Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Adams County, Pennsylvania area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

Delores J. (Jeffers) Mundorff

Delores J. (Jeffers) Mundorff

Jan 7, 2019

Delores J. (Jeffers) Mundorff, 84, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Raymond B. Mundorff, who died February 21, 1996.

Delores was born May 20, 1934, in Bloomington, IN, the daughter of the late William W. and Elsie (Stewart) Jeffers.

Delores attended New Hope Faith Community...

Scott A. Hertz

Scott A. Hertz

Jan 6, 2019

Scott A. Hertz, 61, of Gardners, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the companion of Terri L. Myers.

Scott was born June 11, 1957, in Hanover, the son of Thomas L. Hertz of East Berlin, and the late Mary Lou (Horwedel) Hertz.

Scott loved plastering, masonry and woodworking, and enjoyed...

Esther M. (Rhone)  Young

Esther M. (Rhone) Young

Jan 3, 2019

Esther M. (Rhone) Young, 78, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of Marlin E. Young, her husband of 59 years.

Esther was born May 13, 1940, in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Perry) Rhone.

In addition to her husband Marlin, Esther is survived by four...

Celia Sepulveda

Celia Sepulveda

Jan 1, 2019

Celia Sepulveda, 90, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her residence.

Celia was born August 15, 1928, in Lajas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Pablo and Encarnacion (Torres) Sepulveda.

Celia was a member of Asamblea de Iglesia Pentecostal de Jesucristo.

Celia is survived by two sons, Luis A. Soto and...

Norman F. Sponseller, Sr.

Norman F. Sponseller, Sr.

Dec 26, 2018

Norman F. Sponseller, Sr, 82, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Idella L. (Forry) Sponseller, his wife of 62 years.

Norman was born March 15, 1936, in Hanover, the son of the late Ernest L. and Margie (Stremmel) Sponseller.

Norman retired in May...

Paul J. Becker

Paul J. Becker

Dec 25, 2018

Paul J. Becker, 72, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Kathryne C. (Millhimes) Becker, his wife of 21 years, who died November 29, 2016.

Paul was born October 6, 1946, in New Oxford, the son of the late Charles H. and Helen I. (Hockensmith) Becker, Sr.

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Sterling D. Sipling

Sterling D. Sipling

Dec 23, 2018

Sterling D. Sipling, 82, died Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in York.  He was the husband of the late Grace E. (Moore) Sipling, who died December 16, 2001.

Sterling was born August 4, 1936, in Hanover, the son of the late Paul and Katie (Gladfelter) Sipling.

Sterling served in the U.S....

George C. King

George C. King

Dec 21, 2018

George C. King, 92, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Gladys I. (Wildasin) King, who died October 29, 1987, and the companion of the late Sandra A. Slagle, who died January 30, 2018.

George was born August 11, 1926, in Hunterstown, the son of the late William C....

George H. Noel

George H. Noel

Dec 21, 2018

George H. Noel, 86, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Manor Care North.  He was the fiancée of Mary C. Walker.

George was born December 23, 1931, in New Oxford, the son of the late Augustus H. and Maud M. (Haverstock) Noel.

George was proud of his service...

Dorcas L. (Spahr)  Myers

Dorcas L. (Spahr) Myers

Dec 20, 2018

Dorcas L. (Spahr) Myers, 92, died Thursday, December 20, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Mervin G. Myers, who died on May 14, 1999.

Dorcas was born December 19, 1926 in Reading Township, the daughter of the late Christian E. and Verna (Neiman) Spahr.

Dorcas...

Elwood V. Pyles

Elwood V. Pyles

Dec 18, 2018

Elwood V. Pyles, 95, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Transitions Healthcare.  He was the husband of the late Relda E. (Miller) Pyles, who died December 5, 2017.

Elwood was born November 24, 1923, in Romney, WV, the son of the late Raymond and Bertha Pyles.

Elwood served in the U.S. Army, was an...

Ltc (Ret) Gary Ronald Bill

Ltc (Ret) Gary Ronald Bill

Dec 17, 2018

LTC (ret) Gary Ronald Bill, 88, of New Oxford, PA, passed away on December 17, 2018 at home.

Gary was born in Westerly, RI, to Hoxsie B. and Zuma H. Bill.  He graduated from Stonington High School in Stonington, CT, and the University of Rhode Island.  Gary served as an Army Transportation Officer for 26 years:...

Michael E. Berkheimer

Michael E. Berkheimer

Dec 13, 2018

Michael E. Berkheimer, 46, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Colonial Manor in York.

Michael was born February 19, 1972, in York, the son of Donna M. (Fahs) Berkheimer of Seven Valleys, and Earl M. Berkheimer of Thomasville.

Michael was a member of Harvest Chapel in Abbottstown.

In addition to his parents, Michael...

James C. "Jim" Higinbotham, Iii

James C. "Jim" Higinbotham, Iii

Dec 12, 2018

James C. "Jim" Higinbotham, III, 86, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Mary Jo (Winkler) Higinbotham, his wife of 38 years.

Jim was born October 21, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late James C. and Harriet (VanDyke) Higinbotham, Jr.

In addition to his wife Mary Jo,...

Woodrow W. "Woody" Martz, Jr.

Woodrow W. "Woody" Martz, Jr.

Dec 12, 2018

Woodrow W. "Woody" Martz, Jr, 71, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Jeanette L. (Raber) Martz, his wife of 46 years.

Woody was born January 25, 1947, in New Oxford, the son of the late Woodrow W. and Irene M. (Sanders) Martz, Sr.

Woody was a member of...

Donald A. "Don" Hinkle

Donald A. "Don" Hinkle

Dec 11, 2018

Donald A. "Don" Hinkle, 84, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. He was the husband of R. Donna (Joyner) Hinkle, his wife of 43 years.

Don was born August 21, 1934 in East Berlin, the son of the late Aubrey H.

and Ellen (Leas) Hinkle.

Don was...

Mildred L. (Haar)  "Millie" Trimmer

Mildred L. (Haar) "Millie" Trimmer

Dec 11, 2018

Mildred L. "Millie" (Haar) Trimmer, 88, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Charles L. "Goog" Trimmer, her husband of 63 years, who died November 27, 2013.

Millie was born July 5, 1930, in Dillsburg, the daughter of the late John W. and Lottie M. (Slusser) Haar....

Gregory E. Smith

Gregory E. Smith

Dec 8, 2018

Gregory E. Smith, 59, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at his residence.

Greg was born February 2, 1959, in Mechanicsburg, the son of the late Francis E. and Kathleen (Bly) Smith.

Greg was an avid fisherman and boater, and loved riding his Harley.

Greg is survived by two daughters, Trisha K. Smith of...

Stanley Wannop, Jr.

Stanley Wannop, Jr.

Dec 5, 2018

Stanley Wannop, Jr, 66, of New Oxford, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Elaine (Meiswinkel) Gerwig, his wife of 20 years.

Stan was born May 15, 1952, in Norristown, the son of Mildred C. (Miller) Wannop, and the late Stanley Wannop.

Stan was a member of Emory U.M....

Steven F. Aikens

Steven F. Aikens

Nov 21, 2018

Steven F. Aikens, 57, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Jo Anne (Shriver) Aikens.

Steve was born December 20, 1960, in Altoona, the son of Helen (Franks) Aikens of Duncansville, and the late Clarence Aikens.

Steve was an Eagle Scout, a 1978 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, served...

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