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Harry E. Merrel
Jun 12, 2024
Harry E. Merrel, 87, passed Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Joan Marie (Hockensmith) Merrel, his wife of 50 years, who passed October 10, 2010.
Harry was born June 7, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Harry E. II, and Althea (Frankenfield) Merrel.
Harry enjoyed...
Monika L. Boop
Jun 12, 2024
Monika L. Boop, affectionately called "Monique" by her late husband Dean. Grandmother and Great grandmother Extraordinaire to Kevin and Lisa, Tamara and Chad, Kateri, David, Paul, and Deanna. Great Grandkids, Tyler, Austin, Logan, Connor, Luke, Sidney, Ethan and Abygail. She was a multi-talented artist, EMT for Hillsborough Rescue squad, and an avid fisherman. Born in Lithuania and came...
Donald P. Rhodes, Sr
Jun 8, 2024
Donald Paul Rhodes, Sr., passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.
Donald was born on July 11,1929, on the Rhodes farm in Butler Township, Adams County, PA. He was the only child of Paul T. and Sadie E. Guise Rhodes.
Donald married...
Betty L. Lau
Jun 8, 2024
Betty L. (Lau) Lau 95, November 9, 1928 – June 8, 2024. Betty L. Lau passed away Saturday June 8, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband Elvin "Sonny" Lau who passed April 25, 2023; together they shared 37 years of marriage.
Born November 9, 1928, on a 14 acre farm in Thomasville, she was the...
Vincene "Vinnie" R. Mackison
Jun 6, 2024
Vincene R. "Vinnie" Mackison, 72, passed Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully at her home.
Vinnie was born December 16, 1951 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Vincent and Rheta Mackison.
Vinnie was a 1969 graduate of Columbia High School, and the Alpine Grooming School in 1969. Vinnie worked as a dog groomer for several...
Darlene M. Funk
Jun 6, 2024
Darlene M. (Smith) Funk, 78, passed Thursday, June 6, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of Terry J. Funk, her husband of 58 years.
Darlene was born May 9, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Harry S. and Mamie A. (Stambaugh) Smith.
Darlene was a life member of Hanover Home...
Rose A. Carpenter
Jun 3, 2024
Rose A. (Topper) Carpenter, 67, passed Monday, June 3, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Carpenter, her husband of 48 years.
Rose was born January 21, 1957, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Hockensmith) Topper.
In addition to her husband Jeff, Rose is survived by...
Eric M. Sterner
Jun 1, 2024
Eric M. Sterner, 33, of East Berlin, PA, passed away on June 1st, 2024. He was born September 16th, 1990, to Tim & Tracy Sterner in Gettysburg, PA.
Eric, a servant-hearted, generous, and compassionate friend and church member, is survived by his father, Tim Sterner; sister, Ashley Sterner; her boyfriend, Paul Castle; nephew, Nolyn Castle; niece, Gracelyn...
David M. Prophet
Jun 1, 2024
David M. Prophet, 82, passed Saturday, June 1, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Faris) Prophet, his wife of 60 years.
David was born October 10, 1941, in Palmer, MA, the son of the late Alta E. and Helen G. (Sullivan) Prophet.
David served in the U.S....
Mary Louise Frey
May 31, 2024
Mary Louise (Altand) Frey, passed Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late William J. Frey, her husband of 63 years, who died December 3, 2014.
Mary Louise was born in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Alice M. (Laughman) Altland.
Mary Louise...
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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