Wayne L. Deardorff
Jan 11, 2026
Wayne L. Dearforff, 81, passed Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Bonnie M. (Cressler) Deardorff, his wife of 51 years.
Wayne was born June 23, 1944, in Dillsburg, the son of the late Lester and Eva (Danner) Deardorff.
Wayne was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin. He was...
Peter A. Byrne
Jan 11, 2026
Peter Albert Byrne was born on July 5, 1945, in Huntington, New York, and peacefully joined the love of his life, Linda, in heaven on January 11, 2026. He was the son of Thomas and Murial (Mott) Byrne; brother of Thomas Byrne and Neil Byrne; and husband of Linda R. (Newell) Byrne for 45 years, all of whom preceded him...
Robert L. Laughman
Jan 8, 2026
Robert L. Laughman, 82, passed Thursday, January 8, 2026, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Weaver) Laughman, his wife of 63 years.
Bob was born February 3, 1943, in Hanover, the son of the late Clair and Mary (Frock) Laughman.
Bob was a member of McSherrystown Fish & Game, raced sulky horses, was employed by Teledyne...
Rosalie A. Hockensmith
Jan 6, 2026
Rosalie A. (Sanders) Hockensmith, 75, passed Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of Wayne F. Hockensmith, her husband of 54 years.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1950, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Cathern V. (Welty) Sanders.
Rosalie was a 1969 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, and was a member of Sacred...
Nancy J. Gross
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy J. (Sieg) Gross, 82, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, Monday, January 5, 2026, with loving family by her side at her daughter’s home. She was the wife of the late Laverne E. Gross, her husband of 57 years, who passed January 12, 2019.
Nancy was born October 26, 1943, in Hanover, the daughter of the late...
Luther F. Staub, II
Jan 4, 2026
Luther Franklin Staub II, 85, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away at home on January 4, 2026. Luther was born August 11, 1940, in Dickerson, Maryland, the son of the late Luther and Margaret (Gue) Staub. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly (Spertzel) Staub.
A graduate of Gaithersburg High School, Luther proudly served in the United States Army....
Janet H. Howe
Jan 2, 2026
Janet (Hoffheins) Howe, 93, passed Friday, January 2, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. She was the wife of the late G. Fred Howe, who passed October 27, 2006.
Janet was born December 5, 1932, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Elmer and Gertrude (Bolden) Hoffheins.
Janet was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in New Oxford, and the Gettysburg Elks.
Janet...
Susan M. Spangler
Dec 31, 2025
Susan M. (Meckley) Spangler, 82, passed Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Clyde H. Spangler, Jr, her husband of 42 years, who passed July 21, 2006.
Sue was born September 15, 1943, in Hanover, the daughter of the late David S. and Jennie M. (Hamme) Meckley.
Sue was a member of Emmanuel...
Michael Wildasin
Dec 30, 2025
Michael Wildasin, a longtime educator with deep ties to his native Pennsylvania and Bath County, Virginia, died December 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He was 75.
He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Jim Fechner, and his college roommate and devoted friend of 57 years, Cliff Whitham. He was cherished by an eclectic group of devoted...
Vergie I. Norris
Dec 23, 2025
Vergie I. (Griffin) Norris, 92, passed Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg.
Vergie was born March 3, 1933, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Glenn and Maggie (Finney) Griffin.
Vergie is survived by a son, Laverne Norris of Hanover, two daughters, Cindy Davis of Fairfield, Tammy Curry of Hanover, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great great...
Shirley A. Kohler
Dec 20, 2025
Shirley A. (Hoffman) Kohler, 86, passed Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Kohler, Sr, her husband of 62 years, who passed January 17, 2020.
Shirley was born January 17, 1939, in Freeland, MD, the daughter of the late Harvey and Claire (Brenneman) Hoffman.
Shirley is survived by her children, Kenneth W. Kohler,...
Jean M. Ford
Dec 7, 2025
Jean M. Ford, 94, of New Oxford, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. She was the wife of the late Clarence M. Ford, her husband of 69 years, who passed away in 2018.
Jean was born July 9 1931, in New Chester, the daughter of the late John Z....
James C. Weaver
Dec 6, 2025
James Calvin Weaver, 75, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
James, known to many simply as Jim, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose warmth, humor, and steady presence touched all who knew him. He was the beloved husband of Judy Weaver, with whom he shared 54 years of love...
Ruthetta L. Shupp
Dec 4, 2025
Ruthetta L. "Ruth" (Bortner) Shupp, 89, passed Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late D. Glenn Shupp, her husband of 64 years, who passed August 30, 2021.
Ruth was born August 31, 1936, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late Ervin M. and Hilda M. (Rohrbaugh) Bortner.
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Katharine L. Smith
Dec 3, 2025
Katharine L. "Kathy" (Watts) Smith, 78, passed Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Michael D. Smith.
Kathy was born March 30, 1947, in Latimore, the daughter of the late John E. and Edna I. (Vaughn) Watts.
Kathy was a member of Cross Keys Fellowship in New Oxford.
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Cofer E. Lybrand
Nov 30, 2025
Cofer Eugene Lybrand, age 61, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, November 30,2025 at his home with his son and best friend, Cofer N. Lybrand by his side. He was born July 13, 1964, in Carlisle, PA to the late Norman D. and Joyce M. (Beam) Lybrand.
Cofer enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time in the mountains, and sitting by the...
Ella M. Lein
Nov 29, 2025
Ella M. (Schondelmeier) Lein, 101, passed Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late William J. Lein, who passed May 11, 2003.
Ella was born July 14, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Ella M. (Giles) Schondelmeier.
Ella served in...
James H. Sullivan
Nov 28, 2025
James H. "Wedge" Sullivan, 70, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lois Sullivan, and is survived by his beloved wife, Diana; daughters, Annie and Maggie; and sister, Dorothy.
Born on July 10, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, Jim graduated from Huffman...
Mark A. Rupert
Nov 28, 2025
Mark A. Rupert, 56, passed Friday, November 28, 2025, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Mark was born August 27, 1969, in Reading, the son of Ronald C. and Glenda J. (Parks) Rupert of York Springs.
Mark served the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard where he served as a Captain. He was an...
Tina M. Hagarman
Nov 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina M. (Rickrode) Hagarman, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Timothy O. Hagarman, her husband of 26 years.
Tina was born February 12, 1965, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Mark L. and Doris M. (Bentzel) Rickrode.
Tina...
