Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Michael D. Lillich, 77, died Monday, May 11, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Mummert) Lillich, his wife of 47 years.

Michael was born August 31, 1942, in Hanover, the son of the late Daniel C. and Marie A. (Bowman) Lillich.

Michael was a member of the Case...

May 8, 2020

William J. Groft, 74, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.

Bill was born December 27, 1945, in Hanover, the son of the late Harold F. and Mary A. (Carbaugh) Groft.

Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

May 7, 2020

Adelaide M. (Robinson) Ferro, 83, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Jerome J. Ferro, her husband of 63 years.

Adelaide was born March 18, 1937, in Alamogordo, NM, the daughter of the late Frank and Adelaide (Southwick) Robinson.

Adelaide was a member of Lakeview Fellowship in...

Apr 26, 2020

Arley C. Veach, 70, passed Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Louise M. (Fitz) Veach, his wife of 40 years.

Arley was born May 17, 1949, in Bedford, the son of the late Arvada B. (Crawford) Veach, and the late Donald M. Veach.

Arley was a member of Upper...

Apr 25, 2020

Nadine S. (Baker) Resh, 91, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Nevin I. Resh, who died June 10, 2011.

Nadine was born July 1, 1928 in East Berlin, the daughter of the late John S. and Laura (Sebright) Baker.

Nadine was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Apr 22, 2020

Mary J. Moritz, 87, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Hanover Hall.

Mary was born April 14, 1933, in Franklin Twp., the daughter of the late Paul T. and Ellen R. (Rhea) Moritz.

Mary enjoyed walking, playing bingo, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mary is survived by a son, Terry...

Apr 20, 2020

Samuel L. Lawrence, Sr, 70, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare the Gettysburg Center.  He was the husband of Darla M. (Dillsworth) Lawrence.

Sam was born November 22, 1949, in Hanover, the son of the late Francis B. and Mary E. (Lookenbill) Lawrence.

Sam was a member of Intersection Church in Gettysburg....

Apr 19, 2020

Essa F. (Laughman) Leese, 91, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late John C. Leese, Sr, who died January 16, 2002.

Essa was born November 20, 1928, in Berwick Twp., the daughter of the late Roy A. and Anna (Brown) Laughman.

Essa was a...

Apr 15, 2020

Mary L. (Myers) Myers, 88, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy.  She was the wife of the late Ray E. Myers, who died December 22, 1986.

Mary was born November 23, 1931, in York Co., the daughter of the late John and Grace (Zeigler) Myers.

Mary was a...

Apr 9, 2020

Sharon Kae (Leidy) Long, 74, of New Oxford PA entered God's eternal care on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA.

Born May 24, 1945, raised in Martinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Glenn & Ruth (Teeter) Leidy. Sharon was the loving wife of Robert L. Long with whom she shared...

Apr 7, 2020

Gloria J. (Vasey) Taft Clapper, 92, passed peacefully at the home of her granddaughter Abby, in her loving arms on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Wallace E. Taft, who died September 2, 1992, and the late Vernon H. Clapper, who died September 25, 2011.

Gloria was born July 24, 1927, in...

Apr 4, 2020

Cynthia M. (Eline) Kindon, 54, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home in Mechanicsburg.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

A full obituary notice will be posted when services can be held.

Apr 2, 2020

Aaron M. Gaela, 42, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.

Aaron was born November 3, 1977, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Emmanuel H. and Dianna G. (Braun) Gaela of New Oxford.

In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by a brother, David W.O. Gaela of New Oxford, and a...

Apr 1, 2020

Harold A. Huff, 92, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Miriam I. (Baker) Huff, his wife of 67 years.

Harold was born September 14, 1927, in Hanover, the son of the late Milton A. and Annie (Hull) Huff.

Harold was a member of St. John's Lutheran...

Mar 31, 2020

Minnie L. (Hobson) Blankenship, 88, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA.  She was the wife of James R. Blankenship.

Minnie was born May 12, 1931, in Watson, IN, the daughter of the late Lee R. and Minnie O. (Jacobs) Hobson.

Minnie was a member of Emory U.M. Church...

Mar 27, 2020

Darrell A. Norton 70, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Barbara J. Royal, and the late Susan E. (Miller) Norton, who died February 22, 2012.

Darrell was born October 16, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late William R. and Francine (Weest) Norton.

Darrell served...

Mar 25, 2020

Clara M. (Cooley) Myers, 89, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle.  She was the wife of the late Luther F. Myers, who died January 13, 2009.

Clara was born November 1, 1930, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Harry D. and Mary L. (Mummert) Cooley.

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Mar 24, 2020

Viola M. (Herman) Shive, 77, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Jerry K. Swanger, and the late Fred A. Shive, who died January 31, 1996.

Viola was born February 28, 1943, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Norman and Ethel (Lobaugh) Herman.

Viola was a...

Mar 22, 2020

Gerald E. Myers, 92, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, at York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Mary D. (Study) Myers, who died August 1, 2008.

Gerald was born May 4, 1927, in Adams Co., the son of the late Bruce R. and Minnie M. (Shultz) Myers.

Gerald was a former member...

Mar 21, 2020

Barbara A. (Staub) Livelsberger, 80, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at The Gardens at Gettysburg.

Barbara was born September 27, 1939, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Ryland and Rita (Todt) Staub.

Barbara is survived by a son, Barry Livelsberger and his girlfriend Tammy Kuhns of New Oxford, a daughter, Beth Yealy and...