Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in New Oxford and East Berlin, PA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the New Oxford and East Berlin, PA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Dennis Anthony Wyatt
Jul 24, 2026
Dennis Anthony Wyatt, 65, of East Berlin, passed away at his home on Friday, July 24, 2026. Born in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Gordon and Teresa C. (Ryer) Wyatt. Dennis shared 10 devoted years with his loving companion, Tammy Ruppert and her two daughters Ashly and Tessa. Dennis was a member of East Berlin VFW Post...
Peter J. French Sr.
Jul 24, 2026
Peter J. French, Sr., 85, of East Berlin passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers. Born in Orrington, ME, Peter was the beloved son of the late James H. French and Wynona L. (Pierce) French. He was the devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Josephine L. (Amalfitano) French. Peter...
Tracy Lynn Boyers
Jul 23, 2026
Tracy Boyers, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard C. Boyers Jr., and her mother, Barbara Ann (Wheeler) Boyers. Tracy is survived by her son, Ashley Boyers of Pittsburgh; her daughter, Randi Powers; her sister, Kathleen "Kathy" (Boyers) Dobos of Bonneauville; and her brothers,...
Geraldine Jerry Leib
Jul 22, 2026
Jerry Leib, 95, died at her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 She was the wife of Archie D. Leib Junior for 58 years. He passed away November 19, 2010 at the age of 83. Jerry is survived by her daughter, Becky Fengfish of Abbottstown and her Havanese, Carly. At Jerry’s request there will be no service. Anyone wishing to...
John Rickard Malenke
Jul 21, 2026
John “Jack” R. Malenke, of New Oxford, arrived home on July 21, 2026 at the age of 98. He was born on May 30, 1928 in Parker Ford, Chester County to the late Augustus Ferdinand Malenke, Jr. and Florence E. (Arters) Malenke. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Alderfer) Malenke, his son, Kenneth...
William Robert Emig Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
William “Bill” Robert Emig, Jr., 69, of Abbottstown entered eternal rest on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home. He was born in Hanover and was the son of Geraldine M. (Parr) Emig and the late William Robert Emig, Sr. He was the loving husband of 30 years to Kelly Jean (Blower) Emig. Bill’s favorite team was the Nittany Lions...
Bonnie Kay Olcus
Jul 17, 2026
Bonnie Kay (DeHaven) Olcus, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 2, 1959, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to the late Earl and Dorothy (Goulden) DeHaven, Sr., who raised her with strong values, a deep sense of loyalty, and a love for family that defined her life. Bonnie...
Billy W. Bunch Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Billy W. Bunch, Jr., 56, of Abbottstown, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born in Maryland and was the son of the late Billy W. Sr. and Linda L. (Gladfelter) Keener. He belonged to the McSherrystown Home Association where he liked spending his time. He was an...
Janet Louise Allamong
Jul 8, 2026
Janet L. (Duttera) Allamong, wife of the late George H. Allamong & daughter of the late Joseph W. Duttera & Dorothy March Duttera, passed away on Wednesday, July 8 at her home in Cross Keys Village, surrounded by loving family and friends. She is survived by two children, Jennifer Sciortino and husband Rosario of York, and Philip D. Allamong and...
Suzanne Alwood Kaiser
Jul 7, 2026
Suzanne A. Kaiser, lovingly known as "Susie," passed away peacefully at her beloved farm in Abbottstown on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was 81 years old. Born on November 27, 1944, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Susie was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine Alwood. On September 16, 1968, she married the love of her life, Earl J. Kaiser...
Nancy Carole Heffron
Jul 6, 2026
Nancy Budd Heffron, 85, of New Oxford, PA entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 6th , 2026, at UPMC Hanover. Nancy was born on May 11th, 1941, in Hanover to late John Wesley Budd and Catherine Wilhelm Budd. Nancy grew up in the New Oxford area and was part of the New Oxford High School graduating class of 1959,...
Rita Claire Mahon
Jun 29, 2026
Rita Claire McGinnis Mahon, 80 of Red Lion, PA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 she was born in Newark, New Jersey June 30, 1945 Rita was born to John E. and Inez E McGinnis (Fogleman) in Newark, New Jersey. She lived in New Jersey for half of her life and moved to Pennsylvania where she resided until parting....
Janet Marie Laughman
Jun 29, 2026
Janet Marie Laughman, 77, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Janet was born November 13, 1948 to Kenneth, Washington Sadler and Anna Virginia (Brown) Sadler. Janet lived all of her life in the Adams County area. She loved to garden, Camp, paint, she enjoyed ceramics, reading, going to yard sales and she always had...
George W. Millhimes
Jun 24, 2026
G. William “Bill” Millhimes, 88, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Spiritrust Lutheran, Village of Gettysburg with his wife by his side. He was born in New Oxford and was the loving son of the late Howard Earl and Gladys Marie (Bollinger) Millhimes. He was the devoted husband for 24 years to Jacqueline S. Millhimes. He enjoyed...
Donald Leroy Becker
Jun 21, 2026
Donald Leroy Becker, 92, of Thomasville, PA slipped peacefully into heaven on the wings of angels on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026. Donald was born July 15, 1933, in York, PA to the late Robert M. and Mildred M. (Shelleman) Becker. Lovingly called Mike, he was a devoted husband happily sharing 74 years with the love of his life,...
Richard Burnell Storm
Jun 14, 2026
Richard “Rick” Burnell Storm, 74, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026 under hospice care.
He was the son of the late Martin V. Storm and Emma Hartlaub Storm,
Rick was retired from RH Sheppherd in Hanover PA. Rick lived to hunt, fish, and restore classic automobiles.
He survived by his son, Andrew Storm, husband...
Thomas Eugene Beard
Jun 14, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Eugene Beard passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026 at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg. He was the son of Francis "Jake" and Verna "Sis" Beard of New Oxford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son Jeb (Katie) Beard, his brothers Bobby (Elaine) Beard and Danny (Shelly) Beard, his sisters Linda Royer, Connie...
Karen Lee Ziegler
Jun 11, 2026
Karen Lee (Glass) Ziegler, age 61, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the daughter of Lorna (Arnold) Elliott and the late Gerald L. Glass, both of York. She was the wife of Joseph H. Ziegler of East Berlin. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Joseph...
Marie
Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026, Marie (Rose) Myers passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and loved ones. After a lengthy battle with bone cancer, she has earned her rest. Born October 4,1966, Marie was the youngest of four children to Paul and Priscilla Harris. Marie was preceded in death by her brother Paul, Jr. and sister Rebecca. Surviving...
Mearl S. Delp
Jun 4, 2026
With deep sadness and immense gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Mearl Samuel Delp, 86, of East Berlin. Mearl was a kind, gentle, and loving man whose presence brought comfort wherever he went. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Whether you knew him for five minutes or fifty...
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