Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Adams County, Pennsylvania area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
Jean M. Ford
Dec 7, 2025
Jean M. Ford, 94, of New Oxford, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. She was the wife of the late Clarence M. Ford, her husband of 69 years, who passed away in 2018.
Jean was born July 9 1931, in New Chester, the daughter of the late John Z....
James C. Weaver
Dec 6, 2025
James Calvin Weaver, 75, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
James, known to many simply as Jim, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose warmth, humor, and steady presence touched all who knew him. He was the beloved husband of Judy Weaver, with whom he shared 54 years of love...
Ruthetta L. Shupp
Dec 4, 2025
Ruthetta L. "Ruth" (Bortner) Shupp, 89, passed Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late D. Glenn Shupp, her husband of 64 years, who passed August 30, 2021.
Ruth was born August 31, 1936, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Ervin M. and Hilda M. (Rohrbaugh) Bortner.
...Katharine L. Smith
Dec 3, 2025
Katharine L. "Kathy" (Watts) Smith, 78, passed Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Michael D. Smith.
Kathy was born March 30, 1947, in Latimore, the daughter of the late John E. and Edna I. (Vaughn) Watts.
Kathy was a member of Cross Keys Fellowship in New Oxford.
...Ella M. Lein
Nov 29, 2025
Ella M. (Schondelmeier) Lein, 101, passed Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late William J. Lein, who passed May 11, 2003.
Ella was born July 14, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Ella M. (Giles) Schondelmeier.
Ella served in...
James H. Sullivan
Nov 28, 2025
James H. "Wedge" Sullivan, 70, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lois Sullivan, and is survived by his beloved wife, Diana; daughters, Annie and Maggie; and sister, Dorothy.
Born on July 10, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, Jim graduated from Huffman...
Mark A. Rupert
Nov 28, 2025
Mark A. Rupert, 56, passed Friday, November 28, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Mark was born August 27, 1969, in Reading, the son of Ronald C. and Glenda J. (Parks) Rupert of York Springs.
Mark served the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard where he served as a Captain. He was an...
Tina M. Hagarman
Nov 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina M. (Rickrode) Hagarman, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Timothy O. Hagarman, her husband of 26 years.
Tina was born February 12, 1965, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Mark L. and Doris M. (Bentzel) Rickrode.
Tina...
Linda L. Richwine
Nov 19, 2025
Linda L. (Weigle) Richwine, 79, passed Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late Edward E. Richwine, her husband of 51 years, who passed September 26, 2023.
Linda was born December 14, 1945, in York Springs, the daughter of the late George R. and Kathryn E. (Wagner) Weigle.
Linda...
William S. Hoffacker, Jr
Nov 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of William S. Hoffacker Jr. (Bill). A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bill leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration, selflessness, and compassion.
Bill was the beloved husband of Cindy, to whom he was married for 58 years. Their deep love was especially evident...
Barry L. Gruver
Nov 18, 2025
Barry L. Gruver, 76, passed Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Barry was born October 23, 1949, in Hanover, the son of Janet R. (Haar) Gruver of East Berlin, and the late Clair L. Gruver.
Barry was a member of East Berlin V.F.W., American Legion, Hanover, and New Oxford Social & Athletic Club. ...
Richard N. Stevens, Jr
Nov 17, 2025
Richard N. Stevens, Jr, 83, passed Monday, November 17, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of Marian C. (Gantz) Stevens, his wife of 50 years.
Richard was born September 14, 1942, in Hanover, the son of the late Richard N. and Regina (Carbaugh) Stevens, Sr.
Richard was a member of...
Patricia R. Rucker
Nov 16, 2025
Patricia (Rowell) Rucker, 84, passed Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Paramount Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, PA.
Pat was born December 26, 1940, in Charlottesville, VA, the daughter of the late John E. and Frances G. (Carpenter) Rowell.
Pat loved anything with technology, gardening, crafting, knitting and fixing things.
Pat is survived by...
Phyllis A. Thomas
Nov 14, 2025
Phyllis A. (Warren) Thomas, 88, passed Friday, November 14, 2025, at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Sprenkle Drive in York. She was the wife of the late George L. Thomas, who passed December 2, 2020.
Phyllis was born August 24, 1937, in Rodell, WV, the daughter of the late William and Lois (Baldwin) Warren.
...
Loretta A. Smith
Nov 12, 2025
Loretta A. "Lettie" (Miller) Smith, 82, passed Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Pappus House in Thomasville. She was the wife of Leonard J. Smith, her husband of 57 years.
Lettie was born May 16, 1943, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Robert N. and Lillian C. (Shrader) Miller.
Lettie was a member of...
Herbert J. Parsley, Jr
Nov 11, 2025
Herbert J. Parsley, Jr, 62, passed Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Diana K. (Hartlaub) Parsley, who passed April 21, 2023.
Herb was born December 2, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Herbert J. Parsley, Sr, and the late Lee and Kathleen...
Beverly A. Smith
Nov 5, 2025
Beverly A. Smith, 86, passed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Merle L. Smith, her husband of 61 years, who passed April 15, 2022.
Bev was born in Hanover on August 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Raphael H. and Elizabeth M. (Lingg) Smith,
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June Neiderer
Oct 27, 2025
June Neiderer, 89, passed Monday, October 27, 2025, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Rodney P. Neiderer, who passed June 2, 1998.
June was born March 18, 1936, in Adams Co, the daughter of the late Glenn Stock and the late Ruth (Decker) Heikes.
June was a member...
Andrew C. "Bud" Verchimak
Oct 27, 2025
Andrew C. "Bud" Verchimak, 81, of Lake Meade, East Berlin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bud was the son of the late Andrew and Ruth Verchimak. He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Carol Verchimak, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Verchimak....
Paul T. Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Paul Thomas Smith, who was 46 years young, passed away peacefully with family by his side while bravely fighting against Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer on October 22, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Heather Smith, and their dearly beloved fur baby, Gracie Jean. Paul's memory will forever live on through his...
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