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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Betty Louise (Hyre)  Bowser

Betty Louise (Hyre) Bowser

Jul 15, 2022

Betty Louise (Hyre) Bowser went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2022.  She was 91.  She was a resident of Cross Keys Village Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Betty was born in Hyndman, PA, on February 18, 1931 to the late Guy E. and Mabel Hyre and was the oldest...

Andrew A. Karabinos

Andrew A. Karabinos

Jul 15, 2022

Andrew A. Karabinos, Jr, 17, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at WellSpan York Hospital following injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was the son of Nicole A. (Garguilo) Rohrbaugh and her husband Scott of East Berlin and Andrew A. Karabinos, Sr. and his wife April of NJ.

Andrew was born April 6, 2005 in Long...

Lucille K. Miller

Lucille K. Miller

Jul 13, 2022

Lucille K. Miller, 85, of East Berlin, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Lucille was the daughter of the late Paul David and Edna Pauline Byers Bubb of York Springs, Pa.

She is survived by two sons, Bradford Miller, McClure, Pa and Timothy Miller, York. Grandchildren...

Enrique Garibay

Enrique Garibay

Jul 1, 2022

Enrique Garibay, 57, passed Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home.

Enrique was born July 3, 1964, in San Angel, Michoacán, Mexico, the son of the late Angel Garibay and Guadalupe Navarro.

Enrique is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Garcia-Ayala of New Oxford, two sons, Adriel Garibay and his wife Sarah of Hanover,...

Vincent G. Martin

Vincent G. Martin

Jun 30, 2022

Vincent G. "Vinny" Martin, 32, of Gettysburg, passed away June 30, 2022 at WellSpan York Hospital, following injuries as a passenger in an automobile accident on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Vinny was born July 17, 1989 in Gettysburg, the son of Lisa M. Baker and her husband Ken (step father), of Daytona, FL, and John H. Martin, III...

Daniel A. Bly

Daniel A. Bly

Jun 29, 2022

Daniel A. Bly, 49, passed Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Kerry A. (Hockensmith) Bly, his wife of 24 years.

Dan was born November 24, 1972, in York, the son of Linda M. (Spahr) Anderson of Spring Grove, and the late James F. Bly.

In addition to his...

Shirley J. (Davis)  Almeida

Shirley J. (Davis) Almeida

Jun 25, 2022

Shirley J. (Davis) Almeida, 74, passed Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Penn Medicine, Philadelphia. She was the wife of Arthur Almeida, Jr, her husband of 25 years.

Shirley was born October 24, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, PA, the daughter of the late Paul M. and Helen L. (Bates) Davis.

Shirley was employed with Hanover Hall...

Paulette K. (Mcilwee) Dubbs

Paulette K. (Mcilwee) Dubbs

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...

Earl P. Jacobs

Earl P. Jacobs

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 ...

Jason A. Mahone

Jason A. Mahone

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.

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James A. Smith

James A. Smith

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...

Barbara J. (Staub)  Laughman

Barbara J. (Staub) Laughman

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...

Clair W. Haar

Clair W. Haar

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...

Allen M. Gillis

Allen M. Gillis

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...

Maxine M. (Highlands) Calaman

Maxine M. (Highlands) Calaman

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...

Raymond L. Swope

Raymond L. Swope

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...

Ronald J. Staub

Ronald J. Staub

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...

Joseph A. Shoemaker

Joseph A. Shoemaker

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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Gary C. Daum

Gary C. Daum

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...

Susan C. (Roche)  Bevenour

Susan C. (Roche) Bevenour

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...

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