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.
Susan D. Dudek
Feb 13, 2017
Susan D. Dudek East Berlin Susan D. (Patterson) Dudek, 57, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at her residence. She was the wife of Christopher G. Dudek, her husband of 13 years. Susan was born November 2, 1959 in Uniontown, the daughter of the late Luke W. and Gayle L. (Seighman) Patterson. Susan will be remembered for her laughter, generosity,...
George R. Lighty
Feb 12, 2017
George R. Lighty Dover George R. Lighty, 91, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Providence Place. He was the husband of Odessa M. (Blevins) Lighty, who died November 15, 1997. George was born October 11, 1925 in York Co., the son of the late Charles B. and Mabel B. (Smith) Lighty. George served in the U.S. Army Air Corps...
Ada M. Mcgregor
Feb 10, 2017
Ada M. McGregor East Berlin Ada Mae (Mummert) McGregor died peacefully at her home on February 10, 2017, in the presence of family. Born on November 14, 1936 the daughter of Margaret S. and Nevin C. Mummert of East Berlin, is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph H. McGregor, who attended the East Berlin High School Prom with Ada...
A. Richard Collins
Feb 8, 2017
A. Richard Collins, 70, of Hanover, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Pat (Krasowski) Collins, his wife of 37 years. Richard was born March 13, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Alfred R. and Mildred (Eggling) Collins. In addition to his wife Pat, Richard is survived by his children;...
James E. Wagner
Feb 8, 2017
James E. Wagner New Oxford James E. Wagner, 82, formerly of East Berlin, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at The Brethren Home Community. James was born August 9, 1934 in York, the son of the late William W. and Ruth M. (Fahs) Wagner. James was a member of Zwingli U.C.C. in East Berlin, where he served as Sunday School...
Joann R. Oberlander
Feb 5, 2017
Joann R. Oberlander New Oxford Joann R. (Bible) Oberlander, 59, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Manor Care South. She was the wife of James D. Oberlander, her husband of 34 years. Joann was born February 14, 1957 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Worth H. and Gayetta M. (Lamberson) Bible. Joann was a member of St. John's...
Tyrone C. Riley
Feb 5, 2017
Tyrone C. Riley New Oxford Tyrone C. Riley, 74, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his residence after an 8 month struggle with cancer. He was the husband of Janet L. (Baugher) Riley, his wife of 35 years. Tyrone was born October 24, 1942 in Spring Grove, the son of the late Raymond G. and Blanche E. (Amsbaugh) Riley....
Melvin E. "Buck" Starner
Feb 4, 2017
Melvin E. Starner New Oxford Melvin E. "Buck" Starner, 76, died peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at The Brethren Home Community surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, to rejoin the love of his life, Sally L. (Inskip) Starner, his wife of 49 years who died March 18, 2010. Buck was born August 5, 1940, in York Springs,...
Laura L. Mendenhall
Feb 2, 2017
Laura L. Mendenhall Thomasville Laura L. (Hayes) Mendenhall, 69, died Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the York Hospital. She was affectionately known to many as "Granny". Granny was born August 1, 1947 in King City, Calif. the daughter of Rex and Georgia Hayes of Salinas, Calif. In addition to her parents, Rex and Georgia, Granny is survived by a...
Leonard C. Shoemaker
Jan 29, 2017
Leonard C. Shoemaker New Oxford Leonard C. "Lenny" Shoemaker, 68, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of Janey A. (Strouse) Shoemaker. Lenny was born July 6, 1948 in Dover Twp., York Co., the son of the late Floyd W. and Ethel V. (Richie) Shoemaker, Sr. Lenny served in the U.S. Army...
Richard F. Robinson
Jan 28, 2017
Richard F. Robinson New Oxford Richard F. Robinson, 89, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Hanover Hall. He was the husband of Elaine J. (Hoover) Robinson. Richard was born March 22, 1927, in New Oxford, the son of the late James A. and Marian G. (Kuhn) Robinson. Richard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford,...
Pauline M. Hertz
Jan 27, 2017
Pauline M. Hertz New Oxford Pauline M. (Martin) Hertz, 90, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Colonial Manor in York. She was the wife of Francis "Pete" W. Hertz, who died February 12, 1999. Pauline was born August 12, 1926 in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Estella (Kuhn) Martin. Pauline was a member of Immaculate...
Helen R. Chubb
Jan 22, 2017
Helen R. Chubb New Oxford Helen R. (Goodwin) Chubb, 90, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Chubb, who died May 31, 2016. Helen was born July 11, 1926, in Dover, the daughter of the late Adam and Bertha (Lantz) Goodwin. Helen attended Harvest Time Temple in Hanover and...
Mindy C. Knox
Jan 22, 2017
Mindy C. Knox New Oxford Mindy C. Knox, 47, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2017, with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Michael E. Sunday, her partner and husband for 30 years. Mindy was born August 1, 1969 in York, the daughter of Raeanne (Gladfelter) Stump of New Oxford, and...
Gussie R. Elicker
Jan 22, 2017
Gussie R. Elicker Abbottstown Gussie R. (Graf) Elicker, 80, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at her residence. She was the wife of the late David H. Elicker, who died December 17, 2005. Gussie was born September 30, 1936, in Lineboro, MD, the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Kathryn E. (Rohrbaugh) Graf Gussie attended Paradise "Holtzschwamm" Lutheran Church...
Timothy S. Grim, Sr
Jan 19, 2017
Timothy S. Grim, Sr East Berlin Timothy S. Grim, Sr, 54, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his residence. Tim was born January 31, 1962, in York, the son of Beverly A. (Bell) Grim of Hanover, and the late Dennis C. Grim. Tim retired in 2012 from Harley Davidson, and was a member of the New Oxford Social &...
John L. Ebersole
Jan 17, 2017
John L. Ebersole Gettysburg John L. Ebersole, 90, formerly of Dover, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Golden Living Center in Gettysburg. He was the husband of Isabelle C. (Spangler) Ebersole, who died April 15, 1980. John was born September 26, 1927, in East Berlin, the son of the late Harry L. and Bessie F. (May) Ebersole. John was...
Elvira M. Bruno
Jan 15, 2017
Elvira M. Bruno New Oxford Elvira M. Bruno, 93, passed away on January 15, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of Edward and Corina Carnesali. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carl Bruno; two daughters, Jenni (Vince) Lobaugh, Aspers, and Tina...
Glenn W. Mcgregor
Jan 15, 2017
Glenn W. McGregor East Berlin Glenn W. McGregor, 83, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Lois J. (Shope) McGregor, his wife of 49 years, who died March 3, 2007. Glenn was born June 8, 1933 in Washington Twp., York Co., the son of the late Harry A. and Gretna M. (Myers) McGregor....
Shirley J. Fissel
Jan 5, 2017
Shirley J. Fissel East Berlin Shirley J. (Knight) Fissel, 80, passed away on January 5, 2017. She was the wife of Larry G. Fissel with whom she would have celebrated their 61st anniversary on January 21. Shirley was born July 7, 1936 in Mt. Joy Twp., the daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine (Shatzer) Knight. Shirley was an...
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