Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

Grace R. (Nickey) Ruppert, 83, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Gardens at Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Ray E. Ruppert, who died July 24, 2005

Grace was born August 17, 1937, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Byron L. and Emma G. (Luckenbaugh) Nickey.

Grace was a member...

Jan 12, 2021

Cynthia A. (Kohler) Linebaugh, 69, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at her home.  She was the wife of Thomas E. Linebaugh, her husband of 52 years.

Cindy was born January 14, 1951, in York, the daughter of the late Richard C. and Betty J. (Lartz) Kohler.

Cindy was an active...

Jan 10, 2021

Frank Rittenhouse Gourley, 80, of New Oxford, Pa., passed away on January 10, 2021 holding the hand of his beloved wife of 40 years, Lavania. Frank was born to the late John "Jack" F Gourley, Jr and Addie Lee "Tootie" Rittenhouse Gourley on May 10, 1940 in Baltimore, Md. He is survived by his brother Donald "Don" C....

Jan 9, 2021

Carol J. (Blackwell) Byers, 81, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her home.

Carol was born January 7, 1940, in Floyd, VA, the daughter of the late Woodrow E. and Nina M. (Williams) Blackwell.

Carol was a member of Family Life Church of God in New Oxford, and attended Biglerville High School.  She worked at...

Jan 9, 2021

Richard E. "Dick" Myers, 88, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Gloria B. (Goulden) Myers, his wife of 66 years, who died March 4, 2020.

Dick was born May, 12, 1932, in Wellsville, the son of the late Ralph H. and Marie (Krone) Myers.

Jan 7, 2021

Walter L. Krout, 88, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Walter was born November 19, 1932, in Henrystown, the son of the late Stuart and Elda (Geisleman) Krout.

Walter served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was a member of the special forces unit of the SeaBees for...

Jan 6, 2021

George E. Myers, Sr, 88, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Doris J. (Parker) Myers, who died November 1, 1987.

George was born October 23, 1932, in Thomasville, the son of the late Paul H. and Anna Mae (Eberly) Myers, Sr.

George was a member of...

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...