Obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Doris M. (Emig) Lease, 85, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Niles R. "Tony" Lease, her husband of 65 years, who died on July 2, 2019.

Doris was born August 16, 1934 in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Robert G.W. and Mabel...

Sep 11, 2019

Frank Ludwig, 89, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle.  He was the husband of Bertha (Thompson) Ludwig, his wife of 63 years.

Frank was born April 12, 1930, in Lambertville, NJ, the son of the late John H. and Emma (Heller) Ludwig.

Frank was a member of Mt....

Sep 10, 2019

Rosalie A. (Ensor) Davis, 79, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Charles W. Davis, her husband of 61 years.

Rosalie was born April 6, 1940, in Hampton, the daughter of the late Earl E. Ensor, and the late Kathryn L. Hoover.

Rosalie was a member of Holy...

Sep 7, 2019

Gerald A. "Levi" Pennabaker, Sr, 88, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 in East Berlin.  He was the husband of the late Sabina (Leiby) Pennabaker, who died October 5, 2000.

Gerald was born June 19, 1931, in Cross Keys, the son of the late George W. and Lula (Marshall) Pennabaker.

Gerald is survived by two sons,...

Sep 4, 2019

Jayne L. (Moore) Forbes, 61, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Homer Forbes, Jr, her husband of 26 years, who died January 16, 2013.

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10 AM, at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Oxford. ...

Aug 31, 2019

John Clinton Berwager, 85, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, York. He was the husband of Yvonne "Bonnie" (Crisamore) Berwager, his wife of 57 years, whom he married August 4, 1962.

John was born November 20, 1933 in Hanover, the son of the late Clair J. and Nettie I. (Grim) Berwager.

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Aug 31, 2019

Rolpha R. Siler, 88, of Gettysburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Genisis Healthcare Center, Gettysburg.

Rolpha was born October 4, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Maude Pearl (Davis) Siler.

Rolpha is survived by a sister, Zenobia Wine of New Oxford and friend Nancy Hanmer of...

Aug 29, 2019

Pauline E. (Anderson) Little, 87, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Clyde J. Little, her husband of 68 years, who died November 7, 2016.

Pauline was born February 7, 1932, in Bristol, TN, the daughter of the late Leonard W. and Eva Mae (Buttery) Anderson.

Aug 28, 2019

Lana F. (Mayers) Kittredge, 70, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of Robert B. Kittredge, Sr, her husband of 51 years.

Lana was born October 7, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Geraldine (Vlochas) Dodd of Centreville, MD the late Fred Mayers.

Lana was a member of...

Aug 24, 2019

Constance "Connie" (Cook) McCleaf, 69, of New Oxford, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, surrounded by family.

She was born on Sunday, October 23, 1949, the beloved daughter of John M. and Vesta (Steininger) Cook.  She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Mary Ann Weeks; and stillborn: brother David, daughter Rebecca, and twin...

Aug 24, 2019

Juanita M. (Harris) Sponseller, 76, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Larry R. Sponseller, who died August 6, 2006.

Juanita was born July 25, 1943, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Verna J. (Baker) Harris.

Juanita was a member of St....

Aug 22, 2019

Cynthia L. (Harris) Stambaugh, 70, loving wife of Donald L. Stambaugh, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the York Hospital with her family by her side. Donald and Cynthia would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 24, 2020.

Cynthia was born July 27, 1949, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Lawrence E....

Aug 21, 2019

Doris L. (Leese) Staub, 95, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Martin's Care Home in Littlestown.  She was the wife of the late Rodney J. "Pita" Staub, her husband of 72 years, who died August 8, 2016.

Doris was born October 24, 1923, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Earnest and Treva (Trone) Leese.

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Aug 20, 2019

Nevin H. Stremmel, 78, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Elaine (Jones) Stremmel, his wife of 52 years.

Nevin was born January 3, 1941, in Black Rock, MD, the son of the late David and Anne (Jones) Stremmel.

Nevin served in the U.S. Army, retired in 2000...

Aug 11, 2019

Leo R. Lunger, 93, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband and soulmate of the late Evelyn R. (Doty) Lunger, who died June 16, 2019.

Leo was born November 9, 1925, in Fishing Creek, the son of the late Furman and Mary (Edwards) Lunger.

Leo was a member...

Aug 11, 2019

Nettie M. (Weller) Elliott, 95, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Carl R. Elliott, who died January 19, 1996.

Nettie was born July 16, 1924, in Carroll Co., MD, the daughter of the late Phillip and Estella (Haines) Weller.

Nettie was a member of...

Aug 8, 2019

Edwin H. Myers, 98, of Gettysburg, PA entered God's eternal care on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of E. Eileen (Sauble) Myers who died on August 28, 1986 after 43 years of marriage. His companion of 21 years, Marion E. Louey, predeceased him in...

Aug 6, 2019

Janet V. Sorrels, 84, of Hanover, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Franklin E. Sorrels, Sr., who died on December 7, 1978.

Janet was born November 9, 1934 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Jesse C. Oakley and Estelle Freeman.

Janet...

Aug 6, 2019

Arthur E. Glazier, Jr, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at his home, after a long struggle with cancer. He was very brave and had a wonderful outlook throughout his battle.

Arthur was born in Raleigh, NC, the son of his loving mother and caretaker, Julia Glazier of East Berlin, and the late Arthur...

Aug 6, 2019

Lindell C. Smith, 80, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at his daughter's residence.  He was the husband of the late Marlene V. (Cassatt) Smith, who died August 30, 2018.

Lindell was born September 23, 1938, in Potosi, MO, the son of the late Henry and Sadie (Owens) Smith.

Lindell is survived by two daughters,...