Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Orpha M. (Klase) Kreamer, 98, passed Friday, April 28, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth Beason, who died in 1972, and the late Emmit Kreamer, who died in 2007.

Orpha was born February 7, 1925, in Richfield, the daughter of the late John E. and Lottie M. (Strawser) Klase.

Apr 27, 2023

Julia Taylor Hitchcock, 97, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA. Her body was received by the Humanity Gifts Registry in Hershey, PA, for research and education.

Julia Beatrice Taylor was born on July 8, 1925 in Wilmington, DE, to J. Harry and Virginia (Lankford) Taylor.  She was musically talented...

Apr 25, 2023

Elvin C. "Sonny" Lau, 91, passed away at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle April 25, 2023.  He was the loving husband of, and is survived by, Betty L (Lau) Lau; together they shared 37 years of marriage.

Born during a big snow storm on March 14, 1932 at his Uncle's home on West Philadelphia St. in York, PA,...

Apr 21, 2023

Diana K. (Hartlaub) Parsley, 55, passed Friday, April 21, 2023.  She was the wife of Herbert J. Parsley, Jr.

Diana was born January 2, 1968, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Betty D. (Bixler) Hartlaub.

Diana was the youngest of 12 siblings.

In addition to her husband Herb,...

Apr 19, 2023

James Michael "Mike" Sneed, 62, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home, after a long illness with cancer. He was the husband of Debra L. (Glazier) Sneed, his wife of 25 years.

Mike was born December 9, 1960, in Boston, MA, the son of the late James W. and Julie A. (Enders) Sneed, Jr.

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Apr 19, 2023

Michael S. Kushla, 63, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home.  He was the husband of Dani (Traylor) Kushla, his wife of 17 years.

Mike was born May 29, 1959, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Stephen and Jean (McDonald) Kushla.

Mike served in the U.S. Army and attended Life Discovery Church...

Apr 14, 2023

Russell J. Miller, 95, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Janet E. (Kohr) Miller, his wife of 73 years.

Russell was born June 2, 1927 in Hanover, the son of the late Jacob W. and Olga M. (Wallet) Miller.

Russell was employed for 35 years at Gettysburg...

Apr 13, 2023

Marie A. (Ognibene) Weeks, 92, passed Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare Nursing Home, Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" Weeks who passed away in 1986.

Marie was born January 22, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Dominic and Theresa (Paras) Ognibene.

Marie was a member...

Apr 3, 2023

Brian L. Reichart, 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of Lela S. (Mummert) Reichart for 27 years and loving father to Ryder L. Reichart and Artem T. Reichart.

Born February 24, 1968, in Hanover,...

Apr 3, 2023

Larry E. Spahr, 82, of East Berlin, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at SpirTrust Lutheran – The Village at Gettysburg Nursing Home.

Larry was born February 5, 1941 in East Berlin, the son of the late Raymond L. and Marion K. (Reynolds) Spahr.

Larry was a 1959 Graduate of Bermudian Springs High School....

Mar 28, 2023

James H. "Jim" Seamans, 82, passed Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Donna C. (Carpenter) Seamans, his wife of 48 years.

Jim was born October 28, 1940, in Westfield, the son of the late Howard Seamans and the late Arletta (Hancock) Lamphier.

Jim was a member of Kiwanis...

Mar 28, 2023

Sara C. (Smith) Sneeringer, 85, passed Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Homewood at Plum Creek surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of John H. Sneeringer, her husband of 67 years.

Sara was born April 9, 1937, in Hanover, the daughter of the late William H. and Josephine E. (Felty) Smith, Sr.

Sara...

Mar 26, 2023

Ralph L. Mentzer, 94, passed Sunday, March 26, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Eunice I. (Botterbusch) Mentzer, his wife of 69 years.

Ralph was born December 5, 1928, in Waynesboro, the son of the late Jacob W. and Cora (Bittle) Mentzer.

Ralph was a member of St. John's Lutheran...

Mar 20, 2023

Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Hess) Bonebrake, 95, passed Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Jacob M. Bonebrake, Jr, who passed March 9, 1999.

Our hearts are broken here on Earth, but we know that God has welcomed "Nanny" with open arms and she is...

Mar 18, 2023

Jane L. Myers, 89, affectionately known as "Grandma Myers, passed Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Gardens at Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Franklin R. Myers, Sr, who passed October 27, 1998.

Jane was born July 28, 1933, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Mervin F. and Pauline M. (Howe) Hippensteel.

Jane...

Mar 15, 2023

Clara E. (Stevens) Krout Eisenhart, 92, passed Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Glenn L. Krout, and the late Melvin C. "Buck" Eisenhart.

Clara was born September 4, 1930, in York Springs, the daughter of the late John E. and Ruth E....

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...