New Oxford

Roger L. Keefer, 85, of New Oxford, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Gardens at Gettysburg Nursing Home, Gettysburg. He was the husband of the late Doris Jean (Jacoby) Keefer, his wife of 53 years. Roger was born July 1, 1933 in Carroll Co., MD, the son of the late Archibald and Bertie Ellen (Brown) Keefer. Roger was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church of Adams Co. Roger was a Korean War Veteran, serving with the U.S. Army, a member of the American Legion, Gettysburg Post 202,...

Irene May (Roland) Bosserman, 102, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover. She was the wife of the late Melvin Bosserman, who died on February 5, 1982. Irene was born July 22, 1916 in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Dietz) Roland. Irene was a life-long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in East Berlin, and a volunteer with the East Berlin Fire Co, for many years. Irene is survived by four nieces and one nephew. She...

Ann (Ricker) Smithson, 79, formerly of Bethesda, MD, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of David J. Smithson, Jr. Ann was born July 13, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Hobbs) Ricker. Ann was a long-time active member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD, attended First Baptist Church Kengar, in Kensington, MD and she filmed, produced and edited media for the Montgomery County Community Cable...

Gerald Fuson Combs, 98, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Lily (Ijams) Combs, his wife of more than 60 years. Gerald was born February 23, 1920, in Olney, IL, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Ina R. (Fuson) Combs. Gerald received his B.S. in nutrition in 1940 from the University of Illinois before being called to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1948.  Dr....

Susan J. “Sue” (Chronister) Klunk, 73, died, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of Phillip R. Klunk, her husband of 22 years. Sue was born September 15, 1945 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Howard N. and Naomi E. (Hinkle) Chronister. Sue was a member of Zwingli U.C.C. in East Berlin, where she was the President of the MITE society, a member of the choir, and taught Sunday school.  She was also a member of the East Berlin V.F.W. Richard J. Gross...

Karoline (Kraxner) Shipe, 89, entered into God’s eternal rest and care on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Wilbert G. “Wil” Shipe, Jr, who died January 31, 2018. Karoline was born October 8, 1929, in Salzburg, Austria, the daughter of the late Simon and Elisabeth (Morocutti) Kraxner. Karoline immigrated to this country in 1952 after marrying Wil who was serving in the U.S. Army.  She was an army wife for...

David N. Pollard, 62, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Cynthia S. (Long) Pollard, his wife of 11 years. Dave was born May 4, 1956, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Gerald D. and Audrey J. (Williams) Pollard. In addition to his wife Cindy, Dave is survived by his children, Jeremy D. Pollard of Carlisle, Randy J. Myers, Jr, of Shenandoah, Douglas S. Myers of Hanover, and Tammy L. Mozee of Louisville, KY, 13 grandchildren and four great...

R. Joseph Lawrence, 94, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Dolores M. (Powell) Lawrence, his wife of 71 years. Joe was born February 19, 1924, in Edgegrove, the son of the late Marie Lawrence. Joe was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Hanover, and retired from Mason Dixon.  He was also a member of the NRA, Teamsters Union, Hanover Moose, Special Police in East Berlin and Reading Township, and the Adams County Law Enforcement...

Axton D. Willour, 27, died Friday, October 26, 2018, in Baltimore, MD. Axton was born January 13, 1991, in York, the son of Melinda M. (Boyer) West and her husband Johnny of East Berlin, and the late William C. Willour. In addition to his mother and step father, Axton is survived by his children, Taylor, Brody, Delaenie, and Kynsleigh, and Kali’Ana Willour, his fiancée, Crystal, a brother, Briar G. Willour of East Berlin, a sister, Wynlee C. Jacoby and her husband Shawn of New...

Ada L. (Bowman) Racey, 85, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Larry R. Racey, Sr, her husband of 66 years. Ada was born March 8, 1933, in Williston, ND, the daughter of the late William E. and Cora E. (Rhodes) Bowman.  She was raised by Hershel and Evelyn Callahan. Ada was a 1951 graduate of New Oxford High School.  She earned her associates degree in early childhood education from Penn...