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Fred G. Cashman, 91, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Eleanor L. (Spangler) Cashman, his wife of 65 years. Fred was born February 28, 1928, in Adams Co., the son of the late Charles and Zora (Guise) Cashman. Fred was a life member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hampton, where he served many years on the church council, and Heidlersburg Fire Company.  He was a 1947 graduate of Biglerville High School, and a member of the Hanover...

Benjamin T. “Ben” Woodward, 30, formerly of New Oxford and most recently of Towson, Md., died suddenly on Tuesday, July 9th. (Come on, Ben. We know you just flew off to Paris and you’re ignoring our calls. Give up the charade.) Albeit a short life, Ben lived it fiercely and to the fullest. Born at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Ben grew up in New Oxford and graduated from high school there in 2007. (Ben, your mom just reactivated her Facebook account. Lord knows what...

Mark K. Adams, 63, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. Mark was born January 6, 1956 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Warren L. and Elmira Adams. Mark worked for the Solo Cup Company in Owings Mills, MD for over 32 years. He enjoyed playing Bass guitar. Mark is survived by two daughters, Stacey A. Adams of Hanover, Chelsea M. Adams of McSherrystown, three sons, Jason P. Adams and his wife Janeth of Maryland, Christopher W. Adams and his wife Denise...

Andrew Miller, 98, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Miller) Miller, who died July 12, 2011, his wife of 67 years. Andrew was born August 16, 1920, in York Co., the son of the late Franklin R. and Minnie M. (Gise) Miller. Andrew was a member of Pleasant Hill Church in Spring Grove, Camp Hiawatha in Potter Co., and he retired from York Casket in 2003 after 35 years of service. Andrew is survived by a daughter,...

Niles R. “Tony” Lease, 85, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of Doris M. (Emig) Lease, his wife of 65 years. Tony was born June 17, 1934, in York, the son of the late Raymond I. and Dolores E. (Burtner) Lease. Tony was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Abbottstown, and was employed by Johnson Controls for 44 years.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Doris, Tony is...

Ronald W. Grow, 70, formally of Abbottstown, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Colonial Manor in York. Ronald was born January 25, 1949, in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Clyde E. and Mabel M. (Georgemiller) Grow. Ronald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Mechanics in Knoxville, TN. Ronald is survived by a stepbrother, Thomas Wyninger of Muncie, IN, and two stepsisters, Tina Duncan of Bordon, IN, and Sheila Taylor of Fishers, IN. Funeral...

Tryann A. (Hardy) Aughenbaugh, 41, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of Barry K. Aughenbaugh. Tryann was born September 7, 1977, in Gettysburg, the daughter of Wayne D. Hardy of New Oxford, and the late Yvonne A. (Barrick) Russell. In addition to her husband and father, Tryann is survived by a daughter, Desteny M. Aughenbaugh of New Oxford, a grandson, Easton A. Beck of New Oxford, and a half-brother, Colton M. Hardy of Huntsdale.  She was...

Richard P. “Dick” Watkins, 91, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Miriam E. (Leer) Watkins, his wife of 62 years. Dick was born December 27, 1927, in Jenners, the son of the late Charles R. and Dora S. (Ritchey) Watkins. Dick was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in New Oxford, and was a “Tin Can Sailor” serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Quick.  He taught for 32 years in the Conewago...

Thomas L. Goff, 58, entered Heavenly rest after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Julia A. (Luckenbaugh) Goff and the late Diane C. (Smith) Goff, who died March 4, 2005. Tom was born November 23, 1960, in Hanover, the son of the late Raymond E. and Alice (McCormick) Goff, Jr. Tom was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, Knights of Columbus, New Oxford Social &...

Evelyn R. (Doty) Lunger, 92, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  Evelyn was born January 5, 1927, in Berwick, the daughter of the late Collins L. and Marjorie M. (Hartzell) Doty. Evelyn was a member of Cross Keys Fellowship in New Oxford. Evelyn is survived by her husband and soulmate Leo R. Lunger, of New Oxford, her children, Sandra L. Bittner of Chester, VA, Collins L. Lunger of York, Leo R. Lunger, Jr of York, Beverly R. Reidinger of York, and Carla J....