Obituaries

Jan 30, 2018

Sandra A. (Kuhn) Slagle, 79, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Earl J. "Jack" Slagle, who died March 13, 1989.

Sandra was born August 29, 1938, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Edward H. and Anna G. (Riser) Kuhn.

Sandra was...

Jan 29, 2018

Shane D. Hockensmith, 30, of New Oxford, was sent to heaven much too soon due to a tragic accident, Monday, January 29, 2018, in Abbottstown.  He was the husband of Ashley K. (Noble) Hockensmith.

Shane was born June 24, 1987, in Hanover, the son of Debra L. (Storm) Hockensmith of Abbottstown, and Larry E. Hockensmith of New...

Jan 28, 2018

Beverly J. (Stempfly) Myers, 97, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Marion H. Myers, her husband of 74 years, who died September 3, 2015.

Beverly was born February 4, 1920, in Wallaceton, the daughter of the late William C. and Verna E. (Barger) Stempfly.

Jan 28, 2018

Mary L. (Smith) Noel, 90, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Francis E. Noel, who died November 18, 1990.

Mary was born October 11, 1927, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Staub) Smith.

Mary was a member of St. Michael the...

Jan 27, 2018

David J. Bowers, 81, entered into God's eternal care on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford.  He was the husband of Darlene M. (Dunton) Bowers, his wife of 59 years.

David was born February 7, 1936, in Allentown, the son of the late Norman E. and Lillian M. (Bergstresser) Bowers.

Jan 21, 2018

Paul K. McIlwee, Sr, 91, of Hanover, died Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of June M. (Sebright) McIlwee, his wife of 72 years.

Paul was born February 25, 1926, in Adams Co., the son of the late Lonnie B. and Ella L. (Keller) McIlwee.

Paul was a member of...

Jan 18, 2018

Leo F. McMaster, 82, of Gettysburg, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of Wanda P. (Blevins) McMaster.

Leo was born August 30, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Cyril N. and Nora E. (Riley) McMaster.

Leo served in the U.S. Air Force during...

Jan 17, 2018

Dorthey L. (Dayhoff) Jacobs, 88, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Adam W. Jacobs, who died April 9, 1993.

Dorthey was born February 13, 1929, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Jennie M. (Sowers) Dayhoff.

Dorthey was a member of...

Jan 16, 2018

Freda O. (Groupe) Groft, 90, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Hanover Hall.  She was the wife of the late Michael J. Groft, who died December 18, 1984.

Freda was born August 31, 1927, in New Chester, the daughter of the late Alvin E. and Georganna (Trimmer) Group.

Freda attended Calvary Bible Church in Hanover,...

Jan 16, 2018

Stephanie J. Tilden, 73, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at her residence.  She was the wife of Sherman Lee Miller.

Stephanie was born October 31, 1944, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Hal S. and Elizabeth J. (Curtis) Tilden.

Stephanie was a member of the Biglerville Garden Club, Lake Meade Garden Club and...

Jan 15, 2018

Colleen R. (McIntire) Fleshman, 75, of New Oxford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2018, at York Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Howard R. Fleshman, who died December 29, 2010.

Colleen was born January 25, 1942, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Paul O. and Marguerite R....

Jan 10, 2018

Mary L.J. (Beckman) Smith, 83, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late William E. Smith, Jr, who died December 16, 2009.

Mary was born November 30, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Hazel R. (Orndorff) Beckman.

Mary is survived...

Jan 9, 2018

Eileen A. Berlan, 75, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at her home after a long battle with MS.  She was the wife of Richard P. Berlan, her husband of 55 years.

Eileen was born July 11, 1942, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Russell and Caroline (Strausbaugh) Shoemaker.

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Jan 8, 2018

Mary E. (Davis) Wherley, 84, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Ray J. Wherley, her husband of 63 years, who died March 30, 2015.

Mary was born July 6, 1933, in Clearfield, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Royer) Davis.

Mary is...

Jan 7, 2018

The world lost an incredible, vibrant, fun-loving man who had a zest for life. Thomas D. Smith, Sr., of Abbottstown, born September 26, 1950, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 7th, 2018. Tom was married to the love of his life, Jean M. (Brashears) Smith for 23 years. Together they shared a life of love, happiness,...

Jan 3, 2018

Carolyn H. (Gunn) Cober, 94, of New Oxford, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Paul H. Cober, who died March 23, 2003.

Carolyn was born November 17, 1923, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late John Edward and Julia (Jack) Gunn.

Carolyn was...

Jan 2, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann (Weaver) Martz, 70, entered heavens gates on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at home, with her loving children by her side.  She was the wife of the late George F. "Frank" Martz.

Liz was born February 14, 1947, in Dallastown, the daughter of the late Francis Thomas and Betty Alma (Gohn) Weaver.

Liz...

Jan 2, 2018

Elvin F. Marshall, 94, of East Berlin, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Lucy R. (Giorella) Marshall, who died in October 1996.

Elvin was born May 4, 1923, in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Robert and Stella (Ihrig) Marshall, Jr.

Elvin served in...

Jan 2, 2018

Barbara J. (Parketon) Ulrich, 85, of York Springs, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of George R. Ulrich, II, who died March 19, 2013.

Barbara was born September 9, 1932, in Hesperia, MI, the daughter of the late Sidney B. and Gladys (Dewitte) Parketon.

Barbara was a beautician...

Jan 1, 2018

Theron John Menges, 80, entered God's eternal care, at home on Monday, January 1, 2018, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 13, 1937, in Abbottstown, the son of the late John A. and Marie G. (Altland) Menges.

Theron was a 1955 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and a life-long member of Immaculate Heart of...