Supplee, PA to the late Peter and Sarah Hartman. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves and served aboard the USS Missouri. He worked for more than 30 years for the Sico Company and managed their service stations. He also worked part time for more than 20 years at Manheim Auto Auction and A.B.C. Auction driving their service trucks. Harold was a member of Masonic Lodge 496, Lancaster Forest #27, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and American Legion Post 34. He was an avid camper and enjoyed spending time in Florida and was also involved in a bowling league in years past.

Harold leaves behind his daughter with whom he lived, Carol, wife of Jeffrey Wasche of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Shaun Hartman, Mandy Weber, Justin Hartman, Kayla Wasche; three great grandchildren; five siblings, Bette Jean Wilkowski, Dale Hartman, Delano Hartman, Laverne Hartman, Sheldon Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Esther in 2011, his son Harold “Harry” E. Hartman, and 7 siblings.

Services for Harold with Masonic rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13th, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Pastor Carlene Wolf will officiate. Burial will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Washington Boro United Methodist Church, Fellowship Center Building Fund, 1964 Water St, P.O. Box 57, Washington Boro, PA 17582. Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com


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Michael W. Hooper, II.

Mike enjoyed spending time at the river, hunting arrowheads at Long Level and would say his greatest accomplishment was his children.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00, Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Columbia.

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Michael W. Hooper II, 58, of 638 S. 13th St., Columbia, PA died on December 5, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. He was the husband of Amy Hess Hooper. Born in Columbia he was the son of Dorothy Koehler Hooper of Mount Joy, PA and the late Michael W. Hooper I.

Mike was employed as Assistant Plant Manager for Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co. for 12 years. He was a Methodist by faith. Mike was a Life Member of both the Foresters of America and the Columbia Canoe Club. Mike was a man of many trades and enjoyed passing on his skills in home improvement and mechanics to his loved ones. He enjoyed spending time at the river and hunting arrowheads at Long Level. He would say his greatest accomplishment was his children.

Surviving besides his wife are 2 daughters: Elizabeth wife of Garrett Mowrer of Mt. Airy, MD and Emily Hooper of Apple Valley, CA, and a Son: Alec Hooper of Columbia, PA; a sister: Michele wife of John Kneisley of Lancaster, PA, and a brother: Stephen husband of Vicki Steiner Hooper of Columbia, PA.

A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00AM (VIEWING 10:00AM – 11:00AM). The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions in Mike's memory may be made to the Columbia Meals on Wheels Program, P.O. Box 391, Columbia, PA 17512.

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Dallas E. Hoffmaster

His hobbies included spending time with his family and friends along with woodcarving, especially carving wood duck decoys.

Funeral service will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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Dallas E. Hoffmaster, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care. Formerly of Marietta, he had resided at Paramount Senior Living Community since 2014. He was the husband of the late Darlene Lucas Hoffmaster with whom he was married 50 years until her death on November 7, 2014. Born in Windsor, he was the son of the late John and Lula Brown Hoffmaster.


Dallas graduated from Red Lion High School in 1959 and was honorably discharged from the U.S Army where he served during the Vietnam War as a military policeman.


Dallas retired in 1997 after 23 years of service from the former Wyeth Laboratories (GSK) Marietta where he worked as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, spending time at his cabin in Potter County and was a member of the Potter County Snowmobile Club and the Columbia Fish and Game. His hobbies included spending time with his family and friends along with woodcarving, especially carving wood duck decoys.


Surviving are two sons, Timothy, husband of Juli Hoffmaster; Thomas Hoffmaster; grandchildren, Melissa, Sara, Holly, Tiffany; great grandchildren, Kiana, Taylor, Natalie, Brittany, Graysen; brother, Lynn Hoffmaster: sisters, Ruby Lucas and Bonnie Kauffman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene, Clair, Bruce and John.


The funeral service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St. Columbia PA on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with Elder Sam Fallinger, presiding. Family and friends may view on Monday one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions may be made in Dallas’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2598 Interstate Dr. Suite 100, Harrisburg PA 17110 or at www.alz.org/pa


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Brendon M. Duke

Viewing & remembrance Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., Columbia

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Brendon M. Duke, 25, passed away in Reading, PA, on November 26, 2019. At the time of his death he was employed as a foundry worker at Cast-Rite Metal Company in Birdsboro, PA.

Brendon loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, playing rugby, and most recently, country music.

He is survived by his father, Timothy M. Duke and his wife Penny, Seven Valleys; mother, Denise Halterman Duke, Columbia; paternal grandparents, Abram O., Jr. and Rose Duke; girlfriend, Katelyn Warnke and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends may view and remember Brendon on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Ethel M. Bailer

A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced by her family.

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Ethel Marie Bailer, 95, of Lancaster passed away on November 23rd, 2019 following a period of declining health. She was born in Marietta to the late Beathel M. Bailer and Nellie Howard Waters Bailer and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Ethel attended Marietta High School and worked for many years in hospitality at Lancaster General Hospital before her retirement. She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, NJ and loved her city of Lancaster.


Ethel was the sixth of fourteen children and leaves behind three sisters, Betty Bridgette of Columbia, Glorea Gray of Lancaster, Shirley, wife of Robert Poindexter of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Albert and Richard Waters, Beathel, Edward, Laverne, and Charles Bailer; four sisters, Vivian Rowell, Esther Griffin, Jennie Stewart, Nancy Abernathy.


A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced by her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Ethel’s final expenses by calling 717-684-2370 or sending by mail or in person to Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512.





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