Obituaries

Jan 2, 2017

Melissa A. Byers New Oxford Melissa A. (Smith) Byers, 54, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence. Melissa was born January 23, 1962 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Glenn and Beverly A. (Masenheimer) Smith. Melissa was a 1980 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School. Melissa is survived by two daughters, Alecia A. Werner of New Oxford,...

Dec 24, 2016

Melvin C. Shull, 66, of Gettysburg, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital.

Melvin was born Sept. 22, 1950 in Hanover, the son of the late Samuel C. and Dorothy R. (Wagner) Shull.

Melvin attended Memorial Baptist...

Dec 24, 2016

Helen L. Leer New Oxford Helen L. (Witter) Leer, 94, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Robert E. Leer, who died November 3, 2003. Helen was born June 30, 1922 in Mercersburg, the daughter of the late Alvin and Molly (Hege) Witter. Helen was a member of the Upper Conewago...

Dec 24, 2016

Levi B. Myers Gardners Levi B. Myers, 31, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence. Levi was born June 10, 1985, in Hanover, the son of Kimberly D. (Lau) Ortega of Milford, Del., and Dennis A. Myers of Gardners. Levi was a member of Upper Adams Fish and Game and was an avid fisherman, hunter and video game...

Dec 21, 2016

Dawn C. Sheaffer East Berlin Dawn C. (Gruver) Sheaffer, 80, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at her residence. She was the wife of Ronald E. Sheaffer, her husband of 61 years. Dawn was born July 28, 1936, in Paradise Twp., the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Nettie M. (Gerber) Gruver. Dawn was an active member of Paradise...

Dec 20, 2016

Doris Elizabeth Bucks Morgan Doris Elizabeth Bucks Morgan, who celebrated her 100th birthday last spring, passed away peacefully at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA on December 20. She was born to Frank and Elizabeth Bucks on May 8, 1916 in West Orange, New Jersey and was predeceased by her parents and her brother and sister, Frank, Jr. and...

Dec 19, 2016

Carol E. Renoll Spring Grove Carol E. (Daum) Renoll, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home after a battle with breast cancer. Carol was born July 25, 1964 in Hanover, the daughter of Gary C. Daum of New Oxford, and the late Donna J. (Morningstar) Daum. Carol's son, Ronnie, and her family were the...

Dec 18, 2016

Donald E. Neiman New Oxford Donald E. Neiman, 82, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was the husband of Betty V. (Sheely) Neiman, his wife of 60 years. Donald was born February 2, 1934, in York, the son of the late Clarence A. and Alda (Sweitzer) Neiman, Sr. Donald attended Cavalry Bible Church...

Dec 16, 2016

James W. Tracey December 16, 2016 New Oxford James W. Tracey, 89, went to be with his Lord, on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was the husband of Sonja J. (Caple) Tracey, his wife of 50 years. James was born December 19, 1926 in Hampstead, MD. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday. He was the son...

Dec 14, 2016

I. Loretta Grim Hanover I. Loretta (Albright) Grim, 97, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at her residence. She was the wife of Dr. B.H. Grim, her husband of 73 years, who died January 5, 2012. Loretta was born April 16, 1919, in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Guy W. and Zeta K. (Kahlbaugh) Albright. Loretta is survived...

Dec 14, 2016

Margaret E. Blevins East Berlin Margaret E. (Shearer) Blevins, 88, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Paul T. Blevins, who died April 21, 1987. Margaret was born August 27, 1928 in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Amos K. and Mae B. (Galbraith) Shearer. Margaret was a...

Dec 6, 2016

J. Irvin Lau York New Salem J. Irvin Lau, 76, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Roland) Lau, his wife of 47 years, who died June 8, 2015. Irvin was born November 15, 1940 in Codorus Twp., York Co., the son of the late Laurence A. and Myrtle J. (Nace)...

Dec 3, 2016

Mary K. Berkheimer New Oxford Mary K. (Yingling) Berkheimer, 95, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Gilbert R. Berkheimer, who died June 1, 1994. Mary was born September 5, 1921 in New Oxford, the daughter of the late William and Anastasia (Kuhn) Yingling, Sr. Mary was a member of Immaculate...

Dec 1, 2016

George R. Alwine Abbottstown George R. Alwine, 94, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Imogene D. "Cookie" (Roberts) Alwine, his wife of 72 years. George was born July 31, 1922 in Abbottstown, the son of the late Mark H. and Cora M. (Freed) Alwine. George was a member of St. John's Lutheran...

Nov 30, 2016

Harry T. Shultz, Sr Abbottstown Harry T. Shultz, Sr, 75, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (McDannell) Shultz, his wife of more than 50 years, who died December 23, 2012. Harry was born March 3, 1942, in Orrtanna, the son of the late Glenn and Rhoda (Wilt) Shultz. Harry was...

Nov 29, 2016

Kathryne C. Becker New Oxford Kathryne C. (Millhimes) Becker, 75, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence. She was the wife of Paul J. Becker, her husband of 21 years. Kathryne was born January 5, 1941 in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Gladys M. (Bollinger) Millhimes, Sr. Kathryne was a member of St....

Nov 28, 2016

Ryan E. Myers York Ryan E. Myers, 30, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at York Hospital. He was the fiancée of Suzanne E. Yorty. Ryan was born May 15, 1986 in Hanover, the son of Stacy M. (Zinn) Hayes and husband, Jesse of Palmetto, FL, and Robert H. Myers of Hollywood, FL. Ryan received his AA degree in business...

Nov 25, 2016

Oscar L. Becker, Jr New Oxford Oscar L. Becker, Jr, 72, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Miriam (Shank) Becker, his wife of 47 years. Oscar was born July 7, 1944 in Hampstead, MD, the son of the late Oscar L. and F. Edna (Sites) Becker, Sr. Oscar was a member of...

Nov 25, 2016

William L. McKean, Jr. Dillsburg William Lander McKean, Jr., 78, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home in Dillsburg following a lingering illness. He was born May 25, 1938 in Washington, PA, the son of the late Jeannette Smith and William Lander McKean. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sandra (Piper) McKean; two sons...

Nov 22, 2016

Margaret I. Myers New Oxford Margaret Irene Myers, 96, joined her husband, Wilford H. Myers, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, to continue their journey together. The enjoyed 73 years of marriage prior to his passing on April 11, 2013. Irene, as she was known to family and friends, was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford....