Julie L. Waggoner
Jan 20, 2026
Julie L. (Pifer) Waggoner, 56, passed Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.
Julie was born January 21, 1969, in Hanover, the daughter of James W. and Joan L. (Hoover) Pifer of Myerstown.
Julie was a member of Bermudian Church-Covenant Brethren in East Berlin and worked for WellSpan York Hospital and OSS.
In addition to her parents, Julie is survived by a daughter,...
Shirley J. Mummert
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley Jean Hoke Mummert passed away peacefully at home surrounded her loving family on January 19, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1936 in Abbottstown, Adams County, PA to the late Richard and Miriam Eisenhart Hoke. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Wayne Mummert and her brother, Ronald Hoke.
In 1954 she graduated from...
David A. Stark
Jan 17, 2026
David Arthur Stark, 73, passed into his “next great adventure” 17 January 2026.
David served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1986, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His government service with the National Security Agency was from 1987 to 2019 when he retired.
A life-long Scouter, he obtained the rank of Life Scout, Scout Master of Troop 111, Advisor of...
James L. Kane
Jan 17, 2026
James L. Kane, 77, passed Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Linda A. (Rabine) Kane, his wife of 58 years.
Jim was born January 14, 1949, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Guy F. and Kathleen L. (Keckler) Kane.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Judith A. Jarvis
Jan 17, 2026
Judith A. (Hofman) Jarvis, 76, passed Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Harmony at Hershey. She was the wife of the late David M. Jarvis, who passes July 23, 2007.
Judy was born March 14, 1949, in York, the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Mildred A. (Krone) Jarvis.
Judy is survived by her honorary grandson, Levi Stermer.
Judy was a member of...
Wayne L. Deardorff
Jan 11, 2026
Wayne L. Dearforff, 81, passed Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Bonnie M. (Cressler) Deardorff, his wife of 51 years.
Wayne was born June 23, 1944, in Dillsburg, the son of the late Lester and Eva (Danner) Deardorff.
Wayne was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin. He was...
Peter A. Byrne
Jan 11, 2026
Peter Albert Byrne was born on July 5, 1945, in Huntington, New York, and peacefully joined the love of his life, Linda, in heaven on January 11, 2026. He was the son of Thomas and Murial (Mott) Byrne; brother of Thomas Byrne and Neil Byrne; and husband of Linda R. (Newell) Byrne for 45 years, all of whom preceded him...
Robert L. Laughman
Jan 8, 2026
Robert L. Laughman, 82, passed Thursday, January 8, 2026, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Weaver) Laughman, his wife of 63 years.
Bob was born February 3, 1943, in Hanover, the son of the late Clair and Mary (Frock) Laughman.
Bob was a member of McSherrystown Fish & Game, raced sulky horses, was employed by Teledyne...
Rosalie A. Hockensmith
Jan 6, 2026
Rosalie A. (Sanders) Hockensmith, 75, passed Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of Wayne F. Hockensmith, her husband of 54 years.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1950, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Cathern V. (Welty) Sanders.
Rosalie was a 1969 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, and was a member of Sacred...
Nancy J. Gross
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy J. (Sieg) Gross, 82, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, Monday, January 5, 2026, with loving family by her side at her daughter’s home. She was the wife of the late Laverne E. Gross, her husband of 57 years, who passed January 12, 2019.
Nancy was born October 26, 1943, in Hanover, the daughter of the late...
Luther F. Staub, II
Jan 4, 2026
Luther Franklin Staub II, 85, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away at home on January 4, 2026. Luther was born August 11, 1940, in Dickerson, Maryland, the son of the late Luther and Margaret (Gue) Staub. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly (Spertzel) Staub.
A graduate of Gaithersburg High School, Luther proudly served in the United States Army....
Janet H. Howe
Jan 2, 2026
Janet (Hoffheins) Howe, 93, passed Friday, January 2, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. She was the wife of the late G. Fred Howe, who passed October 27, 2006.
Janet was born December 5, 1932, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Elmer and Gertrude (Bolden) Hoffheins.
Janet was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in New Oxford, and the Gettysburg Elks.
Janet...
Susan M. Spangler
Dec 31, 2025
Susan M. (Meckley) Spangler, 82, passed Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Clyde H. Spangler, Jr, her husband of 42 years, who passed July 21, 2006.
Sue was born September 15, 1943, in Hanover, the daughter of the late David S. and Jennie M. (Hamme) Meckley.
Sue was a member of Emmanuel...
Michael Wildasin
Dec 30, 2025
Michael Wildasin, a longtime educator with deep ties to his native Pennsylvania and Bath County, Virginia, died December 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He was 75.
He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Jim Fechner, and his college roommate and devoted friend of 57 years, Cliff Whitham. He was cherished by an eclectic group of devoted...
Vergie I. Norris
Dec 23, 2025
Vergie I. (Griffin) Norris, 92, passed Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg.
Vergie was born March 3, 1933, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Glenn and Maggie (Finney) Griffin.
Vergie is survived by a son, Laverne Norris of Hanover, two daughters, Cindy Davis of Fairfield, Tammy Curry of Hanover, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great great...
Shirley A. Kohler
Dec 20, 2025
Shirley A. (Hoffman) Kohler, 86, passed Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Kohler, Sr, her husband of 62 years, who passed January 17, 2020.
Shirley was born January 17, 1939, in Freeland, MD, the daughter of the late Harvey and Claire (Brenneman) Hoffman.
Shirley is survived by her children, Kenneth W. Kohler,...
Jean M. Ford
Dec 7, 2025
Jean M. Ford, 94, of New Oxford, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. She was the wife of the late Clarence M. Ford, her husband of 69 years, who passed away in 2018.
Jean was born July 9 1931, in New Chester, the daughter of the late John Z....
James C. Weaver
Dec 6, 2025
James Calvin Weaver, 75, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
James, known to many simply as Jim, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose warmth, humor, and steady presence touched all who knew him. He was the beloved husband of Judy Weaver, with whom he shared 54 years of love...
Ruthetta L. Shupp
Dec 4, 2025
Ruthetta L. "Ruth" (Bortner) Shupp, 89, passed Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late D. Glenn Shupp, her husband of 64 years, who passed August 30, 2021.
Ruth was born August 31, 1936, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Ervin M. and Hilda M. (Rohrbaugh) Bortner.
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Katharine L. Smith
Dec 3, 2025
Katharine L. "Kathy" (Watts) Smith, 78, passed Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Michael D. Smith.
Kathy was born March 30, 1947, in Latimore, the daughter of the late John E. and Edna I. (Vaughn) Watts.
Kathy was a member of Cross Keys Fellowship in New Oxford.
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