Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Violet M. (Masemer) Bechtel, 95, passed Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.  She was the loving wife of the late John H. Bechtel, Jr, her husband of 58 years, who passed January 30, 2005.

Violet was born March 15, 1928, in Pond Town, the daughter of the late Harry...

Jul 30, 2023

Dorothy A. (Shrader) Kress, 91, passed Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home, with her loving family by her side.  She was the wife of the late John W. Kress, who passed February 5, 2008.

Dorothy was born July 29, 1932, in Berlin Junction, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Corrine B. (Carbaugh) Shrader....

Jul 18, 2023

David P. Cabral, 57, of Mooresville NC, passed Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. He is the husband of Jesse C. Maldonado.

David was born December 15, 1965 in Chelsea, MA, the son of Paul A. and Donna L. (Thompson) Cabral of New Oxford.

David served in the U.S. Army in both active and...

Jul 16, 2023

Glenn M. Bentzel, 87, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, July 16, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Lehigh) Bentzel, his wife of 66 years.

Glenn was born July 8, 1936 in Hanover, the son of the late Ray D. Bentzel and Esther G. (Angel), and...

Jul 15, 2023

Arthur J. "Butch" Lawyer, Jr, 59, passed Saturday, July 15, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of Bobbie J. (Reed) Lawyer, his wife of 20 years.

Butch was born September 29, 1963 in Hanover, the son of the late Arthur J. Lawyer, Sr, and Sonia L. (Mackey) McKenzie.

Butch was a...

Jul 12, 2023

Susan L. (Justice) Glover, 64, passed Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side.

Susan was born May 20, 1959 in Towson, MD, the daughter of the late Alvin Justice and Carolyn A. (Thompson) Quigley.

Susan was a 1977 graduate of Westminster High School, and worked as a...

Jul 8, 2023

Quay J. Menges, 89, of Abbottstown, passed Saturday, July 8, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Louise (Baumgardner) Menges, his wife of 64 years.

Quay was born February 2, 1934 in Abbottstown, the son of the late John A. and Marie G. (Altland) Menges.

Quay was a life-long member of Immaculate...

Jul 8, 2023

Larry E. Rohrbaugh, Sr, 84, passed Saturday, July 8, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital,

Larry was born June 21, 1939 in Hanover, the son of the late Wilford Edwin and Ferne Elizabeth Rohrbaugh.

Larry enjoyed fishing and racing cars.

Larry is survived by a son, Rick Rohrbaugh of Etters, two daughters, Debra L....

Jul 5, 2023

John R. Crider, 82, passed Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Lois A. "Ann" (Hurt) Crider, his wife of 61 years.

John was born July 6, 1940, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Rana A. and Teresa H. (Damph) Crider.

John retired from the National...

Jul 3, 2023

Kay Elaine (Nace) Altland, 69, passed peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. It was with a strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers from family and friends, that she was able to persevere the last 12 years with Multiple Myeloma.

Kay was born October 30,...

Jul 2, 2023

Vivian Louise (Davis) Jarboe, 95,  passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July 2, 2023 at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA.

Born February 26, 1928 in Washington, DC,  Vivian was one of 10 children, the daughter of Margaret and P. A. Davis.  Vivian was employed as a Dictaphone operator in Washington, DC before...

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...