New Oxford

Lewis P. Reinhart, Sr, 81, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Arnold) Reinhart, his wife of 61 years. Lewis was born October 1, 1938, in Lebanon, the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy M. (Moll) Reinhart. Lewis was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hanover. In addition to his wife Bonnie, Lewis is survived by his children, Susan M. Wagner, Lewis P. Reinhart, Jr, Cheryl R. Reinhart, Steven K, Reinhart, Sr, Rhonda...

Laverne Seibert, 77, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Kathryn (Brauen) Seibert with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage on August 22, 2019.  Laverne was born in Spring City, PA, on March 1, 1942, and was the son of the late Rolland and Jessebelle (Shaw) Seibert. Laverne graduated from Messiah College with a B.A. in social science and earned a Master of Education degree from Shippensburg...

Kenneth W. “Kenny” Kohler, Sr., 86, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at the UMPC Pinnacle Community Hospital in Harrisburg. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Hoffman) Kohler, his wife of 62 years. Kenny was born March 26, 1933 in New Oxford, the son of the late Samuel Ray and Bertha Mae (Hetrick) Kohler. In addition to his wife Shirley, Kenny is survived by a son, Kenneth W. Kohler, Jr. and his wife Cathy of New Oxford, a daughter, Debra L. Brooks and her husband Herbert of York,...

Robert William “Bob” Lusk, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Miller) Lusk his wife of 71 years. Bob was born December 23, 1929 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Robert J. and Ellen (Roebuck) Lusk. Bob was a member of Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church. He retired from Caterpillar after 33 years as an overhead crane operator. Bob was a member of Liberty Fire Co. #1 since 1955 and was the...

Melvin J. Riser, 82, died Monday, January 13, 2020, at his residence.  He was the husband of Sylvia A. (Gallagher) Riser, his wife of 48 years. Melvin was born May 27, 1937, in McSherrystown, the son of the late John W. and Catherine M. (Ackerman) Riser. Melvin was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica in Edgegrove. In addition to his wife Sylvia, Melvin is survived by a son, Shawn M. Riser and his wife Tiffany of York Springs, two grandchildren, Emily C. Riser and Ethan M. Riser, three...

Ruth R. (Friday) Carpenter, 86, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at The Brethren Home Community. Ruth was born October 17, 1933, in Wilburton, the daughter of the late Adolph L. and Lena J. (Fetterman) Friday. Ruth retired as the Director of Nursing in 1994 from The Brethren Home Community.  She was a member of the Faith Community at The Brethren Home, an active volunteer at the home and enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. Ruth is survived by two sons, Jeffrey A....

Richard J. Rassmann, Sr, 82, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Tachoir) Rassmann, who died October 7, 2009. Richard was born April 2, 1937, in Philadelphia, the son of the late William A. and Anna M. (Street) Rassmann. Richard was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbottstown, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Richard is survived by a son, Richard J. “Ricky” Rassmann, Jr, of...

Dale A. Blevins, 86, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his residence.  He was the husband of Rheda E. (Strouse) Blevins, his wife of 40 years. Dale was born December 26, 1933, in Frysville, the son of the late Bron G. and Ethel (Torbert) Blevins. Dale retired from Teledyne Mckay in York after 38 years of service, was a life member of the New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, and was a member of Hebron Lodge #465, New Oxford, the Scottish Rite, Harrisburg, East Berlin Fire...

Miriam E. (Anthony) Harman, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of John F. Harman, her husband of 65 years. Mim was born October 28, 1933, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Ray E. and Mary E. (Jacoby) Anthony. Mim retired from Pillowtex in Hanover, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in McSherrystown, the Hanover Eagles, the Hanover American Legion, and the...

Peggy A. (Klick) Strickler, 82, passed Monday, December 30, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of W. John Strickler, her husband of 58 years. Peggy was born August 12, 1937, in Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., the daughter of the late Robert and Mamie (Mader) Klick. Peggy was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Oxford, and was co-founder of W.J. Strickler Signs.  She was an avid card player, was extremely proud of being a homemaker, and she loved...