Obituaries

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...

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...