Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

James R. "Jim" Blankenship, 94, passed Monday, October 28, 2024, at Ashleigh at Lansdowne in Leesburg, VA.  He was the husband of the late Minnie L. (Hobson) Blankenship, who passed March 31, 2020.

Jim was born April 25, 1930, in Jeffersonville, IN, the son of the late Wallace P. and Dolly L. (Oakes) Blankenship.

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Oct 18, 2024

Carla Dee (Weaver) Lehr, 68, of New Oxford, passed Friday, October 18, 2024, in Lancaster. She is the wife of Michael R. Lehr, Sr, her husband of 28 years.

Carla was born February 16, 1956 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard R. and Katherine I. (Graham) Weaver.

Carla graduated from Delone Catholic High...

Oct 16, 2024

Peter Mrgich, 93, of Lake Meade, formerly of Steelton and Rutherford, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving children and wife.  He was born December 9, 1930, son of the late Milutin and Danica Vasich Mrgich. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mildred Mrgich and Annie Mrgich Macut, and one brother, Bozidar Robert Mrgich....

Oct 16, 2024

Samuel E. Starner, 83, of New Oxford, passed Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Country Meadows of West York. He was the husband of the late Eileen M. (Lory) Starner who died on February 1, 1988.

Samuel was born September 17, 1941 in Hanover, the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Davis) Starner.

Samuel...

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Crawford) Cutter, cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with her family by her side at her daughter Tammy's house, at the age of 82. She was the wife of Franklin S. Cutter who died on November 23, 1983.

Pat was born May 10, 1942 in Cumberland Maryland,...

Oct 12, 2024

Rodney A. "Ike" Felix, 72, passed Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Patricia A. (Becker) Felix, his wife of 49 years.

Ike was born October 29, 1951, in Hanover, the son of the late Francis J. and M. Ethel (Staub) Felix.

Ike was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Oct 12, 2024

Clifton C. "Chub" Reynold, 88, of New Oxford, passed Saturday, October 12, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York. He was the husband of Patricia C. (Starry) Reynold, his wife of 64 years.

Chub was born October 17, 1935, in Thomasville, the son of the late Clifton S. and Gladys I. (Rinker) Reynold.

Chub was a...

Oct 9, 2024

Virginia M. (Weber) Gelsinger, 86, passed Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Charles W. Gelsinger, her husband of 63 years, who passed July 31, 2022.

Virginia was born October 16, 1937, in Mechanicsburg, the daughter of the late Paul and Estella (Williams) Weber.

Virginia was a teacher...

Oct 8, 2024

Elizabeth V. "Betty" (Sheely) Neiman, 95, passed Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Donald E. Neiman, her husband of 60 years, who passed December 18, 2016.

Betty was born June 14, 1929, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late David J.A. and M. Claire (Dyer)...

Oct 6, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Weaver, 60, passed Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born August 12, 1964, in Hanover, the son of the late William D. "Squeak" and Goldie M. (Sager) Weaver, Sr.

Bob was a 1982 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School, and was employed as a carpenter with Byron Waggoner Construction. ...

Sep 29, 2024

Jacqueline Anne (Mihalich) Hoko, 90, formerly of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and most recently residing in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29. Born on July 17, 1934, she was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Jackie's life was marked by her deep love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She...

Sep 29, 2024

Frederick L. "Fred" Gable, 95, passed Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Betty L. (Kessel) Gable, his wife of 70 years.

Fred was born April 27, 1929, in New Oxford, the son of the late Raymond S. and Mary M. (Baugher) Gable.

Fred was a member of St. David...

Sep 25, 2024

Lloyd A. Spahr, 69, passed Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Merlita (DeGuzman) Spahr, his wife of 47 years.

Lloyd was born August 26, 1955, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Lloyd C. and Hazel E. (Miller) Spahr.

Lloyd retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24...

Sep 25, 2024

Kenneth O. Kendrick, 63, passed Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home.

Ken was born December 29, 1960, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Kenneth Kendrick and the late Ann L. (O'Brien) Kendrick.

Ken was a member of the McSherrystown Home Association.

Ken is survived by a brother, Benjamin D. Kendrick...

Sep 22, 2024

Gloria A. (Roland) Gruver, 86, passed Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.  She was the wife of Glenn L. Gruver, her husband of 67 years.

Gloria was born July 17, 1938, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Harry J. and Elverna (Myers) Roland.

Gloria was a member...

Sep 21, 2024

Dolly M. (Altand) Hamm, 91, passed Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Glass, and the late Donald A. Hamm.

Dolly was born April 12, 1933, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Lester and Virginia (Jacobs) Altland.

Dolly was a member of...

Sep 20, 2024

Bonnie L. (Hancock) Beers, 78, passed Friday, September 20, 2024, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Leroy H. Beers, her husband of 64 years.

Bonnie was born September 29, 1945, in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Lawrence Hancock and the late Catherine (Gilbert) Beers.

Bonnie retired from Knouse Foods, and enjoyed...

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...