Obituaries

Mar 27, 2025

Robert Bruce Greer, III, M.D., 90, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, died on March 27, 2025 in his home at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community after battling prostate cancer, congestive heart failure, and Parkinson's disease for many years.

Bob was born on November 28, 1934, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the eldest child of the late Robert Bruce Greer,...

Mar 24, 2025

Jay M. Waggoner, Jr, 78, passed Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Ruthanna E. (Sipe) Waggoner, his wife of 61 years.

Jay was born December 3, 1946, in Gettysburg, the son Betty (Wagner) Waggoner of Biglerville, and the late Jay M. Waggoner, Sr.

Jay was a member of New...

Mar 20, 2025

Bernard J. Kuhn, 89, passed Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Darla J. (Smith) Kuhn, his wife of 56 years, who passed January 18, 2022.

Bernard was born January 27, 1936, in New Oxford, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Riser) Kuhn.

Bernard was a...

Mar 18, 2025

Karol Sherman, 86, of Abbottstown passed away on March 18th at home surrounded by her children.  That's Karol with a "K" was born on October 26, 1938 in Fallston, Maryland.  She was the daughter of Elva Bosely Ward and William Archer Hess and was married to the late Charles Sherman for 54 years.

Karol is survived by...

Mar 17, 2025

Ellen M. (Wolford) Livingston, 69, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home.

Ellen was born July 5, 1955, in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Albert L. and Alice I. (McFaulds) Wolford.

Ellen was a life member of Irishtown Fire Company.

Ellen is survived by two sons, Shawn M. Rhodes...

Mar 5, 2025

David E. Altice, 58, passed Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Dave was born December 9, 1966, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Eddie C. and Virginia D. (Richards) Altice

Dave is survived by a son, Ryan D. Altice of New Oxford, a granddaughter, Serenity R. Lott of New Oxford, three...

Mar 4, 2025

Ethel J. Rosborough, 92, passed Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Clifford G. Rosborough, her husband of 71 years.

Ethel was born December 12, 1932, in Donora, the daughter of the late John and Mildred Jaso.

Ethel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New...

Mar 2, 2025

C. Scott Hull, 66, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  He passed at his home which was the family farmhouse that he had beautifully remodeled.  He was the husband of Julie A. (Elicker) Hull, his wife of 43 years.

Scott was born November 1, 1958, the son of the late Glenn...

Mar 1, 2025

Priscilla S. Shaw, 77, passed Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of Edgar F. Shaw, her husband of 49 years.

Priscilla was born April 30, 1947, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Howard H. and Anna B. (Laird) Sheppe.

Priscilla was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery...

Feb 22, 2025

Nancy L. (Barnhart) Bankert, 83, passed Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Karl R. Bankert, her husband of 63 years, who passed November 16, 2022.

Nancy was born July 18, 1941, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Burnell C. and Margaret E. (Rohrbaugh) Barnhart.

Nancy was...

Feb 19, 2025

Dorothy (Kline) Matter, 89, of East Berlin, and formerly of Millerstown, went to be with her Lord on February 19, 2025. She was a dedicated farm wife of the late Boyd Blayne Matter.

Dorothy was born February 20, 1935, in Danville, the daughter of the late Roy and Rebecca (Oldt) Kline.

Dorothy found joy...

Feb 18, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Jay Alan Luckabaugh, 55, passed at his home with his wife and family by his side. Jay was diagnosed with brain cancer, a grade IV glioblastoma, on February 5, 2024. Jay was a dedicated husband, father, son and brother and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jennifer...

Feb 13, 2025

Nadaga I. (Bloom) Poist, 68, passed Thursday, February 13, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of Gregory A. Poist, her husband of 32 years.

Nadaga was born October 29, 1956, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late John Bloom and the late Madalyn (Humbert) Bloom.

Nadaga was a 1974 graduate of Littlestown...

Feb 13, 2025

Shirley C. Milhimes, 96, passed Thursday, February 13, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Opal M. (Wyatt) Milhimes.

Shirley was born November 6, 1928, in New Oxford, the son of the late Cletus M. and Nellie V. (Dellinger) Milhimes.

Shirley was a life member of St. Paul's "The Pines" Lutheran...

Feb 12, 2025

Tammy E. (Berrett) Rivera, 53, passed Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home.

Tammy was born February 13, 1971, in Hanover, the daughter of Monica T. Barrett of York.

In addition to her mother Monica, Tammy is survived by two daughters, Alejandra M. Gutierrez and her husband Tristan of Bellevue, NE, and Jacquelyn N. Gutierrez...

Feb 12, 2025

Charles E. Walter, 87, passed Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Lorraine J. (Brown) Walter, his wife of 58 years, who passed January 8, 2017.

Charles was born December 3, 1937 in Covington, the son of the late Lester M. and Rosella M. (Cleveland) Walter.

Charles...

Feb 9, 2025

Carol A. (Ricker) Brown, 76, passed Sunday, February 9, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.

Carol was born August 10, 1948, in Camp Hill, the daughter of the late Earl Ricker and the late Alma (Dodson) Paul.

Carol was employed by the PA Department of Labor & Industry, and was a member of Recycled Teenagers Club,...

Feb 7, 2025

Benjamin P. Witter, 43, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.  He was the husband of Jennifer L. (Beerman) Witter, his wife of 16 years.

Ben was born June 27, 1981, in Hershey, the son of...

Feb 6, 2025

John R. Hess, 54, passed Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of Jaylene L. (Yoder) Hess, his wife of 30 years.

John was born October 11, 1970, in Lancaster, the son of John J. and Bonnie L. (Breighner) Hess of Gettysburg.

John was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in...

Feb 4, 2025

John H. Sneeringer, 92, passed Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover.  He was the husband of the late Sara C. (Smith) Sneeringer, his wife of 67 years, who passed March 28, 2023.

John was born December 26, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant Twp., the son of the late Paul H. and...