Obituaries

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...

Dec 5, 2020

Chalk K. Dawson, III, 82, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Gardens at Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Pearl D. (Brackbill) Dawson, his wife of 60 years.

Chalk was born October 4, 1938, in West Chester, the son of the late Margaret (Anderson) Huskins, and the late Chalk K. Dawson, Jr.

Chalk...

Dec 3, 2020

Betty Jane (Meals) Duncan, 93, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late James Earl Duncan, her husband of 63 years, who died October 13, 2008.

Betty was born October 6, 1927 in Mechanicsburg, the daughter of the late Ira C. and Helen A....

Dec 2, 2020

George L. Thomas, 91, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Pleasant Acres in York.  He was the husband of Phyllis A. (Warren) Thomas.

George was born August 9, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Carl J. and Caroline (Denz) Thomas.

George was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New...

Nov 30, 2020

Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes, 97, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.  She was the wife of the late Edward J. Milhimes, who died March 12, 2003.

Frances was born October 8, 1923, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel (Lemmon) Shriver.

Frances was a member of Grace...

Nov 23, 2020

Edward A. Lane, 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Houston Medical Center, in Warner Robbins, GA.  He was the beloved husband of Michele A. (Pecora) Lane, for 32 years, and a loving father to Doretta M. Lane, Edward A. Lane, Jr, and Shelby M. Lane.

Ed was...

Nov 14, 2020

Martha E. (Martin) Klinger, New Oxford, passed away unexpectedly at her home November 14th just two days after her 92nd birthday.  She was the wife of the late Charles F. Klinger, who died August 27, 2007.

Martha was born November 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late A.B. and Anna (Keller) Martin.

A...

Nov 14, 2020

Melanie L. (Sager) Starner, 51, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Michael L. Starner, her husband of 27 years.

Melanie was born August 5, 1969, in Kentucky, the daughter of Wayne K. Sager of Muncy, and Barbara A. (Beard) Mowery of Biglerville.

Melanie was employed at WellSpan...

Nov 4, 2020

Geraldine A. Livingston, 87, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville.

Geraldine was born September 22, 1933, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Mervin J. and Rosa M. (Griffie) Livingston.

Geraldine retired from the PA Credit Union League, and was also employed at H.A.C. and Hamilton Township.  She was a...

Oct 29, 2020

Charlotte L. (Lefever) Miller, 66, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Russell E. Miller, Jr, her husband of 31 years.

Charlotte was born December 26, 1953, in York, the daughter of the late Eugene Raffensberger and the late Elwood and Alice Stough.

Charlotte was a member of the...