New Oxford

James M. Dysart, 80, of New Oxford, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Patricia (Estep) Dysart, his wife of 53 years. Jim was born January 23, 1937, in Hanover, the son of the late Lester "Mike" Dysart and the late Mary (McClain) Dysart Humer. Jim was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Oxford, and a 1955 graduate of New Oxford High School.  He was formerly employed at E.C. Livingston Shoe Manufacturer, and...

David A. Clapsadl, 53, of New Oxford, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Hope E. (Miller) Clapsadl. David was born May 9, 1964 in Gettysburg, the son of Linda L. (Weikert) Clapsadl of Gettysburg, and the late Pius D. Clapsadl. David loved to ride his Harley and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Hope, David is survived by a son, Pius D.S. Clapsadl of Shrewsbury, a daughter, Ashley K. Aguilera...

Kenneth J. “Ken” Golden, 52, of New Oxford, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Robin E. (Gladfelter) Golden, his wife of 29 years, and was to celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary on October 29, 2017 Ken was born September 26, 1965 in Gettysburg, the son of Joyce L. (Weaver) Golden of Gettysburg,  and the late Harold K. Golden. Ken was employed with the Utz Quality Foods Co., Hanover, for 25 years. He was a...

Arlington A. “Jim” Schuchart, 95, of Abbottstown, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Columbia Cottage in Hanover. He was the husband of the late Marie Elizabeth (Scheivert) Schuchart, who passed away on April 17, 2017, his wife of 70 years. Jim was born February 2, 1922 in Hanover, the son of the late William Henry and Ellen Agnes (Topper) Schuchart. Jim was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Abbottstown. Jim retired from the Hearst Corp.,...

Harold R. “Pee Wee” Millhimes, 81, of New Oxford, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Janet L. (Myers) Millhimes, his wife of 60 years. Pee Wee was born August 4, 1936 in New Oxford, the son of the late Rufus R. and Mae I. (Beamer) Millhimes. Pee Wee enjoyed farming and was known to all as a hardworking man. He was first employed with Koontz Trucking Co., hauling coal and milk, and later with the C.E. Williams & Sons Co,...

Gertrude Marie "Gertie" Simmons, went home to be with Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017, peacefully at home, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family She was born July 30, 1928, Gertrude Marie Crumbie, in Westminster, MD She worked at Noxell/Procter Gamble Corporation for 25 years as a Quality Control Technician. She was a member of Lake View Community Church.  She leaves behind 7 grandchildren; Shane Stephens, Misty Feathers, Zechariah...

Emmert E. Hartzell, Sr., 88, of New Oxford, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Claremont Nursing Home in Carlisle. He was the husband of Isabel M. (Smith) Hartzell, his wife of 64 years. Emmert was born November 5, 1928 in Hampton, the son of the late Daniel E. and Lydia G. (Nell Simpson) Hartzell. Emmert was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army, and a former Reading Twp. Tax Collector. He was employed with McClarin Plastic’s Co. of...

Ralph E. Burgard, founder of Pumpkin Hill, 73, of East Berlin, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Judy D. (Wolf) Burgard, his wife of 53 years. Ralph was born January 30, 1944, in East Berlin, the son of the late Charles and Gretna (Crowl) Burgard. Ralph was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in East Berlin, where he served on church council, and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.  He was also a...

Raymond C. Zartman, Jr, 79, of New Oxford, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Catherine A. (Weaver) Zartman, and the late Rose A. (Riser) Zartman. Raymond was born on December 25, 1937 in Littlestown, the son of the late Raymond C. and Pauline Winifred (Kress) Zartman, Sr. Raymond was a member of the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club and loved to mow grass. Raymond is survived by three daughters, Deborah M....

Marie C. (Haverstock) Stough, 97, formerly of New Oxford, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Merle M. Stough, her husband of 74 years, who died November 5, 2015. Marie was born December 26, 1919, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Mervin H. and Mamie (Wildasin) Haverstock. Marie was a life member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Heidlersburg, and retired from Hanover Direct in 1985.  She was a...