New Oxford

Donald N. Pope, 92, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Elda P. (Griffin) Pope, his wife of 70 years, who died December 4, 2015. Donald was born November 22, 1926, in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Harold S. and Ada D. (Newcome) Pope. Donald is survived by five daughters, Deitra Cover of Thomasville, Shirley Bauerline of McSherrystown, Judy Pope of Bensalem, Sonia Myers and her husband Brian of Spring Grove, and Roberta Storms of New...

Laverne E. Gross, 78, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Rest Haven York.  He was the husband of Nancy J. (Sieg) Gross, his wife of 57 years. Laverne was born August 14, 1940, in Hanover, the son of the late Elmer A. and Dorothy M. (Staub) Gross. Laverne was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Hanover, and a 1960 graduate of Spring grove High School.  He retired from Caterpillar after 30 years of service. In addition to his wife Nancy, Laverne is survived by a daughter, Davona...

Frederick E. Gallagher, 81, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. Frederick was born December 7, 1937, in Hanover, the son of the late Clarence J. and Elizabeth M. (Kopp) Gallagher. Frederick was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica in Edgegrove. Frederick is survived by six sisters, Mary L. Ensor of East Berlin, Phyllis M. Miller of Hanover, Sylvia A. Riser of Hanover, Patricia M. Gallagher of Shrewsbury, Grace I. Baral of New Oxford, and Donna M. Dahr of...

On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Mary Hanley went to be with her Lord at the age of 91 years, two days shy of her 92nd birthday. Mary, born and raised in Vineland, New Jersey, worked for the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company throughout her professional life until the time of her retirement. She was a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for approximately 68 years. Mary resided in the East Berlin – Hanover area for about 20 years before moving to an assisted living facility in...

Mark L. Rickrode, Sr, 82, passed Thursday, January 10, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Doris M. (Bentzel) Rickrode, his wife of 55 years, who passed November 5, 2011. Mark was born June 4, 1936, in Hanover, the son of the late Millard and Ruth (Dull) Rickrode. Mark was a graduate of Hanover High School, a member of Grace U.C.C. in Hanover, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.  He was employed by Capital Bakers, B.C. Schuchart and...

Brian Challenger, 75, passed Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Patricia A. (Smith) Challenger, his wife of 23 years. Brian was born April 21, 1943, in Manchester, England, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Challenger. Brian actively served Black Rock Church of The Brethren in Glenville, and was a machinist for 50 years.  He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Manchester United fan. In addition to his wife Pat, Brian is survived by a son, John...

Rose Mary “Rosie” Warren, 83, of New Oxford, entered into eternal life on January 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community.  She was the devoted wife of Myron C. Warren for 45 years. Rosie was born September 22, 1935, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary A. (Riser) Nicholson.  She was the oldest of their nine daughters. Rosie was a very active member of Immaculate Conception BVM Church in New...

Delores J. (Jeffers) Mundorff, 84, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Raymond B. Mundorff, who died February 21, 1996. Delores was born May 20, 1934, in Bloomington, IN, the daughter of the late William W. and Elsie (Stewart) Jeffers. Delores attended New Hope Faith Community Church in Hanover, and loved the outdoors, woodworking and knitting.  She was a manager for Rutters Farm Stores for over 20 years, and was the owner of the...

Beverly C. (Higgins) Hershey, 75, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Philip A. “Andy” Hershey. Beverly was born June 5, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late William G. and Mary H. (Riddleberger) Higgins, II. Beverly was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbottstown, and graduated with a RN degree in nursing from Georgetown University.  She was a former member of St. Joseph School Board,...

Scott A. Hertz, 61, of Gardners, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the companion of Terri L. Myers. Scott was born June 11, 1957, in Hanover, the son of Thomas L. Hertz of East Berlin, and the late Mary Lou (Horwedel) Hertz. Scott loved plastering, masonry and woodworking, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. In addition to his father and companion, Scott is survived by two daughters, Telly Taylor and her husband Dan of Pittsburgh, and Rebecca D....