Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

Frances G. "Fran" Rowell, 85, passed Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Paramount Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, PA.

Fran was born December 27, 1939, in Albemarle County, VA, the daughter of the late John E. and Frances G. (Carpenter) Rowell.

Fran was a member of Party Dolls of the Red Hat Society, Historic Germanna, and...

Jan 28, 2025

Christopher M. Phillips, 70 of Hampton, affectionately known as "Pap" or "Pops" passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:42PM with his loving family by his side after a brief illness.  He was born on September 17, 1954 to Glenn W. and Gloria A. Klunk Phillips and proud to live "along the creek" just outside of Hampton as...

Jan 28, 2025

Harold G. Kepler, 88, passed Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home.  He was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. (Sneeringer) Kepler, his wife of 40 years.

Harold was born March 24, 1936, in Meiserville, the son of the late Beulah L. (Wochley) Kratzer and the late Carson H. Kepler.

Harold was a member of...

Jan 22, 2025

Richard M. "Dick" Hoover, 96, passed Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg.  He was the husband of the late Madeline E. "Mattie" (Stambaugh) Hoover, his wife of 69 years, who passed May 25, 2019.

Dick was born May 28, 1928, in Spring Grove, the son of the late William M. and Esther (Goodyear) Hoover....

Jan 19, 2025

Luann R. (Garrett) Gebhart, 70, passed Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of Stephen M. Gebhart, her husband of 48 years.

Luann was born August 1, 1954, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Mary E. (Kuhn) Butt and stepdaughter of the late Earl Butt.

Luann was a member...

Jan 16, 2025

Larry E. Luckenbaugh, 80, passed Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home, with his loving family by his side.  He was the husband of Joann L. (Krout) Luckenbaugh, to whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 3.

Larry was born July 12, 1944, in Hanover, the son of the late Nevin C. and...

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald J. Fries, 90, passed Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Arlene R. (Litz) Fries, his wife of 67 years.

Ron was born October 29, 1934, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen Fries.

Ron was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church...

Jan 12, 2025

Eugene R. "Gene" Myers, 82, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Leister) Myers, his wife of 58 years.

Gene was born on March 6, 1942, in Hanover, the son of Raymond and...

Jan 11, 2025

Erma L. (Emig) Becker, 96, passed Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Edward C. Becker, her husband of 65 years, who passed April 7, 2015.

Erma was born June 18, 1928, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Robert G.W. and Mabel M. (Hoke) Emig.

Erma was...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert T. "Bob" Stambaugh, 79, passed Friday, January 10, 2025, at Transitions Health Care, Gettysburg. He was the husband of Karen K. (Beard) Stambaugh, his wife of 64 years.

Bob was born June 16, 1945 in Hanover, the son of the late Harry W. and Kathleen A. (Groft) Stambaugh.

In addition to his wife, Karen,...

Jan 9, 2025

Sally A. Southwick, 77, passed Thursday, January 9, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Sally was born March 8, 1947, in Kingston, NY, the daughter of the late Robert T. and H. Annette (Ransom) Southwick.

Sally is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Enright and her husband Joseph of East Berlin, PA, a granddaughter, Janna...

Jan 3, 2025

Gustav Schott, 87, passed Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Dawn E. (Wolfe) Schott, his wife of 64 years.

Gustav was born February 2, 1937, in Emiljanon, Poland, the son of the late Johann and Emma (Dier) Schott.

Gustav was a member of Zwingli U.C.C. in East Berlin, East...

Jan 1, 2025

Malinda L. "Mindy" Wildasin, 64, passed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home.

Mindy was born April 5, 1960, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Shirley (Goulden) Wildasin.

Mindy was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club.

Mindy is survived by a daughter, Kristi Jo Wildasin of East Berlin, a...

Dec 31, 2024

David B. "Bake" Baker, 68, passed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York.

Bake was born April 30, 1956, in Hanover, the son of the late Walter E. and Evelyn (Manspeaker) Baker, Sr.

Bake was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, Shellsville V.F.W. Post #9639 Auxiliary, and Son of...

Dec 29, 2024

Kevin L. Livelsberger, 41, passed Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Stacy M. (Hubbard) Livelsberger.

Kevin was born October 18, 1983, in Hanover, the son of Lisa A. (Rutters) Festerman of New Oxford, and Stephen A. Livelsberger, Sr of New Oxford.

Kevin was a long-term employee at L&S Formless...

Dec 29, 2024

Claudenia Carmen Burgemeister, of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on the 4th of July, 1930, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Claudenia lived a long and fulfilling life devotedto her family, career, and community.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband G. Wayne Burgemeister, and her parents, George...

Dec 28, 2024

Richard H. "Dick" Hagarman, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home.  He was the loving husband of Helen N. (Baker) Hagarman for 69 years.

Richard was born April 12, 1935, in McSherrystown, the son of the late J. Richard and Agnes D. (Sneeringer) Hagarman.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers,...

Dec 27, 2024

Mary A. (Miller) Zimmerman, 78, passed Friday, December 27, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg Center.  She was the wife of John A. Zimmerman, her husband of 56 years.

Mary was born December 10, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Curvin A. and Pauline A. (Hockensmith) Miller.

Mary was a member of St. Joseph...

Dec 24, 2024

Andra T. (Schuman) Slaybaugh, 64, passed December 24, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Michael L. "Mike" Slaybaugh, her husband of 35 years, who passed June 29, 2023.

Andra was born January 23, 1960, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Earl and Teresa (Groft) Schuman.

Andra was a member...

Dec 23, 2024

Anne M. Bader, 53, passed Monday, December 23, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Anne was born November 19, 1971, in Naperville, IL, the daughter of the late Gustaff J. "Gus" and Theresa E. (McKenna) Bader.

Anne was a devoted fan of The Monkeys musical group and Charmed tv show.

Anne is survived by...