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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Linwood H. "Woody" Bosserman

Linwood H. "Woody" Bosserman

Jun 1, 2021

Linwood "Woody" H. Bosserman, 81, of New Oxford, died June 1, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of Mildred (Bennett) Bosserman with whom he shared 55 years of marriage at the time of his passing.  Born September 23, 1939, in Hamilton Township in Adams County, a son of the late William and E....

Jodi L. (Nimmon) Scott

Jodi L. (Nimmon) Scott

May 28, 2021

Jodi L. (Nimmon) Scott, 42, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Marc A. Scott, her husband of 13 years.

Jodi was born May 15, 1979, in Sumter, SC, the daughter of Tim A. and Darla J. (Mock) Nimmon of Gettysburg.

Jodi was a member of Memorial...

Sterling F. "Jim" Feeser

Sterling F. "Jim" Feeser

May 27, 2021

Sterling F. "Jim" Feeser, 69, died peacefully at his home Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was the husband of Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" (Valdovinos) Feeser, his wife of 35 years.

Jim was born June 4, 1951 in York, the son of the late Sterling B. and Ada M. (Kessler) Feeser.

Jim was a...

Tracy E. Ruppert

Tracy E. Ruppert

May 22, 2021

Tracy E. Ruppert, 55,  born June 10, 1965, entered Heaven to embrace her big brother Dale on May 22, 2021 after one final act of service as an organ donor.

Tracy was the beloved daughter of Gloria and Mearl Delp of East Berlin and the dedicated partner of Daniel A. Kern of York Springs. Tracy leaves...

Thomas R. Kress

Thomas R. Kress

May 20, 2021

Thomas R. Kress, 54, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of Linda M. (Parr) Kress, his wife of 17 years.

Thomas was born July 30, 1966 in Hanover, the son of Gloria S. (Sipling) Soullaird of New Oxford and the late Roy E. Kress.

Thomas was employed with...

Joan M. (Groft) Stough

Joan M. (Groft) Stough

May 19, 2021

Joan M. (Groft) Stough, 76, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harold J. Stough, her husband of 28 years.

Joan was born February 14, 1945, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard C. and Helen M. (Bolin) Groft.

Joan was a graduate of Delone...

Curtis R. Buie

Curtis R. Buie

May 7, 2021

Curtis R. Buie, 90, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover. He was the husband of Anita M. (Riser) Buie, his wife of 47 years.

Curtis was born October 12, 1930, in Porters Sideling, the son of the late Curtis R. and Roxie I. (Stambaugh) Buie.

In addition to his wife...

Mary L. (Mellinger) Stock

Mary L. (Mellinger) Stock

May 7, 2021

Mary L. (Mellinger) Stock, 94, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of the late Henry J. Stock, who died December 2, 1998.

Mary was born October 10, 1926, in Hopewell Twp., York Co., the daughter of the late James and Florence (Campbell) Mellinger.

Mary was a...

Carl R. Bruno

Carl R. Bruno

May 4, 2021

Carl R. Bruno, 96, of New Oxford, PA, passed away May 4th, 2021, at his home in New Oxford, PA. Born and raised in Brockway, PA, he was the son of Tony and Elizabeth Bruno.  He is survived by two daughters, Jenni (Vince) Lobaugh, Aspers, PA and Tina (Dave Maxwell) Bruno, Nashua, NH; three sons, Bruce (Patrina) Bruno,...

Henry J. Smith

Henry J. Smith

May 3, 2021

Henry J. Smith, 85, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at The Gardens at Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Gloria J. (Witter) Smith, his wife of 63 years.

Henry was born September 23, 1935, in Hamilton Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Henry W. and Anna B. (Kuhn) Smith.

In addition to...

Jennifer D. Peres

Jennifer D. Peres

Apr 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer D. Peres, 31, announce that she was called home to God on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, passing away at her home.

Jennifer was born July 25, 1989, in York, the daughter of Debra A. Landaverde of Hanover.

Jennifer is survived by a son, Mikalo...

John T. "Jack" Carr

John T. "Jack" Carr

Apr 27, 2021

John T. "Jack" Carr, Jr, 95, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Lucille (Fritzinger) Carr, his wife of 74 years.

Jack was born December 12, 1925, in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late John T. and Gertrude (Cope) Carr, Sr.

Jack served in the...

Joan (Kelleher)  Bradford

Joan (Kelleher) Bradford

Apr 24, 2021

Joan (Kelleher) Bradford, 91, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Hubert E. Bradford.

Joan was born August 16, 1929, in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of late John L. and Evelyn M. (Garnier) Kelleher.

Joan was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Miriam M. (Dresher)  Ecker

Miriam M. (Dresher) Ecker

Apr 24, 2021

Miriam M. (Dresher) Ecker, 85, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Terrence L. Ecker, who died December 17, 1990.

Miriam was born April 24, 1936, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Hamm) Dresher.

Miriam is survived four sons, Randolph S. Ecker of Palmyra,...

Grace I. (Gallagher) Baral

Grace I. (Gallagher) Baral

Apr 24, 2021

Grace I. (Gallagher) Baral, 65, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Joseph P. Baral, her husband of 49 years.

Grace was born May 2, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant Twp., the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Elizabeth M. (Kopp) Gallagher.

In addition to her husband...

Betty J. (Hart)  Mauk

Betty J. (Hart) Mauk

Apr 21, 2021

Betty J. (Hart) Mauk, 81, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of James F. Mauk, her husband of 61 years.

Betty was born October 26, 1939, in Fort Ashby, WV, the daughter of the late Arvel R. and Thelma (Portmess) Hart.

Betty was a member of St. John's U.C.C....

Olive I. (Kniesche)  Jones

Olive I. (Kniesche) Jones

Apr 19, 2021

Olive I. (Kniesche) Jones, 101, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Calvin L. Jones, who died in September 1999.

Olive was born July 13, 1919, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Nellie I. (Myers) Kniesche.

Olive was a member of Grace...

John V. Scott

John V. Scott

Apr 17, 2021

John V. Scott, 76, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Dianne M. (Krichten) Scott, his wife of 53 years.

John was born December 31, 1944, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Vincent P. and Sophie R. (Caruso) Flannery.

John was a graduate of Hanover High School and...

Sandra L. (Beahm) Shade

Sandra L. (Beahm) Shade

Apr 17, 2021

Sandra L. "Sandy" (Beahm) Shade, 79, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Sandy was born January 12, 1942, in Tacoma Park, MD, the daughter of the late Karl F. and Sarah S. (Johnson) Beahm, Sr.

Sandy was a member of the East Berlin V.F.W. Post #8896, the Sea Scouts, and she...

Alton C. Laughman

Alton C. Laughman

Apr 13, 2021

Alton C. Laughman, 85, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Alton was born February 17, 1936, in Hanover, the son of the late Margaret E. (Plank) Brown, and the late Ervin M. Laughman.

Alton is survived a son, Darwin J. Laughman and his wife Donna of East Berlin, two daughters, Darcy...

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