Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

May 2, 2024

Michael Anthony Lewis of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away May 2, 2024. He was 68.

He was married to Polly Lewis of East Berlin for 16 years.

He was the fifth of five children of Joseph and Clara Lewis of Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his...

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald D. Dellinger, 84, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Ruth E. (Sibert) Dellinger, his wife of 61 years.

Ron was born May 29, 1939, in Gettysburg, the son of late Paul W. and Emma C. (Zeigler) Dellinger, Sr.

In...

Apr 22, 2024

James L. "Jim" Poist, 77, passed Monday, April 22, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Pamela S. (Uffleman) Poist, his wife of 51 years.

Jim was born October 14, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late George H. and Mary G. (Sneeringer) Poist, Sr.

Jim served in the U.S. Army,...

Apr 15, 2024

Anna M. (Shatto) Graff, 92, passed Monday, April 15, 2024, at Inners Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallastown.  She was the wife of the late Edwin D. Graff.

Anna was born October 18, 1931, in Enola, the daughter of the late John L. and Margaret K. (Kristzer) Shatto.

Anna was a member of St. Mark's...

Apr 11, 2024

Bradley E. "Pappy" Rice, 77, while surrounded by his loved ones, began his walk with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Sharon (Raffensperger) Rice.

Brad was born March 19, 1947, in York, the son of the late Edward and Betty (Miller) Rice.

Brad was a member...

Apr 9, 2024

Mary K. (Henning) Weldon, 89, of Orrtanna, passed Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Weldon, her husband of 70 years, who died February 11, 2016.

Mary was born November 19, 1934 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Myron and Charlotte (Roberts) Henning.

Mary...

Apr 8, 2024

Harvey J. Zook, Jr, 91, of New Oxford, passed Monday, April 8, 2024 at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Figart) Zook, his wife of 58 years, who passed April 2, 2015.

Harvey was born April 28, 1932 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Harvey J. and Velva (Olberholtzer)...

Apr 7, 2024

Ruthanna (Trostle) Miller, 84, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Lewis P. Miller, who passed October 10, 2020.

Ruthanna was born December 23, 1939, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret (Burgard) Trostle.

Ruthanna, who was called Sis by many, was...

Mar 31, 2024

Donna M. (Rider) Sykes, 71, passed Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center.  She was the wife of Delmis L. "Lee" Sykes, her husband of 55 years.

Donna was born October 17, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Bruno Dalcin and the late Audrey (Phoebus) Fowler.

In addition to her husband...

Mar 31, 2024

James K. "Jim" Weaver, 62, passed Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home.

Jim was born March 29, 1962, Bitburg, Germany, the son of Regina A. (Small) Weaver of New Oxford, and the late Alfred F. Weaver.

In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by three daughters, Erika L. Bowman of Gettysburg, Jenna K....

Mar 29, 2024

Josephine S. "Jo" (Shiflett) Schmidt, 92, of Gettysburg, passed Friday, March 29, 2024 at Shippensburg Rehabilitation & Health Center in Shippensburg. She was the wife of the late James McGee, Walter Schmidt, and Jacob Long.

Jo was born March 3, 1932 in Martinsburg, WV, the daughter of the late Layton and Anna (Haney) Shiflett.

Jo...

Mar 26, 2024

Howard T. "Tom" Williams, 89, passed Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the lifelong companion of Barbara L. Baller.

Tom was born January 13, 1935, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Frank M. and Annetta B. (McCkintoc) Williams.

Tom graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and attended Johns Hopkins University...

Mar 21, 2024

Roger L. Wagaman, 78, passed Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Vicki D. (Glatfelter) Wagaman, his wife of 58 years.

Roger was born October 3, 1945, in Bendersville, the son of the late Frank and Tillie (Warren) Wagaman.

Roger was a truck driver and co-owner of Hanover Cold Storage....

Mar 21, 2024

Barry J. Laughman, 60, passed Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia.

Barry was born May 16, 1963, in Hanover, the son of the late Oscar M. and Madeline C. (Small) Laughman.

Barry is survived by his siblings, Terry Laughman of Dallastown, Larry Laughman of East Berlin, Jennie Kellison of New...

Mar 15, 2024

Glenda C. (Green) Cash, 74, passed Friday, March 15, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Bruce A. Cash, her husband of 51 years.

Glenda was born January 23, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Theodore L.R. and Phyllis L. (Whitaker) Green.

Glenda was a member of Zion...

Mar 14, 2024

Janet I. (Ogburn) Sensenig, 74, passed Thursday, March 14, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Daniel A. Sensenig, her husband of 53 years.

Janet was born May 26, 1949, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Forrest M. and Anna Ruth (Geigley) Ogburn.

Janet was a...

Mar 12, 2024

Jo C. Zartman, 71, passed Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home.

Jo was born September 24, 1952, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late George W. and Jeannie D. (Altland) Zartman, Jr.

Jo is survived by a son, Matthew Z. Moulton and his wife April, of Hanover, a daughter, Sarah B. Moulton of...