Gerald Flynn
Feb 21, 2026
Gerald Flynn, 84, of East Berlin, entered God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital.
Born October 28, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, Gerald was the son of the late Beatrice Flynn. Gerald was the eldest son of 13 children. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth Flynn with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.
Gerald was a...
Margaret (Peg) C. Aumen
Feb 17, 2026
Margaret (Peg) C. Aumen (nee Harman), was called home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Philip Aumen, who died from cancer on April 23, 2000. Together, they shared their lives for 50 years. Peg, who never desired to reach 100 years of age, died peacefully at her home...
Deanna M. Krout
Feb 13, 2026
Deanna M. (Forry) Krout, 88, passed Friday, February 13, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Larry W. Krout, who passed December 9, 2015.
Deanna was born September 8, 1937, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Burnell and Lucretia (Sheaffer) Forry, Sr.
Deanna was a member of Paradise “Holtzschwamm” Lutheran Church in Thomasville and Order...
Shannon E. Heindel
Feb 12, 2026
Shannon Elizabeth Heindel, 48, born in Kansas City, Kansas, and spent her later years in Fredericksburg, Virginia, entered God’s eternal care on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She shared fifteen wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband Jan Heindel. Shannon is survived by Jan; her children Dorian Rittenhouse, Dalton Rittenhouse, Georgia Heindel, and Cora...
Barbara A. Albano
Feb 9, 2026
Barbara A. (Becker) Albano, 81, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Pappus House in Thomasville. She was the wife of Antonio R. Albano, Sr., her husband of almost 64 years.
A kind and giving person, Barbara loved to laugh, cook, listen to music, dance and was happiest spending time with her family, especially picnicking at Codorus State Park.
Barbara was born...
Warren T. MacAdams
Feb 7, 2026
Warren Thomas Norman “Skip” MacAdams, 82, of Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Skip proudly served six years in the National Guard.
He worked alongside his father in the family grocery store and catering business, spent time at the family restaurant The Dorian, and later worked as a Sears security guard. In 1980,...
Gisela C. Koleszar
Feb 4, 2026
Gisela C. (Lorenz) Koleszar, 80, passed Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Frank W. Koleszar, her husband of 58 years.
Gisela was born August 20, 1945, in Cranzahl, Germany, the daughter of the late Arno M. and Hildegard E. (Thanert) Lorenz.
Gisela was a former member of Reston Bible Church in Reston, VA, and...
Sharron D. Gresens
Feb 3, 2026
Sharron Dane Gresens, 87, passed Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford. She was the wife of CAPT Larry W. Gresens, USN (Ret.), her husband of 65 years, and is survived by her three children – Gail, Barry and Bradley – and her five grandchildren – Keenan, Emily, Megan, Sarah and Laurel.
Sharron was born March...
Ernest J. Farley
Feb 2, 2026
Ernest J. “Ernie” Farley, 77, passed Monday, February 2, 2026, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Brenda K. (Crawford) Farley, his wife of 57 years.
Ernie was born December 10, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Ernest J. and Beatrice N. (Wallet) Farley, Sr.
Ernie was proud to serve the Hanover Community in the jewelry industry for...
Sylvia A. Riser
Feb 2, 2026
Sylvia A. (Gallagher) Riser, 83, passed Monday, February 2, 2026, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Melvin J. Riser, her husband of 48 years, who passed January 13, 2020.
Sylvia was born September 14, 1942, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Elizabeth M. (Kopp) Gallagher.
Sylvia was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica,...
Stanley R. Boyer
Jan 27, 2026
Stanley R. Boyer, 85, passed peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Cassel) Boyer, his wife of 61 years.
Stan was born December 23, 1940, in East Berlin, the son of the late Glen W. and Anna Mary (Sweitzer) Boyer.
Stan was a graduate of Spring Grove High School and...
Curtis W. Thoman
Jan 22, 2026
Curtis W. Thoman, 93, passed Thursday, January 22, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Sheila R. (Gerbrick) Thoman, his wife of 46 years.
Curt was born August 30, 1932, in Dover, the son of the late Claude F. and Ruth A. (Danner) Thoman.
Curt was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin, a 40-year...
Benjamin Nathan Kline
Jan 20, 2026
Benjamin Nathan Kline, infant son of Andrea K. Guiher and Tyler N. Kline, passed Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Benjamin is survived by maternal grandparents Brian J. and Jennifer K. Guiher of East Berlin, paternal grandparents Damon L. and Cyndi E. Kline of Carlisle, an uncle, Riley B. Kline of Carlisle, and three...
Julie L. Waggoner
Jan 20, 2026
Julie L. (Pifer) Waggoner, 56, passed Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.
Julie was born January 21, 1969, in Hanover, the daughter of James W. and Joan L. (Hoover) Pifer of Myerstown.
Julie was a member of Bermudian Church-Covenant Brethren in East Berlin and worked for WellSpan York Hospital and OSS.
In addition to her parents, Julie is survived by a daughter,...
Shirley J. Mummert
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley Jean Hoke Mummert passed away peacefully at home surrounded her loving family on January 19, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1936 in Abbottstown, Adams County, PA to the late Richard and Miriam Eisenhart Hoke. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Wayne Mummert and her brother, Ronald Hoke.
In 1954 she graduated from...
David A. Stark
Jan 17, 2026
David Arthur Stark, 73, passed into his “next great adventure” 17 January 2026.
David served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1986, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His government service with the National Security Agency was from 1987 to 2019 when he retired.
A life-long Scouter, he obtained the rank of Life Scout, Scout Master of Troop 111, Advisor of...
James L. Kane
Jan 17, 2026
James L. Kane, 77, passed Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Linda A. (Rabine) Kane, his wife of 58 years.
Jim was born January 14, 1949, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Guy F. and Kathleen L. (Keckler) Kane.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Judith A. Jarvis
Jan 17, 2026
Judith A. (Hofman) Jarvis, 76, passed Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Harmony at Hershey. She was the wife of the late David M. Jarvis, who passes July 23, 2007.
Judy was born March 14, 1949, in York, the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Mildred A. (Krone) Jarvis.
Judy is survived by her honorary grandson, Levi Stermer.
Judy was a member of...
Wayne L. Deardorff
Jan 11, 2026
Wayne L. Dearforff, 81, passed Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Bonnie M. (Cressler) Deardorff, his wife of 51 years.
Wayne was born June 23, 1944, in Dillsburg, the son of the late Lester and Eva (Danner) Deardorff.
Wayne was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin. He was...
Peter A. Byrne
Jan 11, 2026
Peter Albert Byrne was born on July 5, 1945, in Huntington, New York, and peacefully joined the love of his life, Linda, in heaven on January 11, 2026. He was the son of Thomas and Murial (Mott) Byrne; brother of Thomas Byrne and Neil Byrne; and husband of Linda R. (Newell) Byrne for 45 years, all of whom preceded him...
