By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor, Staff Writer

It all boils down to this week for the Lititz Oddfellows.

With a New Era Tournament berth at stake from the Lancaster County Midget League, the Oddfellows will play three games in a span of four days.

Unfortunately for Lititz, however, things didn’t get started on such a great note, as Manheim Township took a 5-0 lead in the first inning on Monday and never trailed, going on to beat the Oddfellows 14-4 in a School League at Warrior Field in Lititz.

That left the Oddfellows (5-6-2) just one point behind the Manheim VFW (6-6-1) for the eighth and final playoff berth. But the two back-yard rivals were slated to play last night (Wednesday), and then while Lititz finishes up on Thursday against Strasburg/Willow Street, Manheim plays St. Leo.

So Wednesday’s winner could earn the driver’s seat for the final spot in the New Era Tournament.

"If we win both, we’re in no matter what anybody else does," Lititz skipper Frank Camera said.

The Oddfellows got some help on Monday night with Lancaster shutting down Manheim 2-0. But Lititz wasn’t able to capitalize, as Manheim Township benefitted sloppy play in the field by the Oddfellows.

Woodridge completed its dual meet season in Division One of the Lancaster Summer League with a 6-0 record after defeating Skyline 248-182 and Overlook 226-204 last week. The Woodridge swimmers will now prepare for their Divisional Championships this Saturday at Skyline.

In their victory over Skyline, Emily Cameron improved her team record in the 50 free and 50 butterfly, in addition to shattering the pool record in the 50 free.

Against Overlook, Nick Beard earned a new team record in the open boys 50 breastroke and Woodridge’s 12-and-under girls relay (Anna Lance, Katie Oberholtzer, Paetyn Zeamer, Emma Schouten) dropped nearly two seconds while improving their team record.

Woodridge never trailed in the Overlook meet while beating their rivals for the second straight year. They jumped to a 50-40 advantage after the freestyle events, then still led 98-82 after the backstroke, 146-124 at the end of the breastroke and 191-169 following the butterfly events. From there, they needed to win four relay events to clinch the victory, and they captured decisions from the 8U girls, 8U boys, 10U boys, 12U girls and 12U boys to clinch it.

Mabel V. Hess, 88, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011. She had been a guest at Audubon Villa in Lititz for over a year.

Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Baen Fillman. She had moved to the Lititz area in 1960.

Mabel had worked as a cook at the General Sutter Inn for 18 years until she retired in 1985. She also cooked at the Audubon Nursing Home. Prior to that, she had worked for Woodstream in the plastics department.

Mabel was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Lititz and volunteered at Matthew 25 Thrift Store. Her favorite color was light purple, she enjoyed coffee and watching "her" Phillies.

She is survived by her brother: Jack, husband of Judy Fillman, of Hatfield; along with several generations of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sisters: Sara Ranck and Eleanor Poper; and her brothers: Clarence, Earl and George Fillman.

Funeral services were held July 8 at Spacht Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry T. Dow officiating. Interment took place in Elverson Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mark R. Eaby Jr., 88, of Brownstown, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Mark R. and Margaret Mowery Eaby. He was married to M. Joan Eaby for 65 years.

A lifetime resident of Lancaster County, Mark graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. He had been a practicing attorney since 1948 and partner in Eaby & Eaby Law Firm prior to his death.

Mark had served as a Democratic committeeman for 18 years. He was also an active member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter: Thelia Jean Eaby, of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by a daughter: Gail M. Hartmann.

Funeral services were held July 12 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Interment took place in Conestoga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark’s memory may be sent to Lower Susquehanna Synod, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 220B, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit KASnyderFuneralHome.com.

Robert P. Crist, 88, of Lititz, formerly of Hershey, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at United Zion Retirement Community.

He was born June 13, 1923 in Hershey, a son of the late Harry S. and Stella (Smith) Christ.

Robert was a graduate of Hershey High School, Hershey Junior College and in 1944 graduated from Lebanon Valley College. He attended Bonebrake Theological School in Dayton, Ohio and served on the staff of the First Baptist Church of Dayton from 1944 to 1946.

In 1947, Robert graduated from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Mass. He was ordained by the First Baptist Church of Worcester, Mass. in June of 1947 where he served as associate pastor until 1949 and then became pastor of the Central Baptist Church in Southbridge, Mass. from 1949 to 1956. He then returned to First Baptist Church in Worcester as the minister of education from 1956 to 1965. At that time he also served as a chaplain at the Worcester Academy.

In 1965, Robert moved to Maine to become pastor of the Hebron Community Baptist Church and Chaplain and faculty member of the Hebron Academy. He retired in 1993 and moved back to Hershey.

