Obituaries

Apr 9, 2018

Herbert L. Wherley, 79, died Monday, April 9, 2018, at The Gardens at Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Sarah G. (Bolin) Wherley, his wife of 57 years.

Herbert was born January 9, 1939, in Hanover, the son of the late Allen R. Wherley and the late Ethel M. (Weikert) Brockway.

In addition to...

Apr 5, 2018

Irma E. (Vega) Lighty, 63, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her residence.  She was the wife of Michael C. Lighty, her husband of 25 years.

Irma was born April 15, 1954, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late Jose J. and Juana (Rivera) Vega.

In addition to her husband Michael, Irma is...

Apr 3, 2018

Hector M. Miranda Sr, 92, went to his enteral rest on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Carmen M. (Vega) Miranda, his wife of 70 years.

Hector was born September 6, 1925, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Francisco and Maria (Ocasio) Miranda.

Hector...

Mar 28, 2018

John T. Farley, 71, of Hanover, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Barbara "Barb" (Laughman) Farley, his wife of 47 years.

John was born July 14, 1946, the son of Beatrice (Wallet) Farley of Hanover and the late Ernest J. Farley.

John was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2018

Carl C. Jenkins, 56, of Abbottstown, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. He was the boyfriend of Lenora Constance Carpenter.

Carl was born February 10, 1962 in Urbana, OH, the son of the late Richard and Julia (Yohn) Jenkins.

Carl was employed with Skills of Central PA for over...

Mar 24, 2018

Peter H. "Pete" Acker, 91, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive in York.  He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Ruppert) Acker, who died May 31, 1999.

Peter was born January 18, 1927, in Halifax Twp., the son of the late Charles E. and Virgie L. (Sheetz) Acker....

Mar 22, 2018

Raymond G. "Raymie" Smith, 49, died March 22, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Andrea "Ann" M. (Yealy) Smith, his wife of 19 Years.

Raymie was the son of Rose A. Smith, of New Oxford, and the late Conway T. Smith.

Raymie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New...

Mar 16, 2018

Thelma M. (Jones) Mahone, 88, of Hanover, died Friday, March 16, 2018 in Spring Grove. She was the wife of Joseph F. Mahone, her husband of 67 years.

Thelma was born November 3, 1929 in Chester Co., PA, the daughter of the late Newlin and Dora (Lee) Jones.

Thelma was employed with Wise Market for...

Mar 13, 2018

Kathryn E. (Bream) Weikert, 97, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Henry A. Weikert, who died April 22, 2007.

Kathryn was born January 27, 1921, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Harry S. and Kathryn M. (Taughinbaugh) Bream.

Kathryn was a member...

Mar 10, 2018

Louise D. Thomas, 93, of Gettysburg, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Transitions Healthcare.  She was the wife of the late Franklin W. Thomas, Sr, who died December 19, 1994.

Louise was born May 14, 1924, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Giovanni and Pasqualina DeAngelis.

Louise was a member of Great Conewago...

Mar 6, 2018

Michael L. Haifley, 68, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at The Gardens at Gettysburg.  He was the husband of Sharon P. (Thomas) Haifley, his wife of 45 years.

Michael was born December 14, 1949, in Denver, CO, the son of Althea G. (Shreve) Haifley of Mattoon, IL, and the late David R. Haifley.

Michael was...

Mar 6, 2018

Harriet E. (Stimer) Hartzell, 86, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Harold D. Hartzell, her husband of 53 years, who died January 7, 2003.

Harriet was born July 18, 1931, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Arlene N. Stimer.

Harriet...

Mar 2, 2018

Joanne L. (Sterner) Young, 79, of Hanover, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at the UPMC Pinnacle Health Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late George A. Young, who died on September 25, 2007.

Joanne was born February 13, 1939 in York, the daughter of the late Lloyd Daniel and Dora Irene (Baublitz) Sterner.

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Feb 23, 2018

Nathan Thompson "Tom" Washburn, III, of New Oxford, passed away at the Brethren Home Community on Friday, February 23, 2018. Tom was 88 years of age. Born in Indianapolis Indiana, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thompson Washburn Jr. An Eagle Scout as a youth, he graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Industrial Marketing....

Feb 23, 2018

Martha J. "Jane" (McCoy) Wolf, 88, formerly of New Oxford, died Friday, February 23, 2018 at Pinnacle Health UPMC Hospital, Harrisburg. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Wolf, who died on August 31, 1999.

Jane was born March 25, 1929 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Ernst and Rilda (Bowermaster) McCoy.

Feb 16, 2018

Paul L. "Bub" Wheeler, Jr, 81, of Hanover, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Linda J. (Bardin) Wheeler, his wife of 34 years.

Paul was born September 29, 1936, in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of the late Paul L. and Kathleen (Boyers) Wheeler, Sr.

Paul was a member...

Feb 16, 2018

Wayne R. Wolf, 81, of York Springs, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. (Gibbs) Wolf, who died September 2, 2002.

Wayne was born June 7, 1936 in York Springs, the son of the late Millard A. and Dorothy G. (Griest) Wolfe.

Wayne...

Feb 11, 2018

Kay L. (Yealey) Leonard, 76, died Sunday, February 11, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of William L. Leonard, her husband of 52 years.

Kay was born March 16, 1941, in Hanover, the daughter of the late John R. and Margaret L. (Small) Yealey.

Kay was a long-time seamstress with Trone...

Feb 7, 2018

Charles Kulynych, 86, of Thomasville, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at his home. He was the husband of Shirley D. (Decker) Kulynych, his wife of 60 years.

Charles was born March 25, 1931 in Fernwood, the son of the late Harry and Mary (Pohlid) Kulynych.

Charles was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Jan 31, 2018

Wilbert G. "Wil" Shipe, Jr, CW3 U.S. Army retired, 88, of New Oxford, entered into God's eternal rest and care, on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Karoline (Kraxner) Shipe.

Wil was born September 20, 1929, in Trevorton, the son of the late Wilbert G. and Emma F. (Hester) Shipe,...