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Helen D. Barkby

Helen D. Barkby

Aug 3, 2025

Helen D. (Steinwachs) Barkby, 94, passed Sunday, August 3, 2025, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Gettysburg.  She was the wife of the late Fred G. Barkby who passed April 27, 2007.

Helen was born September 12, 1930, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur O. and Grace A. (Pfeffer) Steinwachs.

Helen was a member of...

Patricia C. Millar

Patricia C. Millar

Aug 2, 2025

Patrica C. (Breighner) Millar, 98, passed Saturday, August 2, 2025, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Utz Terrace.  She was the wife of the late William W. Millar, her husband of 67 years, who passed October 24, 2018.

Pat was born October 22, 1926, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Carl and Bernadette (Feeser) Breighner.

Pat...

Arlan L. Reynolds

Arlan L. Reynolds

Aug 2, 2025

Arlan L. Reynolds, 87, passed Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Rose (Millhimes) Reynolds, who passed November 19, 2008.

Arlan was born September 21, 1937, in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Carroll A. and Edith N. (Renner) Reynolds.

Arlan was a...

Karen A. Gerstmyer

Karen A. Gerstmyer

Jul 29, 2025

Karen A. Gerstmyer, 78, passed Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of Robert H. Gerstmyer, her husband of 55 years.

Karen was born March 30, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Frank W. and Aleta (Tucker) Adams.

Karen was a member of...

Rev. Ivan R. Mechtly, Jr

Rev. Ivan R. Mechtly, Jr

Jul 25, 2025

Rev. Ivan R. Mechtly, Jr., Age 95 died on Friday, July 25, 2025 at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, Pa.

Born on September 13, 1929, in West York, PA, the eldest son of Ivan R. Mechtly and May Green Mechtly.  Ivan attended schools in Red Lion, Stewartstown [Eagle Scout, Troop 27, BSA] and graduated from...

Dolores M. Smith

Dolores M. Smith

Jul 22, 2025

Dolores M. (Staub) Smith, 94, passed Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late William F. Smith, her husband of 48 years, who passed June 21, 2001.

Dolores was born August 25, 1930, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late John R. and Blanche (Yingling) Staub.

Dolores...

Delores J. Wintermyer

Delores J. Wintermyer

Jul 19, 2025

Delores J. (Bupp) Wintermyer, 94, passed Saturday, July 19, 2025, after a brief illness at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Wintermyer, who passed September 7, 2005.

Delores was born June 16, 1931, in Mt. Wolf, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Bupp.

Delores retired in...

Vesta P. Statler

Vesta P. Statler

Jul 15, 2025

Vesta (Wilson) Statler, a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of J. Owen Statler with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. She resided at Cross Keys Village and The Brethren Home Community for the past 12 years.

Vesta was born...

Dian J. Cramer

Dian J. Cramer

Jul 12, 2025

Dian J. (Pulver) Cramer, 72, passed Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her home in New Oxford. She was the wife of James R. Cramer, her husband of 52 years, married in Lancaster on April 21, 1973.

Dian was born October 12, 1952 in Scranton, the daughter of the late Donald A. and Elizabeth (Evans) Pulver, Sr.

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Michael R. Hebert

Michael R. Hebert

Jul 6, 2025

Michael R. Hebert, 36, passed Sunday, July 6, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.

Michael was born October 15, 1988 in Holyoke, MA, the son of Robert P. and Angele R. (Poulin) Hebert of Hanover.

In addition to his parents, Robert and Angele, Michael is survived by a brother, Matthew Hebert and his wife Alicia...

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh

Jul 5, 2025

Stanley R. Hollenbaugh, 84, adoring husband and beloved father, passed Saturday, July 5, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

He was the wife of Andrea K. (Krensky) Hollenbaugh, his wife of 57 years.

Stanley was born October 19, 1940 in Harrisburg the son of the late son Stanley Hollenbaugh and Annajane O Wise.

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Theresa A. Carbaugh

Theresa A. Carbaugh

Jul 3, 2025

Theresa A. (Smith) Carbaugh, 78, passed Thursday, July 3, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Stephen M. Carbaugh, her husband of 59 years.

Theresa was born June 13, 1947, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Louis J. and Margaret R. (Staub) Smith.

Theresa was a 1965 graduate of Delone...

Charlotte M. Hull

Charlotte M. Hull

Jul 2, 2025

Charlotte Mary Hull, 89, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at her home in York, PA. Charlotte was born September 17, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Bernard F. and Bertha M. (Smith) Aumen.

A graduate of Delone Catholic High School, Class of 1955, Charlotte dedicated her working years to Target, AMP Incorporated, York...

Gabrielle E. Sipe

Gabrielle E. Sipe

Jul 2, 2025

Gabrielle E. (Mathias) Sipe, 38, passed Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of Benjamin D. Sipe, her husband of 15 years.

Gabrielle was born December 26, 1986, in Hanover, the daughter of William L. and Ann M. (Thomas) Mathias of Hanover.

Gabrielle was a 2005 graduate of Delone Catholic High...

Corey D. Gajewski

Corey D. Gajewski

Jun 29, 2025

Corey D. Gajewski, 45, passed Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Megan (Jablecki) Gajewski, his wife of 20 years.

Corey was born July 22, 1979, at Andrews AFB, MD, the son of Gary D. Gajewski of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

In addition to his wife Megan, Corey is survived...

Joan E. Leib

Joan E. Leib

Jun 26, 2025

Joan E. (Smeltz) Leib, 92, passed Thursday, June 26, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert G. Leib, who passed January 8, 1983.

Joan was born September 1, 1932, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late George E. and Helen E. (Sheets) Smeltz.

Joan was a 1950 graduate of...

David R. Smith

David R. Smith

Jun 22, 2025

David R. Smith, 53, passed Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home.

Dave was born December 14, 1971, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Robert D. and Joyce M. (Walton) Smith of New Oxford.

Dave was a 1989 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club and...

Brian D. Kleckner

Brian D. Kleckner

Jun 19, 2025

Brian D. Kleckner, 59, passed Thursday, June 19, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Gail E. (Hughes) Mummert-Kleckner, his wife of 27 years.

Brian was born September 7, 1965, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Carl and Shirley (Barth) Kleckner.

Brian was a former Eagle Scout, and was employed at...

Thomas M. Bross, Iv

Thomas M. Bross, Iv

Jun 18, 2025

Thomas M. "Tiddle" Bross, IV, 52, passed Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Tiffany E. (Elicker) Bross, his wife of 26 years.

Tiddle was born August, 16, 1972 in Hanover, the son of Wanda G. Asper and her husband Jim of Dauphin, and Thomas E. Bross, III and his wife...

Donald L. Coon, Sr

Donald L. Coon, Sr

Jun 13, 2025

Donald L. Coon, Sr, 80, passed Friday, June 13, 2025, at UPMC West Shore.  He was the husband of the late Jacqueline K. (Bastress) Coon, who passed January 16, 2008.

Donald was born May 25, 1945, in York, the son of the late Thadeus H. and Martha E. (Sleighter) Coon.

Donald was a member of...

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