Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Adams County, Pennsylvania area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
Kenneth W. Stambaugh
Jul 4, 2024
Kenneth W. Stambaugh, 84, passed Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Jean L. (Bosserman) Stambaugh, his wife 64 years.
Ken was born October 21, 1939, in Thomasville, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Hilda M. (Shellman) Stambaugh.
Ken was a member of Paradise "Holtzschwamm" Lutheran Church...
Lori J. Johnson
Jun 30, 2024
Lori J. Johnson, 54, passed Sunday, June 30, 2024, at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York. She was the fiancée of Vince H. Nowak.
Lori was born May 19, 1970, in Princeton, NJ, the daughter of the late Frederick E. and Carole J. (Angel) Johnson.
In addition to her fiancée Vince, Lori is survived by two...
Francis “John” T. Weaver
Jun 28, 2024
Francis T. "John" Weaver, 95, passed Friday, June 28, 2024 at the home of his daughter.
John was born January 16, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant Twp, the son of the late Edward L. and Ellen C. (Todt) Weaver.
John was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War with the 6th Armored Cavalry. He...
Kevin L. Hoff
Jun 22, 2024
Kevin L. Hoff, 49, passed Saturday, June 22, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
Kevin was born July 8, 1974, in Gettysburg, the son of Joann A. (Hoffman) Hoff of New Oxford, and the late Kenneth L. Hoff.
In addition to his mother Joann, Kevin is survived by two brothers, Brian T. Hoff and his wife...
Larry S. Larue
Jun 21, 2024
Larry S. LaRue, 91, passed Friday, June 21, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Gettysburg. He was the husband of Mary J. (Reinecker) LaRue, his wife of 71 years.
Larry was born October 10, 1932, in York Springs, the son of the late H. Jerry and Stella M. (Cline) LaRue.
Larry was a member of York Springs...
David E. Costella
Jun 20, 2024
David E. Costella, 83, passed Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the home of his companion, Sharon E. Spangler.
Dave was born November 29, 1940, in New Oxford, the son of the late H. Clayton and Rosella M. (Rabine) Costella.
In addition to his companion Sharon, Dave is survived by a daughter, Jena M. Rondinelli and...
Anna Mae Messinger
Jun 19, 2024
Anna Mae (Markel) Messinger, 96, passed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Messinger, who passed August 12, 1991.
Mae was born April 18, 1928, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Lucy (Ream) Markel.
Mae was a life-time member...
Rose M. Topper
Jun 19, 2024
Rose M. (Carbaugh) Topper, 73, passed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home.
Rose was born November 29, 1950, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Estella E. (Kuhn) Carbaugh.
Rose was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford.
Rose is survived by four daughters, Jill...
Sherry L. Groft
Jun 13, 2024
Sherry L. (Anthony) Groft, 62, passed Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of Thomas J. Groft, her husband of 43 years.
Sherry was born August 5, 1961, in Hanover, the daughter of the late James C. Anthony and the late Shirley R. (Myers) Knox.
Sherry was a member of Immaculate...
Harry Lee Borger
Jun 13, 2024
Harry Lee Borger, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2024, at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA. Harry was born in Lock Haven, PA on June 22, 1947.
He was married to his loving wife, soulmate, and best friend, Mary, for 55 years. Harry was very appreciative of her help with his challenges associated with Multiple Sclerosis. Harry...
Harry E. Merrel
Jun 12, 2024
Harry E. Merrel, 87, passed Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Joan Marie (Hockensmith) Merrel, his wife of 50 years, who passed October 10, 2010.
Harry was born June 7, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Harry E. II, and Althea (Frankenfield) Merrel.
Harry enjoyed...
Monika L. Boop
Jun 12, 2024
Monika L. Boop, affectionately called "Monique" by her late husband Dean. Grandmother and Great grandmother Extraordinaire to Kevin and Lisa, Tamara and Chad, Kateri, David, Paul, and Deanna. Great Grandkids, Tyler, Austin, Logan, Connor, Luke, Sidney, Ethan and Abygail. She was a multi-talented artist, EMT for Hillsborough Rescue squad, and an avid fisherman. Born in Lithuania and came...
Donald P. Rhodes, Sr
Jun 8, 2024
Donald Paul Rhodes, Sr., passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.
Donald was born on July 11,1929, on the Rhodes farm in Butler Township, Adams County, PA. He was the only child of Paul T. and Sadie E. Guise Rhodes.
Donald married...
Betty L. Lau
Jun 8, 2024
Betty L. (Lau) Lau 95, November 9, 1928 – June 8, 2024. Betty L. Lau passed away Saturday June 8, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband Elvin "Sonny" Lau who passed April 25, 2023; together they shared 37 years of marriage.
Born November 9, 1928, on a 14 acre farm in Thomasville, she was the...
Vincene "Vinnie" R. Mackison
Jun 6, 2024
Vincene R. "Vinnie" Mackison, 72, passed Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully at her home.
Vinnie was born December 16, 1951 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Vincent and Rheta Mackison.
Vinnie was a 1969 graduate of Columbia High School, and the Alpine Grooming School in 1969. Vinnie worked as a dog groomer for several...
Darlene M. Funk
Jun 6, 2024
Darlene M. (Smith) Funk, 78, passed Thursday, June 6, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of Terry J. Funk, her husband of 58 years.
Darlene was born May 9, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Harry S. and Mamie A. (Stambaugh) Smith.
Darlene was a life member of Hanover Home...
Rose A. Carpenter
Jun 3, 2024
Rose A. (Topper) Carpenter, 67, passed Monday, June 3, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Carpenter, her husband of 48 years.
Rose was born January 21, 1957, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Hockensmith) Topper.
In addition to her husband Jeff, Rose is survived by...
Eric M. Sterner
Jun 1, 2024
Eric M. Sterner, 33, of East Berlin, PA, passed away on June 1st, 2024. He was born September 16th, 1990, to Tim & Tracy Sterner in Gettysburg, PA.
Eric, a servant-hearted, generous, and compassionate friend and church member, is survived by his father, Tim Sterner; sister, Ashley Sterner; her boyfriend, Paul Castle; nephew, Nolyn Castle; niece, Gracelyn...
David M. Prophet
Jun 1, 2024
David M. Prophet, 82, passed Saturday, June 1, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Faris) Prophet, his wife of 60 years.
David was born October 10, 1941, in Palmer, MA, the son of the late Alta E. and Helen G. (Sullivan) Prophet.
David served in the U.S....
Mary Louise Frey
May 31, 2024
Mary Louise (Altand) Frey, passed Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late William J. Frey, her husband of 63 years, who died December 3, 2014.
Mary Louise was born in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Alice M. (Laughman) Altland.
Mary Louise...
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