Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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...