Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Sally A. Southwick, 77, passed Thursday, January 9, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Sally was born March 8, 1947, in Kingston, NY, the daughter of the late Robert T. and H. Annette (Ransom) Southwick.

Sally is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Enright and her husband Joseph of East Berlin, PA, a granddaughter, Janna...

Jan 3, 2025

Gustav Schott, 87, passed Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Dawn E. (Wolfe) Schott, his wife of 64 years.

Gustav was born February 2, 1937, in Emiljanon, Poland, the son of the late Johann and Emma (Dier) Schott.

Gustav was a member of Zwingli U.C.C. in East Berlin, East...

Jan 1, 2025

Malinda L. "Mindy" Wildasin, 64, passed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home.

Mindy was born April 5, 1960, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Shirley (Goulden) Wildasin.

Mindy was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club.

Mindy is survived by a daughter, Kristi Jo Wildasin of East Berlin, a...

Dec 31, 2024

David B. "Bake" Baker, 68, passed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York.

Bake was born April 30, 1956, in Hanover, the son of the late Walter E. and Evelyn (Manspeaker) Baker, Sr.

Bake was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club, Shellsville V.F.W. Post #9639 Auxiliary, and Son of...

Dec 29, 2024

Kevin L. Livelsberger, 41, passed Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Stacy M. (Hubbard) Livelsberger.

Kevin was born October 18, 1983, in Hanover, the son of Lisa A. (Rutters) Festerman of New Oxford, and Stephen A. Livelsberger, Sr of New Oxford.

Kevin was a long-term employee at L&S Formless...

Dec 29, 2024

Claudenia Carmen Burgemeister, of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on the 4th of July, 1930, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Claudenia lived a long and fulfilling life devotedto her family, career, and community.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband G. Wayne Burgemeister, and her parents, George...

Dec 28, 2024

Richard H. "Dick" Hagarman, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home.  He was the loving husband of Helen N. (Baker) Hagarman for 69 years.

Richard was born April 12, 1935, in McSherrystown, the son of the late J. Richard and Agnes D. (Sneeringer) Hagarman.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers,...

Dec 27, 2024

Mary A. (Miller) Zimmerman, 78, passed Friday, December 27, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg Center.  She was the wife of John A. Zimmerman, her husband of 56 years.

Mary was born December 10, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Curvin A. and Pauline A. (Hockensmith) Miller.

Mary was a member of St. Joseph...

Dec 24, 2024

Andra T. (Schuman) Slaybaugh, 64, passed December 24, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Michael L. "Mike" Slaybaugh, her husband of 35 years, who passed June 29, 2023.

Andra was born January 23, 1960, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Earl and Teresa (Groft) Schuman.

Andra was a member...

Dec 23, 2024

Anne M. Bader, 53, passed Monday, December 23, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Anne was born November 19, 1971, in Naperville, IL, the daughter of the late Gustaff J. "Gus" and Theresa E. (McKenna) Bader.

Anne was a devoted fan of The Monkeys musical group and Charmed tv show.

Anne is survived by...

Dec 23, 2024

Ionannis "John" Tripas, 72, passed Monday, December 23, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Ioannis was born December 6,1952, in Katouna, Greece, the son of the late Yiorgos and Konstantina (Zaxaris) Tripas

Ionannis is survived by a son, Demetrius I. Tripas of Chambersburg, a daughter, Dena Tripas of Harrisburg, a brother, Panayiotis Tripas, and a...

Dec 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Glenn R. Showvaker, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left this world on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Gettysburg, PA, at the age of 91. Glenn has now been reunited with his wife, Mary Lou (Rhodes) Showvaker, who preceded him in death on January 24, 2009.

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Dec 20, 2024

Gary L. Leister, 70, passed Friday, December 20, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Shelby J. (Wagaman) Leister, his wife of 46 years, who passed March 2, 2024.

Gary was born August 18, 1954, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Mary A. (Harman) McCauley, and the late Edgar W. and Marie...

Dec 19, 2024

Bonnie L. (Grim) Kistler, 77, passed Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late James W. Kistler, III, together for 20 years, who passed November 22, 2023.

Bonnie was born May 18, 1947 in York, the daughter of the late Richard L. and Arlene E. (Keeney) Grim-Hockensmith....

Dec 15, 2024

Blanche J. (Moore) Anderson, 78, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community.  Michael W. Anderson and Blanche were married 54 years.

Blanche was born September 3, 1946, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Jesse E. and Sue C. (Jentoft) Moore.

In addition to her husband Mike, Blanche is survived...

Dec 13, 2024

Rhonda K. (Teal) Gross, 59, of East Berlin, passed Friday, December 13, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of Douglas P. Gross, her husband of 28 years.

Rhonda was born August 4, 1965, in York, the daughter of Carolyn L. (Mason) Hill of East Berlin and the late Ronald L. Teal Sr....

Dec 8, 2024

Sharon A. (Biddison) Gettle, 50, passed Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Pappus House in Thomasville.  She was the wife of James E. Gettle, her husband of 30 years.

Sharon was born January 2, 1974, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Angela M. (Reuter) Biddison of Upperco, MD, and the late Albert J. Biddison.

Sharon was...

Dec 7, 2024

Anthony J. "Tony" Rodilosso, Jr, 86, passed Saturday, December 7, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Tony was born June 23, 1938, in West Berlin, NJ, the son of Anna V. (Maday) Rodilosso of Berlin, NJ, and the late Anthony J. Rodilosso.

Tony served in the U.S. Navy on destroyers from 1954-1963, was a member of...

Dec 4, 2024

Thomas M. Baker, 96, passed Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Providence Place, Dover.  He was the husband of Ruthetta M. (Forry) Baker, his wife of 76 years.

Tom was born May 15, 1928, in Abbottstown, the son of the late Charles W. and Bertha E. (Rodgers) Baker.

Tom was a life member of St. John's...

Dec 1, 2024

Shirley A. (Leppo) Mayer, 79, passed Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Curtis R. Mayer, her husband of 52 years, who passed May 16, 2024.

Shirley was born October 17, 1945, in Union Mills, MD, the daughter of the late William K. and Hilda E....