Obituaries

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

Nov 20, 2018

Dorothy M. (Miller) Williams, 84, of York Springs, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Lloyd D. Williams, who died March 30, 1994.

Dorothy was born August 26, 1934, in York Springs, the daughter of the late Merle E. and Irene (Miller) Miller.

Dorothy was a member...

Nov 17, 2018

Irene May (Roland) Bosserman, 102, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover. She was the wife of the late Melvin Bosserman, who died on February 5, 1982.

Irene was born July 22, 1916 in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Dietz) Roland.

Irene was...

Nov 17, 2018

Roger L. Keefer, 85, of New Oxford, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Gardens at Gettysburg Nursing Home, Gettysburg. He was the husband of the late Doris Jean (Jacoby) Keefer, his wife of 53 years.

Roger was born July 1, 1933 in Carroll Co., MD, the son of the late Archibald and Bertie Ellen (Brown)...

Nov 13, 2018

Ann (Ricker) Smithson, 79, formerly of Bethesda, MD, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of David J. Smithson, Jr.

Ann was born July 13, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Hobbs) Ricker.

Ann was a long-time active member of Calvary Lutheran Church...

Nov 7, 2018

Gerald Fuson Combs, 98, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of the late Lily (Ijams) Combs, his wife of more than 60 years.

Gerald was born February 23, 1920, in Olney, IL, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Ina R. (Fuson) Combs.

Gerald received...

Nov 6, 2018

Karoline (Kraxner) Shipe, 89, entered into God's eternal rest and care on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Wilbert G. "Wil" Shipe, Jr, who died January 31, 2018.

Karoline was born October 8, 1929, in Salzburg, Austria, the daughter of the late Simon and Elisabeth (Morocutti)...

Nov 6, 2018

Susan J. "Sue" (Chronister) Klunk, 73, died, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of Phillip R. Klunk, her husband of 22 years.

Sue was born September 15, 1945 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Howard N. and Naomi E. (Hinkle) Chronister.

Sue was a member of Zwingli U.C.C....

Nov 5, 2018

David N. Pollard, 62, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Cynthia S. (Long) Pollard, his wife of 11 years.

Dave was born May 4, 1956, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Gerald D. and Audrey J. (Williams) Pollard.

In addition to his wife Cindy, Dave...

Oct 29, 2018

R. Joseph Lawrence, 94, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Dolores M. (Powell) Lawrence, his wife of 71 years.

Joe was born February 19, 1924, in Edgegrove, the son of the late Marie Lawrence.

Joe was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Hanover, and...