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Madison Barley

Madison Rebecca "Peanut" Barley

A little angel from the moment you arrived, we wished you could have stayed longer before joining others in heaven. Even though your time with us was limited, you will be remembered forever in all of our hearts. The little things that were emerging already were such a blessing and we looked forward to watching you grow. You were Daddy's little peanut. Now you are in a place where there is no pain and sorrow. Your time with us was too short, but we cherished every second. Mommy and Daddy love you dearly and you will always be our baby girl.

Madison was born on Monday, June 1, 2009, at Women & Babies Hospital of Lancaster General Hospital and went to Heaven on Monday, June 8, 2009. She was the adored daughter of Jay W. and Christine M. "Tina" Andrew Barley of Leola.

Peanut's loving family also includes her paternal grandparents Kathleen D. Fisher Barley and the late Lloyd W. Barley; maternal grandparents Barry L. and Sharon L. Wenger Andrew; great-paternal grandparents Jacob A. and Dorothy M. Fisher; great-maternal grandparents Paul L. and Geraldine M. Wenger and Elizabeth D. Andrew and the late Edward D. Andrew Jr.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and her loving dog Sinbad.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in Madison's memory may be made to the Lancaster General Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604-3555. Please put Butterfly Fund in the check memo

Irma Bribaker

Irma S. Brubaker, 94, peacefully entered Heaven on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Landis Homes. Irma had been in declining health in recent months and was under Hospice care. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Schwartz and the sister of the late Frank Schwartz. After high school, Irma attended Philadelphia School of Business and worked as a secretary her entire career.

Her first husband was the late Edwin Clemenson of Mamora, N.J., and together they had a son Wesley, and a daughter, Joy Ann, both of whom died in early childhood. A gifted musician, Irma enjoyed playing the piano in many churches. Her piano training took her to Pinebrook Christian Camp where she played for evangelist, Percy Crawford. Later she was employed at Camp of the Woods in Florida and met her second husband, George Kopf. They moved to Speculator, N.Y. and she continued to work at Camp of the Woods, N.Y. Upon his death, Irma moved to Strasburg, Pa., to be with friends.

She was employed at The Host Farm Resort as secretary to the President. She married the late Harry F. Brubaker, of Lancaster, in December 1972. A former member of Strasburg Mennonite Church, Irma was a member of Farm Women #14 Society and a Gideon. She and Harry retired to Landis Homes in 1988 where she was well known for her piano playing. She later joined Calvary Church.

Survivors include a niece and nephew, Mae Snowden (Mn.) and Frank Schwartz (Fl.) Irma was step-mother to Dolores B. Buckwalter (Harold) Lititz, Rev. Jere Brubaker(Julia) and Dwight H. Brubaker (Sandra), both of Lancaster. She was predeceased by two step-daughters, Sara Jane Lowery (Paul) and Nancy MacKilligan (Bruce). There are 17 step-grandchildren and 40 step-great grandchildren. A private viewing will be held for the family.

A memorial/concert will be at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2009, with family visitation to follow. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend. Interment will be in Tuckahoe, N.J. Please omit flowers. Donations made be made in Irma's memory to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 or Gideons International, Lancaster South Camp,1536 Abbas Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602

Fran Di Guglielmo

Frances Elizabeth Di Guglielmo of Lampeter passed Tuesday, May 5, 2009.

Her life was characterized by her willingness to help others. She was a Legal secretary, an adoption agent, and during her years of work with the boy scouts was affectionately called Mickey. She volunteered with the CV school district and earned her BA late in life from F&M.

Fran enjoyed doing crafts, reading time with her grandchildren and also gardening. She was fun, and had a great sense of humor, threatening to clobber her son-in law with a bed pan on her death bed. Fran was smart, intelligent, highly informed and opinionated in many subjects right up to the end. As with all parents she was a pain in the arse, but only sometimes, and had also refined the guilt trip to an art. Fran was caring and an interesting conversationalist. She was welcoming of many strays into her home; cats, dogs, Irishmen, Englishmen, and Egyptians.

She was comforted this last year with the hospice care angels that worked with her. Thank you all.

Fran leaves behind three children, 6 grandchildren, a husband and many, many friends. You will be remembered.

. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or the Lancaster Public Library, 125 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602.

Leverne W. Goss, Sr., 90, of Willow Street, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frost Goss with whom he celebrated their 62 wedding anniversary on May 22. Leverne was a loving and devoted father to Sandra M. Groff, married to J. Michael Groff of Willow Street and Leverne Goss, Jr. husband of Linda Fisher Goss of Holtwood. He was a proud grandfather of Emily Jean Groff and Scott Michael Groff, both of Lancaster and Shane Goss of Mt. Joy and a loving uncle to Laura Bronson married to Paul Bronson of Bath, NY. Born in West Willow, Leverne was the son of the late Herbert and Elsie Weaver Goss.

