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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Wilmer Grim
Sep 7, 2026
Wilmer Ivan Grim, 96, of East Berlin entered eternal rest on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home. He was born in Strinestown, PA and was the son of the late Clarence W. and Winifred S. (Swartz) Grim. He was the devoted husband of 67 years to the late Doris Romaine (Ferree) Grim. He owned his own plumbing company for...
Shirley Louise Bortner
Sep 3, 2026
Shirley Louise Bortner, 90, of New Oxford, entered God’s eternal care on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Cross Keys Village. She was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Lavere M. and Arlene E. (Feeser) Rebert. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George T. Bortner, of 19 years, and Earl E. Bortner, of 49...
Kenneth Blane Sarver
Aug 31, 2026
Kenneth Blaine Sarver, 82, of East Berlin entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Summerset, PA, he was the loving son of the late Elmer R. and Elsie M. (Zarfoss) Sarver. Ken led a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication. He was the devoted husband to Ruby (Harris) Sarver. For 40 remarkable years, Ken proudly...
Harrison G. Fair
Aug 31, 2026
Harrison G. Fair passed away peacefully at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA, on August 31, 2026, at the age of 100. Harrison was born in Carlisle, PA, on March 31, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Fair and Annie Richwine Fair Myers, his beloved wife of 70 years, Marvel S. Thomas Fair, son, Donald H....
Faith Lynn Dawson
Aug 30, 2026
Faith Lynn (Kuhn) Dawson, of McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 24. Faith was the cherished daughter of Brandi Lynn Wildey (David) and Edward Gerald Kuhn III (Becky Locke). She was the devoted mother of her two beloved sons, Roman Dawson and Jack Dawson, who were her pride and joy. Faith shared...
Bonnie A Showvaker
Aug 30, 2026
Bonnie Ann Showvaker, 61, entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and was the beloved daughter of Barbara A. (Miller) Bixler and the late Glenn E. Bixler. She was the devoted wife of Tracy L. Showvaker, with whom she shared over 40 years of love,...
Ronald Allen Williams
Aug 20, 2026
Ronald Allen Williams Sr, 78, of East Berlin, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born to the late Clarence Albert Williams Sr. and Ellen Louise (Gooch) Williams. He grew up in East Berlin. Ron served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he met and married the love of his...
Gary Robert Bullock
Aug 18, 2026
Gary Robert Bullock, 79, of New Oxford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gary was born to the late Marion E. Bullock and the late Betty L. (Sentz) Bullock in Baltimore, MD. Gary married his sweetheart, the late Eva May (Shaffer) Bullock. Together they made New Oxford, PA their home. Gary worked for Black and Decker as a...
Gary E. Becker
Aug 11, 2026
Gary E. Becker, 85, of New Oxford, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. He was born in Hanover and was the son of the late Edward J. and Grace (Smeltz) Becker. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Gary spent his life driving truck, a career from which he retired. Gary...
Charles William Anderson
Aug 8, 2026
Charles W. Anderson, 82, of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Leonard W. and Eva Mae (Buttrey) Anderson. Charles was a devoted husband of Martha (Smith) Anderson, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Their life together was filled with love, family,...
William Durboraw
Aug 7, 2026
William (Bill) Maurice Durboraw, 93, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Born on September 30, 1932, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late Russell Waybright Durboraw and Louisa (Louise) Wilhide Durboraw. He was a proud ninth-generation American, tracing his lineage back to his ancestor Hugh Durborow, who emigrated from Ilchester,...
Bonnie Lee Rohrbach
Jul 30, 2026
Bonnie Lee (Andrews) Rohrbach born on 1 January 1942 passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Abbottstown, PA. Born in Altoona, PA to Tom and Joanna Andrews, Bonnie graduated from Emmaus High School in 1959 and then earned her RN degree in 1962 from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing. Bonnie met her husband-to-be, Edwin H. Rohrbach, at a...
Edward Maxwell Paull
Jul 29, 2026
Edward Maxwell Paull, 91, of York Springs, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Edward was born September 9, 1934, in Enhaut, PA to the late F. Edward Paull and Stella (Frehn) Paull. He married Shirley Brechbiel and together they made their home in York Springs, PA. Ed was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed sailing,...
Shirley Darlene Kulynych
Jul 29, 2026
Shirley D. Kulynych, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026 at Pappus House in Thomasville, PA. She was born on April 7, 1936, in New Chester, PA, a daughter of the late Luther and Naomi Shanebrook Decker. She was one of eleven children. Shirley was married to the late Charles Kulynych and had five...
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, Jr. 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...
Eric Douglas Teal
Jul 21, 2026
Eric Douglas Teal, 55, of York, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born in York and was the loving son of the late Ronald L. Teal and Carol (Mason) Hill. He was the devoted husband to Angela Nicole (Forbs) Teal. He worked in sanitation for Hanover Foods for six years. Eric enjoyed motorcycles, cooking, listening to music,...
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...
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