Obituaries

Dec 27, 2022

William L. "Bill" Leonard, 82, passed Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Kay L. (Yealey) Leonard, his wife of 52 years, who passed February 11, 2018.

Bill was born June 16, 1940, in Hanover, the son of the late Neal E. and Mary A. (Richard) Leonard, Sr....

Dec 24, 2022

Lynn Leslie Steffens, age 67 of New Oxford, PA, passed away December 24, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous cancer battle.

The daughter of Leslie and Norma (Engler) Bosley, Lynn was born on August 24, 1955 in Beatrice, NE....

Dec 23, 2022

Thomas B. Scheivert, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Gettysburg, Friday, December 23, 2022

Thomas was born April 7, 1944 in Hanover, the son of the late Wilfred B. and Helen B. (Hoff) Scheivert.

Thomas was employed with BAE as a machinist for many years, retiring in 2007. Thomas was a member of...

Dec 20, 2022

Adam T. Becker, 39, passed Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Adam was born January 2, 1983, in Hanover, the son of Jody L. (Hartlaub) Becker of Hanover, and Thomas E. Becker of East Berlin.

Adam loved hunting, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State fan.  He...

Dec 19, 2022

Ellen M. (Shoemaker) McWilliams, 80, passed Monday, December 19, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Lee E. McWilliams, Sr, who passed February 18, 2002.

Ellen was born July 11, 1942, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Russell S. and Caroline A. (Strausbaugh) Shoemaker.

Ellen was a member of Immaculate...

Dec 19, 2022

Paul W. Warren, 82, passed Monday, December 19, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Naomi V. (Jacoby) Warren.

Paul was born May 4, 1940, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Paul F. and Mabel E. (Myers) Warren.

Paul was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Heidlersburg.

Dec 16, 2022

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Brady Allen Hartlaub, 25, born December 7, 1997, our beloved son, brother, and family member passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.  Those who knew Brady, even just a little, have lost a shining light in their lives.

Brady will be missed by his parents, Mary Ann and Wade Hartlaub, and...

Dec 15, 2022

Richard H. "Dick" Seifert, 69, passed Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Susan B. (Simpson) Seifert, his wife of 47 years.

Dick was born October 12, 1953, in Hanover, the son of the late Harry P. and June A. (Rothermel) Seifert, Jr.

Dick was the founder of Suzi Sudz...

Dec 15, 2022

Richard Keeney, 78, passed Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband on Bonnie M. (Goetz) Keeney, his wife of 56 years.

Richard was born March 12, 1944, in Reisterstown, MD, the son of the late Charles A. and Lucille R. (Konieczko) Keeney.

Richard loved gardening, going on cruises, and big game...

Dec 14, 2022

Judy K. (Basehore) Wilson, 84, passed Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Robert A. Wilson.

Judy was born June 11, 1938, in Palmyra, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ronetta (Stump) Basehore.

Judy was a homemaker and an avid seamstress. She excelled in drawings, oils paintings,...

Dec 13, 2022

John B. Becker, 78, passed Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home.

John was born May 20, 1944, in New Oxford, the son of the late Joseph C. and Evelyn M. (Bless) Becker.

John was a member of Hanover V.F.W.

John is survived by a brother, Joseph C. Becker and his wife...

Dec 12, 2022

John S. Kohler, 65, passed Monday, December 12, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Karen G. (Group) Kohler.

John was born June 30, 1957, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Donald P. and Vena J. (Reber) Kohler.

John was a life member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, McSherrystown...

Dec 12, 2022

Ruth M. (Miller) Lusk, 92, passed Monday, December 12, 2022 at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. "Bob" Lusk, her husband of 71 years, who passed January 16, 2020.

Ruth was born September 18, 1930, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Wilmont and Gladys (Riley) Miller.

Dec 5, 2022

Amy M. (Garner) Rodgers, 53, passed Monday, December 5, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Daniel L. Rodgers.

Amy was born September 8, 1969, in Concord, NC, the daughter of Bobby W. and Barbara A. (Brown) Garner of Mechanicsville, VA.

Amy was a 1987 graduate of Lee Davis High School in...

Dec 2, 2022

Irene M. (Heller) Zinn, 93, passed Friday, December 2, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Ralph D. Zinn, her husband of 65 years, who passed December 18, 2017.

Irene was born April 24, 1929, in Butler Twp., the daughter of the late Herman H. and Maude A. (Jacobs) Heller.

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Dec 2, 2022

Evelyn F. "Dutch" (Herr) Krug, 89, passed Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Earl W. Krug, her husband of 70 years, who passed July 2, 2021.

Evelyn was born December 5, 1932, in Adams Co, the daughter of the late John D. and Emma M. (Bair) Herr.

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Nov 28, 2022

Philip J. Wagaman, 88, passed Monday, November 28, 2022, at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg.  He was the husband of the late Marguerite R. (Hartlaub) Wagaman, who passed March 4, 2000.

Philip was born March 29, 1934, in Abbottstown, the son of the late Maurice L. and Mable B. (Altland) Wagaman.

Philip was a member of...

Nov 27, 2022

Betty L. (Kirby) Dellinger, 84, passed Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Gerald D. Dellinger, Sr, who passed August 13, 2003.

Betty was born August 19, 1938, in Union, WV, the daughter of the late Kelly and Stella (Morgan) Kirby.

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

Nov 24, 2022

Laura C. (McClaskey) Wallace, 66, passed, Thursday, November 24, 2022 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of James L. Wallace, her husband of 43 years.

Laura was born July 9, 1956 in Dundalk, MD, the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Mitchell) McClaskey.

Laura was a member of St. David's U.C.C...

Nov 23, 2022

Arton D. "Art" Hamme, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was the husband of Sharon A. (Wallen) Hamme, his wife of 53 years.

Art was born, March 25, 1950 in Hanover, the son of the late Leander G. and Mildred A. (Laughman) Hamme.