Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Michael L. "Mike" Slaybaugh, 66, passed Thursday, June 29, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Andra T. (Schuman) Slaybaugh, his wife of 35 years.

Mike was born May 7, 1957, in Hanover, the son of Janet L. (Hoff) Slaybaugh and the late Kenneth L. Slaybaugh.

Mike was the owner and operator...

Jun 29, 2023

Tyson M. Barnhart, 38, passed Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home.

Tyson was born July 24, 1984, in Hershey, the son of Kelly N. (Laughman) Chaney of Manchester, and Gary E. Barnhart of New Oxford.

Tyson attended Open Arms Recovery Center in Hanover.

In addition to his parents, Tyson is survived by...

Jun 28, 2023

Kenneth R. "Ken" Jacoby, Sr, 63, passed away at his home, Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Ken was born February 15, 1960, in Hanover, the son of Judy M. (Gross) Jacoby of Thomasville, and the late Kenneth L. Jacoby.

Ken had a lifelong love for farm life and hunting. He was a volunteer Fire Policeman...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Weaver, 84, passed Monday, June 26, 2023, at Hanover Hall with his loving family by his side.  He was the husband of Mildred A. "Millie" (Miller) Weaver, his wife of 61 years.

Bob was born February 15, 1939, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Harris S. and Stella M. (Olinger) Weaver.

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Jun 22, 2023

Virginia A. (Hoak) Warner, 91, passed Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Robert R. Warner, her husband of 58 years, who passed April 21, 2014.

Virginia was born November 17, 1931, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Mamie E. (Batman) Hoak.

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Jun 19, 2023

Ivan A. Poist, 56, passed Monday, June 19, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Shelby (Lease) Poist.

Ivan was born August 11, 1966, in Hanover, the son of Peggy (Haar) Poist of New Oxford, and the late Donald F. Poist.

Ivan was a 1984 graduate of New Oxford High School, and...

Jun 19, 2023

Norma Jean (Naill) Myers, 83, passed Monday, June 19, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Richard F. Myers, her husband of 64 years.

Norma Jean was born November 11, 1939, in ND, the daughter of the late David A. and Elizabeth (Mickleson) Naill.

Norma Jean was a member of St....

Jun 19, 2023

Brian J. Costella, 51, passed Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home.

Brian was born May 14, 1972, in Hanover, the son of the late Willis A. and Donna A. (Smith) Costella.

Brian was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, Special Olympics, and he was a volunteer at The Brethren Home...

Jun 18, 2023

David W. McWilliams, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Sandra J. (Erb) McWilliams for 37 years.

Dave was born October 22, 1948, in York.  He was the adopted son of the late Marty and Elsie McWilliams, and the biological son of the...

Jun 17, 2023

Marguerite "Maggie" Wildasin, 71, passed Saturday, June 17, 2023, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Terry L. Wildasin.

Maggie was born December 20, 1951, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Kathleen (Lowe) Lloyd.

Maggie was a life member of Hanover V.F.W.

In addition to her husband Terry,...

Jun 14, 2023

Ethel M. Basinger, born June 30, 1945, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on June 14, 2023. She is survived by her 2 sons, Benjamin F. Basinger, Carla (Wife), and Madison (Granddaughter) of Mill Run, PA, her son Jesse W. Basinger, Tammy (Wife), and grandsons, Joseph Smith Basinger, Shawn, and Bryson Basinger, as well as Rodger Basinger of...

Jun 13, 2023

Earl E. Bortner, 94, passed Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Shirley L. (Rebert) Bortner, his wife of 47 years, and the late Janet V. (Dayhoff) Bortner.

Earl was born April 15, 1929, in Jefferson, the son of the late Earl W. and Velma (Rohrbaugh) Bortner.

Earl...

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara E. (Deardorff) Bodkins, 84, passed Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Gardens at Gettysburg.

Barbara was born October 21, 1938, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Floyd Deardorff and the late Agnes (Rinker) Martin.

Barbara is survived by a son, Dale F. Bodkins of Bendersville, a daughter, Kandy A. Jones and her husband...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael A. Thomas, 62, passed Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Rebecca A. (Gochenauer) Thomas, his wife of 40 years.

Mike was born May 29, 1961, in York, the son of the late Merritt J. "Pete" and Kathryn V. (Decker) Thomas.

Mike was a life member of Northeast Adams...

Jun 11, 2023

Ed (Edgar M.) and Patsy I. "Pat" (Lieb) Knepper, Sr, Graveside services will be held on Monday. June 19, 2023, at 11 AM, at Mummert's Church Cemetery, Abbottstown, with the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Stratton officiating.  Ed passed away at his home in Florida on November 9, 2022, and Pat passed away in Kissimmee Fl, on March 27, 2019....

Jun 8, 2023

Anna L. (Kuhn) Neiman, 97, passed Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of the late Maurice G. Neiman, her husband of 73 years, who passed April 28, 2016.

Anna was born February 11, 1926, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Alverta (Bevenour) Kuhn.

Jun 7, 2023

David V. Simerly, 55, passed Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Sherri L. (Storm) Simerly, his wife of 32 years.

Dave was born October 5, 1967, in Hanover, the son of Gloria (Choinski) Simerly of Hanover, and the late Valley Simerly.

In addition to his wife Sherri and mother...

Jun 7, 2023

Margaret B. "Margie" (Neiderer) Leese, 71, loving wife, mother and Gram, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, on June 7, 2023, and is now home with Jesus.  She was the wife of Samuel H. Leese, her husband of 48 years

Margie was born December 14, 1951, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Fred and Grace...

Jun 2, 2023

Gloria J. "Glo" (Staub), Harbold, 68, of New Oxford, entered God's eternal care, Friday, June 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was the loving Wife of Stanley L. Harbold, her Husband of 44 years.

Glo was born on July 1, 1954, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Dorothy V. (Speelman)...

May 31, 2023

Elsie J. (Ogburn) Horst, 78, passed Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of Lee W. Horst, her husband of 59 years.

Elsie was born October 31, 1944, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Forrest M. and Anna Ruth (Geigley) Ogburn.

Elsie was a member of Herr's Ridge Mennonite Church...