Obituaries

Sep 16, 2024

Kent D. Challenger, Sr, 68, passed Saturday, September 14, 2024, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Kent was born December 12, 1955, in Harrisburg, the son of the late William D. and Martha G. (Barger) Challenger.

Kent is survived by two daughters, Brandyn A. Challenger and her companion Shawn Anderson of East Berlin, and Leah R....

Sep 15, 2024

Francis (Frank) Charles Schuhart, born November 4, 1927 in York, Pennsylvania to Frank Francis Schuhart and Ethel Clara Schuhart, died on September 15, 2024.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Dolores Ann Schuhart, his parents, and his sister, Rita Heckman.

Frank served in the US Navy in both World War II (June 1945 – August 1946)...

Sep 14, 2024

William A. "Bill" Coombs, Jr, 57, passed on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home after a courageous 6 year battle with colon cancer.  He was the husband of Windie S. (Pack) Coombs, his wife of 32 years.

Bill was born March 17, 1967, in York, the son of Barbara J. (Crulley) Brown and her companion Lou...

Sep 14, 2024

Uhlmont Lamar "Monty" Hall, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home in Biglerville, PA.

Monty was born in Altoona, PA on December 4, 1938 to the late Vinton Daune and Margaret Mae Knipple Hall.

Monty proudly served our Country in the US Army.  He worked as a Machinist and Tool ...

Sep 7, 2024

William J. "Bill" Smith, Sr, 90, of Gettysburg, passed, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the home of his daughter Sharon. He was the husband of the late Doris P. (Hahn) Smith, his wife of 67 years, who passed November 23, 2020.

Bill was born November 2, 1933, in Bonneauville, the son of the late Linus F. and...

Sep 1, 2024

Andrew T. "Tim" Nulty, 85, of New Oxford, passed Sunday, September 1, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Mary "Jean" (Beckman) Nulty, his wife of 54 years.

Tim was born, December 24, 1938, in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Leo C. and Dorothy C. (Boyer) Nulty.

Tim served...

Aug 30, 2024

Daryl M. (Toot) King, 88, peacefully went to be with her heavenly father, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, August 30, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. King, her husband of 66 years, who passed December 22, 2020.

Daryl was born July 22, 1936,...

Aug 30, 2024

Raymond G. "Jack" Klunk, Jr, 74, passed August 30, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Toni M. (Dayhoff) Klunk, his wife of 48 years, who passed December 8, 2015.

Raymond was born February 14, 1950, in Baltimore MD, the son of the late Raymond G. and Nellie (Sproul) Klunk, Sr....

Aug 29, 2024

David E. Hartlaub, Sr, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at University of MD Hospital.

Dave was born February 19, 1951, in Hanover, the son of the late John E. and Freda M. (Thoman) Hartlaub.

Dave retired from BAE Systems in York after 44 years...

Aug 26, 2024

Melvin R. "Mel" Lehr, 88, passed on Monday, August 26, 2024, at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York.  He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Wagner) Lehr.  They would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary on September 7.

Mel was born June 10, 1936, in York, the son of the late William R. and Anna (Furst) Lehr.

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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...