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Charles A. “Pete” Markel, 85, died Sunday, November 17, 2019, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover.  He was the husband of the late Peggy A. (Stair) Markel, his wife of 59 years, who died October 22, 2011. Pete was born May 11, 1934, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Ammon P. and Eva M. (Foust) Markel. Pete was a 1952 graduate of New Oxford High School and retired from PWI in New Oxford after more than 50 years of service.  He was former...

On November 17, 2019, Thomas A. “Tom Cat” Gingrich, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly at home in York County of natural causes. He was 59 years old. He was survived by, and the husband of, Josephine “Jo” (Smith) Gingrich, his wife of 35 years. Thomas was born and raised in York County, the son of Gerald and Rosemarie (Bowser) Gingrich of York. Thomas was a heavy equipment operator for York Building Products for 40 years until he retired in 2017. He...

Harold E. Altland, Sr., 81, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joyce E. (LeCrone) Altland, his wife of 57 years. Harold was born February 3, 1938 in Hanover, the son of the late Emmanuel Rolando and Ethel M. (Chronister) Altland. Harold was a 20 year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant, and served during the Vietnam War in the combat zone. He was very proud to have served his country in the...

William J. “Bill” Evert, 56, of East Berlin, died unexpectedly at his home on November 14, 2019. He was the husband of Sarina A. (Shorey) Evert Bill was born April 3, 1963, in Gettysburg, the son of Jean M. (Senseney) Evert of Harrisburg, and the late Wilbert A. Evert. Bill worked alongside his wife, driving a gasoline tanker for Sonoco Inc. for over 5 years. Prior to this, Bill drove truck for Sheetz for over 18 years. He was a proud father to his son Billy. In addition...

Helen I. (Trone) Reindollar, 73, of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Transitions Healthcare Nursing Home in Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Garry L. Reindollar, who died on September 6, 2015, her husband of 53 years. Helen was born November 10, 1945 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Roy and Ada (Markle) Trone. Helen met her husband on her way to a dance. He was a friend that needed a ride to a dance in Frederick, MD. During their 53 years of marriage,...

On November 7, 2019, my beloved husband, Martin A. “Marty” Cernugel, Jr., had entered into God’s loving arms, in Camp Hill. He was the husband of Carole A. (Rabold) Cernugel, whom he met in 1966 and married August 31, 1968, his loving wife of 51 years. Marty was born November 29, 1940 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Martin Anthony and Anna H. (Moyer) Cernugel, Sr. Marty faithfully attended the New Life Assembly of God Church in East Berlin, and was a veteran of the...

Gail A. (Mohler) Mays, 68, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Laurel Lakes Nursing Home in Chambersburg. She was the wife of the late Robert Eugene Mays, her husband of 44 years, who passed away March 19, 2011. Gail was born, November 9, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of the late Galen Roy and Dorothy Elizabeth (Gilman) Mohler. Gail worked at South Mountain Restoration Center for over 25 years. Gail is survived by two sons, William W. Mays and his wife...

The angels wept with joy Sunday morning, October 27, 2019, when they welcomed home Ida M. (Teal) Butler, 88.  She was the wife of the late Evan B. Butler, her husband of 62 years, who passed October 8, 2012. Ida was born October 11, 1931 in Hanover, the daughter of the late John F. and Annie E. (Mummert) Teal. Ida was a member of St. Bartholomew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hanover, the Christian Women’s Club, the Antique Car Club of America, Gettysburg Chapter, the Pennville...

Jeffrey A.” Jeff” Dieter, 55, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the York Hospital. Jeff was born, December 30, 1963 in Hanover, the son of the late Charles C. and Darlene M. (Sponseller) Dieter. Jeff was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed playing pool in the York/Adams Co.’s Pool League. Jeff is survived by two daughters, Kayla Green and Marissa Aldridge, both of Littlestown, a brother, John E. Dieter of OH, a sister, Beverly J. Dieter of McSherrystown, a...

Robert R. “Bob” Kennedy, 78, of New Oxford, was called back to heaven on October 17,2019 at York Hospital.  He left this earth surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Bob was born in Albany, NY on September 18, 1941, the son of the late Raymond and Frances (Kent) Kennedy. He is survived by Elizabeth Sutton, his lifelong partner and caregiver in his latter years, his daughter Laura A. Kennedy of Latham, NY, his sons Mark J. Kennedy of Cohoes, NY and Greg Kennedy Sr...