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.

Thomas Lamano, Sr.

Thomas Lamano, Sr.

Dec 31, 2017

Thomas Lamano, Sr, of Abbottstown, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Lucrezia (Nasta) Lamano.

Tom was born February 23, 1943, in Flushing, NY, the son of the late Bartolomeo and Maria (Salerno) Lamano.

Tom moved to West Babylon, Long Island, at the age of 13.  He married...

Richard E. Carlson

Richard E. Carlson

Dec 30, 2017

Richard E. Carlson, 65, of East Berlin, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home, following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the husband of Carol A. (Folcik) Carlson, his wife of 43 years.

Richard was born June 17, 1952 in Southington, CT, the son of the late Frederick Edward and Helen Victoria (Garstka) Carlson...

Valent F. Swanson

Valent F. Swanson

Dec 19, 2017

Valent F. Swanson, 68, of Mayetta, KS passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Village Villa in Nortonville, KS. He was born June 9, 1949 in Phillipsburg, PA the son of Gilbert and Catherine (Idjzotic) Swanson.

Valent attended Spring Grove High School in Pennsylvania. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. He...

Ralph D. Zinn

Ralph D. Zinn

Dec 18, 2017

Ralph D. Zinn, 91, of Hanover, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband Irene M. (Heller) Zinn, his wife of 65 years.

Ralph was born August 5, 1926, in Berwick Twp., the son of the late Norman C. and Viola (Laughman) Zinn, Sr.

Ralph served in the U.S. Navy...

Arthur L. Stabler

Arthur L. Stabler

Dec 17, 2017

Arthur L. Stabler, Sr, 92, of Abbottstown, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Helen (Hudson) Stabler, his wife of 64 years.

Art was born April 4, 1925, in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Nicholas S. and Eleanor F. (Ely) Stabler.  He grew up on a farm in Chadds...

Arthur L. Stabler

Arthur L. Stabler

Dec 17, 2017

Arthur L. Stabler, Sr, 92, of Abbottstown, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Helen (Hudson) Stabler, his wife of 64 years.

Art was born April 4, 1925, in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Nicholas S. and Eleanor F. (Ely) Stabler.  He grew up on a farm in Chadds...

Charles Vernon Marquet

Charles Vernon Marquet

Dec 14, 2017

Charles Vernon Marquet passed away on December 14, 2017, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, at the age of 93.  He was the husband of Carol J. (Blackwell) Marquet and the late Ethel L. (Houser) Marquet.

Charles was born May 21, 1924, in Hanover, the son of the late Harry R. and Emma G. (Luckenbaugh) Marquet.

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Charles Vernon Marquet

Charles Vernon Marquet

Dec 14, 2017

Charles Vernon Marquet passed away on December 14, 2017, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover, at the age of 93.  He was the husband of Carol J. (Blackwell) Marquet and the late Ethel L. (Houser) Marquet.

Charles was born May 21, 1924, in Hanover, the son of the late Harry R. and Emma G. (Luckenbaugh) Marquet.

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Helena M. "Lee" Lighty

Helena M. "Lee" Lighty

Dec 12, 2017

Helena M. "Lee" Lighty, 63, of East Berlin, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her residence.

Lee was born September 13, 1954 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Homer T. and Jessie A. (Wert) Lighty.

Lee was a graduate of Dover High School and was an avid reader.

Lee is survived by...

Ginaye L. (Cape)  Kuhn

Ginaye L. (Cape) Kuhn

Dec 10, 2017

Ginaye L. (Cape) Kuhn, 45, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Michael J. Kuhn.

Ginaye was born May 8, 1972, in Hanover, the daughter of Jean L. (Brown) Cape of New Oxford, and the late Kenneth L. Cape.

Ginaye was a member of Emory United Methodist Church in...

James K. Stock

James K. Stock

Dec 7, 2017

James K. Stock, 92, of New Oxford, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Doris Jean (Myers) Stock, his wife of 67 years.

Jim was born September 8, 1925, in New Oxford, the son of the late Harry C. and Martha M. (Keeney) Stock.

Jim was a...

Relda E. (Miller)  Pyles

Relda E. (Miller) Pyles

Dec 5, 2017

Relda E. (Miller) Pyles, 93, of New Oxford, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at the Gettysburg Center.  She was the wife of Elwood V. Pyles.

Relda was born January 6, 1924, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Maurice E. and Helen I. (Bentzel) Miller, Sr.

Relda was a member of First Lutheran Church in...

Peter C. Foerster

Peter C. Foerster

Dec 4, 2017

Peter C. Foerster, Sr, 50, of New Oxford, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Karen M. (Hershey) Foerster, his wife of 18 years.

Peter was born December 16, 1966 in Baltimore, MD.

Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his wife Karen, Peter...

Russell J. Ritchie

Russell J. Ritchie

Dec 3, 2017

Russell J. Ritchie, 35, died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Amanda J. (Nunez) Ritchie.

Russell was born February 3, 1982, in Hanover, the son of Tammy M. (Riley) Ritchie of New Oxford, and Russell L. and Sharon Ritchie of Biglerville.

Russell was employed at E.S.P. in New...

William T. "Bill" Fortney, Sr.

William T. "Bill" Fortney, Sr.

Dec 2, 2017

William T. "Bill" Fortney, Sr, 83, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Betty V. (Zartman) Fortney, his wife of 59 years, who died December 23, 2012.

Bill was born June 22, 1934, in Newport, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (White) Fortney.

Bill...

Mildred I. (Pifer) Lehigh

Mildred I. (Pifer) Lehigh

Dec 1, 2017

Mildred I. (Pifer) Lehigh, 96, of New Oxford, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late Paul E. Miller, Jr, who died in June 1974, and the late Sterling R. Lehigh, who died in September 2005.

Mildred was born April 24, 1921, in York Springs, the daughter...

Ruby (Byrd) Davis

Ruby (Byrd) Davis

Nov 29, 2017

Ruby (Byrd) Davis, 89, of Hanover, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017.  She was the wife of the late Loye Davis, who died in December 1968.

Ruby was born January 20, 1928, in Mitchell Co., NC, the daughter of the late Bill and Panzora (Renfro) Byrd.

Ruby is survived by four daughters, Linda S. delCampo...

Ralph J. Barra

Ralph J. Barra

Nov 28, 2017

Ralph J. Barra, Jr, 83, of New Oxford, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Margaret E. (Posa) Barra, his wife of 59 years.

Ralph was born May 17, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Ralph J. and Marie (Hansen) Barra, Sr.

Ralph proudly served...

Kathleen J. (Crook)  Spangler

Kathleen J. (Crook) Spangler

Nov 25, 2017

Kathleen J. (Crook) Spangler, 92, of East Berlin, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Harvey C. Spangler, her husband of 52 years, who died May 30, 1998.

Kathleen was born June 28, 1925, in Reading Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Jennie C....

Robert J. "Bob" Mansberger

Robert J. "Bob" Mansberger

Nov 25, 2017

Robert J. "Bob" Mansberger, 92, of East Berlin, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was the husband of Janet R. (Reinecker) Mansberger, his wife of 66 years.

Bob was born November 6, 1925, in Dillsburg, the son of the late John K. and Ellen M. (Harmeyer) Mansberger....

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