Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Walter J. Russell, 82, passed Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Esther N. (Garrett) Russell.

Walter was born November 28, 1941, in Abington, the son of the late James R. and Myrtle D. (Mercer) Russell.

In addition to his wife Esther, Walter is survived by two sons, Daniel...

Dec 6, 2023

David A. Hoover, Sr, 94, passed Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Weikert's Personal Care Home, Littlestown.  He was the husband of the late Susan M. (Berwager) Hoover, who passed September 9, 2013.

David was born November 10, 1929, in Spring Grove, the son of the late William M. and Esther B. (Goodyear) Hoover.

David served...

Dec 3, 2023

H. Louise (Campbell) Heflin, 88, passed Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Claude F. Heflin, Sr, her husband of 60 years, who passed October 13, 2014.

Louise was born March 17, 1935, in Marion, VA, the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Carrie (Roten) Campbell.

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Nov 29, 2023

Norman J. Paul, Sr, 77, passed Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Linda M. (Shaffer) Paul.

Norm was born September 27, 1946, in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late Armand and Lucille (Prew) Paul.

Norm was a member of Harvest Chapel in Abbottstown, and served in the U.S....

Nov 27, 2023

Kenneth E. Markle, 85, passed Monday, November 27, 2023, at UPMC York Hospital.  He was the husband of Martha G. (Laughman) Markle, his wife of 63 years.

Kenneth was born January 21, 1938, in Biglerville, the son of the late Russel and Helen (Myers) Markle.

Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy as a radar...

Nov 27, 2023

Dale L. Clouser, 68, passed Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home.

Dale was born July 6, 1955, in Hanover, the son of the late David and Jacqueline (Ruby) Clouser.

Dale was a member of the McSherrystown Moose, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved going to Canada with his brothers, and...

Nov 25, 2023

Everett C. Gaines Jr. of York Springs, PA, transitioned to eternal life with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2023. Everett was born in Owenton, KY in 1938, the son of the late Everett C. and Louise (Cobb) Gaines, and lived the majority of his 85 years in Pennsylvania, where he raised his family and built multiple businesses...

Nov 25, 2023

Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Prutzman) Stock, 68, passed at home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with her husband by her side, after a four week battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was the wife of Alan J. Stock, her husband of 45 years.

Liz was born June 11, 1955, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of Laura R. (Grenier) Prutzman...

Nov 24, 2023

Stanley L. Harbold, 75, of New Oxford, PA entered God's eternal care, Friday, November 24th at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Stanley was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria in which they shared 44 years of marriage.

Stanley was born on January 30, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Paul Harbold, Sr. and...

Nov 17, 2023

Harold W. Howe, 91, of New Oxford, passed Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the home of his daughter, Wanda (Rick) Spahr, East Berlin. He was the husband of the late Reba R. (Groupe) Howe, his wife of 34 years, who passed on January 26, 1989.

Harold was born March 25, 1932, in Hanover,...

Nov 17, 2023

Darrell J. Armstrong, 72, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Susan R. (McMasters) Armstrong, his wife of 50 years.

Darrell was born December 11, 1950 in Grafton, WV, the son of the late Darrell and Dorothy (Cole) Armstrong.

Darrell was a U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam War,...

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara A. "Bonnie" (Jackson) Smith, 85, passed Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Bridging Life Hospice, Westminster, MD. She was the wife of the late Chet Smith, who died on December 20, 2014.

Bonnie was born November 15, 1938 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Barbara E. (Hape) Jackson.

Bonnie enjoyed giving...

Nov 14, 2023

David L. Baker, "Pappy", "Rofo" or "KBN30NI, 72, passed Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Judy A. (Smith) Baker, his wife of 27 years.

David was born January 12, 1951, in Defiance, OH, the son of the late Harold and Leona (Myer) Baker.

David retired from Lobar Construction, was...

Nov 13, 2023

Earl R. Raubenstine, 88, passed Monday, November 13, 2023, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Kelly Drive, York.  He was the husband of the late Eleanor A. (Bair) Raubenstine.

Earl was born January 31, 1935, in Pleasant Hill, the son of the late Clayton and Minnie (Masemer) Raubenstine.

Earl was a member of St. Vincent de...

Nov 10, 2023

Mark L. Rickrode, Jr, 66, passed Friday, November 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born June 3, 1957, in Hanover, the son of the late Mark L. and Doris M. (Bentzel) Rickrode, Sr. Mark was a 1975 graduate of York Vo-Tech with a degree in diesel mechanics, and was formerly employed at Duke Tire...

Nov 10, 2023

Virginia L. (Sharer) Hollabaugh, 90, passed Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Raymond C. Hollabaugh who passed in February 1996.

Virginia was born December 27, 1932, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Roland E. Sharer and the late Mabel G. (Kline) Miller.

Virginia was a...

Nov 8, 2023

David R. Trent, 72, passed Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Michele C. Emig Trent.

Dave was born November 14, 1950, in York, the son of the late Robert and Verna (Eckard) Trent.

Dave was a graduate of Dallastown High School and was employed by Progressive Services, Inc...

Nov 7, 2023

Craig J. Dettinburn, 63, passed Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in New Oxford.

Craig was born April 6, 1960, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Conway J. and Nadine M. (Bevenour) Dettinburn.

Craig was a life member of New Oxford Social and Athletic Club, and East Berlin V.F.W.

Craig is survived by...

Nov 6, 2023

Ethel (Anthony) Grim, 99, passed Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late John D. Keiser and the late Richard R. Grim.

Ethel was born April 23, 1924, in Reading Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Brough) Anthony.

Ethel was a member of New...

Nov 5, 2023

Donald H. Hippensteel, Sr, 84, passed Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Joyce E. (Zeigler) Hippensteel, who passed December 22, 2021.

Donald was born December 25, 1938, in New Oxford, the son of the late Charles and Estella (Becker) Hippensteel.

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