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.

Larry G. Fissel

Larry G. Fissel

Feb 6, 2024

Larry G. Fissel, 90, passed Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover.  He was the husband of Shirley J. (Knight) Fissel, his wife of 60 years, who passed January 5, 2017.

Larry was born February 11, 1933, in East Berlin, the son of the late Curvin W.L. and Beulah K. (Myers) Fissel.

Larry...

Bobbette L. Barker

Bobbette L. Barker

Feb 3, 2024

Bobbette L. (Krug) Barker, 69, passed Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of Ronald V. Barker, her husband of 51 years.

Bobbette was born June 15, 1954, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Earl W. and Evelyn F. (Herr) Krug.

In addition to her husband Ron, Bobbette is...

Eleanor B. Schreiber

Eleanor B. Schreiber

Jan 31, 2024

Eleanor B. (Little) Schreiber, 85, passed Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Ray M. Schreiber, her husband of 62 years.

Eleanor was born November 29, 1938, in Hanover, the daughter of the late John F. and Caroline B. (Dubs) Little.

Eleanor was a volunteer for many years with...

Philip C. Gerlach

Philip C. Gerlach

Jan 31, 2024

Philip C. Gerlach, 81, passed Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Little) Gerlach, his wife of 27 years.

Phil was born August 13, 1942, in Philadelphia, the son of the late William G. and Caroline (Wernert) Gerlach.

Phil was a quiet, soft spoken and kind person...

William L. Derr

William L. Derr

Jan 29, 2024

William L. Derr, 70, passed Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.

Bill was born September 9, 1953, in Carlisle, the son of the late Amos and Minnie (Sowers) Derr.

Bill was a 1971 graduate of Carlisle High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Wilson College, and retired in 2018 from Carlisle SynTech, after 47...

Carman E. Baker

Carman E. Baker

Jan 29, 2024

Carman E. Baker, 91, born March 28, 1932, in Abbottstown, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Providence Place, Dover.  He was the devoted husband of the late Doris V. (Myers) Baker, his wife of 61 years, who passed away on December 24, 2013. Carman was the son of the late Charles W. and Bertha M....

Georgia E. Taylor

Georgia E. Taylor

Jan 26, 2024

Georgia E. (Bare) Taylor, 91, passed Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hanover Hall.  She was the wife of the late Wade K. Taylor, who passed June 29, 2005, her husband of 50 years.

Georgia was born October 30, 1932, in West Jefferson, NC, the daughter of the late John L. and Sarah J. Bare.

Georgia...

Lois W. Rowe

Lois W. Rowe

Jan 24, 2024

Lois Natalie Williams Rowe, 108, of New Oxford, PA, passed away at Cross Keys Village The Brethren Home Community on January 24, 2024. Lois was born on September 3, 1915, in Blakely, PA, the third of six children, to George Theodore Williams and Mary Geraldine (Sitgreaves) Williams. Most of her upbringing occurred in a ten-member household full of music...

Gregory A. Hippensteel

Gregory A. Hippensteel

Jan 17, 2024

Gregory A. Hippensteel, 75, passed Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of April A. (Akerly) Hippensteel, his wife of 40 years.

Greg was born December 16, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Maurice C. and Naomi E. (Laughman) Hippensteel.

Greg was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church in...

Jeffrey A. Jackson

Jeffrey A. Jackson

Jan 16, 2024

Jeffrey A. Jackson, 65, passed Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home.  He was the life partner of Wayne Singer.

Jeff was born June 25, 1958, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Charles E. and Barbara E. (Hape) Jackson

In addition to Wayne, Jeff is survived by a sister, Brenda D. Covington...

Christa S. Parr

Christa S. Parr

Jan 15, 2024

Christa S. (Schidlowski) Parr, 84, passed Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Charles E. Parr, who passed January 21, 1999.

Christa was born December 2, 1939, in Berlin Germany, the daughter of the late Werner and Grete (Freundt) Schidlowski.

Christa is survived by a daughter, Heidi D....

Adam R. Rudisill

Adam R. Rudisill

Jan 13, 2024

Adam R. Rudisill, 33, passed peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Darian C. (Reyes-Curtis) Rudisill.

Adam was born April 22, 1990, in Hanover, the son of Diane (Bretzman) and Dave Poist of New Oxford, and David A. Rudisill of McSherrystown.

Adam was a...

Dennis C. Winand, Jr

Dennis C. Winand, Jr

Jan 11, 2024

Dennis C. Winand, Jr, 76, passed Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Rosella M. (Neiderer) Winand, his wife of 53 years.

Dennis was born January 23, 1947, in Hanover, the son of the late Dennis C. and A. Pauline (Arthur) Winand, Sr.

Dennis was a member of Upper Conewago...

William J. Eisenhart

William J. Eisenhart

Jan 6, 2024

William J. Eisenhart, 84, passed Saturday, January 6, 2024, at York North Nursing and Rehabilitation.

William was born December 1, 1939, in Dover Twp., the son of the late Carl K. and Sara M. (Jacobs) Eisenhart.

William was a member of the NRA.  William was actively involved with his 20 grandchildren. He enjoyed kayaking,...

Nadine R. Stock

Nadine R. Stock

Jan 5, 2024

Nadine R. Stock, 89, passed Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late George W. Stock, her husband of 54 years, who passed February 10, 2016.

Nadine was born January 20, 1934, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Faith (Peters) Reinecker.

Nadine was a...

Jay "Pat" Cookerly

Jay "Pat" Cookerly

Jan 4, 2024

Jay P. "Pat" Cookerly, 73, passed Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his home.  He was the companion of Vivien Cookerly.

Pat was born January 5, 1950, in Hanover the son of the late Fred and Jean (Hoover) Cookerly.

Pat served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a lifetime member of Hampton Fire...

Doris Jean Stock

Doris Jean Stock

Jan 4, 2024

Doris Jean (Myers) Stock, 97, passed Thursday, January 4, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late James K. Stock, her husband of 67 years, who passed December 7, 2017.

Doris Jean was born June 25, 1926, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Luther S. and Nellie L....

Shirley M. Klunk

Shirley M. Klunk

Jan 4, 2024

Shirley M. (Wagner) Klunk, 79, passed Thursday, January 4, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Raymond F. "Butch" Klunk, her husband of 55 years, who passed August 15, 2017.

Shirley was born November 27, 1944, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Willis C. and Margaret E. (Bream) Wagner.

...

Raymond G. Bevans

Raymond G. Bevans

Dec 30, 2023

Raymond G. Bevans, 59, passed Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Dodie Bevans.

Raymond was born February 13, 1964, in Keyser, WV, the son of the late Elwood F. and Louise T. (Grove) Bevans.

Raymond enjoyed going to Hunterstown Speedway, fishing at Codorus, and was a collector and...

E. Lois Lupp

E. Lois Lupp

Dec 28, 2023

E. Lois (Recker) Lupp, 91, passed Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Home, York. She was the wife of the late Gilbert J. Lupp, Jr, who passed on October 29, 1991.

Lois was born March 27, 1932, in Milford, CT, the daughter of the late Harold E. and Esther L. Recker.

Lois attended...

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