Gerda Cardos, 86, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011.

She was born in Breslau, Germany in 1925 She was the widow of Tibor T. Cardos, who passed away in Scottsboro, Ala. in 1976.

Gerda served as a nurse during World War II. She met and married her husband in a displaced persons community in Germany after the war. The couple immigrated to the United States in 1948.

Gerda worked as a registered nurse, child care worker and retail sales person at various times during her life.

She is survived by the children: John Cardos, of Lititz; Vivian Schroeder, of Chicago, Ill.; Bruce Cardos, of Hunters Ridge, N.C.; and Stephanie Walsh, of Millsboro, Del. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

There are no formal arrangements at the request of the deceased.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604

Arrangements were made by Spacht Funeral Home in Lititz. To share your fondest memories of Gerda, visit lifecelebration.com.

Rose M. Ascoli, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Lititz, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Calvary Fellowship Homes.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Raffaela (Nardi) Turano. She was the wife of the late Vincent Ascoli, who passed away March 29, 1978.

Rose retired in 1989 as a telephone operator at the New York Telephone Company. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was also a member of AARP and the Lititz Senior Center.

Rose was recognized for her volunteer work at the Lancaster County Office of the Aging. She enjoyed sewing and cooking, and was very family oriented. She loved to spend time and talk with her family.

She is survived by six children: Saverio Ascoli, husband of Eloise; John Ascoli, husband of Sally; Dora L. Ambler, wife of John; Marlene Bruno; Regina M. Gillis, wife of William; and Christopher Ascoli, husband of Catherine; three brothers: Anthony, John and Pasquale Turano; and a sister: Jean Fuzie. She was a proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister: Ida D’Alessio; and a brother: Michael Turano.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor, Staff Writer

Photo by Preston Whitcraft
Sam Shober, a recent Lebanon Valley College grad, has been named to succeed Katie Gerfen as Manheim Central's head field hockey coach.Photo by Preston Whitcraft
Sam Shober, a recent Lebanon Valley College grad, has been named to succeed Katie Gerfen as Manheim Central's head field hockey coach.

Over the past six years, the Manheim Central field hockey program has dealt with a lot of change at the head coach’s position.

Three different people — Michelle Haydt, Janelle Benner and Katie Gerfen — have held the post in that time span.

Now Sam Shober has taken over as the Lady Barons’ fourth skipper since the end of the 2004 season. And she is hoping to bring some stability to the job.

Shober, who graduated from Lebanon Valley College in December, 2010, was approved as the Lady Barons’ new field hockey coach at Manheim Central school board’s June 15 meeting, replacing Gerfen, who has accepted the head coach’s position at Solanco.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor, Staff Writer

Photo by Preston Whitcraft
Sam Shober, a recent Lebanon Valley College grad, has been named to succeed Katie Gerfen as Manheim Central's head field hockey coach.Photo by Preston Whitcraft
Sam Shober, a recent Lebanon Valley College grad, has been named to succeed Katie Gerfen as Manheim Central's head field hockey coach.

Over the past six years, the Manheim Central field hockey program has dealt with a lot of change at the head coach’s position.

Three different people — Michelle Haydt, Janelle Benner and Katie Gerfen — have held the post in that time span.

Now Sam Shober has taken over as the Lady Barons’ fourth skipper since the end of the 2004 season. And she is hoping to bring some stability to the job.

Shober, who graduated from Lebanon Valley College in December, 2010, was approved as the Lady Barons’ new field hockey coach at Manheim Central school board’s June 15 meeting, replacing Gerfen, who has accepted the head coach’s position at Solanco.

The Warwick 10/11 All-Stars were down, but not out.

That’s the attitude they carried with them to the Solanco Little League complex last Sunday after dropping their opening game to Ephrata just one day earlier in the double-elimination District 23 Little League Tournament.

Then, even after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning to Solanco, they continued to battle. But unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be.

Trailing by five going to the bottom of the first, Warwick got a leadoff triple from Bryce Zimmerman and an RBI ground by Connor Cowher to get on the scoreboard.

Solanco added to their lead with three in the top of the third, but the red and black again answered right away. This time, Zimmerman started it with a hit by pitch, Patrick Quinn walked and Matthew Ensinger had an RBI single, the first of his three base hits in the game. After Simon Gerofsky walked, Ryan Aukamp hit an RBI groundout to make it 8-3.

In the bottom of the fifth, with Warwick facing an 11-3 deficit, Gerofsky singled, Aukamp walked and Ben Kreider delivered an RBI base hit.