New Oxford

Charlotte L. (Lefever) Miller, 66, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Russell E. Miller, Jr, her husband of 31 years. Charlotte was born December 26, 1953, in York, the daughter of the late Eugene Raffensberger and the late Elwood and Alice Stough. Charlotte was a member of the Hanover Moose. In addition to her husband Russ, Charlotte is survived by a daughter, Stacey M. Anthony and her spouse Merle Heavner of Thomasville, five stepsons, David E....

Gloria F. (Miller) Miller, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Genesis Health Care, The Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Miller, who died August 20, 1995. Gloria was born August 4, 1926 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Maurice and Helen (Bentzel) Miller. Gloria was a member of Emory United Methodist Church in New Oxford, and in her younger years, was employed with Knouse Foods in Biglerville. Gloria is survived by a brother, Woody Miller...

Thomas Lee Morningstar, 78, of New Oxford, PA, transitioned into eternal life on October 26, 2020.  Tom was born April 2, 1942 in Hanover, PA.  He was the son of the late Donald H. and Amy I. (Kitzmiller) Morningstar.  Tom graduated from New Oxford High School and retired from Borg-Warner/York International.  He will be fondly remembered and missed as a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.  Tom was preceded in death by his siblings,...

David L. Cooksey, 81, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Gloria G. (Gates) Cooksey, his wife of 61 years. David was born November 3, 1938, in Arlington, VA, the son of the late David M. and Louisa E. (Arnold) Cooksey. David was a 1961 graduate of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He enjoyed golfing, vegetable gardening, fly fishing and spending time with his family.  After retirement, fly fishing the...

Shirley W. (Leake) Roth, 76, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of the late Lester “Jim” Roth, her husband of 41 years, who died June 12, 2003. Shirley was born June 19, 1944, in Culpeper, VA, the daughter of the late Elwood and Annie Marie (Hitt) Becker. Shirley attended New Oxford High School and was a member of the class of 1963.  She worked for many years at Middleburg Manufacturing and Freeman Shoe in Hanover before...

Charlotte M. (Hilker) Stevens, 81, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital. She was the wife of John L. Stevens, her husband of 47 years. Charlotte was born February 28, 1939 in Manheim Twp, York, the daughter of the late Russell E. and Mary L. (Wolfgang) Hilker. Charlotte was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Oxford, serving on the altar guild. She was known for her cooking and baking within the fellowship church family and for many additional...

Fred M. Ensor, 78, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, Monday, October 12, 2020. He was the husband of Lorraine L. (Harman) Ensor, his wife of 60 years. Fred was born January 3, 1942 in Hampton, the son of the late Earl Ervin and Kathryn (Reever) Hoover. Fred was a graduate of York Springs High school, class of 1960. Fred work for Caterpillar for over 30 years as a pipefitter until his retirement. Fred was a Reading Twp. Supervisor for over 12 years...

Elmer G. “Jack” Miller, Jr, 90, passed away at home Friday, October 9, 2020. He was the husband of the late Jane Louise ((Witherow) Miller, married on June 12, 1954, his wife of 51years, who died on June 1, 2005.   Jack was born July 16, 1930 in Littlestown, the son of the late Elmer G. and Genevieve (Gearhart) Miller, Sr. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Littlestown High school, a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the US Navy as a Gunner’s Mate, a graduate from...

Dale D. Campbell, 96, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Ruth Arlene (Bixler) Campbell, his wife of 70 years, who died on December 9, 2014. Dale was born June 21, 1924 in Ickesville, the son of the late Jay B. and Mary R. (McCoy) Campbell. Dale was a member of First Church of the Brethren, York, and Yellow Breeches Anglers & Conservation Association, Boiling Springs. Dale is survived by two sons, Darwin L....

Donald J. Smith, 70, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Topper) Smith, his wife of 50 years. Don was born March 4, 1950, in New Oxford, the son of the late Andrew F. and Bertha C. (Kuhn) Smith. Don was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, the New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, the Knights of Columbus in McSherrystown, and he served in the...