Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Lynn Dickinson, 85, of New Oxford, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare Nursing home in Gettysburg. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Shaffer) Dickinson, together sharing 60 years of marriage.

Lynn was the son of the late Albert S. and Thora (Longabough) Dickinson.

Lynn entered into military service with the...

Feb 7, 2023

Judy A. (Myers) Meckley, 67, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  She was preceded in death four weeks earlier by her son Troy.

Judy is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Holly, daughter-in-law, Shawna, and grandsons, Jalen, Jase and Jaxon, the joys of her...

Feb 2, 2023

Broadus W. Smith, 93, passed Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith, his wife of 70 years, who passed December 13, 2020.

Broadus was born November 22, 1929, in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late Broadus B. and Evelyn P. (Rollins) Smith.

Broadus...

Jan 31, 2023

C. William "Bill" Noel, 94, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Madeline F. (Rightmire) Noel, for 60 years, who passed October 10, 2008.

Born March 16, 1928 in New Oxford.  Son of the late Arthur and Regina (Klunk) Noel.

In addition...

Jan 31, 2023

Bonnie K. (Fritz) Topper, 70, passed Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Topper, Sr, her husband of 44 years, who passed November 27, 2013.

Bonnie was born September 14, 1952, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Paul C. Fritz, Sr and the late Genevieve...

Jan 30, 2023

Shirley R. (Funt) Phillips, 77, passed Monday, January 30, 2023, at Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in York.  She was the wife of the late Harold S. Phillps, who passed October 31, 1980.

Shirley was born February 22, 1945, in Aspers, the daughter of the late Charles I. and Marvel J. (Smith) Funt.

Shirley is survived...

Jan 29, 2023

Amanda L. (Pope) Bowen, 41, passed Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Gettysburg.

Amanda was born January 27, 1982, in York, the daughter of William J. Pope, Sr of New Oxford, and Dawn C. Good and her husband Bradley of Gettysburg.

In addition to her father, mother, and stepfather, Amanda is survived by four daughters,...

Jan 25, 2023

Barry J. Hockley, Sr, 62, passed Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Diane M. (Roomsburg) Hockley, his wife of 26 years.

Barry was born August 28, 1960, in Cumberland Co., the son of the late Kenneth J. Hockley and the late Dorothy D. (Blosser) Hockley Bricker.

Barry was a...

Jan 19, 2023

Ralph Harry McGregor died peacefully at his home on January 19, 2023, in the presence of family. He was born on November 8, 1937 the son of Gretna (Myers) and Harry A. McGregor of Kralltown, Washington Township.

He is survived by his five daughters, Ila (Matthew) Verdirame of Gettysburg, Jill McGregor of Pittsburgh, Kae (John) Palyo...

Jan 18, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Johnson, 86, of New Oxford, Pa. formally of Hemlock Farms in Lord's Valley, PA passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023.

Larry was born in Hackettstown, NJ on February 17, 1936 to Bertha and C. Albert Johnson.  He attended Rutgers University and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.  Larry earned his...

Jan 16, 2023

Dolores M. (Powell) Lawrence, 95, passed Monday, January 16, 2023, at Magnolias of Lancaster.  She was the wife of the late R. Joseph Lawrence, her husband of 71 years, who passed October 29, 2018.

Dolores was born June 19, 1927, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late August R. and Beulah (Fink) Powell.

Dolores...

Jan 15, 2023

L. Romaine (Spertzel) Trimmer, 88, passed Sunday, January 15, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Edwin L. Trimmer, who passed June 21, 1998.

Romaine was born December 26, 1934, in York Springs, the daughter of the late George and Blanche (Davis) Spertzel.

Romaine was a member of St....

Jan 14, 2023

Philip A. "Phil" Smith, 78, passed Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Lorraine C. (Plank) Smith, his wife of 59 years.

Phil was born September 19, 1944, in New Oxford, the son of the late Andrew F. and Bertha C. (Kuhn) Smith.

Phil was a member of Immaculate Conception...

Jan 13, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Helen G. Bosserman of East Berlin.  She departed this earthly life on January 13, 2023, at the age of 99.

Helen was born October 30, 1923, the daughter of the late John W. and Grace A. (Zeigler) Myers.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years,...

Jan 13, 2023

Dorothy L. (Bull) Schaefer, 99, passed Friday, January 13, 2023, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Charles Schultz, and the late Edgar Schaefer.

Dorothy was born November 15, 1923, in Upperco, MD, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sadie (Wisner) Bull.

Dorothy was a member of Mt. Gilead...

Jan 7, 2023

Troy A. Meckley, 45, passed Saturday, January 7, 2023, at WellSpan York Hospital from cancer. He was the husband of Shawna (Ford) Meckley, with whom he shared 28 years.

Troy was born October 8, 1977, the son of Judy (Myers) Meckley of New Oxford.

Troy was a 1995 graduate of New Oxford High School, was...

Jan 3, 2023

Janice M. (Slicker) Stahl, 85, passed Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Harold E. Stahl, her husband of 58 years.

Janice was born November 25, 1937, in Vandergrift, the daughter of the late John C. and Miama I (Conrad) Slicker.

Janice was a member of Gettysburg Church...

Jan 1, 2023

Dorothy S. (Stockley) Schwartz, 80, passed Sunday, January 1, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Ronald E. Schwartz, her husband of 62 years.

Dorothy was born October 20, 1942, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Chris and Rosanna (Crescenzi) Stockley.

Dorothy was a member of Upper Conewago Congregation in...

Dec 30, 2022

Edwin E. "Ed" Weaver, 83, passed Friday, December 30, 2022 at Misericordia Convalescent Center, York. He was the husband of the late Bette Jo (Crawford) Weaver, his wife of 46 years, who passed on March 24, 2009.

Ed was born March 4, 1939 in East Berlin, the son of the late Nelson L. and Florence M. (Trostle)...

Dec 28, 2022

John C. Buelow, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Promedica Center in York.

John was born February 6, 1950 in Little Valley, NY, the son of the late Herman and Mary Buelow.

John retired from Eisenhart Wallcovering. He loved his job and spoke highly of his friend Forry Eisenhart. John will be...