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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Anthony M. “Tony” Smith

Anthony M. “Tony” Smith

Nov 25, 2021

Anthony M. "Tony" Smith, 48, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Rebecca "Becky" (Kauffmann) Smith, his wife of 24 years.

Tony was born June 9, 1973, in Hanover, the son of Robert D. and Joyce M. (Walton) Smith of New Oxford.

Tony was a 1991 graduate of...

Dennis E. Heathcote, Jr.

Dennis E. Heathcote, Jr.

Nov 25, 2021

Dennis E. Heathcote, Jr, 92, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Country Meadows in York.  He was the husband of the late Pauline E. (Crawford) Heathcote, who died March 16, 2019.

Dennis was born September 10, 1929, in York, the son of the late Dennis E. and Blanche (Bricker) Heathcote.

Dennis was a life...

Charles L. Plank

Charles L. Plank

Nov 23, 2021

Charles L. Plank, 89, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet L. (Aumen) Plank, who died September 21, 2021.

Charles was born July 17, 1932, in Kingsdale, the son of the late Charles E. and Gladys (Harman) Plank.

Charles was a member of Harvest Chapel in...

James W. "Jim" Kistler

James W. "Jim" Kistler

Nov 22, 2021

James Walter "Jim" Kistler, 74, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, November 22, 2021.  He was the husband of Bonnie (Grim) Kistler.

Jim was born January 25, 1947, in Harrisburg, the son of the late James W. and Edna (Floyd) Kistler, Jr.

Jim was a 1964 graduate of Central Dauphin High School,...

Joanne M. (Winn) Bate

Joanne M. (Winn) Bate

Nov 18, 2021

Joanne M. (Winn) Bate, "Jo", 83, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald V. Bate, Jr, who died June 5, 2006.

Jo was born May 10, 1938 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Margaret (Dixon) Winn.

Jo is survived...

Shirley J. (Lamotte) Glass

Shirley J. (Lamotte) Glass

Nov 16, 2021

Shirley J. (LaMotte) Glass, 85, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home.

Shirley was born February 21, 1936, in Hampstead, MD, the daughter of the late Elwood J. and Rosella (Masemer) LaMotte.

Shirley was employed with the Brethren Home Community for over 35 years, first as a payroll clerk, then as a bookkeeper,...

T. Kraybill Miller

T. Kraybill Miller

Nov 13, 2021

T. Kraybill Miller, 97, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg.  He was the husband of the late Edith P. (Gantz) Miller, who died November 24, 2011.

Kraybill was born June 6, 1924, in Bainbridge, the son of the late Reuben Z. and Gertrude (Rutt) Miller.

Kraybill was a member of Morning...

Charles M. Flickinger

Charles M. Flickinger

Nov 12, 2021

Charles M. Flickinger, Sr, 70, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Susan D. (Hatfield) Flickinger, his wife of 25 years.

Charles was born August 22, 1951, in York, the son of the late Earl S. and Pauline (Gemmel) Flickinger.

In addition to his wife Susan, Charles...

Lisa J. (Imler)  Frank

Lisa J. (Imler) Frank

Nov 10, 2021

Lisa J. (Imler) Frank, 50, Passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 with her loving family at her side.

Lisa was born June 27, 1971 in Hanover, the daughter of Betty (Payne) Wonder and the late Robert Miller.

Lisa was a 1989 graduate from Spring Grove High School, and later earned a degree in accounting. She...

Myron C. Warren

Myron C. Warren

Nov 7, 2021

Myron C. Warren, 94, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of the late Rose Mary (Nicholson) Warren, his wife of 45 years, who died January 10, 2019.

Myron was born on July 16, 1927, in Wenksville, the son of the late Charles L. and Edna Ruth (McCauslin) Warren.  On September...

Taras Galysh

Taras Galysh

Nov 5, 2021

Taras Galysh, 75, died November 5, 2021 at his home in East Berlin, Pennsylvania after a long bout with brain cancer. His wife Stephanie and family members were at his side. Taras was born 16 March 1946 in Scharding, Austria and immigrated to the US with his parents in 1949.

He grew up in Woonsocket, RI where...

William G. Felts, Sr.

William G. Felts, Sr.

Nov 5, 2021

William G. Felts, Sr, 74, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in York.  He was the husband of Judith D. (Keith) Felts, his wife of 54 years.

William was born May 30, 1947, in North Wilkesboro, NC, the son of the late James G. and Lena M. (Sebastian) Felts.

William...

Suzanne "Su" Elizabeth George

Suzanne "Su" Elizabeth George

Nov 4, 2021

Suzanne "Su" Elizabeth George, 67, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Su was born October 25, 1954, in Hanover, the daughter of the late William Q. and Anna E. (Hoffheins) George, and the step daughter of the late Ray L. Anthony.

Su was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church...

E. Arlene (Ritz)  Kapp

E. Arlene (Ritz) Kapp

Nov 4, 2021

E. Arlene (Ritz) Kapp, 87, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Henry S. Kapp, Jr, her husband of 56 years, who died April 30, 2008.

Arlene was born April 13, 1934, in Red Lion, the daughter of the late Sadie (Flinchbaugh) Shoemaker, and the late Howard Ritz....

Beverly A. (Grammer)  "Beebee" Farver

Beverly A. (Grammer) "Beebee" Farver

Nov 4, 2021

Beverly A. "BeeBee" (Grammer) Farver, 83, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Farver, Sr, who died on October 19, 2013.

BeeBee was born February 19, 1938 in Sparrows Point, MD, the daughter of the late George E. and Idabelle McClellan (Rigling) Grammer, Sr....

Donald L. Gouker

Donald L. Gouker

Nov 3, 2021

Donald L. Gouker, 72, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Darlene M. (Adelsberger) Collier.

Don was born August 31, 1949, in Hanover, the son of the late Russell and Alta (Frock) Gouker.

Don served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a member of New...

Leah C. (Shriver)  Miller

Leah C. (Shriver) Miller

Nov 2, 2021

Leah C. (Shriver) Miller, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Nelson Junior Miller, who died on June 20, 2010.

Leah was born June 30, 1927, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Ethel (Lemon) Shriver.

Leah was a member of...

Pauline E. (Millhimes) Spicer

Pauline E. (Millhimes) Spicer

Nov 2, 2021

Pauline E. (Millhimes) Spicer, 90, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Jimmie C. Spicer, who died November 19, 1966.

Pauline was born April 21,1931, in Straban Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late Sheriff John E. Millhimes and Leona F. (Group) Millhimes.

Pauline...

Nancy L. (Winand)  Brodbeck

Nancy L. (Winand) Brodbeck

Nov 1, 2021

Nancy L. (Winand) Brodbeck, 85, died Monday, November 1, 2021, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late John J. Brodbeck, her husband of 60 years, who died June 13, 2013.

Nancy was born July 21, 1936, in East Berlin, the son of the late Melvin M. and Kathryn (Luckenbaugh) Winand.

Nancy...

Jean K. (Hartlaub)  Smith

Jean K. (Hartlaub) Smith

Nov 1, 2021

Jean K. (Hartlaub) Smith, 63, died Monday, November 1, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of Gary L. Smith, her husband of 31 years.

Jean was born August 24, 1958, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late John E. and Freda M. (Thoman) Hartlaub.

Jean was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

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