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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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Gary Lee Viands

Gary Lee Viands

Feb 26, 2022

Gary L. Viands, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Abbottstown, Saturday, February 26, 2022, with his family at his side. He was the husband of Sandy L. (Smith) Viands.

Gary was born February 22, 1951 in Springfield, OH, the son of the late Floyd G. and Winnie M. (Smith) Viands.

Gary loved to...

Clyde B. Stup Ii

Clyde B. Stup Ii

Feb 25, 2022

Clyde B. Stup II, 72, of East Berlin, PA, entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Montgomery County, MD, to Clyde B. Stup and Virginia M. (Swann) Stup on February 13, 1950.

He was the beloved husband of Connie L. (DeHaven) Stup...

Donald J. “Duck” Shoemaker

Donald J. “Duck” Shoemaker

Feb 21, 2022

Donald J. "Duck" Shoemaker, 81, passed away of natural causes after a brief stay at York Hospital on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was the husband of Betty A. (Hinkle) Shoemaker, his wife, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in October 2021.

Duck was born July 20, 1940, on the Family Farm in Dover...

John A. Ford

John A. Ford

Feb 21, 2022

John A. Ford, 82, passed away at his home with his family at his side, Monday, February 21, 2022. He was the husband of Peggyann (Smyser) Ford, his wife of 62   years.

John was born April 27, 1939 in New York City, NY, the son of the late Custer Ford and Helen (Diak) Ford Snyder.

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Fumiko Zellers

Fumiko Zellers

Feb 17, 2022

Fumiko Zellers, born December 13, 1929, died today, Thursday, February 17, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of Neal Zellers, who preceded her in death.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Gosnell and grandson Chris Gosnell and his wife, Cindy Chamblee, and her sisters, Noriko Selle of GA, and Yoko Willis of FL.  She was a survivor. ...

Harold L. “Howie” Shadle, Jr.

Harold L. “Howie” Shadle, Jr.

Feb 15, 2022

Harold L. "Howie" Shadle, Jr, 62, passed Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Rae J. (Bentzel) Shadle, who was his loving companion for 39 years.

Howie was born July 28, 1959, in Gettysburg, the son of Mary E. (Becker) Shadle of

Abbottstown, and the late Harold L....

Robert B. Kittredge, Sr.

Robert B. Kittredge, Sr.

Feb 15, 2022

Robert B. Kittredge, Sr, 73, passed Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Lana F. (Mayers) Kittredge, his wife of 51 years, who passed August 28, 2019.

Rob was born July 15, 1948, in Silver Spring, MD, the son of the late Fred G. and Charlotte M. (Smith)...

Adeline M. (Sarandrea)  Mannarino

Adeline M. (Sarandrea) Mannarino

Feb 14, 2022

Adeline M. (Sarandrea) Mannarino, 92, and known to all as "Addie", passed Monday, February 14, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Francis J. "Frank" Mannarino, her husband of 64 years, who passed January 29, 2016.

Addie was born July 10, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late James...

Doug L. Pate

Doug L. Pate

Feb 13, 2022

Douglas L. Pate, 61, passed Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Tina D. (Gibbons) Pate, with whom he shared 27 years together.

Doug was born April 9, 1960, in Hanover, the son of the late Jerry A. Pate and the late Wilma L. (Vanover) Storm.

Doug was employed...

Emory M. Altland, Jr.

Emory M. Altland, Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

Emory M. Altland, Jr, 76, passed Friday, February 11, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Emory was born October 31, 1945, in York Co., the son of the late Clarence and Beulah R. (Heiner) Shipley, and the late Emory M. Altland, Sr.

Emory was a member of Paradisus Church of God Praise and Worship Center...

Kathryn E. (Anthony)  Boyer

Kathryn E. (Anthony) Boyer

Feb 10, 2022

Kathryn E. (Anthony) Boyer, 102, passed Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Country Meadows in York.  She was the wife of the late Ira L. Boyer, who passed December 26, 1998.

Kathryn was born October 2, 1919, in Reading Twp., the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Brough) Anthony.

Kathryn was a member of Paradise...

Carroll C. Slothour

Carroll C. Slothour

Feb 9, 2022

Carroll C. Slothour, Jr, 68, passed Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home.

Carroll was born November 13, 1953, in Hanover, the son of the late Carroll C. and Julia R. (Lamberson) Slothour, Sr.

Carroll was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in York Springs, and York Springs Jaycee's.

Carroll is survived by...

Rev. Paul Hunter Wilson

Rev. Paul Hunter Wilson

Feb 9, 2022

Paul Hunter Wilson passed Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Miriam J. (Miller) Wilson, his wife of 64 years, who passed February 10, 2010.

Paul was born January 19, 1921, in Butler, PA, the son of John Martin Wilson and Laura Hunter Wilson.  He was a...

Gloria J. (Witter) Smith

Gloria J. (Witter) Smith

Feb 5, 2022

Gloria J. (Witter) Smith, 84, passed Saturday, February 5, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Henry J. Smith, her husband of 63 years, who passed May 3, 2021.

Gloria was born January 15, 1938, in Straban Twp., Adams Co, the daughter of the late Bruce E. and Frances E. (Harmon)...

Rose M. (Kuhn)  Hitchcock

Rose M. (Kuhn) Hitchcock

Feb 4, 2022

Rose M. (Kuhn) Hitchcock, 88, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Rose was born January 6, 1934, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Roy I. and Anastacia E. (Schaffer) Kuhn.

Rose was a graduate from Delone Catholic High School. She retired from Fleming Foods in York after working there many...

Jeffrey L. Sullivan

Jeffrey L. Sullivan

Feb 4, 2022

Jeffrey L. Sullivan, 58, passed Friday, February 4, 2022, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Christine (Bartram) Sullivan, his wife of 38 years.

Jeffrey was born January 10, 1964, in Hanover, the son of Nelson and Rosalind (Nunamaker) Smith of Hanover, and the late Nevin H. Sullivan.

In addition to his...

Bernard J. "Bernie" Lawrence

Bernard J. "Bernie" Lawrence

Feb 3, 2022

Bernard J. "Bernie" Lawrence, Jr., 93, formerly of Hanover, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, February 3, 2022, at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford PA. He was born February 1, 1929, in Hanover PA to Bernard J. and Marie C. (Staub) Lawrence. He is predeceased also by his brother, Donald F. Lawrence.

He...

Jean A. (Berkheimer) Reever

Jean A. (Berkheimer) Reever

Jan 26, 2022

Jean A. (Berkheimer) Reever, 76, passed Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Bruce D. Reever, her husband of 43 years, who passed March 9, 2013.

Jean was born January 7, 1946, in York, the daughter of the late Fred A. and Pauline A. (Ruppert) Berkheimer.

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Lyndon R. Landaeta

Lyndon R. Landaeta

Jan 23, 2022

Lyndon R. Landaeta, 46, passed Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy.  He was the husband of Jennifer L. (Albright) Landaeta, his wife of 26 years.

Lyndon was born October 10, 1975, in Hanover, the son of Roberta A. (Robinson) Landaeta of East Berlin, and the late Cesar L. Landaeta.

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Esther R. (Bollinger)  Baker

Esther R. (Bollinger) Baker

Jan 22, 2022

Esther R. (Bollinger) Baker, 89, passed Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Horace W. Baker, who passed May 7, 2004.

Esther was born March 5, 1932, in Jefferson, the daughter of the late John and Cora (Trout) Bollinger.

Esther was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...

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