Obituaries

Jan 21, 2019

Sandra L. (Piper) McKean, 66, died Monday, January 21, 2019, at Select Medical Hospital in Camp Hill.  She was the wife of the late William L. McKean, Jr, her husband of 38 years, who died November 25, 2016.

Sandra was born September 5, 1952, in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of the late Leslie E. and Betty J....

Jan 21, 2019

Frederick R. "Fred" Rutters, Jr, 44, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at his residence.

Fred was born June 10, 1974, in Hanover, the son of Frederick R. and Janet L. (Hartlaub) Rutters, II of East Berlin.

Fred was a 1992 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School.  He was loved by many and was...

Jan 19, 2019

Larry J. Grim, 84, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Judith M. "Judy" (Spencer) Grim, his wife of 61 years.

Larry was born October 2, 1934, in Abbottstown, the son of the late Claude and Annie (Hoke) Grim.

Larry was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dover....

Jan 14, 2019

Donald N. Pope, 92, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Elda P. (Griffin) Pope, his wife of 70 years, who died December 4, 2015.

Donald was born November 22, 1926, in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Harold S. and Ada D. (Newcome) Pope.

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Jan 12, 2019

Laverne E. Gross, 78, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Rest Haven York.  He was the husband of Nancy J. (Sieg) Gross, his wife of 57 years.

Laverne was born August 14, 1940, in Hanover, the son of the late Elmer A. and Dorothy M. (Staub) Gross.

Laverne was a member of Calvary Bible Church...

Jan 12, 2019

Frederick E. Gallagher, 81, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home.

Frederick was born December 7, 1937, in Hanover, the son of the late Clarence J. and Elizabeth M. (Kopp) Gallagher.

Frederick was a member of Sacred Heart Basilica in Edgegrove.

Frederick is survived by six sisters, Mary L....

Jan 10, 2019

Mark L. Rickrode, Sr, 82, passed Thursday, January 10, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Doris M. (Bentzel) Rickrode, his wife of 55 years, who passed November 5, 2011.

Mark was born June 4, 1936, in Hanover, the son of the late Millard and Ruth (Dull) Rickrode.

Mark...

Jan 10, 2019

On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Mary Hanley went to be with her Lord at the age of 91 years, two days shy of her 92nd birthday.

Mary, born and raised in Vineland, New Jersey, worked for the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company throughout her professional life until the time of her retirement. She was a...

Jan 10, 2019

Rose Mary "Rosie" Warren, 83, of New Oxford, entered into eternal life on January 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community.  She was the devoted wife of Myron C. Warren for 45 years.

Rosie was born September 22, 1935, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Robert A. and...

Jan 10, 2019

Brian Challenger, 75, passed Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Patricia A. (Smith) Challenger, his wife of 23 years.

Brian was born April 21, 1943, in Manchester, England, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Challenger.

Brian actively served Black Rock Church of The Brethren in Glenville,...

Jan 7, 2019

Beverly C. (Higgins) Hershey, 75, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Philip A. "Andy" Hershey.

Beverly was born June 5, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late William G. and Mary H. (Riddleberger) Higgins, II.

Beverly was a member of Immaculate Heart of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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....

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...