Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Adams County, Pennsylvania area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh

Jul 5, 2025

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh, 84, adoring husband and beloved father, passed Saturday, July 5, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

He was the wife of Andrea K. (Krensky) Hollenbaugh, his wife of 57 years.

Stanley was born October 19, 1940 in Harrisburg the son of the late son Stanley Hollenbaugh and Annajane O Wise.

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Theresa A. Carbaugh

Theresa A. Carbaugh

Jul 3, 2025

Theresa A. (Smith) Carbaugh, 78, passed Thursday, July 3, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Stephen M. Carbaugh, her husband of 59 years.

Theresa was born June 13, 1947, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Louis J. and Margaret R. (Staub) Smith.

Theresa was a 1965 graduate of Delone...

Charlotte M. Hull

Charlotte M. Hull

Jul 2, 2025

Charlotte Mary Hull, 89, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at her home in York, PA. Charlotte was born September 17, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Bernard F. and Bertha M. (Smith) Aumen.

A graduate of Delone Catholic High School, Class of 1955, Charlotte dedicated her working years to Target, AMP Incorporated, York...

Gabrielle E. Sipe

Gabrielle E. Sipe

Jul 2, 2025

Gabrielle E. (Mathias) Sipe, 38, passed Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of Benjamin D. Sipe, her husband of 15 years.

Gabrielle was born December 26, 1986, in Hanover, the daughter of William L. and Ann M. (Thomas) Mathias of Hanover.

Gabrielle was a 2005 graduate of Delone Catholic High...

Corey D. Gajewski

Corey D. Gajewski

Jun 29, 2025

Corey D. Gajewski, 45, passed Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Megan (Jablecki) Gajewski, his wife of 20 years.

Corey was born July 22, 1979, at Andrews AFB, MD, the son of Gary D. Gajewski of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

In addition to his wife Megan, Corey is survived...

Joan E. Leib

Joan E. Leib

Jun 26, 2025

Joan E. (Smeltz) Leib, 92, passed Thursday, June 26, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert G. Leib, who passed January 8, 1983.

Joan was born September 1, 1932, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late George E. and Helen E. (Sheets) Smeltz.

Joan was a 1950 graduate of...

David R. Smith

David R. Smith

Jun 22, 2025

David R. Smith, 53, passed Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home.

Dave was born December 14, 1971, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Robert D. and Joyce M. (Walton) Smith of New Oxford.

Dave was a 1989 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club and...

Brian D. Kleckner

Brian D. Kleckner

Jun 19, 2025

Brian D. Kleckner, 59, passed Thursday, June 19, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Gail E. (Hughes) Mummert-Kleckner, his wife of 27 years.

Brian was born September 7, 1965, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Carl and Shirley (Barth) Kleckner.

Brian was a former Eagle Scout, and was employed at...

Thomas M. Bross, Iv

Thomas M. Bross, Iv

Jun 18, 2025

Thomas M. "Tiddle" Bross, IV, 52, passed Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Tiffany E. (Elicker) Bross, his wife of 26 years.

Tiddle was born August, 16, 1972 in Hanover, the son of Wanda G. Asper and her husband Jim of Dauphin, and Thomas E. Bross, III and his wife...

Donald L. Coon, Sr

Donald L. Coon, Sr

Jun 13, 2025

Donald L. Coon, Sr, 80, passed Friday, June 13, 2025, at UPMC West Shore.  He was the husband of the late Jacqueline K. (Bastress) Coon, who passed January 16, 2008.

Donald was born May 25, 1945, in York, the son of the late Thadeus H. and Martha E. (Sleighter) Coon.

Donald was a member of...

Larry E. Corbin

Larry E. Corbin

Jun 13, 2025

Larry E. Corbin, 87, passed Friday, June 13, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Maxine M. (Rhinehart) Corbin, his wife of 65 years.

Larry was born May 1, 1938, in Hanover, the son of the late John and Kathryn (Cashman) Corbin.

Larry was an industrial electrician at Caterpillar, a member of Immaculate...

Halarah A. "Penny" Hastings

Halarah A. "Penny" Hastings

Jun 10, 2025

Halarah A. "Penny" Hastings, 74, passed Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at UPMC Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of Joseph C. Hastings, her husband of 57 years.

Penny was born October 10, 1950, in Hanover, the daughter of the late John W. and Gertrude (Jacoby) King.

In addition to her husband Joe, Penny is...

Edward L. Moran

Edward L. Moran

May 24, 2025

Edward L. Moran, 85, passed Saturday, May 24, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Mary Jo (Mooney) Moran, his wife of 65 years.

Ed was born March 24, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Louis E. and Elizabeth (Knauer) Moran.

Ed spent his career as a lithographer...

Elizabeth "Betty" Adams Malenke

Elizabeth "Betty" Adams Malenke

May 22, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Adams Malenke (nee Alderfer), Reverend, of New Oxford, fulfilled her days on May 22, 2025 at the age of 97.  She was born on June 11, 1927 in Montgomery County to the Reverend Alvin S. Alderfer and Gertrude Adams Alderfer.

She was married to John R. Malenke "Jack" with a 72-year long partnership.  The poet,...

Marilyn A. Hoover

Marilyn A. Hoover

May 20, 2025

Marilyn A. Hoover, 93, passed Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford.

Marilyn was the daughter of the late John W. and Myrtle R. (Resser) Hoover.

Marilyn was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk for many years.

Marilyn is survived by a nephew, John Hoover...

Doris L. (Nelson) Berkheimer

Doris L. (Nelson) Berkheimer

May 17, 2025

Doris L. (Nelson) Berkheimer, 93, passed Saturday, May 17, 2025, at York North Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Clark Berkheimer.

Doris was born March 23, 1932 in York, the daughter of the late James D. and Helen E. (Fidler) Nelson.

Doris was a member of Paradise "Holtzschwamm E.C.C. Church, Thomasville....

Joseph E. Fretz

Joseph E. Fretz

May 16, 2025

Joseph E. "Joe" Fretz, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Carol V. (Miller) Fretz, his wife of over 59 years.

Joe was born, February 1, 1941 in Hatfield, PA, the son of the late Joseph Rosenberger and Sarah...

Janet M. Heflin

Janet M. Heflin

May 2, 2025

Janet M. (Kuykendall) Heflin, 86, passed Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of Glenn H. Heflin, her husband of 68 years.

Janet was born March 27, 1939, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby (Simpson) Kuykendall.

Janet was a member of Gettysburg Church of The Brethren,...

Thomas J. Downing

Thomas J. Downing

Apr 30, 2025

Thomas James Downing, 87, passed Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Noterman) Downing, his wife of 47 years.

Tom was born July 21, 1937, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Thomas James and Margaret "Peg" (Rhodes) Downing.

Tom was a member of St. Paul's United...

Harland C. Staub, Jr

Harland C. Staub, Jr

Apr 29, 2025

Harland C. Staub, Jr, 86, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of the late Betty I. (Sager) Staub, who passed May 19, 2024.

Harland was born January 30, 1939, in Adams Co., the son of the late Harland C. and Blanche R. (Haar) Staub, Sr.

Harland was a...

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