New Oxford

George F. Weaver, Jr, 88, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Jane L. (Hunter) Weaver, his wife of 62 years. George was born July 9, 1930, in Gettysburg, the son of the late George F. and Edna E. (Ullrich) Weaver, Sr. George was a 1948 graduate of Biglerville High School, a life member of St. Paul’s “The Pines” Lutheran Church in New Oxford, and retired from Cole Steel in York.  He was...

Ray W. Cooley, 79, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  He was the husband of Elva Jean (Falkenstein) Cooley, his wife of 54 years. Ray was born February 22, 1940, in New Chester, the son of the late Oris W. and Minnie M. (Miller) Cooley. Ray was a member of Church of The Open Door in York, he served in the U.S. Army, and was also a member of the New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, and AARP in New Oxford In addition to his wife Elva, Ray is survived by a brother, Glenn Cooley, and...

Jean T. (Rider) Overbaugh, 83, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Hanover Hall.  She was the wife of the late Max Overbaugh, her husband of 62 years, who died October 31, 2017. Jean was born August 18, 1935, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Carroll and Helen (Breighner) Rider. Jean was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford. Jean is survived by three daughters, Lu Ann Eichelberger and her husband Gerald of York, Shawn M. Overbaugh of Hanover, and Tracy...

William E. Dennis, 63, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at his residence. Bill was born July 18, 1955, in Gettysburg, the son of Joyce (Park) Dennis and the late Merle E. “Pat” Dennis. Bill was a 1973 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School, a graduate of Bloomsburg University and Penn State University, and was a volunteer with the Adams County Historical Society. Bill is survived by a son, Patrick E. Dennis of Camp Hill, two daughters, Kelley E. Stroup and her husband Brandon...

John C. “Jack” Groft, 74, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Lebanon VA Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Joyce M. (Overbaugh) Groft, who died January 31, 2006. Jack was born November 28, 1944, in Hanover, the son of the late Harold F. and Mary A. (Carbaugh) Groft. Jack was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Hanover V.F.W. Jack is survived by a daughter,...

Robert J. Beard, 93, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Teresa A. (Poist) Beard. Robert was born April 12, 1925, in Adams Co., the son of the late Simon H. and Emma J. (Pitzer) Beard. Robert served in the U.S. Army during WWII, with the 553rd Military Police Escort Guard, and retired from York Building Products in 1987.  He was a charter member of the National WWII Museum, and a life member of the Littlestown V.F.W.  He was an...

Pauline E. (Crawford) Heathcote, 84, of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of York County, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, with her husband of 65 years, Dennis, by her side. Pauline was born July 17, 1934, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Carriemae (Nelson) Crawford. Pauline’s first job was at National Gypsum Co in York, where she met her future husband Dennis.  She retired from Faith Lutheran Church in Merritt Island, FL, in 1998, after working there for 26...

Eugene C. Braham, 70, of Gettysburg, died Friday evening, March 15, 2019, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Terry A. (Duncan) Braham, his wife of 51 years. Eugene was born October 29, 1948 in Rowlesburg, WV, the son of the late Clyde and Pauline M. (Laughman) Braham. Eugene was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed shooting firearms. He was a Beneficiary member of the N.R.A. Eugene was employed with Glen-Gery Brick Yard in York for over 31 years. In addition to his...

Theresa M. (Shultz) Staub, 85, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Charles H. Staub, who died September 15, 2006. Theresa was born October 20, 1933, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Mary L. (Beckman) Shultz. Theresa was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbottstown, where she was also a member of the Legion of Mary.  She was an avid gardener and loved flowers. Theresa is...

Lois A. (Sheely) Wolfgang, 88, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald E. Wolfgang, who died September 1, 2012. Lois was born July 14, 1930, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late David A. and Clair M. (Dyer) Sheely. Lois retired from Aero Oil in New Oxford, and was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in New Oxford, AARP, and the Order of The Eastern Star, Hanover. Lois is survived by a daughter, Sharon L. Bankert and her husband...