Obituaries

Mar 14, 2023

John F. Harman, 91, of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Miriam E. (Anthony) Harman, who died on January 3, 2020.  Born July 23, 1931 in Hanover, he was the son of the late George W. Harman and Clara A. (Sipe) Harman.

John...

Mar 12, 2023

Charles J. Melchiorre, 74, passed Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Promedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in York.  He was the husband of Charlotte M. (Rydzewski) Melchiorre, his wife of 28 years.

Charles was born April 15, 1948, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Americo and Irene (Nowak) Melchiorre.

Charles was a member of St. Paul...

Mar 9, 2023

Joanne M. (Metzler) Forry, 70, passed peacefully at her home, Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was the wife of Paul H. Forry, her husband of 48 years.

Joanne was born February 26, 1953 in Mount Joy, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elta (Metzler) Harnish.

Joanne was employed with The Brethren Home Community's...

Mar 2, 2023

Linda K. Ecker, 71, passed Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home.

Linda was born July 6, 1951, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late William C. Ecker, Sr, and the late Jean I. (Eckard) Ecker Smith.

Linda is survived by her siblings, Barbara A. James and her husband Doyle of Baudette, MN, Wade Clark...

Feb 26, 2023

Diana M. (Paulson) Rasmussen, 82, passed Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of Neil S. Rasmussen, her husband of more than 61 years.

Diana was born March 9, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Mae A. (Eulrich) Paulson and Leslie W. Paulson.

Diana was a member of...

Feb 24, 2023

Joseph E. Lemmon, 74, passed Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Elaine (Neen) F. (Myers) Lemmon.

Joe was born September 26, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Eugene and Irene (Jacobs) Lemmon.

Joe was a graduate of Gettysburg College, where he played football and wrestled, and he...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna L. (Thacker) Watkins, 67, passed Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Normandie Ridge Nursing Home in York.  She was the wife of the late Rudolph V. Watkins, Jr, who passed October 12, 2020.

Donna was born November 8, 1955, in Martinsburg, WV, the daughter of the late Wayne P. "Jack" and Shirley M. (Coates) Thacker.

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Feb 23, 2023

Barbara A. Lehigh, 78, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital.  Barbara was married to the late Daniel G. Lehigh for 49 years. They were married on November 12, 1966.

Barbara was born February 5, 1945 in York, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Anna M. Miller.

Barbara was a member of...

Feb 22, 2023

Margaret L. (Wittwer) Kugler, 93, passed Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Charles R. Kugler.

Margaret was born June 2, 1929, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret E. (McCarthur) Wittwer.

Margaret was a Past Royal Matron of Christina Court #18, Order of the...

Feb 15, 2023

Faye L. (Rossman) Swartz, 90, went home to the Lord on February 15, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late William R. Rockey, with whom she had eleven children, and Randolph L. Swartz, who she married in 1978.who passed October 30, 2022.

Faye was born February 2, 1933, in Brush...

Feb 10, 2023

Deborah S. (Bollinger) Keeney, 67, passed Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Dean A. Keeney, her husband of 43 years, who passed September 20, 2017.

Deb was born April 14, 1955, in Hanover, the daughter of Esther S. (Feeser) Bollinger of Manchester, and the late Charles L. Bollinger.

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...