Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Sherman F. Kirby, 70, passed Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Debra A. (Beamer) Kirby, his wife of 30 years.

Sherman was born July 6, 1952, in TN, the son of the late Kathern (Nipper) Kirby Tomaszewski and the late Alvin D. Kirby, Sr.

Sherman worked construction all...

Oct 30, 2022

Randolph L. "Larry" Swartz, 77, passed Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.  He was the husband of Faye L. (Rossman) Swartz.

Larry was born January 22, 1945, in Newton, NJ, the son of the late Randolph B. and Miriam I. (Walters) Swartz.

Larry was a 1963 graduate of Penns...

Oct 23, 2022

Dorothy Lee Kehr, went home to meet Jesus on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was the wife of the late Clyde E. Kehr, Sr, who passed away on April 7, 2005. Dorothy married Clyde on November 16, 1949.

Dorothy was born October 10, 1931 in York Co, and recently observed her 91st birthday. She was number...

Oct 20, 2022

Joseph E. "Joe" Topper, Sr, 90, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Columbia Cottage, Hanover. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Pyles) Topper of Hanover, his wife of 70 years.

Joe was born June 20, 1932 in Hanover, the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Guise) Topper.

Joe was owner of...

Oct 19, 2022

Brandon Lee, 39, of East Berlin, PA passed from this life on Wednesday 10/19/2022. He was the son of Karen Lee (Knaub) of East Berlin and the deceased Gary E Lee. Brandon is survived by a 12-year-old son, Corbin Lee, 3 brothers: Jason Lee, Shawn Lee, and Cody Lee, a half-sister Stacie Lee-Smith, Grandmother Arlene Knaub, as well...

Oct 17, 2022

Bessie, I. (Griffin) Haar, 91, passed Monday, October 17, 2022, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg.  She was the wife of Clair W. Haar, her husband of 72 years, who died on June 4, 2022.

Bessie was born November 14, 1930, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late­­ Glenn and Maggie (Finney) Griffin.

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Oct 16, 2022

Joseph L. "Lee" Stewart, 88, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa J. (Rizzuto) Stewart, his wife of 56 years.

Lee was born July 14, 1934 in Latrobe, the son of the late Harold W. and Alice I. (Berkmyer) Stewart.

Lee was a member of Immaculate...

Oct 14, 2022

Sue A. (Smith) Eckert, 63 went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by family. She was the wife and best friend of Ervin "Oz" Eckert, her husband of 33 years.

Sue was born May 6, 1959 in York, the daughter of Betty L. (Cousler) Smith-Hyser of Dallastown and the late Larry...

Oct 9, 2022

Zelma R. (Eisenhart) Lebo, 91, passed Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy.  She was the wife of the late Harold E. Lebo, Sr, who passed January 29, 1985.

Zelma was born February 18, 1931, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Ira and Daisy (Shultz) Eisenhart

Zelma was...

Oct 7, 2022

Joseph G. "Joe" Heffron, Jr, 82, passed Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Nancy C. (Budd) Heffron, his wife of 56 years.

Joe was born December 28, 1939, in Springfield, the son of the late Joseph G. and Marie (O'Brien) Heffron.

Joe served in the U.S. Navy aboard the...

Oct 6, 2022

Robert W. "Bob" Wickline, 73, passed Thursday, October 6, 2022, at his home.  He was the companion of Susan H. Clauser, and the husband of the late Patricia A. (Long) Wickline, who passed April 1, 2016.

Bob was born January 21, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Ray D. & Ellen E. (Mills) Wickline,...

Oct 6, 2022

Robert F. "Bob" Williams, 74, passed Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Regina L. (Linton) Williams, his wife of 56 years.

Bob was born October 11, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Frank C. and Geraldine C. (Ryan) Williams.

Bob served in the U.S....

Oct 6, 2022

Joyce (Park) Dennis, 92, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Merle "Pat" Dennis, her husband of 47 years, who died on August 5, 1996.

Joyce was born March 25, 1930 in Mt. Airy, NC, the daughter of the late Charles and Edna L. (Emerson) Park.

Oct 5, 2022

Kermit P. "Barney" Zeigler, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home. He was the husband of Floetta (Groupe) Zeigler and companion of Linda D. Wagner.

Kermit was born October 23, 1940 in Dover, the son of the late Kermit R. and Kathleen G. (Mummert) Zeigler.

Kermit was a member of Northeast Adams...

Oct 3, 2022

Jeffrey A. Waddell, 64, passed Monday, October 3, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Susan M. (Anthony) Waddell, his wife of 36 years.

Jeff was born July 23, 1958 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Carole A. (Adams) Waddell of New Oxford, and the late John A. Waddell.

Jeff was a...

Sep 25, 2022

Peggy J. (McBee) Waugh, 74, passed Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of Roger D. Waugh, her husband of 53 years.

Peggy was born October 8, 1947, Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Puffenberger) McBee.

In addition to her husband Roger, Peggy is survived by...

Sep 24, 2022

Brady A. Couch, 24, passed Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.

Brady was born June 23, 1998, in Harrisburg, the son of Melissa A. Wolfe of Franklintown, and Chip J. Couch of Mercersburg.

Brady was a Gift of Life tissue donor.

Brady is survived by...

Sep 23, 2022

Dolores E. (Baker) Hoffnagle, 87, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Columbia Cottage, Hanover. She was the wife of Richard E. Hoffnagle, her husband of 66 years.

Dolores was born May 12, 1935 in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Esther (Houser) Baker.

Dolores was a 1953 graduate of New Oxford High school,...

Sep 21, 2022

Hedwig (Gast) Tweardy, fondly known to many as Heidi, 88, went to heaven on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was the wife of the late Amil P. Tweardy, her husband of 34 years, who passed November 18, 1990.

Hedwig was born October 8, 1933, in Trier, Germany, the daughter of the late Karl and Ella (Bataille)...

Sep 19, 2022

Ricky L. Wolf, 57, passed Monday, September 19, 2022, at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.

Ricky was born April 9, 1965, in Hanover, the son of the late Adam M. and Ruth E. (Griest) Wolf.

Ricky was a member of Williams Grove Steam Engine Association, and was a 1983 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School...