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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Carrie Geneva "Jenny" Mummert

Carrie Geneva "Jenny" Mummert

Apr 8, 2021

Carrie Geneva (Jenny) Mummert, 94, New Oxford, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Cross Keys Village – Brethren Home Community after a lengthy illness.

Born July 30, 1926 in Abbottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry D. and Mary L. Mummert Cooley.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62...

Joyce E. (Leiphart)  Brooks

Joyce E. (Leiphart) Brooks

Apr 4, 2021

Joyce E. (Leiphart) Brooks, 78, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Manor Care North.  She was the wife of the late Doyle C. Brooks, who died February 2, 2014.

Joyce was born November 28, 1942, in York, the daughter of the late Philip S. and Elizabeth (Snyder) Leiphart, Jr.

Joyce retired from The Brethren Home...

Kim L. (Hartlaub) Meckley

Kim L. (Hartlaub) Meckley

Apr 4, 2021

Kim L. (Hartlaub) Meckley, 59, died Sunday, April 4, 2021.  She was the wife of Kenneth D. Meckley, her husband of 16 years.

Kim was born June 16, 1961, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Betty D. (Bixler) Hartlaub.

In addition to her husband Ken, Kim is survived by two...

Carmen M. (Vega)  "Nanny" Miranda

Carmen M. (Vega) "Nanny" Miranda

Apr 3, 2021

Carmen M. "Nanny" (Vega) Miranda, 95, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Hector M. Miranda, Sr, her husband of 70 years, who died April 3, 2018.

Carmen was born January 5, 1926, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the...

Christopher L. Jones

Christopher L. Jones

Mar 31, 2021

Christopher L. Jones, 59, of Gettysburg died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of Michelle L. (Ranck) Jones.

Chris was born September 14, 1961 in York.  He was the son of the late Eugene F. Jones and the late Marjorie (Szczepan) Myers.

Chris was a lifelong member of...

Donna Mae (Carbaugh)  Shull

Donna Mae (Carbaugh) Shull

Mar 29, 2021

Donna Mae (Carbaugh) Shull passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home in Thomasville, PA.  She was the wife of Theodore S. Shull.  They were married December 31, 1994, at Eyler Valley Church, Emmitsburg, MD.

Donna was born March 2, 1944 in South Mountain, PA to the late Robert F. Carbaugh and the late Frances L....

Bonnie L. (Arnold)  Reinhart

Bonnie L. (Arnold) Reinhart

Mar 29, 2021

Bonnie L. (Arnold) Reinhart, 78, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Lewis P. Reinhart, Sr, her husband of 61 years, who died January 20, 2020.

Bonnie was born August 19, 1942, in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter of the late Merlin L. and Vivian M. (Drew) Arnold.

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Kimberly A. Hunt

Kimberly A. Hunt

Mar 27, 2021

Kimberly A. Hunt, 58, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Kim was born May 13, 1962, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Ray and Deloris A. (Johnson) Hunt.

Kim is survived by a daughter, Breanna M. Hunt of East Berlin, a grandson, Declan S. Harris of East Berlin, a sister,...

Arlene I. (Snyder)  Jacobs

Arlene I. (Snyder) Jacobs

Mar 21, 2021

Arlene I. (Snyder) Jacobs, 91, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Arlene was born June 9, 1929, in Hampton, the daughter of the late Vacel W. and Martha A. (Myers) Snyder.

Arlene was a member of St. John's U.C.C. in New Chester, a 1946 graduate of East Berlin High School, attended Millersville...

John E. Herman

John E. Herman

Mar 16, 2021

John E. Herman, 86, entered into God's eternal care, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Betty L. (Yeagy) Herman, his wife of 32 years, who died November 5, 2013.

John was born March 29, 1934, in New Oxford, the son of the late Evelyn G. (Kemper) Lenhart,...

Grace E. "Susie" Hamaker

Grace E. "Susie" Hamaker

Mar 15, 2021

Grace E. "Susie" Hamaker, 73, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Susie was born June 30, 1947, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Grace E. (Dellinger) Hamaker.

Susie was a life-long resident of Hunterstown, and was loved by her neighbors.  Susie also loved her dogs.

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Robert L. Hempfing

Robert L. Hempfing

Mar 14, 2021

Robert L. Hempfing, 67, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Linda A. (Nitchman) Hempfing, with whom he would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on March 23.

Bob was born October 29, 1953, in Hanover, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Rohrbaugh) Hempfing.

Bob...

Henry J. Albright

Henry J. Albright

Mar 8, 2021

Henry J. Albright, 87, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Betty J. (Kimmel) Albright, his wife of 55 years.

Henry was born December 7, 1933, in Seven Valleys, the son of the late Martin and Jenny Esther (Flickinger) Albright.

Henry was a member of Mt. Olivet U.C.C....

Timothy A. Smith

Timothy A. Smith

Mar 5, 2021

Timothy A. Smith, 68, died Friday, March 5, 2021, in York.

Tim was born September 12, 1952, in York Haven, the son of the late Edwin H. and Betty L. (Toomey) Smith.

Tim was a member of Harvest Chapel in Abbottstown

Tim is survived by three sons, Timothy A. Smith, II, and his...

Terry L. “Becks” Becker

Terry L. “Becks” Becker

Feb 27, 2021

Terry L. "Becks" Becker, 69, died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Gloria J. (Crane) Becker, his wife of 33 years.

Terry was born October 21, 1951, in York, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Mary A. (Miller) Becker.

Terry retired from Lorne G. Seifert in Dillsburg,...

Arthur G. Mason

Arthur G. Mason

Feb 27, 2021

Arthur G. Mason, 86, died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Victoria L. (Little) Mason, his wife of 61 years.

Art was born December 5, 1934, in Sharpsburg, MD, the son of the late William Mason, and the late Lottie (Line) Walters.

Art was a member of...

Lucille M. (Diller)  Hoffheins

Lucille M. (Diller) Hoffheins

Feb 25, 2021

Lucille M. (Diller) Hoffheins, 93, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at SpiriTrust Lutheran the Village at Utz Terrace.  She was the wife of the late Dale F. Hoffheins, her husband of 59 years, who died March 9, 2005.

Lucille was born September 30, 1927, in Somerset County, the daughter of the late Martin F. and Annie M....

Delphine I. (Maciejewski)  Albert

Delphine I. (Maciejewski) Albert

Feb 24, 2021

Delphine I. (Maciejewski) Albert, 84, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was the wife of the late James T. Albert, who died November 18, 2013.

Delphine was born July 31, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Leonard S. and Irene H. (Walczak)...

Clarence W. Wooters, Jr.

Clarence W. Wooters, Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

Clarence W. Wooters, Jr, 64, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Alicia K. (Hartzell) Wooters, his wife of 44 years.

Clarence was born June 29, 1956, in Hanover, the son of the late Clarence W. and Henrietta (Dell) Wooters, Sr.

Clarence was a member of...

Rickie A. Pope

Rickie A. Pope

Feb 23, 2021

Rickie A. Pope, 72, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Laura J. (Shrader) Pope, his wife of 20 years.

Rickie was born May 31, 1948, in Hanover, the son of the late Amos R. and Dorothy M. (Lookingbill) Pope.

Rickie served in the U.S. Army during the...

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