Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Ionannis "John" Tripas, 72, passed Monday, December 23, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Ioannis was born December 6,1952, in Katouna, Greece, the son of the late Yiorgos and Konstantina (Zaxaris) Tripas

Ionannis is survived by a son, Demetrius I. Tripas of Chambersburg, a daughter, Dena Tripas of Harrisburg, a brother, Panayiotis Tripas, and a...

Dec 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Glenn R. Showvaker, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left this world on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Gettysburg, PA, at the age of 91. Glenn has now been reunited with his wife, Mary Lou (Rhodes) Showvaker, who preceded him in death on January 24, 2009.

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Dec 20, 2024

Gary L. Leister, 70, passed Friday, December 20, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Shelby J. (Wagaman) Leister, his wife of 46 years, who passed March 2, 2024.

Gary was born August 18, 1954, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Mary A. (Harman) McCauley, and the late Edgar W. and Marie...

Dec 19, 2024

Bonnie L. (Grim) Kistler, 77, passed Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late James W. Kistler, III, together for 20 years, who passed November 22, 2023.

Bonnie was born May 18, 1947 in York, the daughter of the late Richard L. and Arlene E. (Keeney) Grim-Hockensmith....

Dec 15, 2024

Blanche J. (Moore) Anderson, 78, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  Michael W. Anderson and Blanche were married 54 years.

Blanche was born September 3, 1946, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Jesse E. and Sue C. (Jentoft) Moore.

In addition to her husband Mike, Blanche is survived...

Dec 13, 2024

Rhonda K. (Teal) Gross, 59, of East Berlin, passed Friday, December 13, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of Douglas P. Gross, her husband of 28 years.

Rhonda was born August 4, 1965, in York, the daughter of Carolyn L. (Mason) Hill of East Berlin and the late Ronald L. Teal Sr....

Dec 8, 2024

Sharon A. (Biddison) Gettle, 50, passed Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Pappus House in Thomasville.  She was the wife of James E. Gettle, her husband of 30 years.

Sharon was born January 2, 1974, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Angela M. (Reuter) Biddison of Upperco, MD, and the late Albert J. Biddison.

Sharon was...

Dec 7, 2024

Anthony J. "Tony" Rodilosso, Jr, 86, passed Saturday, December 7, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Tony was born June 23, 1938, in West Berlin, NJ, the son of Anna V. (Maday) Rodilosso of Berlin, NJ, and the late Anthony J. Rodilosso.

Tony served in the U.S. Navy on destroyers from 1954-1963, was a member of...

Dec 4, 2024

Thomas M. Baker, 96, passed Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Providence Place, Dover.  He was the husband of Ruthetta M. (Forry) Baker, his wife of 76 years.

Tom was born May 15, 1928, in Abbottstown, the son of the late Charles W. and Bertha E. (Rodgers) Baker.

Tom was a life member of St. John's...

Dec 1, 2024

Shirley A. (Leppo) Mayer, 79, passed Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Curtis R. Mayer, her husband of 52 years, who passed May 16, 2024.

Shirley was born October 17, 1945, in Union Mills, MD, the daughter of the late William K. and Hilda E....

Nov 27, 2024

Phyllis J. Spahr, 90, passed Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mercy House of Chambersburg.

Phyllis was born July 1, 1934 in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Marion K. (Reynolds) Spahr.

Phyllis was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church in East Berlin.

Phyllis is survived by two...

Nov 21, 2024

Roger W. Markle, 74, passed Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Novella "Bell" (Griffin) Markle, his wife of 34 years, who died August 8, 2022.

Roger was born October 23, 1950, in Hanover, the son of the late Donald H. and Betty E. (Noel) Markle.

Roger retired from...

Nov 20, 2024

Carl R. Jenkins, 77, passed Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home.

Carl was born October 6, 1947 in North Codorus, York Co, the son of the late Clarence C. and Mae (Lambert) Jenkins.

Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Richard J. Gross, VFW...

Nov 20, 2024

Willis E. Wagner, Sr, 55, passed Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Melissa A. (Hartlaub) Wagner, his wife of 27 years.

Willis was born July 14,1969 in Hanover, the son of the late Robert D. Wagner, Sr, and Jane L. (Sponseller) Smith.

Willis enjoyed older classic country...

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara Jane Simpson, 77, of Hanover, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her home.

Barbara was born, September 15, 1947, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Harold G. and Annbell G. (Sentz) Simpson, Sr.

Barbara loved the beach, bowling, and bingo.

Barbara is survived by three sisters, Susan A. Seifert of Gettysburg,...

Nov 15, 2024

Glenn A. Hull, 94, passed Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Ellen M. (Gaffney) Hull, his wife of 56 years, who died June 7, 2011.

Glenn was born October 30, 1930 in Washington Twp, the son of the late Clarence A. and Amy K. (Ahlers) Hull.

Glenn...

Nov 12, 2024

Sharon Kay Almoney (Bower), 79, of York Springs PA entered into the peace of Heavenly Father's kingdom on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital with her daughter Sarah by her side.

Sharon was born August 14, 1945 in Baltimore MD, the daughter of the late James William Bower Sr. and the late Catherine Mildred...

Nov 9, 2024

Evelyn Stambaugh Mechtly, 94, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford.

Born December 1, 1929, in Oxford Township to Oscar and Florence (Study) Stambaugh, Evelyn attended Red Hill School in Oxford Township and New Oxford High School, graduating in 1947.  In 1951, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania...

Nov 5, 2024

William M. Hake, 68, of Dallastown went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Dona Lee (Berger) Hake, his wife of 46 years. They were married on March 18, 1978.

William was born September 22, 1956 in York, the son of the late Chester P. Hake...

Nov 3, 2024

Wayne L. Trostle, 79, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Gettysburg.

Wayne was born November 7, 1944, at the family farm in East Berlin, the son of the late Melvin A. and Margaret I. (Burgard) Trostle.

Wayne was a 1962 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School, where he was...