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 Carol Gehman
Carol R. Gehman, 66, of Strasburg, died Monday, February 20, 2012 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County.
She was the daughter of the late Aaron and Florence (Baker) Gehman.
Carol was an LPN and worked at the former Community Hospital of Lancaster. More recently, she worked for Landis Homes.
She was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church. Carol enjoyed reading, traveling and crocheting.
She is survived by two brothers, Donald married to Ruth (Eby) Gehman of Lancaster and Paul married to Inez (Bowman) Gehman of Harrisonburg, VA, three sisters, Joyce Gehman, Janet Gehman and Margaret Gehman, all of Strasburg, a foster brother, William Meashey of Carlisle and nine nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by a foster sister, Mary Frankhouser.
There will be a viewing on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, from 6 until 8 PM in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA, and Thursday, February 23, from 10 until 11 AM in Hershey Mennonite Church, 401 Hershey Church Road, Kinzers, PA, 17535. The funeral is at 11 AM in the church with Pastor Ezra Tice officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, you may send a contribution in Carol’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or Hershey Church at the above address.
 Charles Good
Charles E. Good, 94, formerly of Strasburg Township, died January 14, 2012, at Landis Homes. He was the husband of the late Susie (Weaver) Good, who died in 2008.
Charles operated a farm in Lime Valley, near Strasburg, for many years.
He was a Minister for the Strasburg Mennonite Church and served as the Bishop for the Willow Street-Strasburg District.
Charles was a founding Board member of Landis Homes, where he resided since 1998. He also served on the Board of the Mennonite Historical Society.
Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son of the late Howard Z. and Lydia (Hurst) Good. Charles is survived by seven children, Don married to Phebe Martin Good of Landisville, Glenn married to Mildred Saner Good of Willow Street, John married to Phoebe Widders Good of Lancaster, Jane married to David Hess of Lancaster, Ruth married to Jay Todd of Manheim, Marlin married to Barbara Nissley Good of Lititz and Bob Good of Ashland, Oregon, 23 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren, siblings, Verna married to Warren Martin of Fleetwood, Sarah married to Lester Schultz of Paradise, Esther married to Raymond Martin of Fairmount Homes, Kathryn married to Ray Martin of Garden Spot Village, Arthur married to Freda Good of Fairmount Homes, Susie married to Leroy Gehman of Reading, Harriett Good of Denver, Helen married to Earl Gehman of Mohnton, Parke married to Lou Ann Good of Lititz and Phoebe married to Earl Zimmerman of Lebanon. Charles was preceded in death by his siblings, Harold H. Good and Ira M. Good, Charity H. Heller, Martha Stoner, Rachel Hoover, Clymena Hostetter, Sanford Good and Dorothy Martin.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Staff and Volunteers at Landis Homes and Hospice of Lancaster County.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a contribution in his memory to The Caring Fund at Landis Homes at the above address or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or http://www.hospiceoflancaster.org
 Eugene Graybill
Eugene H. Graybill, 80, of Quarryville, died Monday, January 23, 2012 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the husband of the late Mary (Myers) Graybill, who died in 2009.
He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean War.
Gene retired from Interstate Container Corporation, Reading, PA, after 30 years. He later worked as custodian at Fritz Elementary School for 15 years.
He was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church.
Gene was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club, Eastern PA Piston Poppers and the Happy Pappy Motorcycle Club. He also enjoyed talking on his CB radio. His handle was “Geno.”
Gene was the son of the late Robert J., Sr. and Martha (Sanders) Graybill. He is survived by a son, Dennis Graybill of Mt. Joy and a daughter, Vicky Ruby of Quarryville, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, seven siblings, Christian Graybill of Manheim, Gerald Graybill of Ephrata, Kenneth Graybill of Paradise, Julie married to Jere Brubaker of Lancaster, Margaret married to George Urban, Jr. of East Earl, Janet married to Robert Kauffman of Conestoga and Shirley married to Howard Coldiron of Cochranville.
He was preceded in death by five siblings, Charles, William and Robert Graybill, Mary Graybill McCombs and Martha Graybill Slaugh.
In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution in his memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 http://www.hospiceoflancaster.org
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 Gilbert Martin
Gilbert S. Martin, 73, of Strasburg, died at LGH on January 3, 2012 following a brief illness. He was the husband of Sylvia (Stauffer) Martin for 55 years.
Gilbert was a retired farmer and drove truck for Stauffer Trucking, Oehme Pies, Way Services and Friendly Transportation.
He was a member of the Strasburg Sportsman’s Association and enjoyed cooking. Gilbert was an avid reader.
Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late Allen and Edna (Steffy) Martin. Gilbert is also survived by two daughters, Donna Knosp of Lancaster and Dianne Martin of Strasburg, a daughter-in-law, Jean (Newell) of Ephrata, wife of his son, the late Darryl Martin, grandchildren, Janessa married to Doug Daniels of Manheim and Jared Knosp of Lancaster, a great-granddaughter, Brooke Daniels of Manheim and three brothers, Mervin A. Martin of Millersville, Nelson E. Martin of Ephrata and Ronald L. married to Jane Martin of Lancaster.
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 Maxine
G. Maxine Ressler, 81, of Soudersburg, passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2012, with her loving husband of 60 years, John R. Ressler and loving friend by her side.
Maxine worked for Schick for many years and later worked for Vallorbs Jewel Company.
She loved spending time with her "adopted" grandchildren. Maxine was an animal lover.
Born in Lancaster, Maxine was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Hamm) Patterson. In addition to John, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Helen Patterson of Christiana, nieces and nephews, and her wonderful friends and neighbors. She was preceded by death by eight brothers.
The Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 11 AM in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA. The family will greet friends from 10 until 11 AM. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a contribution in Maxine's memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster PA 17602.
 Pete Rogers 
Peter M. Rogers, 72 of Willow Street, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of Judith (Hostetter) Rogers for over 52 years.
Pete served in the US Navy for 3 years. He worked for the former Bell Telephone, now Verizon, for 40 years and retired in 2002.
Pete was a member of Community United Methodist Church, where he served as Steward, usher and grounds keeper.
He was a member of Gentlemen’s Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and riding motorcycle. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William M. and Ruth (Neuhauser) Rogers. In addition to Judy, Pete is survived by two daughters, Robin married to John Byers of Willow Street and Jodi married to Mike Foltz of Lancaster, a son, Mark married to Wanda (Thomas) Rogers of Willow Street, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister Linda married to Daniel Costello of Pittsburgh.
A Celebration of Pete’s Life will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 2:00 PM in Community United Methodist Church, 130 Tennyson Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602 with The Reverend Carolene Brubaker officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution in Pete’s memory to Community UM Church at the above address.
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George Bair