Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Thomas James Downing, 87, passed Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Noterman) Downing, his wife of 47 years.

Tom was born July 21, 1937, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Thomas James and Margaret "Peg" (Rhodes) Downing.

Tom was a member of St. Paul's United...

Apr 29, 2025

Harland C. Staub, Jr, 86, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of the late Betty I. (Sager) Staub, who passed May 19, 2024.

Harland was born January 30, 1939, in Adams Co., the son of the late Harland C. and Blanche R. (Haar) Staub, Sr.

Harland was a...

Apr 29, 2025

Elaine (Jones) Stremmel, 80, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Nevin H. Stremmel, her husband of 52 years, who passed August 20, 2019.

Elaine was born August 10, 1944, in Houtzdale, the daughter of the late Benjamin A. and Gladys M. (Beck) Jones.

Elaine...

Apr 28, 2025

Kurt A. Smith, 24, passed Monday, April 28, 2025, in Italy while serving with the U.S. Navy.

Kurt was born October 24, 2000, in York, the son of Eric E. and Theresa K. (Moore) Smith of New Oxford.

Kurt was a 2019 graduate of New Oxford High School, and was serving in the U.S. Navy...

Apr 25, 2025

Richard W. Eckenrode, III, 68, passed Friday, April 25, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Susan J. (Wagman) Eckenrode, his wife of 50 years.

Rich was born September 13, 1956, in York, the son of the late Joanna M. (Fife) Eckenrode.

Rich was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dover,...

Apr 19, 2025

Joan E. Dick, 65, passed Saturday, April 19, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Joan was born June 26, 1959, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Dorothy R. (Hale) Dick.

Joan is survived by two sisters, Shirley M. Smith of York, and Helen R. Dick of Littletown, and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Apr 19, 2025

Garry R. Chong Ling, 61, passed Saturday, April 19, 2025, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of Anissa M. (Rickrode) Chong Ling, his wife of 33 years.

Garry was born May 24, 1963, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, the son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Chung) Chong Ling.

In...

Apr 13, 2025

Diane L. (Wilkinson) Kehr, 73, passed Sunday, April 13, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Clyde E. Kehr, Jr, her husband of 54 years.

Diane was born November 21, 1951, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Dale F. and Mary E. (Washinger) Wilkinson.

Family and faith were very important to...

Apr 12, 2025

James A. Young, Jr, 64, passed Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his home.

Jim was born September 19, 1960, in Franklin Co., PA, the son of Betty (Shetler) Schafer of Mercersburg, and the late James A. Young, Sr.

Jim was a member of East Berlin V.F.W.

In addition to his mother Betty, Jim...

Apr 8, 2025

Ronald L. Milhimes, 83, passed Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, in Allentown.

Ron was born October 11, 1941, in Hanover, the son of the late Edward J. and Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes.

Ron served in the U.S. Army, and was a life member of New Oxford Social & Athletic...

Apr 7, 2025

Geraldine L. Miller, 87, passed Monday, April 7, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Geraldine was born July 17, 1937, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Merle and Irene (Miller) Miller.

Geraldine worked for 30 years in Human Resources and retired from Pleasant Acres Nursing Home, York.  She was a member of St. Matthew...

Mar 29, 2025

Joyce A. (Rinehart) Hoff, 78, passed Saturday, March 29, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the loving wife of J. Richard Hoff, her husband of 40 years.

Joyce was born November 11, 1946, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Rita M. (Gebhart) Rinehart.

Joyce was a member of Paradise...

Mar 27, 2025

Robert Bruce Greer, III, M.D., 90, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, died on March 27, 2025 in his home at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community after battling prostate cancer, congestive heart failure, and Parkinson's disease for many years.

Bob was born on November 28, 1934, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the eldest child of the late Robert Bruce Greer,...

Mar 24, 2025

Jay M. Waggoner, Jr, 78, passed Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Ruthanna E. (Sipe) Waggoner, his wife of 61 years.

Jay was born December 3, 1946, in Gettysburg, the son Betty (Wagner) Waggoner of Biglerville, and the late Jay M. Waggoner, Sr.

Jay was a member of New...

Mar 20, 2025

Bernard J. Kuhn, 89, passed Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Darla J. (Smith) Kuhn, his wife of 56 years, who passed January 18, 2022.

Bernard was born January 27, 1936, in New Oxford, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Riser) Kuhn.

Bernard was a...

Mar 18, 2025

Karol Sherman, 86, of Abbottstown passed away on March 18th at home surrounded by her children.  That's Karol with a "K" was born on October 26, 1938 in Fallston, Maryland.  She was the daughter of Elva Bosely Ward and William Archer Hess and was married to the late Charles Sherman for 54 years.

Karol is survived by...

Mar 17, 2025

Ellen M. (Wolford) Livingston, 69, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home.

Ellen was born July 5, 1955, in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Albert L. and Alice I. (McFaulds) Wolford.

Ellen was a life member of Irishtown Fire Company.

Ellen is survived by two sons, Shawn M. Rhodes...

Mar 5, 2025

David E. Altice, 58, passed Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Dave was born December 9, 1966, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Eddie C. and Virginia D. (Richards) Altice

Dave is survived by a son, Ryan D. Altice of New Oxford, a granddaughter, Serenity R. Lott of New Oxford, three...

Mar 4, 2025

Ethel J. Rosborough, 92, passed Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Clifford G. Rosborough, her husband of 71 years.

Ethel was born December 12, 1932, in Donora, the daughter of the late John and Mildred Jaso.

Ethel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New...

Mar 2, 2025

C. Scott Hull, 66, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  He passed at his home which was the family farmhouse that he had beautifully remodeled.  He was the husband of Julie A. (Elicker) Hull, his wife of 43 years.

Scott was born November 1, 1958, the son of the late Glenn...