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.

Leonard D. Nelson

Leonard D. Nelson

May 31, 2024

Leonard D. Nelson, 87, passed Friday, May 31, 2024 at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. He was the husband of Irene O. (Carey) Nelson, his wife of 22 years.

Leonard was born June 15, 1936 in Highspire, the son of the late Carl D. and Rose C. (Ryan) Nelson.

Leonard was a member of Gettysburg Foursquare...

Carolynne M. Seeman

Carolynne M. Seeman

May 31, 2024

Carolynne M. Seeman, 84, passed Friday, May 31, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late James M. Fox, her husband of 22 years, who passed December 10, 2015.

Carolynne was born December 6, 1939, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of the late Harry J. and Concetta A. (Sergi) Seeman.

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William G. Inskip

William G. Inskip

May 29, 2024

William G. "Bill" Inskip, 80, passed Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Paramount Nursing Home, Fayetteville with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Aloma D. "Penny" (Oberlander) Inskip, his wife of 56 years, who passed on August 20, 2018.

Bill was born August 7, 1943, in Hampton, the son of the...

Betty J. Rhodes

Betty J. Rhodes

May 26, 2024

Betty Jane (Dellinger) Rhodes passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92-years-old.

Betty was born in Cumberland County, Penn., on July 20, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Emma Catherine (Ziegler) Dellinger. She was a 1949 graduate of Gettysburg High School.

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Gary C. Worley

Gary C. Worley

May 25, 2024

Gary C. Worley, 76, passed Saturday, May 25, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Roberta A. (Sterner) Worley, his wife of 58 years.

Gary was born October 26, 1947, the son of the late Henry Clay and Mahala Alice (Moore) Worley.

Gary was employed with Caterpillar for over 23 years as...

Rev. John S. Goff

Rev. John S. Goff

May 24, 2024

Rev. John S. Goff, 81, of New Oxford, passed Friday, May 24, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon M. (Bunner) Goff, his wife of 60 years.

John was born October 6, 1942 in Rose Hill, NC, the son of the late Ervin A. and Margie (Strickland) Goff.

John was a...

Betty Irene (Sager) Staub

Betty Irene (Sager) Staub

May 19, 2024

Betty Irene (Sager) Staub, 83, of New Oxford, passed Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Spirit Trust Lutheran Village at Gettysburg nursing home. She was the wife of Harland C. Staub, her husband of 64 years.

Betty was born November 30, 1940 in Fairfield, the daughter of the late Raymond and Minnie (Crumrine) Sager.

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Dean Ray Pearson

Dean Ray Pearson

May 18, 2024

Dean Ray Pearson, 62 of New Oxford, entered God's eternal care on Saturday May 18th 2024 in his home with his wife, Tammy Jo, and his family by his side.  Dean was the loving husband of Tammy Jo, his wife of 40 years.

Dean was born September 16, 1961 in Tecumseh, MI, the son of Denver and...

Shelly E. Myers

Shelly E. Myers

May 18, 2024

Shelly E. Myers, 53, passed Saturday, May 18, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Joel W. Myers.

Shelly was born March 25, 1971, in York, the daughter of Stephen and Brenda (Witte) Shrader of New Oxford.

Shelly was a 1989 graduate of New Oxford High School...

Curtis R. Mayer

Curtis R. Mayer

May 16, 2024

Curtis R. Mayer, 80, passed Thursday, May 16, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Leppo) Mayer, his wife of 52 years.

Curtis was born April 10, 1944, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Glenn R. and Betty J. (Kint) Mayer.

Curtis served in the U.S. Army during the...

Maurice L. Bull

Maurice L. Bull

May 7, 2024

Maurice L. Bull, 86, of Abbottstown, PA, departed this life on May 7, 2024.   He was born on July 30, 1937, in Butler, Maryland, to Upton O. and Alice E. Stiffler Bull.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Simmons Bull.  They were sweethearts at Hampstead High School and were married for over 69 years, having been united...

Janet S. Hast

Janet S. Hast

May 5, 2024

Janet S. (Shanoltz) Hast, 75, passed Sunday, May 5, 2024 at The Brethern Home Community after a long battle of cancer. She was the loving wife of Robert H. Hast of 26 years. Born January 19, 1949 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Chauncey and Martha (Blubaugh) Shanoltz. In addition to her husband Bob, Janet is survived by...

James J. Eck

James J. Eck

May 4, 2024

James J. Eck (Jim), age 82, of Hanover, PA, passed away in his home on May 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on February 11, 1942, in Lebanon, PA. He was raised at Paradise School for Boys, where he would go on to orchestrate several reunions years later and build life-long friendships. He...

Michael A. Lewis

Michael A. Lewis

May 2, 2024

Michael Anthony Lewis of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away May 2, 2024. He was 68.

He was married to Polly Lewis of East Berlin for 16 years.

He was the fifth of five children of Joseph and Clara Lewis of Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his...

Ronald D. Dellinger

Ronald D. Dellinger

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald D. Dellinger, 84, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Ruth E. (Sibert) Dellinger, his wife of 61 years.

Ron was born May 29, 1939, in Gettysburg, the son of late Paul W. and Emma C. (Zeigler) Dellinger, Sr.

In...

James L. Poist

James L. Poist

Apr 22, 2024

James L. "Jim" Poist, 77, passed Monday, April 22, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Pamela S. (Uffleman) Poist, his wife of 51 years.

Jim was born October 14, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late George H. and Mary G. (Sneeringer) Poist, Sr.

Jim served in the U.S. Army,...

Anna M. Graff

Anna M. Graff

Apr 15, 2024

Anna M. (Shatto) Graff, 92, passed Monday, April 15, 2024, at Inners Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallastown.  She was the wife of the late Edwin D. Graff.

Anna was born October 18, 1931, in Enola, the daughter of the late John L. and Margaret K. (Kristzer) Shatto.

Anna was a member of St. Mark's...

Bradley E. Rice

Bradley E. Rice

Apr 11, 2024

Bradley E. "Pappy" Rice, 77, while surrounded by his loved ones, began his walk with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Sharon (Raffensperger) Rice.

Brad was born March 19, 1947, in York, the son of the late Edward and Betty (Miller) Rice.

Brad was a member...

Mary K. Weldon

Mary K. Weldon

Apr 9, 2024

Mary K. (Henning) Weldon, 89, of Orrtanna, passed Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Weldon, her husband of 70 years, who died February 11, 2016.

Mary was born November 19, 1934 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Myron and Charlotte (Roberts) Henning.

Mary...

Harvey J. Zook, Jr

Harvey J. Zook, Jr

Apr 8, 2024

Harvey J. Zook, Jr, 91, of New Oxford, passed Monday, April 8, 2024 at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Figart) Zook, his wife of 58 years, who passed April 2, 2015.

Harvey was born April 28, 1932 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Harvey J. and Velva (Olberholtzer)...

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