Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in New Oxford and East Berlin, PA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the New Oxford and East Berlin, PA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community. 


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Betty L. Lau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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