Obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Paulette K. (McIlwee) Dubbs, entered heaven's gates to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Paulette was born September 30, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Paul K. and June M. (Sebright) McIlwee, Sr.

Paulette was a member of Missionary Bible Baptist Church in Hanover, and...

Jun 18, 2022

Earl P. Jacobs, 81, passed Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Jacqueline (May) Jacobs, his wife of 50 years.

Earl was born August 17, 1940, in North Codorus Twp., the son of the late Stewart and Lydia (Sweitzer) Jacobs.

In addition to his wife Jacqueline, Earl is survived by ...

Jun 11, 2022

Jason A. Mahone, 43, passed Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Kristina E. (Crouse) Mahone.

Jason was born May 8, 1979, in Hanover, the son of the late Stewart J. Mahone.

Jason was a member of Hanover First Church of God, Hanover AMVETS, and McSherrystown Home Association.

Jun 10, 2022

James A. Smith, 82, passed Friday, June 10, 2022, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of the late Nancy B. Smith, who passed August 29, 2006.

Jim was born January 21, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Louis J. Smith and the late Stella M. (Clemens) Dennis.

Jim...

Jun 8, 2022

Barbara J. (Staub) Laughman, 79, passed Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Encompass Health in York.  She was the wife of Robert E. Laughman, her husband of 60 years.

Barb was born December 24, 1942, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Ellis Staub, and the late Clara (Utz) Smith.

Barb was a member of First...

Jun 4, 2022

Clair W. Haar, 94, passed Saturday, June 4, 2022, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Bessie I. (Griffin) Haar, his wife of 72 years.

Clair was born May 4, 1928, in New Oxford, the son of the late W. Frank and J. Ruth (Emlet) Haar.

Clair served in the...

Jun 1, 2022

Allen M. Gillis, 57, passed Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Dodie Gillis.

Allen was born August 27, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Fred M. and Jeannette K. (Myers) Gillis.

Allen is survived by two sisters, Debbie L. Neiswender and her husband...

May 29, 2022

Maxine M. (Highlands) Calaman, 84, passed Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Gardens at Gettysburg.  She was the wife of Jan S. Calaman, her husband of 39 years.

Maxine was born November 14, 1937, in South Newton, the daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle (Utze) Highlands.

In addition to her husband Jan, Maxine is...

May 27, 2022

Raymond L. Swope, 89, passed Friday, May 27, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Esther M. (Bowman) Swope, his wife of 70 years.

Raymond was born January 7, 1933, in Hamilton Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Lloyd L. and Sarah V. (Miller) Swope.

Raymond was a member...

May 26, 2022

Ronald J. Staub, 73, passed Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Lilia (Parra) Staub, his wife of 18 years.

Ron was born December 11, 1948, in Gettysburg, the son of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Smith) Staub.

Ron was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

May 25, 2022

Joseph A. "Joe" Shoemaker, Sr., 66, passed away at his hunting cabin in Jersey Mills, PA, Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Joe was born May 6, 1956 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Dale F. and Janet (Leas) Shoemaker, Sr.

Joe was a self-employed mason contractor, and an avid hunter and fisherman.

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May 23, 2022

Gary C. Daum, 81, passed Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Donna J. (Morningstar) Daum, his wife of 56 years, who died January 13, 2016.

Gary was born September 12, 1940 in Hanover, the son of the late Clemens and Mary M. (Brown) Daum.

Gary was orphaned...

May 22, 2022

Susan C. (Roche) Bevenour, 63, passed Sunday, May 22, 2022, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.  She was the wife of David M. Bevenour, her husband of 37 years.

Sue was born December 13, 1958, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Maurice J. "Butch" and Mary A. (Wolf) Roche

Sue taught at C.T.E. in the...

May 21, 2022

Karl E. Hershey, age 71, of Thomasville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferris E. Hershey and Kathleen M. Hershey, and his stepbrother, Lanny Heidler. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Joan S. Hershey; two daughters- Amy H. Taylor of Hanover and Sarah...

May 17, 2022

Avery G. "Joe" Mabe, 76, passed peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Mary "Jackie" (Trenner) Mabe, his wife of 45 years.

Joe was born May 23, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of the late Sarah P. Johnson.

Joe served in the U.S. Army, was a member...

May 13, 2022

Rose A. (McMaster) Smith, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday, May 13, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Conway T. Smith, her husband of 58 years.

Rose was born October 3, 1933 in McSherrystown, the daughter of the late George L. and Gertrude (Myers) McMaster.

Rose was a member of Immaculate...

May 7, 2022

Raymond E. "Ray" Poole, 62, passed on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Ray was born, January 4, 1960, in Hanover, the son of Darlene V. (Turner) Poole of Sebring, FL, and the late James E. Poole.

Ray was a member of St. Pauls "The Pines" Lutheran Church, New Oxford, and a graduate...

May 7, 2022

Ferman J. Helmstetter, 86, passed Saturday, May 7, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Gloria E. (Elliott) Helmstetter, his wife of 58 years.

Ferman was born January 4, 1936, in Ellerslie, MD, the son of the late John J. and Edna P. (Shroyer) Helmstetter.

Ferman was a member of Immaculate...

May 6, 2022

Our beloved Richard J. Lawrence Sr., 87, began his next journey, passing away peacefully at home and surrounded by family, on May 6, 2022.

Dick was born March 18, 1935, at The Old Mill Inn, New Oxford, to late parents George S. and Mary (Bucher) Lawrence. He proudly reminded family that he roller skated as a child...

May 6, 2022

Sharon L. (Leas) Moore, 65, passed Friday, May 6, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Philip E. Moore, who passed March 15, 2010.

Sharon was born August 16, 1956, in Hanover, the daughter of the Harold M. and Gale M. (Myers) Leas of East Berlin.

Sharon loved taking care...