James R. Smith, Sr.

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Jim, known as “Smath,” never met a dog, antique or old movie he didn’t enjoy.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, James R. Smith, Sr., 79, of Manor Township, husband, father and grandfather, entered eternal life, at home. He was the husband of Rosemarie L. Cassidy Smith for 44 years. Jim spent his life working at Buck Foundry and Howmet where he later retired in 2004. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and had a passion for creating beautiful stained glass, taking the scenic route while driving and celebrating his favorite holiday, the 4th of July.

Surviving in addition to his wife, four children: Jimmy (Jean), Eli (Sharon), Lisa (Fran) and Tonya. Two Stepchildren: Stephen (Candy) Knepp and Albert (Marilyn) Knepp, Jr. Eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One brother: Michael (Maryanne) Long. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Long, his father, Jim Smith and one sister, Lorna Fry.

He will forever be remembered and always loved.

Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Barry E. Geib

 
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Barry E. Geib, 60, of Mount Joy Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 of natural causes. He was the husband of Linda E. Wolf Geib with whom he would have celebrated 26 years of marriage on January 31, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, son of A. Lorraine Burkey Moser, Lancaster and the late Eugene S. Geib. He was an auto mechanic technician A. Barry was raised in the Methodist faith and enjoyed NASCAR Racing, fishing and reading.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother, one son: Jeremy A. (Lori) Geib, Willow Street. One granddaughter: Alyssa Geib. One step-son: Steven M. Singer, Mount Joy Twp. One step-daughter: Cindy Caretti, Virginia. Five step-grandchildren. One sister: Joanne D. Hollinger, Lancaster. Several nieces and nephews.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

 

Frederick W. Caswell

 
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Frederick W. Caswell, 68, formerly of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Forksville, PA. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Lloyd E. and Mildred Miller Caswell.

He is survived by one daughter: Melissa A. Downing (fiance: Marcus G. Allsup), Mount Joy. One sister: Lorraine M. Dommel, Columbia. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: Dennis Caswell and one sister: Shirley Culp.

A Private Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Silver Spring Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Karen M. Hess

 
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Karen M. Hess, 76, of Manor Township, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was the wife of Kenneth F. Hess. Karen was born in Manor Twp., daughter of the late Robert and Mildred E. Hinkle. She worked as a production worker for Slaymaker Lock Company and Armstrong World Industries before her retirement. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church of Creswell where she taught Sunday School for many years and was a life-long attendee at Central Manor Camp Meeting. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, creating hand stamped cards, taking care of her family and going to the mountains.

Surviving in addition to her husband, one son: David Hinkle, Lancaster and one grandson: Kevin Hinkle. She was preceded in death by several brothers.

The Funeral Service will be held at Bethany EC Church of Creswell, 1165 Letort Rd., Conestoga, PA 17516 on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Maria Yocum-Carlson, officiating. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn and social distancing will be enforced. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Bethany EC Church of Creswell Building Fund. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Harold F. "Peck" Stauffer

 
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Harold F. "Peck" Stauffer, 96, of Mountville, a retired self-employed home builder and general contractor, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Oak Leaf Manor-North. He was the husband of the late Pauline Yeagley Stauffer. He was born in Columbia and raised in Mountville and was the youngest son of the late Clarence G. and Alice Hall Stauffer. Peck was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1942. He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1944-1946 during which time he received his wings as a B-24 Bomber Pilot. Peck was very proud of his accomplishments in the service and spoke often and fondly of his training days at airfields in Alabama, Kentucky and Indiana. He was stationed in Walla Walla, WA, awaiting his overseas orders when WWII ended. After leaving the military, he attended Franklin and Marshall College, studying engineering, during which time he opted to join his father in his cabinetry business. Several years later, in 1948, he met and married Pauline M. Yeagley of Willow Street, who worked as a bookkeeper for the Lancaster Newspaper. He later started his own contracting business, building single family homes in the Mountville area, including his own, the Mountville Fire Station and several miniature golf courses. Peck enjoyed bowling in several leagues at Leisure Lanes, maintaining an average of 200 per game; was an avid fly fisherman, who enjoyed tying his own flies and was often accompanied by his father and brother Carl, on fishing trips and in later years by his wife, who would sit quietly nearby. He also hunted for small game, deer and turkey for many years, both locally and in Potter and Mifflin Counties. He will be remembered by many for his sense of humor and quick wit. Peck was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church; served on the Mountville Boro Council and the Mountville Cemetery Association. He loved Mountville and never wanted to live anywhere else.

He is survived by two daughters: Barbara Hackman, Mountville and Joan (David C.) Stauffer Boyd, Pasadena, MD. Eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl C. Stauffer and Russell H. Stauffer. Three nephews and one niece.

A Private Funeral Service and Burial will be held in Mountville Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Robert A. Retallack

 
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Robert A. Retallack, 80, of Mountville, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was the husband of the late Pauline K. Forrey Retallack who passed away on April 26, 2013. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Harry Retallack and Sadie Ickes Gisbricht. He was a fire guard for Armstrong World Industries for 30 years before his retirement and was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed yard sales, going to flea markets, antique cars and was a model train collector.

