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Ronald D. Dellinger, 84, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Ruth E. (Sibert) Dellinger, his wife of 61 years. Ron was born May 29, 1939, in Gettysburg, the son of late Paul W. and Emma C. (Zeigler) Dellinger, Sr. In his early years, Ron worked on his father’s dairy farm, then was a self-employed carpenter until he retired, and was a member of St. Paul’s “The Pines” Lutheran...

James L. “Jim” Poist, 77, passed Monday, April 22, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Pamela S. (Uffleman) Poist, his wife of 51 years. Jim was born October 14, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late George H. and Mary G. (Sneeringer) Poist, Sr. Jim served in the U.S. Army, with the 585th Engineer Company, during Vietnam, and was past president of New Oxford Fire Company and Adams County Fire Association. He was a life member of East Berlin V.F.W.,...

Anna M. (Shatto) Graff, 92, passed Monday, April 15, 2024, at Inners Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallastown.  She was the wife of the late Edwin D. Graff. Anna was born October 18, 1931, in Enola, the daughter of the late John L. and Margaret K. (Kristzer) Shatto. Anna was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in West Fairview. Anna is survived by two sons, Joseph M. Shatto and his wife Dawn of Dover, and Alan C. Shatto and his wife Charmain, of Orrville, OH, and...

Bradley E. “Pappy” Rice, 77, while surrounded by his loved ones, began his walk with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.  He was the husband of Sharon (Raffensperger) Rice. Brad was born March 19, 1947, in York, the son of the late Edward and Betty (Miller) Rice. Brad was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship in East Berlin, and retired from L&H Trucking.  Everyone that encountered Brad knew his love for them and for life itself was genuine. ...

Mary K. (Henning) Weldon, 89, of Orrtanna, passed Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Weldon, her husband of 70 years, who died February 11, 2016. Mary was born November 19, 1934 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Myron and Charlotte (Roberts) Henning. Mary was a keypunch operator and Korean War Veteran with the U.S. Air Force, where she met and married her husband, Harry. She enjoyed doing puzzles and coloring books and spending time with her...

Harvey J. Zook, Jr, 91, of New Oxford, passed Monday, April 8, 2024 at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Figart) Zook, his wife of 58 years, who passed April 2, 2015. Harvey was born April 28, 1932 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Harvey J. and Velva (Olberholtzer) Zook, Sr. Harvey was a member of Morning Hour Chapel, East Berlin, and taught 5th grade at New Oxford Elementary School for 30 years. He was a member of New Oxford Lions Club, and a Cub...

Ruthanna (Trostle) Miller, 84, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Lewis P. Miller, who passed October 10, 2020. Ruthanna was born December 23, 1939, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret (Burgard) Trostle. Ruthanna, who was called Sis by many, was an avid gardener and loved to cook and bake. She was a member of the Bermudian Church of East Berlin. Ruthanna is survived by two daughters, Kim A. Reichert and her...

James K. “Jim” Weaver, 62, passed Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home.  Jim was born March 29, 1962, Bitburg, Germany, the son of Regina A. (Small) Weaver of New Oxford, and the late Alfred F. Weaver. In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by three daughters, Erika L. Bowman of Gettysburg, Jenna K. Weaver of Logan, WV, and Leana R. Miller of Gettysburg, two grandchildren, Kiera Bowman and Dedrick Bowman, and a sister, Donna L. Melhorn of Gettysburg.  He was...

Donna M. (Rider) Sykes, 71, passed Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center.  She was the wife of Delmis L. “Lee” Sykes, her husband of 55 years. Donna was born October 17, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Bruno Dalcin and the late Audrey (Phoebus) Fowler.  In addition to her husband Lee, Donna is survived by her children, Kelly H. Pifer and her husband Jim of Westminster, MD, Adam P. Sykes of Edgewater, MD, and Sara B. Booz and her husband...

Josephine S. “Jo” (Shiflett) Schmidt, 92, of Gettysburg, passed Friday, March 29, 2024 at Shippensburg Rehabilitation & Health Center in Shippensburg. She was the wife of the late James McGee, Walter Schmidt, and Jacob Long. Jo was born March 3, 1932 in Martinsburg, WV, the daughter of the late Layton and Anna (Haney) Shiflett. Jo was known for standing in the shadows so that others could shine. Jo is survived by two sons, Dennis E. Long of Brooksville, Fl, and Jerry D....