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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Karl E. Hershey
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...
Avery G. Mabe
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...
Rose A. (Mcmaster) Smith
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...
Raymond E. "Ray" Poole
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...
Ferman J. Helmstetter
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...
Richard J. Lawrence, Sr.
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...
Sharon L. (Leas) Moore
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...
Rebecca E. (Harris) Mojica
May 5, 2022
Rebecca E. "Becky" (Harris) Mojica, 66, passed Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of Tony Mojica.
Becky was born March 2, 1956 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Paul R. and Priscilla E. (Rohrback) Harris, Sr.
In addition to her husband Tony, Becky is survived by a...
Sharon Mindemann
May 5, 2022
Sharon Mindemann, 75, of Thomasville, PA, formerly Dover, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald Mindemann, and their two children and 6 grandchildren: a son, Paul Mindemann and wife Christina, Holtwood, PA; their children, Tovah and Rinah; a...
Janet L. (Myers) Millhimes
May 3, 2022
Janet L. (Myers) Millhimes, 81, passed Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold R. "Pee Wee" Millhimes, her husband of 60 years, who passed October 8, 2017.
Janet was born, October 12, 1940 in New Chester, the daughter of the late C. David and Helen L.(Decker) Myers....
Margaret M. (Becker) Shank
May 2, 2022
Margaret M. (Becker) Shank, 72, passed Monday, May 2, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of Ray S. Shank, her husband of 30 years.
Margaret was born March 19, 1950, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Oscar and F. Edna (Sites) Becker, Sr.
Margaret was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church...
Joyce E. (Eisenhart) Eichelberger
May 1, 2022
Joyce E. (Eisenhart) Eichelberger, 78, passed Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Yorkview Nursing Home in York. She was the wife of the late Dale W. Eichelberger, who passed July 30, 2000.
Joyce was born January 26, 1944, in York, the daughter of the late William L. and Dorothy M. (Krone) Eisenhart.
Joyce was a...
Kathryn J. (Noel) Wilhelm
Apr 30, 2022
Kathryn J. (Noel) Wilhelm, 76, passed Saturday, April 30, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.
Kathryn was born September 19, 1945, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Glenn and Ruth (Harman) Noel.
Kathryn is survived by a daughter, Sherry L. Wilhelm of Hagerstown, MD, three grandchildren, Chrystle Arentz of Hagerstown, Michelle...
Joyce M. (Swearman) Topper
Apr 29, 2022
Joyce M. (Swearman) Topper, 73, passed Friday, April 29, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late George T. Topper, who passed March 23, 1993 and the life partner of John C. Balek, Sr.
Joyce was born December 11, 1948, in Somerset Co., the daughter of the late Edgar and Anna (Shultz)...
C. Dawn (Brady) Kuhn
Apr 27, 2022
C. Dawn (Brady) Kuhn, 77, passed Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of Francis D. Kuhn, her husband of 59 years.
Dawn was born July 14, 1944, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Carroll F. and Almeda A. (Laughman) Brady.
Dawn was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary...
Joseph L. “Joe” Speelman
Apr 27, 2022
Joseph L. "Joe" Speelman, 79, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was the husband of the late Myra L. (Dean) Speelman, who passed away August 7, 2008.
Joe was born March 31, 1943, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Belford S. and Viola B. (Baumgardner) Speelman.
Joe...
Dorothy M. (Resser) "Dottie Mae" Eisenhart
Apr 23, 2022
Dorothy M. "Dottie Mae" (Resser) Eisenhart, 92, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late Charles Mervin Eisenhart, her husband of 66 years.
Dottie Mae was born May 18, 1929 in York, the daughter of the late Justin and Anna Mae (Shaffer) Resser.
...Raymond P. Traylor
Apr 22, 2022
Raymond P. Traylor, 87, passed Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home. He was the husband of Verdell Thate Harmon.
Ray was born May 23, 1934, in Baltimore.
In addition to his wife Verdell, Ray is survived by two daughters, Dani Kushla and her husband Mike of Wellsville, and Hope Miller and her companion...
Deborah M. (Taft) Woodson
Apr 16, 2022
Deborah M. Woodson (Taft), 68 of Biglerville passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Debbie was born August 1st 1953, in Phoenixville PA,she was the daughter of the late Wallace E. Taft and the late Gloria J. Clapper (Vasey).
Debbie grew up in Oaks, Pa...
Renice W. Snoots
Apr 16, 2022
Renice W. Snoots, 87, passed Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home. He was the husband of the late Louise M. (Guilano) Snoots, who passed June 18, 2020.
Renice was born February 9, 1935, in Lovettsville, VA, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Catherine (Wenner) Snoots.
Renice served in the U.S. Air...
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