He is survived by one daughter: Misty D. (Matthew C.) Giberson, Mountville. Two grandchildren: Elisa R. (Christopher) Slaugh, Mountville and Malachi M. Giberson. Two great-granddaughters: Harper and Quinn Slaugh. Two brothers: Richard (Kathryn) Retallack, Bainbridge and Jim R. ( Beverly) Retallack, Florida. One sister: Sue Plovich, Armaugh. He was preceded in death by one sister: Carole McIntosh.

A Private Service will be held for the family. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Vivian J. Walter

 
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Vivian J. Walter, 92, of Brereton Manor, Washington Boro, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was the wife of the late John N. Walter, who passed away in 2008. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Christian and Myrtle Kuhn Hershey. Vivian worked at Hamilton Watch and also as a nurse's aide at Brethren Village before her retirement. She was a member of Lakeview Bible Church and enjoyed bowling, hiking, crossword puzzles, flowers, gardening, watching game shows, road trips to the mountains, playing piano and loved Southern Gospel Music. Vivian was a great example for her family as to what a mother should be and loved her Lord and Savior and reading the Bible. She loved her family unconditionally all of her life and was concerned for them and others before herself. She taught them the great value of family and loved them, her siblings and all extended family. As she got older, she lost friends, but made new ones. She also loved the staff at Brereton Manor and had an infectious laugh. Vivian was and always will be near and dear to the hearts of her family, until one day seeing her again!

She is survived by two daughters: Ginger D. (Steven H.) Kelshaw, Mountville and Rebecca L. (Gerald L.) Boll, Manheim. Five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Four sisters: her twin, Dorothy (Edward) Longenecker, Lancaster; Doris Hershey, Lititz; Beverly Geib, East Petersburg; and Donna Wagaman, Columbia. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Lloyd, Richard and John Hershey.

The Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff, doctors and nurses at Brereton Manor and LGH for the care shown to them.

The Private Funeral Service and Burial will be at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Rosemary "Snookie" Pennell

 
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Rosemary "Snookie" Pennell, 92, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was the wife of the late Eugene R. Pennell for 29 years before he passed away in 1979. She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Harry A. and Anna Mae Resch Aston. Rosemary graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1946 and St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1949. She was employed as an office nurse for Dr. David Weinberg for 20 years. She then worked as a third shift nurse for ITT Grinnell Corp for 26 years before retiring in 1994. She was a devout, lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Society. Snookie was also a member of the Grinnell Retirement Club and was a member and past secretary of AARP, Columbia Chapter. After her retirement she was a "Holy Roller" during Fastnacht Season. She enjoyed working at the election polls in Columbia for many years and was an avid reader, having been a member Emeritus of the Mountwaybia book club. One of her passions was giving friends a tour of her South Second Street home at Christmas and proudly showing her 11 foot Christmas tree. Snookie enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and in her earlier years, she enjoyed spending summers at the family cabin, on an island in the Susquehanna River.

She is survived by two sons: Steven (Sharon) Pennell, Wrightsville and Michael (Toni) Pennell, Pawley's Island, SC. One daughter-in-law: Tina Pennell Ness, Columbia. Ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons: Brian, Keith and Galen Pennell.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry St., Columbia on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Stephen P. Kelley, as Celebrant. Final Commendation and Farewell in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Snookie's memory to: Our Lady of the Angels School, 404 Cherry St., Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Susan M. Wile

 
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Susan M. Wile, Columbia, formerly of Mountville, passed into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital, after a brief illness. Sue loved her family; her daughters were her world. She made sure to always put her family first. Her grand and great-grandchildren gave her great joy. Sue loved the sound of the ocean, feeling the bay breeze and vacationing at Stone Harbor, NJ. Sue was a homemaker for many years and worked at Whallons, Shorty Macks, Gramps and retired from Interiors Home. She was a member of St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia.

Sue is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth E Wile. Her daughters: Tami (Mark) Lantz, Lancaster; Tracy (Don) Arndt, Columbia; Michelle (Steve) Harnish, Murfreesboro, TN; and Kimberly (Dominick) Plastino, Anitoch, TN. Also surviving are seven grandchildren

and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and two brothers.

Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 restrictions, services will be private at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Life will be held when it is safe to do so. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mountville Historical Museum or Meals on Wheels, c/o St John's Lutheran Church, Columbia. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Robert B. Brown

 
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Robert B. Brown, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was the husband of Jean Brown, with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on July 20, 2020. He was born in Florin, son of the late Harry and Mary Bowser Brown. Bob was a boring mill operator for DeWalt Saws for 32 years and was also an inspector for Dana Corp. for 10 years before his retirement in 1995. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. Bob was a member of the Mountville Lions Club, having received the Melvin Jones Fellowship and was veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the Columbia Lodge #286 F&AM. Bob enjoyed traveling in his RV; Blue Grass Festivals; Hank Williams, Sr. music; going to Pequea Silver Mines; reading; his annual trip to the Mardi Gras; Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football and his Jack Russell Terrier, "Buddy" his faithful companion.

