Obituaries

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,...

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,...