Obituaries

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,...

Nov 5, 2023

Dorothy M. (Eline) Laughman, 89, passed Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home.

Dorothy was born September 19, 1934, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Paul and Viola (Baumgardner) Eline.

Dorothy was employed by Hanover Shoe Factory.

Dorothy is survived by three sons, Scott Laughman and his wife Nancy of New...

Nov 3, 2023

Mary J. Morgan, 67, passed Friday, November 3, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. "Mort" Morgan, her husband of 38 years, who died September 23, 2014.

Mary was born October 31, 1956 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Wilbert R. and Janet (Stettler) Rheam.

Mary was...

Nov 1, 2023

Elmer F. "Fred" Humbert, 82, passed Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Myra B. Miller.

Fred was born September 29, 1941, in New Oxford, the son of the late Elmer F. and Iva (Smith) Humbert.

Fred was an avid NASCAR fan of Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr, and...

Oct 30, 2023

G. Louise (Kilgore) Haugh, 74, passed Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home.  She was the life partner of John S. Baker.

Louise was born November 23, 1948, in York, the daughter of Flo M. (Kilgore) Jones of Gettysburg.

Louise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in East Berlin, the Realtors' Association of York,...