Obituaries

Aug 5, 2019

H. David Bernstein, 52, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.

David was born January 17, 1967, in Mechanicsburg, the son of Matt Bernstein of Deer Creek, IL, and Christine E. Rice of Harrisburg.

David suffered a debilitating illness when he was age 4. From age 8, he became a resident of...

Aug 5, 2019

Phyllis J. "June" (Flanagan) Shifflett, 87, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Robert Lane, James Black and Jack Shifflett.

June was born June 13, 1932, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel (Walters) Flanagan.

June was attended Christ Chapel Foursquare...

Jul 27, 2019

Esther M. Kinneman, 90, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Hanover Hall.

Esther was born October 18, 1928, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Guy R. and Ruth V. (Bankert) Kinneman, Sr.

Esther was a member of Emmanuel U.C.C. in Abbottstown, and was employed at Hanover Pen Company.  She was also a member...

Jul 27, 2019

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Carol Jean Yost, loving wife and mother of seven children passed away at age 69.

Carol was born June 7, 1950, in Harrisburg to Barbara and Paul Smith and had a heart for others, which led to the adoption of four brothers.

One of her hobbies included a passion...

Jul 24, 2019

Mary E. (Smith) Shaberly, 104, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Brethren Home Community, New Oxford.  She was the wife of the late Edgar E. Shaberly, her husband of 49 years, who died on January 11, 1986,.

Mary was born on March 3, 1915, in Paradise Township, PA. She was the daughter of the...

Jul 23, 2019

Josephine (Altland) Bankert, 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Fred W. Bankert, who died in August 1999.  She was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.

Jul 22, 2019

Elsie (Lobaugh) Wire, 92, passed peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, July 22, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Russell E. Wire, her husband of 63 years, who died December 22, 2015.

Elsie was born September 6, 1926, in York Springs, the daughter of the late...

Jul 17, 2019

Fred G. Cashman, 91, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the husband of Eleanor L. (Spangler) Cashman, his wife of 65 years.

Fred was born February 28, 1928, in Adams Co., the son of the late Charles and Zora (Guise) Cashman.

Fred was a life member of St. John's Lutheran...

Jul 9, 2019

Benjamin T. "Ben" Woodward, 30, formerly of New Oxford and most recently of Towson, Md., died suddenly on Tuesday, July 9th. (Come on, Ben. We know you just flew off to Paris and you're ignoring our calls. Give up the charade.)

Albeit a short life, Ben lived it fiercely and to the fullest.

Born...

Jul 7, 2019

Mark K. Adams, 63, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg.

Mark was born January 6, 1956 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Warren L. and Elmira Adams.

Mark worked for the Solo Cup Company in Owings Mills, MD for over 32 years. He enjoyed playing Bass...

Jul 6, 2019

Andrew Miller, 98, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Miller) Miller, who died July 12, 2011, his wife of 67 years.

Andrew was born August 16, 1920, in York Co., the son of the late Franklin R. and Minnie M. (Gise) Miller.

Jul 2, 2019

Niles R. "Tony" Lease, 85, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Hanover Hall.  He was the husband of Doris M. (Emig) Lease, his wife of 65 years.

Tony was born June 17, 1934, in York, the son of the late Raymond I. and Dolores E. (Burtner) Lease.

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

Jun 27, 2019

Ronald W. Grow, 70, formally of Abbottstown, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Colonial Manor in York.

Ronald was born January 25, 1949, in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Clyde E. and Mabel M. (Georgemiller) Grow.

Ronald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the...

Jun 21, 2019

Tryann A. (Hardy) Aughenbaugh, 41, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of Barry K. Aughenbaugh.

Tryann was born September 7, 1977, in Gettysburg, the daughter of Wayne D. Hardy of New Oxford, and the late Yvonne A. (Barrick) Russell.

In addition to her husband and father, Tryann is...

Jun 19, 2019

Richard P. "Dick" Watkins, 91, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Miriam E. (Leer) Watkins, his wife of 62 years.

Dick was born December 27, 1927, in Jenners, the son of the late Charles R. and Dora S. (Ritchey) Watkins.

Dick was a member of St....

Jun 17, 2019

Thomas L. Goff, 58, entered Heavenly rest after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Julia A. (Luckenbaugh) Goff and the late Diane C. (Smith) Goff, who died March 4, 2005.

Tom was born November 23, 1960, in Hanover, the son of the late...

Jun 16, 2019

Evelyn R. (Doty) Lunger, 92, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.

Evelyn was born January 5, 1927, in Berwick, the daughter of the late Collins L. and Marjorie M. (Hartzell) Doty.

Evelyn was a member of Cross Keys Fellowship in New Oxford.

Evelyn is survived by her husband...

Jun 15, 2019

Myrtle E. (Hockensmith) Hale, 77, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence.

Myrtle was born July 23, 1941, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Albert Hockensmith and the late Nellie (Small) Leese.

Myrtle was a member of St. John's U.C.C. in New Chester.

Myrtle is survived by four sisters, Delores,...

Jun 11, 2019

Mildred M. (Bollinger) Sauble, 95, passed Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Elmcroft of Dillsburg surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Ervin A. Sauble, who died July 4, 1994.

Mildred was born December 20, 1923 in York Co., the daughter of the late Harry and Nettie (Stine) Bollinger.

Mildred was...

Jun 8, 2019

Edith V. (Kinneman) Moose, 88, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Dale M. Moose, her husband of 59 years, who passed May 15, 2013.

Edith was born February 21, 1931, in Berwick Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late Guy R. and Ruth...