Obituaries

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...

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...