Obituaries

May 26, 2023

Anna May Caswell was born January 22, 1930 at home in West Grove, Pennsylvania to Norval and Mabel Griffith. Anna attended Unionville High School in Unionville, PA; Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass and received her RN degree from New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Mass.

Anna was a Red Cross volunteer teaching Mother and Baby Care....

May 23, 2023

Ruth A. "Ruthie" (Millar) Houser, 84, of New Oxford, passed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the WellSpan York Hospital from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. She was the wife of the late James L. Houser, her husband of 35 years, who passed on September 26, 1997.

Ruthie was born July 26, 1938, in New Chester,...

May 20, 2023

Roland P. Carbaugh, 89, of Hanover, passed Saturday, May 20, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of the late Betty J. (Smith) Carbaugh, his wife of 48 years, who passed August 31, 2002.

Roland was born May 13, 1934, in Hanover, the son of the late Paul H. and Willella (Reed) Carbaugh.

May 15, 2023

Ronald L. Laughman, 75, passed Monday, May 15, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Ron was born January 7, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Walter J. and Ruth I. (Baker) Laughman

Ron was a member of Hanover Home Association, McSherrystown Moose, Hanover AMVETS, Hanover V.F.W., and Port Allegany V.F.W., and he enjoyed hunting,...

May 15, 2023

Joyce D. (Brillhart) Hoffman, 81, passed Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Darryl E. "Huffy" Hoffman, her husband of 51 years, who passed August 10, 2010.

Joyce was born March 21, 1942, in York, the daughter of the late Charles and Alverta (Stambaugh) Brillhart.

Joyce was a...

May 13, 2023

Delores M. (Dubbs) Small, 86, passed Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Normandie Ridge in York.  She was the wife of David W. Small, her husband of 66 years.

Delores was born July 27, 1936, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Ellis R. and Blanche (Laughman) Dubbs.

Delores was a member of St. Paul's...

May 9, 2023

Roger D. Waugh, 76, of East Berlin, passed Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Peggy Jo (McBee) Waugh, his wife of 53 years, who passed September 25, 2022.

Roger was born February 2, 1947, in Berkeley Springs, WV, the son of the late Charles R. and Audrey C. (Iden) Waugh....

May 4, 2023

David W. Horan, 59, passed Thursday, May 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was the husband of Brenda L. (Dupler) Horan, his wife of 19 years.

Dave was born August 22, 1963, in Smyrna, TN, the son of Dolores J. (Erdley) Pavucsko of Enola, and the late David L. Horan.

In...

May 3, 2023

Anna Mae (Baughman) Witter, 93, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Hanover Hall.  She was the wife of the late Samuel E. Witter, who passed December 7, 2014.

Anna Mae was born August 24, 1929, in Lineboro, MD, the daughter of the late James H. and...

May 2, 2023

Gail M. (Chronister) Crone, 70, passed Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of Timothy W. Crone, her husband of 51 years.

Gail was born January 14, 1953, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard D. and Ruth E. (Myers) Chronister.

Gail was a member of St. Paul's "Red Run"...

Apr 30, 2023

Michael A. Byers, 42, passed Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.

Michael was born November 10, 1980, in Hanover, the son of Larry L. Byers of Abbottstown, and the late Sharon L. (Alwine) Byers.

Michael is survived by two daughters, Chloe A. Byers and Michaela S. Byers, both of New Oxford, his father...

Apr 29, 2023

Donna J. (Ford) Lloyd, 86, went home to the Lord Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was the wife of the late John W. "Jack" Lloyd, her husband of 67 years, who passed January 18, 2021.

Donna was born December 19, 1936, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of the late Donald...

Apr 29, 2023

Richard E. Bless, 74, passed Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Becker) Bless, his wife of 52 years.

Richard was born August 21, 1948, in Chambersburg, the son of the late Edward and Janet (Landis) Bless.

In addition to his wife Barbara, Richard is...

Apr 28, 2023

Orpha M. (Klase) Kreamer, 98, passed Friday, April 28, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth Beason, who died in 1972, and the late Emmit Kreamer, who died in 2007.

Orpha was born February 7, 1925, in Richfield, the daughter of the late John E. and Lottie M. (Strawser) Klase.

Apr 27, 2023

Julia Taylor Hitchcock, 97, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA. Her body was received by the Humanity Gifts Registry in Hershey, PA, for research and education.

Julia Beatrice Taylor was born on July 8, 1925 in Wilmington, DE, to J. Harry and Virginia (Lankford) Taylor.  She was musically talented...

Apr 25, 2023

Elvin C. "Sonny" Lau, 91, passed away at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle April 25, 2023.  He was the loving husband of, and is survived by, Betty L (Lau) Lau; together they shared 37 years of marriage.

Born during a big snow storm on March 14, 1932 at his Uncle's home on West Philadelphia St. in York, PA,...

Apr 21, 2023

Diana K. (Hartlaub) Parsley, 55, passed Friday, April 21, 2023.  She was the wife of Herbert J. Parsley, Jr.

Diana was born January 2, 1968, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Betty D. (Bixler) Hartlaub.

Diana was the youngest of 12 siblings.

In addition to her husband Herb,...

Apr 19, 2023

James Michael "Mike" Sneed, 62, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home, after a long illness with cancer. He was the husband of Debra L. (Glazier) Sneed, his wife of 25 years.

Mike was born December 9, 1960, in Boston, MA, the son of the late James W. and Julie A. (Enders) Sneed, Jr.

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Apr 19, 2023

Michael S. Kushla, 63, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Dani (Traylor) Kushla, his wife of 17 years.

Mike was born May 29, 1959, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Stephen and Jean (McDonald) Kushla.

Mike served in the U.S. Army and attended Life Discovery Church...

Apr 14, 2023

Russell J. Miller, 95, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Janet E. (Kohr) Miller, his wife of 73 years.

Russell was born June 2, 1927 in Hanover, the son of the late Jacob W. and Olga M. (Wallet) Miller.

Russell was employed for 35 years at Gettysburg...