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Dennis E. Heathcote, Jr, 92, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Country Meadows in York.  He was the husband of the late Pauline E. (Crawford) Heathcote, who died March 16, 2019. Dennis was born September 10, 1929, in York, the son of the late Dennis E. and Blanche (Bricker) Heathcote. Dennis was a life member of the NRA. Dennis is survived by two sons, Lynn C. Heathcote of Monroe, GA, and Daniel R. Heathcote and his wife Lori of York, two daughters, Barbara J. Gell and her husband...

Virginia L. (Chance) Coleman, 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of C. Ronald “Ron” Coleman. Virginia was born November 12, 1933 in Goldsboro, Queen Anne Co, MD, the daughter of the late Emmett and Eleanora G. (Gordon) Chance.   Virginia lived most of her life in the Baltimore area, and was a  graduate of Forest Park high school, class of 1952. Virginia was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, the Ladies of the...

Vera M. (Hockensmith) Cook, 91, passed Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of Clair H. Cook, her husband of 71 years. Vera was born August 2, 1930, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late George S. and Kathleen (Groft) Hockensmith. Vera was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica in Edgegrove. In addition to her husband Clair, Vera is survived by a son, Clair H. Cook, Jr, and his wife Sally of New Oxford, a granddaughter, Jackie M. Klunk and her husband Scott of New...

Anthony M. “Tony” Smith, 48, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Rebecca “Becky” (Kauffmann) Smith, his wife of 24 years. Tony was born June 9, 1973, in Hanover, the son of Robert D. and Joyce M. (Walton) Smith of New Oxford. Tony was a 1991 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, and a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club.  He was a loyal employee at Overhead Door Company of...

Charles L. Plank, 89, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet L. (Aumen) Plank, who died September 21, 2021. Charles was born July 17, 1932, in Kingsdale, the son of the late Charles E. and Gladys (Harman) Plank. Charles was a member of Harvest Chapel in Abbottstown. Charles is survived by his children, Jeffrey A. Plank of Windsor, VA, Stanley A. Plank of Pamplico, SC, Wanda K. Plank of York Springs, Lori A. Ruhlman of Hanover, Lisa A....

James Walter “Jim” Kistler, 74, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, November 22, 2021.  He was the husband of Bonnie (Grim) Kistler. Jim was born January 25, 1947, in Harrisburg, the son of the late James W. and Edna (Floyd) Kistler, Jr. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, and received his B.S. from Elizabethtown College in 1969.  Jim served in the U.S. Army being honorably discharged in October of 1974, and retired from...

Joanne M. (Winn) Bate, “Jo”, 83, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald V. Bate, Jr, who died June 5, 2006. Jo was born May 10, 1938 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Margaret (Dixon) Winn. Jo is survived by two sons, Luke V. Bate of Portland Oregon and Marshall A. Bate of Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11 AM from Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Shirley J. (LaMotte) Glass, 85, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home. Shirley was born February 21, 1936, in Hampstead, MD, the daughter of the late Elwood J. and Rosella (Masemer) LaMotte. Shirley was employed with the Brethren Home Community for over 35 years, first as a payroll clerk, then as a bookkeeper, and later retiring in 1999 as an Admissions manager. Shirley loved to travel within the U.S.A. and abroad. Shirley attended the Jehovah witness Kingdom Hall, Pigeon Hill...

T. Kraybill Miller, 97, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg.  He was the husband of the late Edith P. (Gantz) Miller, who died November 24, 2011. Kraybill was born June 6, 1924, in Bainbridge, the son of the late Reuben Z. and Gertrude (Rutt) Miller. Kraybill was a member of Morning Hour Chapel in East Berlin, Gideon’s International, and Grantham Oratorio Society.  He was a life-long dairy farmer and loved music and singing. Kraybill is...

Charles M. Flickinger, Sr, 70, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Susan D. (Hatfield) Flickinger, his wife of 25 years. Charles was born August 22, 1951, in York, the son of the late Earl S. and Pauline (Gemmel) Flickinger. In addition to his wife Susan, Charles is survived by his children, Shawn Unger and her companion Vince of Hanover, Charles Flickinger, Jr, and his wife Heidi of CT, Tasha Brady of Mechanicsburg, Nicole...