Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

Phyllis J. Spahr, 90, passed Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mercy House of Chambersburg.

Phyllis was born July 1, 1934 in East Berlin, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Marion K. (Reynolds) Spahr.

Phyllis was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church in East Berlin.

Phyllis is survived by two...

Nov 21, 2024

Roger W. Markle, 74, passed Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Novella "Bell" (Griffin) Markle, his wife of 34 years, who died August 8, 2022.

Roger was born October 23, 1950, in Hanover, the son of the late Donald H. and Betty E. (Noel) Markle.

Roger retired from...

Nov 20, 2024

Carl R. Jenkins, 77, passed Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home.

Carl was born October 6, 1947 in North Codorus, York Co, the son of the late Clarence C. and Mae (Lambert) Jenkins.

Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Richard J. Gross, VFW...

Nov 20, 2024

Willis E. Wagner, Sr, 55, passed Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Melissa A. (Hartlaub) Wagner, his wife of 27 years.

Willis was born July 14,1969 in Hanover, the son of the late Robert D. Wagner, Sr, and Jane L. (Sponseller) Smith.

Willis enjoyed older classic country...

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara Jane Simpson, 77, of Hanover, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her home.

Barbara was born, September 15, 1947, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Harold G. and Annbell G. (Sentz) Simpson, Sr.

Barbara loved the beach, bowling, and bingo.

Barbara is survived by three sisters, Susan A. Seifert of Gettysburg,...

Nov 15, 2024

Glenn A. Hull, 94, passed Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Ellen M. (Gaffney) Hull, his wife of 56 years, who died June 7, 2011.

Glenn was born October 30, 1930 in Washington Twp, the son of the late Clarence A. and Amy K. (Ahlers) Hull.

Glenn...

Nov 12, 2024

Sharon Kay Almoney (Bower), 79, of York Springs PA entered into the peace of Heavenly Father's kingdom on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital with her daughter Sarah by her side.

Sharon was born August 14, 1945 in Baltimore MD, the daughter of the late James William Bower Sr. and the late Catherine Mildred...

Nov 9, 2024

Evelyn Stambaugh Mechtly, 94, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford.

Born December 1, 1929, in Oxford Township to Oscar and Florence (Study) Stambaugh, Evelyn attended Red Hill School in Oxford Township and New Oxford High School, graduating in 1947.  In 1951, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania...

Nov 5, 2024

William M. Hake, 68, of Dallastown went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Dona Lee (Berger) Hake, his wife of 46 years. They were married on March 18, 1978.

William was born September 22, 1956 in York, the son of the late Chester P. Hake...

Nov 3, 2024

Wayne L. Trostle, 79, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Gettysburg.

Wayne was born November 7, 1944, at the family farm in East Berlin, the son of the late Melvin A. and Margaret I. (Burgard) Trostle.

Wayne was a 1962 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School, where he was...

Nov 2, 2024

Bonnie Lee (Zinn) Yohe, 63, went home to Jesus, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Frederick "Fred" Yohe, her husband of 19 years.

Bonnie was born, November 14, 1960, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Dewey Zinn and Helena A. (Heiner) Love.

Nov 1, 2024

Michael J. Staub, 42, passed unexpectedly, Friday, November 1, 2024. He was the husband of Jennifer S. (Graybill) Staub.

Michael was born June 16, 1982 in Hanover, the son of William and Debra Staub of East Berlin.

Michael was a 2000 graduate of New Oxford High School, a member of New Oxford Social and...

Oct 30, 2024

Roy K. Millhimes, 89, of New Oxford, passed Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Gardens of Gettysburg Nursing Home.

Roy was born February 28, 1935 in New Oxford, the son of the late Howard E. and Gladys M. (Bollinger) Millhimes.

Roy was employed at Alwine Brick Company in New Oxford for many years, loved hunting, spending...

Oct 28, 2024

James R. "Jim" Blankenship, 94, passed Monday, October 28, 2024, at Ashleigh at Lansdowne in Leesburg, VA.  He was the husband of the late Minnie L. (Hobson) Blankenship, who passed March 31, 2020.

Jim was born April 25, 1930, in Jeffersonville, IN, the son of the late Wallace P. and Dolly L. (Oakes) Blankenship.

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Oct 18, 2024

Carla Dee (Weaver) Lehr, 68, of New Oxford, passed Friday, October 18, 2024, in Lancaster. She is the wife of Michael R. Lehr, Sr, her husband of 28 years.

Carla was born February 16, 1956 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Richard R. and Katherine I. (Graham) Weaver.

Carla graduated from Delone Catholic High...

Oct 16, 2024

Peter Mrgich, 93, of Lake Meade, formerly of Steelton and Rutherford, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving children and wife.  He was born December 9, 1930, son of the late Milutin and Danica Vasich Mrgich. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mildred Mrgich and Annie Mrgich Macut, and one brother, Bozidar Robert Mrgich....

Oct 16, 2024

Samuel E. Starner, 83, of New Oxford, passed Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Country Meadows of West York. He was the husband of the late Eileen M. (Lory) Starner who died on February 1, 1988.

Samuel was born September 17, 1941 in Hanover, the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Davis) Starner.

Samuel...

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Crawford) Cutter, cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with her family by her side at her daughter Tammy's house, at the age of 82. She was the wife of Franklin S. Cutter who died on November 23, 1983.

Pat was born May 10, 1942 in Cumberland Maryland,...

Oct 12, 2024

Rodney A. "Ike" Felix, 72, passed Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Patricia A. (Becker) Felix, his wife of 49 years.

Ike was born October 29, 1951, in Hanover, the son of the late Francis J. and M. Ethel (Staub) Felix.

Ike was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Oct 12, 2024

Clifton C. "Chub" Reynold, 88, of New Oxford, passed Saturday, October 12, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital, York. He was the husband of Patricia C. (Starry) Reynold, his wife of 64 years.

Chub was born October 17, 1935, in Thomasville, the son of the late Clifton S. and Gladys I. (Rinker) Reynold.

Chub was a...