Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in New Oxford and East Berlin, PA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the New Oxford and East Berlin, PA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Helen G. Bosserman
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,...
Dorothy L. Schaefer
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...
Troy A. Meckley
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...
Janice M. Stahl
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...
Dorothy S. Schwartz
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...
Edwin E. Weaver
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)...
John C. Buelow
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...
William L. Leonard
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....
Lynn L. Steffens
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....
Thomas B. Scheivert
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...
Adam T. Becker
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...
Ellen M. Mcwilliams
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...
Paul W. Warren
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.
...Brady A. Hartlaub
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...
Richard H. Seifert
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...
Richard Keeney
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...
Judy K. Wilson
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,...
John B. Becker
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...
John S. Kohler
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...
Ruth M. Lusk
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.
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