New Oxford

Joann A. Mathna, 85, died Monday, September 16, 2019, at her residence. Joann was born February 9, 1934, in Franklin Co., the daughter of the late Merle A. and Daisy P. (Strayer) Mathna. oann is survived by her children, Greg H. Emlet, Sr and his wife Pat of East Berlin, Sandra S. Hemler and her husband Mike of Hanover, and Jeffrey M. Emlet and his wife Patty of Gettysburg, seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, a sister, Janet L. Ingram of Newville,...

Joseph P. Pirozzi, 73, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Marilyn J. (Allen) Pirozzi, his wife of 19 years. Joe was born November 22, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late Joseph A. and Julia (Capone) Pirozzi. Joe was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in New Oxford, the New York Traffic Club, where he served on the board of directors, and was an avid golfer. In addition to his wife Marilyn, Joe is survived by a son, Mike A....

Doris M. (Emig) Lease, 85, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Niles R. “Tony” Lease, her husband of 65 years, who died on July 2, 2019. Doris was born August 16, 1934 in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Robert G.W. and Mabel M. (Hoke) Emig. Doris was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Abbottstown. Doris is survived by a son, Kerry D. Lease and his wife Wendy of East Berlin, two...

Frank Ludwig, 89, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle.  He was the husband of Bertha (Thompson) Ludwig, his wife of 63 years. Frank was born April 12, 1930, in Lambertville, NJ, the son of the late John H. and Emma (Heller) Ludwig. Frank was a member of Mt. Olivet U.C.C. in East Berlin.  He was a life-long farmer, a 4-H leader for Adams County 4-H, and drove school bus for the Bermudian Springs School District for 40 years. In addition...

Rosalie A. (Ensor) Davis, 79, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Charles W. Davis, her husband of 61 years. Rosalie was born April 6, 1940, in Hampton, the daughter of the late Earl E. Ensor, and the late Kathryn L. Hoover. Rosalie was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in York Springs, where she was an active member and volunteer.  She loved history, including Civil War and family history. In addition to her husband Charles,...

Gerald A. “Levi” Pennabaker, Sr, 88, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 in East Berlin.  He was the husband of the late Sabina (Leiby) Pennabaker, who died October 5, 2000. Gerald was born June 19, 1931, in Cross Keys, the son of the late George W. and Lula (Marshall) Pennabaker. Gerald is survived by two sons, Gerald A. Pennabaker, Jr, of Biglerville and John A. Pennabaker and his wife ReAnna, of East Berlin, three grandchildren, Amber Pennabaker, Victoria Pennabaker and...

Jayne L. (Moore) Forbes, 61, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Homer Forbes, Jr, her husband of 26 years, who died January 16, 2013. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10 AM, at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Oxford.  Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories may be shared at...

John Clinton Berwager, 85, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, York. He was the husband of Yvonne “Bonnie” (Crisamore) Berwager, his wife of 57 years, whom he married August 4, 1962. John was born November 20, 1933 in Hanover, the son of the late Clair J. and Nettie I. (Grim) Berwager. John was a 1951 graduate of New Oxford High School, a member of Hanover Church of The Brethren, and a life member of Camp Eder near Fairfield. John was an...

Rolpha R. Siler, 88, of Gettysburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Genisis Healthcare Center, Gettysburg. Rolpha was born October 4, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Maude Pearl (Davis) Siler. Rolpha is survived by a sister, Zenobia Wine of New Oxford and friend Nancy Hanmer of New Oxford. She was predeceased by a brother John Walter Siler and two sisters, Annie Fay Siler and Iris Warren. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 4,...

Pauline E. (Anderson) Little, 87, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Clyde J. Little, her husband of 68 years, who died November 7, 2016. Pauline was born February 7, 1932, in Bristol, TN, the daughter of the late Leonard W. and Eva Mae (Buttery) Anderson. Pauline spent more than 50 years in go carting, and volunteered at the sign in shack. She owned and operated Little’s Country and Hardware Grocery Store in...