Surviving in addition to his wife, one daughter: Robyn L. (Dave R.) Graham, Columbia. One grandson: David R. Graham. Also, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: Roy Brown. Two sisters: Grace Slick and Anna Mae Landis.

The Drive-Thru Viewing will be held at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 450 West Main Street, Mountville, PA 17554 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

SFC Zoe Mary Figueroa

 
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SFC Zoe Mary Figueroa, 65, of Mountville, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at home. She was born in Bethlehem and was a graduate of Freedom High School, Millersville University in 1980 and was an LPN for more than 30 years. Zoe was a Sergeant First Class serving in the US Army for more than 30 years. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, and reading, especially James Patterson books. Zoe loved helping others.

She is survived by one daughter: Mia (Philip M., Sr.) White. Three grandchildren: Philip M. White, Jr., Alyssia P. White and Riley M. White. Three brothers: Joseph Figueroa, Efrain Figueroa and Joseph Brignoni. Three sisters: Milagro Figueroa, Andrea Wooden and Yvette Higgins

A Private Service will be held with interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Michael E. Dilloway

 
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Michael E. Dilloway, 78, of Mountville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Mike was born in Burlington, VT son of the late Raymond and Lena Welcome Dilloway. He grew up with his brothers, David and James Dilloway, who preceded him in death. Upon graduating from high school, Mike served in the United States Army National Guard for over seven years and retired as a Sergeant in the Aviation Company 50th Armored Division. He learned the trade of drafting and also worked as an air traffic controller. He then married Lorraine Roy and they had two daughters. They enjoyed family camping, skiing and ice fishing. When Lorraine passed away in 1973, Mike became a single dad. He attended Champlain College in Burlington, and there he met JoAnn Farnham whom he married in 1974. She became a devoted wife and mother, and took great pride in Mike’s daughters, eventually adopting them as her own. Mike’s professional career was varied and lengthy. He started as a draftsman and eventually retired from Hershey Chocolate after 18 years as a lead project designer. He was part of the team that redesigned the Hershey Kiss line to create a smoother and more efficient production process. Mike was a motorcycle and muscle car enthusiast who enjoyed rebuilding motors, doing body work, and displaying his cars at auto shows. Having been a sharp shooter in the military, he enjoyed target shooting and reloading ammunition in his later years. As an avid lover of WWII history, Mike enjoyed watching black and white war movies and joined the Commemorative Air Force which preserves American military aviation history through education, flying, and exhibition of WWII aircraft. In his later years he became involved in Rock Steady Boxing as a way to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia and was well loved by his peers and staff for his fiery spirit and physical strength. Mike had a keen interest in studying the Bible, and attended Grace Baptist Church. He was known as a man with a kind and gentle spirit who loved and prayed for his family. He also had an affinity for cats and dogs, and is survived by his dachshund, Hunter. He was preceded in death by his beloved pets Jake, Sarah, and Harley. Mike also enjoyed his time as a hospice volunteer and belonged to the Columbia Fish & Game Association. Mike had a sharp and witty sense of humor who, up until days of his passing, made his family laugh with his one-liners.

Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn F. Dilloway, and daughters, Karen Good and Judi Miller wife of Steve Miller; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren, with three on the way.


Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Spring of 2021. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Diane Dennis Eidemiller

 
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Diane Dennis Eidemiller, 70, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Jerry K. Eidemiller. Diane was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Robert V. and Imogene Dennis Hartman.

Surviving in addition to her husband, one daughter: Nicole Leigh Eidemiller, companion of Frederick F. Riccelli, III. One son: Brandon Dennis Eidemiller. One granddaughter: Leah Gene Eidemiller. And her beloved therapy cat: Toby Green Bean. Two nephews: Kalen and Evan Strandberg. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Carol Anne Strandberg and her twin sister: Linda Gene Waltman.

A Private Service will be held for the family with interment in Mountville Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Furever Home (FURH), 5984 Main St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 or the Pet Pantry, 26 Millersville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Dollie I. Millhouse

 
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Dollie I. Millhouse, 93, formerly of Mountville, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Luther Acres. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Millhouse, who passed away in 2001. She was born in Cordova, AL daughter of the late Huie Lee and Bessie Sargent Ingram. Dollie was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and had a remarkable "green thumb"; and also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds.

She is survived by one son: James D. Millhouse, West Lampeter Twp. One daughter: Peggy A. (Fred) Suydam, Mount Joy. One granddaughter: Michele L. (Andrew) Trostle, Mount Joy. Two great-grandchildren: Katie (Bret) Hartman, Lititz; and Matt Trostle, Mountville. One sister: Elizabeth Borden, Cordova, AL. She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

A Private Funeral Service will be held for the family with interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. There will be no public viewing. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Almost Home Dog Adoption Center, 2327 River Road, PO Box 266 Bainbridge, PA 17502 or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.