Obituaries

Sep 1, 2021

Stanley E. "Eddie" Yates, Jr, 56, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Denyse V. (Gonzalez) Yates, his wife of 22 years.

Eddie was born August 4, 1965, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Lorraine (Ryniewicz) Yates, and the late Stanley E. Yates, Sr.

Eddie...

Aug 30, 2021

Glenn Shupp, 90, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5:15 AM after battling dementia and other complications.

He was born April 4, 1931 in Mt. Joy PA., son of the late Burton A. Shupp and Myrtie V. (Swope) Shupp.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Franklin, Burton and Jerry.  He is survived by his...

Aug 27, 2021

Donald S. Hamon, 86, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village Mechanicsburg. He was the husband of the late Donna Jean (Conway) Hamon, his wife of 63 years, who died February 23, 2021.

Donald was born January 22, 1935, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Leroy and Mary (Nycz) Hamon.

Aug 23, 2021

Cheryl B. (Wolford) Rotz, 67, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Rotz, Sr, who died February 12, 1999.

Cheryl was born October 1, 1953, in West Palm Beach, FL, the daughter of the late Albert L. "Buzz" and Isobel A. (McFaulds) Wolford.

Cheryl...

Aug 16, 2021

Hezekiah D. Laughman was stillborn on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Hezekiah is survived by his parents, Derek G. and Ashley M. (Minnick) Laughman of York Springs, maternal grandparents, Mark and Diane Heisey of Spring Grove, and paternal grandparents, Eric and Katrina Laughman of York springs.

A graveside service will be...

Aug 15, 2021

Ronald C. Divelbiss, 76, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Arlene (Martin) Divelbiss.

Ron was born January 15, 1945, in Chambersburg, the son of the late Carl B. and Lilly F. (Bowers) Divelbiss.

Ron was the owner of Ron's Mobile Home Service in Abbottstown, and he...

Aug 14, 2021

Robert H. Noel, 78, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Diane E. (Crowl) Noel, his wife of 27 years.

Bob was born November 6, 1942, in York Co., the son of the late Ruth E. (Harman) Harvey, and the late Glenn Noel.

Bob served in the U.S....

Aug 12, 2021

Barry L. Markle, 59, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home in Hanover.

Barry was born September 8, 1961 in Hanover, the son of the late William and Ruth (Harman) Markle.

Barry was a U.S. Navy Veteran, stationed in Norfolk, VA. He was employed with the Evening Sun Newspaper for 35 years.

Aug 7, 2021

Agnes A. (Long) Naill, 96, died Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Transitions Healthcare.  She was the wife of the late Robert H. Naill, Sr, who died April 6, 1997.

Agnes was born April 21, 1925, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Leo A. and Ruth M. (Smith) Long.

Agnes was a member...

Aug 3, 2021

Joanne M. (Anderson) Lehr, 90, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Malcolm J. Lehr, who died August 13, 2002

Joanne was born July 16, 1931, in York, the daughter of the late Roy and Hilda (Lausch) Anderson.

Joanne was a member of St. Paul's...

Aug 1, 2021

Kenneth O. Tracy, Jr, 78, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Hershey Medical Center.  He was the husband of the late Donna J. (Taylor) Tracy, who died December 8, 2009.

Ken was born April 7, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Kenneth O. and Naomi (Barnes) Tracy, Sr.

Ken is survived by...

Jul 30, 2021

Ronald E. Airey, 84, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of Thelma W. (Wilkens) Airey, his wife of 65 years.

Ron was born August 8, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late William J. and Lillian W. (Benson) Airey.

Ron was a member of the United...

Jul 26, 2021

A devoted and loving son, Captain Brian M. Wilkinson entered into eternal rest July 26, 2021. His life was lived to the fullest as a true servant of Christ. He intentionally looked to the good and well-being of others in every facet of his life. He was man of integrity, loyalty and wisdom.

Brian was born September...

Jul 22, 2021

Carl H. Kline, 65, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Carl was born April 9, 1956, in Cheverly, MD, the son of the late Donna L. (Ferris) Eucure, and the late Harry F. Kline.

Carl was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gettysburg Ward, in New...

Jul 18, 2021

Gary S. Ridgely, 70, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Sherry Lee (Watkins) Ridgely, his wife of 14 years.

Gary was born June 28, 1951 in Montgomery, MD the son of the late George Elmer and Evelyn Rose Marie (Selby) Ridgely.

Gary loved to garden...

Jul 17, 2021

Carl F. Pease, 90, of Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the nursing home. He was the son of the late Stanley J. and Aletha M. (Mitchell) Pease. He is survived by his wife, Ethel M. (Decker) Pease, his wife of 50 years, two daughters and sons-in-law, Carla...

Jul 17, 2021

Robert E. Crone, 81, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Mary P. (Hull) Crone, his wife of 55 years.

Bob was born March 20, 1940, in York, the son of the late Robert M. and Frances (Nace) Crone.

Bob was a member of Zwingli U.C.C. in East...

Jul 16, 2021

Dr. Allen R. Walker, Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins Children's Center from 2003 to 2011, died July 16, 2021, at the age of seventy-five.

Allen joined the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at JHC in 1989 after serving in the U.S. Navy as a military base pediatrician for two years and continuing to hone...

Jul 4, 2021

Lester E. "Oz" Gable, Jr, 66, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his home.  He was the companion of Jodi L. Plank.

Oz was born September 12, 1954, in York, the son of the late Lester E. and Clara R. (Gatewood) Gable.

Oz was a boilermaker by trade and retired from Voith Hydro in York...

Jul 2, 2021

Earl W. Krug, 89, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at The Gardens at Gettysburg Nursing Home. He was the husband of Evelyn F. (Herr) Krug, his wife of 70 years.

Earl was born August 10, 1931 in Adams Co, the son of the late Edward H. and Elmina A. (Miller) Krug.

Earl was a veteran...