Obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Earl E. "Jim" Linebaugh II, 74, entered into God's eternal care on January 6, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Rita, step-daughters, son and large family.  Memories and condolences can be shared, and virtual services viewed, at https://kudoboard.com/boards/azpJwEZn.

Jan 5, 2021

E. Nadine (Rodgers) Nace, 93, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Brethren Village in Lititz.  She was the wife of the late William K. Nace, who died October 6, 2001.

Nadine was born February 15, 1927, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Earl and Anna E. (Moul) Rodgers.

Nadine was a member of the...

Jan 2, 2021

Betty A. (Sadler) Clouser, 73, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Hanover Hall.  She was the wife of Gary L. Clouser, her husband of 43 years.

Betty was born August 14, 1947, in New Chester, the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Anna V. (Brown) Sadler.

Betty was a member of Bermudian Church of...

Jan 2, 2021

James E. Hershey, 76, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York.

James was born November 15, 1944, in York, the son of the late William and Relda (Shue) Hershey.

James was a 1962 graduate of Spring Grove High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and was...

Jan 2, 2021

Susan L. (Johns) Harris, 61, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.

Susie was born November 25, 1959, in Shamokin, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Dawn D. (Becker) Johns.

Susie is survived by two sons, Dustin R. Harris and Kyle A. Harris both of York, their father, Randy Harris,...

Dec 30, 2020

Orbrey P. "Matthew" Starcher, 92, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Micheline B. "Lee" (Lopizzo) Starcher, his wife of 64 years, who died July 25, 2018.

Matthew was born October 14, 1928, in Morning View, OH, the son of the late Levi P. and Eva M. (Nichols)...

Dec 29, 2020

Loretta L. (Harman) Groft, 75, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Gene F. Groft, her husband of 54 years.

Loretta was born July 30, 1945, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Howard C. and Blanche A. (Fetterhoff) Harman.

Loretta was a member of Emmanuel U.C.C....

Dec 26, 2020

Thomas C. Hockensmith, 84, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Anita L. (Rickrode) Hockensmith, his wife of 56 years.

Tom was born August 11, 1936, in New Oxford, the son of the late Joseph L. and Doris R. (Groft) Hockensmith.

Tom was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Dec 23, 2020

Edwin Henry Schneider, 84, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Baltimore Washington Hospital due to Covid complications.  He was a member and council member of St. Paul's UCC Church, New Oxford, PA. He also served on New Oxford Borough Council and served as President; New Oxford Municipal Water Authority, New Oxford Cemetery Board, Boy Scout Troop 85, and was...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert W. King, 85, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Daryl M. (Toot) King, his wife of 66 years.

Bob was born January 21, 1935, in Latimore Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Lewis H. and Lucinda M. (Hull) King.

Bob was a member...

Dec 18, 2020

Matthew Stambaugh, 46, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Matt was born April 15, 1974, in York, the son of the late Butch and Diane (Lemmon) Stambaugh.

Matt was a member of the New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, American Legion in Shiloh, and the East Berlin V.F.W.

Matt is...

Dec 17, 2020

Helen H. Stabler, 92, of Abbottstown, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at home.  She was the wife of the late Arthur Lea Stabler, Sr., her husband of 64 years.

Helen was born November 12, 1928, in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Helen R. (Taylor) Hudson.  She grew up in Brilliant, OH,...

Dec 17, 2020

Terry J. Nye, 56, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York.  He was the husband of Trudi B. (Grandstaff) Nye, his wife of 26 years

Terry was born February 4, 1964, in Hanover, the son of the late Troy Nye, and the late Richard and Mary J. (Gantz) Wright.

Terry...

Dec 17, 2020

Patsy A. (Miller) Groupe, 77, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Manor Care Kingston Court in York.  She was the wife of Nelson C. Groupe.

Patsy was born March 18, 1943, in Paradise Twp., the daughter of the late Betty Miller and the late John Altland.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December...

Dec 16, 2020

Samuel Lee Coover, 66, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home in Abbottstown, PA.  He was the husband of Faith Elaine Yana.

Sam was born on January 14, 1954, in Carlisle, PA, the son of the late Walter R. and Miriam M. (Peiper) Coover.

Sam was a proud patriot and former Sergeant...

Dec 13, 2020

Richard C. Myers, 89, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Doris E. (Messinger) Myers, his wife of 67 years.

Dick was born January 14, 1931, in York, the son of the late Ira H. and Myrtle J. (Forsythe) Myers.

Dick was a member of Bermudian Church of The...

Dec 13, 2020

James D. Bly, 85, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Martha P. "Marti" (Warner) Bly, his wife of 58 years.

Jim was born June 1, 1935, in Tyrone Twp., the son of the late Marion L. and Mary R. (Hausenfluck) Bly

Jim was a member of Lighthouse Baptist...

Dec 13, 2020

Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith, 86, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Broadus W. Smith, her husband of 70 years.

Mary was born July 17, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of the late Albert and Iva Lee (Green) Sprouse.

In addition to her husband Broadus, Mary is...

Dec 12, 2020

Charles R. Nell, Sr, 87, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Naomi (Miller) Nell, his wife of 65 years.

Charles was born November 24, 1933, in Franklintown, the son of the late Eugene and Pauline (Ryder) Nell.

Charles was a member of Upper Conewago Church of The Brethren...

Dec 5, 2020

Leland J. Steinke, Sr, 57, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Athene M. (Thacker) Steinke, his wife 23 years.

Leland was born September 20, 1963, in Stockton, CA, the son of Joan (Gianelli) Steinke of Wellsville, and the late Vernon R. Steinke.

Leland was a member of...