Obituaries

Oct 5, 2021

Richard A. "Dick" Baltzley, 73, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy A. (Baker) Baltzley, his wife of 54 years.

Dick was born January 13, 1948, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Robert J. and Sara E. (Redding) Baltzley.

Dick was a member of Immaculate...

Sep 30, 2021

Steven M. Shriver, 66, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Strausbaugh) Shriver, his wife of 35 years.

Steve was born September 9, 1955, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Herbert "Russ" and Mary Ann "Pickle" (Bevenour) Shriver.

Steve was a member of Sacred Heart...

Sep 30, 2021

Gregory A. Emig, 52, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Greg was born November 16, 1968, in Hanover, the son of the late David H. and Romaine F. (Bly) Emig.

Greg was formerly employed at Yazoo Mills and played on the Yazoo softball team.  He was a jokester and loved to make...

Sep 29, 2021

Brian J. Decker, 63, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home.

Brian was born January 18, 1958, in Hanover, the son of Mary H. (Martin) Menges and the late Glenn J. Decker.

Brian was a graduate from New Oxford High School, class of 1975, and was employed with Sonoco Products in Hanover...

Sep 21, 2021

Phyllis Hull, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA.

Phyllis was the wife of the late Herman Hull who passed away on April 8, 2001.

Phyllis was born on November 28, 1923 in Ridgely, WV to the late Thomas E. and Amy Belle (Combs) Roomsburg....

Sep 18, 2021

Clyde L. Waltemyer Jr., 81, of Fairfield, PA passed away on September 18, 2021 with his loving family at his side.  Born on March 21, 1940 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Clyde L. Waltemyer Sr. and Ruth E. (Frey) Waltemyer.

He was a graduate of William Penn Senior High School.  He was...

Sep 17, 2021

June E. (Mummert) Messinger, 89, formerly of Hanover, passed away September 17, 2021 at her home in McSherrystown. She was the loving wife of the late Earl H. Messinger, Sr., who died November 30, 1991.

June was born March 25, 1932 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Rolandus and Edna (Lippy) Mummert.

June was...

Sep 9, 2021

Juanita M. (Brophy) Keech, 77, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Wade E. Keech, Sr, who died January 3, 2009.

Juanita was born September 18, 1943, in Caledonia, MN, the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Philomene Brophy.

Juanita retired from the Hanover Post Office,...

Sep 7, 2021

Sonja Yvonne Wildasin, 80,- It is with sad hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother and sister on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Born in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Clark H. and Pauline E. (Strausbaugh) Wildasin.  She was the wife of the late Robert Chislett and the...

Sep 5, 2021

Daniel J. Fleischman, 62, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home.

Dan was born November 19, 1958, in Antigo, WI, the son of the late Harvey and Jessie (MacDonald) Fleischman.

Dan was a member of the McSherrystown Moose, and a life member of the McSherrystown Home Association.

Dan is survived by...

Sep 5, 2021

In the morning hours of Sunday, September 5, 2021, Rose Valenzisi Smith fell asleep in the Lord. Born February 24, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, Rose was the daughter of Salvatore and Angelina Valenzisi. The oldest of five siblings, Rose received an education at Washington Irving Highschool for the Fine Arts, and went on to work as a...

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...