Leverne proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He served in the 2nd Armored as a medic. He was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a plasterer by trade and later retired from RCA Corporation in 1984. Leverne was a long time member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

FUNERAL: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11 AM from the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA with Pastor Carl McGarvey and Pastor Douglas Enck officiating.

VISITATION: Thursday, July 2 from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park immediately following the service.

Please omit flowers. Kindly consider sending a contribution in Leverne's memory to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA 17602.

Verna L. Goss, 84, of Hamilton Arms and formerly of Willow Street, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Strasburg Twp., she was the daughter of the late Ira and Edith Lefever Goss. Verna worked at the former Stehli's Silk Mill and was a lifelong member of Strasburg Mennonite Church.

Surviving are her siblings Anna Mentzer, Ruth, wife of Robert Reese, Albert, husband of Evelyn Goss, Lloyd, husband of M. Geraldine Goss, Aldus Goss and Ida, wife of Clair Mull.

Services and burial in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mary E. Graybill, 77, of Quarryville, entered into rest at LGH on June 30, 2009, following a long illness. She was the wife of Eugene H. Graybill for 55 years.

Mary worked for Shasta Industries and later for the Bird-In-Hand Motor Lodge. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved reading her Bibles. Mary was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Verna McClune Myers. Mary is also survived by a son, Dennis married to Shirley Stum Graybill of Mt. Joy, three grandchildren, Mike Graybill of Mt. Joy and Rick married to Jessica Graybill of Columbia and Michelle married to Robert Rhone, Jr. of Mt. Joy, six great-grandchildren and a sister, Doris married to Robert Rice of Paradise.

VIEWING: Friday, July 3, 2009 from 10 until 11 Am in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA.

FUNERAL: Friday, July 3 at 11 AM from the funeral home. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider sending a contribution in Mary's memory to The American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603

Arlene Herr

Arlene M. Herr, 73, of Washington Street, Strasburg, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the wife of R. Albert Herr for nearly 52 years. Arlene was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ, serving on many committees, chaired the Kitchen committee and served as financial secretary. She loved spending time with her family, travelling and visiting their home in Huntingdon County. Born in Lancaster, Arlene was the daughter of the late Howard F. and Mary (Gochenauer) Swavely. Arlene is also survived by two daughters, Patricia A. married to Donald R. Shultz and Pamela J. married to Donald F. Johnson, Jr., both of Strasburg, five grandchildren, Jessica and Justin Shultz and Andrew, Christopher and Kelly Johnson and a brother, Howard F. Swavely, Jr. of Lebanon.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider sending a contribution to the Arlene Herr Memorial Fund, care of Zion UCC, 900 Winter Hill Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579.

Margaret R. Jamison, 87, died at Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born in Lancaster and raised in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Isaac L. and Anna Barbara Denlinger Rutt.

A graduate of Paradise High School and Lancaster Business College, Meg was the secretary for the director of admissions of Franklin & Marshall College and then secretary of the Lancaster County Planning Commission. She was a member of Wheatland Presbyterian Church and a former member of Community United Methodist Church.

Meg received the 1988 National Community Service Award from the North Lancaster Chapter 2491American Association of Retired Persons for her volunteer work with the American Red Cross, Clare House and the former Community and St. Joseph Hospitals.

Surviving Margaret are her daughter-in-law Charlene E. Jamison, grandchildren Kathleen D. LaPine and Robert C. Jamison, and four great-grandchildren. Her son Robert A. Jamison and her siblings Mary Elizabeth, A. Kathryn and J. Ivan Rutt preceded Meg in death.

Services and burial in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mary Lehman

Mary L. Lehman, 76, of Brethren Village, died on Saturday, May 23, 2009, following a long illness. She was the wife of David R. Lehman. They were married over 53 years. Mary was an accomplished seamstress, working for the former Stanley Manufacturing Company. She then baked cakes and pastries for Bird-In-Hand Restaurant and retired from Willow Valley Bakery where she made candies.

Mary was a member of Grace Point Church of Paradise (formerly Paradise Mennonite Church) and was an active member of the Cheerlenders Sunday School class.

Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Alice E. (Frey) Horst. Mary is also survived by three daughters, Donna Mae married to David Reppert of Leesport, Doris Ann married to David Kyle of Wellsboro and Diane Kay married to William Poole of Lancaster, seven grandchildren, Katie (Gerhart) married to Joshua Crowl, Emily Gerhart, David Gerhart, Madalyn Kyle, Sara Poole, Mary Poole, Caroline Poole, and seven sisters, Lois Martin of Shippensburg, Ruth married to Milton Brown and Thelma married to Dale Eberly, both of Chambersburg, Miriam married to J. Wilmer Lehman of Willow Hill, Janet married to Jim Barnhart of Greencastle, Edna married to Richard Eberly of State Line and Joyce married to Ray Landis of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Mary was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Wayne and Carl.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider sending a contribution in Mary's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603

H. Arline Marron, 90, formerly of Ronks, died at Maple Farms Nursing Center on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Born in Soudersburg, she was the daughter of the late D. Roy and Flora Stevens Marron.

