Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mickey Elaine Hess, who left us peacefully on August 25, 2024, in Abbottstown, PA, due to respiratory failure. Born on June 2, 1948, in the historic town of Gettysburg, PA, Mickey blessed the world with her warmth, compassion, and unyielding dedication to her family and community. Mickey was...

Aug 24, 2024

Glenn L. Arentz, 72, of East Berlin, passed Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the former husband of Patricia M. (Hartlaub) Arentz of East Berlin.

Glenn was born March 10, 1952 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Mark and Catherine (Sanders) Arentz.

Glenn was a welder by trade most...

Aug 21, 2024

Julia (Mooneyham) Glazier, 94, passed Monday, August 21, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Dillsburg. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Glazier, Sr, her husband of 65 years, who passed July 1, 2015.

Julia was born September 15, 1929, in Cary, (Panther Branch) NC, the daughter of the late Coy W. and Irene (Partin) Mooneyham....

Aug 21, 2024

Gilbert P. Smith, 79, passed Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Balek) Smith, his wife of 60 years.

Gill was born August 17, 1945, in Hanover, the son of the late Mahlon J. and Anne M. (Grove) Smith.

Gill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Aug 20, 2024

Anna C. (Finnegan) Maher, 85, passed Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Country Meadows in York.  She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Maher, who passed September 16, 2002.

Anna was born December 6, 1938, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances I. (Mohan) Finnegan.

Anna was an active bowler...

Aug 17, 2024

Helen P. (Sponseller) Hockensmith, 91, passed Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness in Chambersburg.  She was the wife of the late Carroll H. Hockensmith, who passed June 11, 1997.

Helen was born July 23, 1933, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Ernest L. and Margie (Stremmel) Sponseller.

Helen worked...

Aug 14, 2024

Loretta M. "Letty" (Smith) Rider, 84, passed Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Terrance J. "Terry" Rider, who passed December 16, 1971.

Letty was born June 6, 1940, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Andrew F. and Bertha C. (Kuhn) Smith

Letty was a member...

Aug 8, 2024

James R. Berwager, 84, passed Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home.

Jim was born December 23, 1939, in Hanover, the son of the late Charles L. and Grace A. (Schriver) Berwager.

Jim retired in 2003 as business manager for Conewago Valley School District and was employed at Gateway Movie Theater in Gettysburg.  He was...

Aug 5, 2024

Ricky A. Hare, 57, passed Monday, August 5, 2024, in Pella, IA, while attending the Knoxville Nationals.  He was the husband of Annette M. (Sipling) Hare, his wife of 33 years.

Ricky was born September 5, 1966, in Hanover, the son of the late Larry E. Hare.

Ricky was an avid sprint car racing fan,...

Aug 4, 2024

Dr. Glenn E. Ford, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg.

Glenn was born June 30, 1949, in Hanover, the son of the late Clarence M. Ford and Jean (Miller) Ford.

Glenn was a life member of Great Conewago Presbyterian Church in Hunterstown.  He was a 1967 graduate of...

Aug 3, 2024

Laura R. (Grenier) Prutzman, 92, passed Saturday, August 3, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late John A. Prutzman, who passed July 25, 1986.

Laura was born June 30, 1932, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of the late Honore J. and Eleanor M. (Turcotte) Grenier.

Laura is survived...

Aug 3, 2024

Elaine J. (Hoover) Robinson, 97, passed Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Hanover Hall.  She was the loving wife of the late Richard F. Robinson, who passed January 28, 2017.

Elaine was born March 22, 1927, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late John W. and Mrytle R. (Resser) Hoover.

Elaine is survived by...

Jul 31, 2024

Rebecca R. (Miller) Nell, 86, passed Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Wayne M. Nell, her husband of 67 years.

Rebecca was born June 17, 1938, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Paul and Dora (Nykirk) Miller.

Rebecca was a member of Upper Conewago Congregation...

Jul 31, 2024

Phyllis J. (Waddell) Arney-Coffee, 81, New Oxford, passed Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late George Arney, Jr, her husband of 26 years, who passed on January 25, 1985.

Phyllis was born February 21, 1943 in Jumping Branch, WV, the daughter of the late Troy...

Jul 30, 2024

James T. "Jim" O'Sullivan, 79, of Abbottstown, passed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home. Jim was the husband of Mary M. (Werner) O'Sullivan, his wife of 52 years.

Jim was born July 23, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late Theron and Lucille (Penland) O'Sullivan.

Jim was a U.S. Army Vietnam...

Jul 28, 2024

Ruth A. "Annie" (McElhany) Bradley, 85, passed Sunday, July 28, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Robert V. Bradley.

Annie was born March 6, 1939, in Freedom, the daughter of the late David M. and Helen M. (Martin) McElhany.

Annie was a member of Faith Community of The Brethren Home...

Jul 27, 2024

Burnell C. "Chuck" Flickinger (The Legend), 81, passed Saturday, July 27, 2024, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Chuck was born May 10, 1943, in Hanover, the son of the late Clinton and Mildred (Mummert) Flickinger.

Chuck served in the U.S. Navy, retired from SKF Industries in Hanover, and was a bricklayer his entire adult...

Jul 16, 2024

Rodney W. Sebright, 92, of East Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, after a brief illness at Country Meadows Retirement Community in York. He was the husband of the late Shirley L. (Reynolds) Sebright, who passed away on September 13, 2023.

Rodney was born December 31, 1931 in East Berlin, the son of the...

Jul 13, 2024

Riley A. Emig, 19, of Abbottstown, passed suddenly, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Hanover.

Riley was born May 10, 2005, in Hanover, the son of Brett A. and Lauren M. (Riley) Emig of Abbottstown.

Riley was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Abbottstown, a 2023 graduate of Spring Grove High School, and was...

Jul 9, 2024

Helen K. (Markle) Lawrence, 98, passed Thursday, July 9, 2024, at Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Lavern K. Lawrence, her husband of 72 years, who passed August 8, 2018.

Helen was born December 29, 1925, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard and Emma (Pittinger) Markle....