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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Patsy A. (Miller) Groupe

Patsy A. (Miller) Groupe

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...

Samuel Lee Coover

Samuel Lee Coover

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...

Richard C. Myers

Richard C. Myers

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...

James D. Bly

James D. Bly

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...

Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith

Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith

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...

Charles R. Nell, Sr.

Charles R. Nell, Sr.

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...

Leland J. Steinke, Sr.

Leland J. Steinke, Sr.

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...

Chalk K. Dawson

Chalk K. Dawson

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...

Betty Jane (Meals) Duncan

Betty Jane (Meals) Duncan

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....

George L. Thomas

George L. Thomas

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...

Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes

Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes

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...

Edward A. Lane

Edward A. Lane

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...

Martha E. (Martin)  Klinger

Martha E. (Martin) Klinger

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...

Melanie L. (Sager) Starner

Melanie L. (Sager) Starner

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...

Geraldine A. Livingston

Geraldine A. Livingston

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...

Charlotte L. (Lefever)  Miller

Charlotte L. (Lefever) Miller

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...

Gloria F. (Miller) Miller

Gloria F. (Miller) Miller

Oct 27, 2020

Gloria F. (Miller) Miller, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Genesis Health Care, The Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Miller, who died August 20, 1995.

Gloria was born August 4, 1926 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Maurice and Helen (Bentzel) Miller.

Gloria was...

Thomas Lee Morningstar

Thomas Lee Morningstar

Oct 26, 2020

Thomas Lee Morningstar, 78, of New Oxford, PA, transitioned into eternal life on October 26, 2020.  Tom was born April 2, 1942 in Hanover, PA.  He was the son of the late Donald H. and Amy I. (Kitzmiller) Morningstar.  Tom graduated from New Oxford High School and retired from Borg-Warner/York International.  He will be fondly remembered and missed...

David L. Cooksey

David L. Cooksey

Oct 26, 2020

David L. Cooksey, 81, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Gloria G. (Gates) Cooksey, his wife of 61 years.

David was born November 3, 1938, in Arlington, VA, the son of the late David M. and Louisa E. (Arnold) Cooksey.

David was a 1961 graduate of Virginia...

Shirley W. (Leake)  Roth

Shirley W. (Leake) Roth

Oct 19, 2020

Shirley W. (Leake) Roth, 76, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at Homewood at Plum Creek.  She was the wife of the late Lester "Jim" Roth, her husband of 41 years, who died June 12, 2003.

Shirley was born June 19, 1944, in Culpeper, VA, the daughter of the late Elwood and Annie Marie (Hitt) Becker.

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