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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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