Arline worked for RCA Corporation, Lancaster, as a television picture tube assembler. She was a member of Leacock Presbyterian Church, Paradise. Arline was secretary and treasurer for the Ronks Fire Company for over 30 years. She enjoyed bowling at Garden Spot Bowling Center, Strasburg.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews and four great-nieces. Her brothers Warren S. and H. Leroy and sister Elva M. Marron preceded Arline in death.

Dorothea Marie McConomy, 93, formerly of Ridley Park and recently of Lancaster, died Thursday, April 24, 2009. She was the wife of the late Robert Edward McConomy.

Dorothea worked for General Electric in Philadelphia. She went on special assignment in Cape Canaveral, Florida, working on the Apollo 1 space program. She retired from GE in Philadelphia and moved to Willow Valley, where she worked for the Willow Valley Corporation.

She loved spending time with her family. Her personality was one in a million. Dorothea was a devout Catholic and a true follower of Jesus Chris, and she was the most loving, giving mother, grandmother and aunt. Dorothea is survived by two daughters, Roberta A. "Bobbie" Paulson, and Anne V. McConomy-Cohen, a sister, Helen Gertrude Mayberry, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and two nephews. The love, kindness and friendship from Sister Anna, John Carbon , Jason Jones, Vicki Retallack and Linda Williams was deeply appreciated. Dorothea was preceded in death by a son, John F. McConomy.

Pete Rice

Franklin J. "Pete" Rice, 74, of S. Fulton St., Strasburg, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the husband of Janet (Book) Rice for over 53 years. Pete worked for General Cigar Company and retired from the maintenance department of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, Lancaster. He attended Strasburg School until it was destroyed by fire, then graduated from McCaskey High School. Pete enjoyed automobile racing, Penn State football, the New York Yankees and following the stock market.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late F. Earl and Edith (Brame) Rice. Pete is also survived by two daughters , Kay married to Marty Graybill and Carol Rice, and a son, Jim married to Pam (Shaub) Rice, all of Strasburg and four granddaughters.

Please omit flowers, Kindly consider sending a contribution in his memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Betty A. "Cup" Rynier, 86, of Paradise and formerly of Gordonville, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Mount Joy Unit of Hospice of Lancaster County.

Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Parke E. and Lulu Belle Reed Rynier. Betty graduated from the former Paradise High School and worked as a seamstress for 46 years at the former Hershey Garment Factory in Paradise. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church also in Paradise.

Betty is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Rynier of Paradise and Ruth Zeigler of Akron, a brother, Parker R. Rynier of Gordonville and several nieces and nephews. Her brothers Earl M. and W. J. Rynier and her sister Janet Rynier preceded Betty in death.

Private graveside services were held at the family burial lot in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Emma Smith

Emma W. Smith, 89, of Homestead Village and formerly of Strasburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Smith, who died in 1995.

Emma graduated from the Strasburg High School in 1938 and Millersville Teachers College in 1942. She began her teaching career in a one room school in Churchtown. She taught for 35 years, retiring from Nathan Shaeffer Elementary School, Manheim Township School District in 1977. Emma was a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Strasburg, where she was very active with the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday school for over 35 years.

Born in Strasburg Township, Emma was the daughter of the late Mark Eshleman and Ada Graham Weaver. Emma is survived by two sisters, Mildred W. Brown of Lancaster and Dorothy W. Wenger of Willow Street and nieces and nephews and their families.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 AM in the Homestead Commons, 1800 Village Drive, Lancaster, PA, with Dr. James Eckman officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. Kindly consider sending a contribution in Emma's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125

Blanche Wenger

Blanche L. Wenger, 95, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County Mount Joy Unit. Formerly of Ronks, she lived in Lancaster with her daughter Shirley Miller for the last eight years. Blanche's husband John E. Wenger died in 2001.

She was born in Salisbury Township to the late Robert Fulton and Susan Helfrich Bard Fisher. A homemaker, she enjoyed flower gardening and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and the Ronks Fire Company Auxiliary.

Surviving Blanche are her daughters, Shirley Ann, wife of Arthur C. Miller, Lancaster and Susan L., wife of John Mitchell, Kinzers; sons, John E., Jr., husband of Shirley Rynier Wenger, Paradise and Robert F., husband of Debra Groff Wenger, Lancaster; sister Ruth Harrell, Fredericksburg, VA; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Blanche's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604-4125.

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