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Richard S. Gillette

Richard S. Gillette

Mar 18, 2017

Richard S. Gillette New Oxford Richard Stephen Gillette, 81, died peacefully on March 18, 2017 in New Oxford. Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann Burt; son Stephen; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and granddaughter, Madeleine, all of Burlingame, CA; and sister, Sandra Curren of Highland Mills, NY. Richard was a generous and loving man who was deeply...

Beatrice P. Lehr

Beatrice P. Lehr

Mar 18, 2017

Beatrice P. Lehr January 10, 1921 - March 18, 2017 East Berlin Beatrice P. (Sangrey) Lehr, 96, passed away March 18, 2017 at her residence. She was the wife of Ronald E." Ron" Lehr, her husband of 52 years. Beatrice was born January 10, 1921 in Rohrerstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Nora (Knier) Sangrey. Beatrice worked...

Scott J. Alwine

Scott J. Alwine

Mar 16, 2017

Scott J. Alwine Spring Grove Scott J. Alwine, 68, died March 16 2017 at his residence. Scott was the son of Eleanor (Uffelman) Alwine of New Oxford and the late Ralph M. Alwine. In addition to his mother, Eleanor, Scott is survived by a son, Scott J. Alwine II and his wife, Judy of New Oxford; a grandson, Ryan...

Howard J. Eick, Sr

Howard J. Eick, Sr

Mar 14, 2017

Howard J. Eick, Sr. New Oxford Howard J. Eick, Sr, 74, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at his residence. He was the companion of Peggy C. Keller for over 6 years. Howard was born January 12, 1943 in Glen Gardner, NJ, the son of the late Howard Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth (Bowlby) Eick. In addition to his companion, Peggy,...

Harriet C. Smaine

Harriet C. Smaine

Mar 3, 2017

Harriet C. Smaine New Oxford Harriet C. Smaine, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Brethren Home in New Oxford from complications following emergency heart surgery at Hershey Medical Center. Born on March 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Ulrich) and Raphael H. Smith. She was the loving wife of Henry...

Mary M. Boyer

Mary M. Boyer

Mar 3, 2017

Mary M. Boyer Hanover Mary Lillian (Morrison) Boyer, 99, passed away on March 3, 2017. She was born January 14, 1918 in DuBois, the daughter of the late James W. and Ruth (Dougherty) Morrison. She lived in DuBois, Harrisburg, Hershey, Washington, D.C., Trenton, NJ, Indianapolis, IN, Canton, OH, Dayton, OH, and finally moved to Hanover in 1965. Mary was...

William G. Garland

William G. Garland

Mar 2, 2017

William G. Garland March 2, 2017 York New Salem William G. "Bill" Garland, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2017. He was the husband of Carol E. (Nailly) Garland with whom they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on June 1, 2017. He also leaves a son, Jeffrey A. Garland of Seven Valleys; one brother,...

Eva M. Bullock

Eva M. Bullock

Mar 1, 2017

Eva M. Bullock New Oxford Eva M. (Shaffer) Bullock, 83, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Gary R. Bullock, her husband of 38 years. Eva was born June 5, 1933 in Baltimore Co., MD, the daughter of the late Walter and Viola (Brown) Shaffer. Eva was a member of the...

Anna M. Kime

Anna M. Kime

Feb 28, 2017

Anna M. Kime New Oxford Anna M. (Snyder) Kime, 86, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Robert G. Kime, her husband of 66 years. Anna was born October 24, 1930, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Robert and Maryann (Garver) Snyder. In addition to her husband Robert, Anna...

Donald L. Wolfe

Donald L. Wolfe

Feb 27, 2017

Donald L. Wolfe Hanover Donald L. Wolfe, 80, died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy G. (Howe) Wolfe, his wife of 40 years, who died October 4, 2008. Donald was born May 4, 1936, in Elkins, WV, the son of the late Eugene T. and Evie V. (Schoonover) Wolfe. Donald was a...

Ronald M. Metzger

Ronald M. Metzger

Feb 22, 2017

Ronald M. Metzger East Berlin Ronald M. Metzger, 66, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at his residence. He was the husband of Gail E. (Mosebrook) Metzger, his wife of 38 years. Ronald was born May 30, 1950, in Alliance, OH, the son of the late Robert E. and Evelyn D. (Bright) Metzger. Ronald served in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Susan D. Dudek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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