Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Debra Carol Gillman
Oct 16, 2023
Debra Carol Gillman, 70, of York, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys May Kostal Gillman. Debra was a 1971 graduate of West Milford High School in New Jersey and also obtained her bachelor’s degree. She...
Sandra Lee Miner
Oct 10, 2023
Sandra Lee Miner, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael Scott Miner, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, October 18, 1952 in Gettysburg, she was the only daughter of the late Gerald William and Betty Lee Miller Daley. Sandra was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a 1971 graduate of...
Bernard E. Martz
Oct 8, 2023
Bernard E. Martz, 88, of Hanover, husband of Dolores Becker Martz, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Francis and Edna Elizabeth Hartlaub Martz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and...
Christa E. Louthian
Oct 5, 2023
Christa E. Louthian, 70, of Hanover, wife of James D. “Jim” Louthian, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1953 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Kurt Ernst Linke and Hildegaurd Tellbach Linke. Christa enjoyed working as a cook for Red Lobster Restaurants and was...
Joe Reilly
Oct 4, 2023
Joe Reilly, 69, of York Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, March 12, 1954 in Norristown, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony and Josephine Bernadette Walters Reilly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Colouri. Joe was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was a...
James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley
Oct 4, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Joseph Bagley It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Bagley, a devoted father, decorated (infantry) Marine, and a cherished storyteller. Jimmy, aged 35, departed this world on October, 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of honor, love, and captivating tales that will forever be etched in our hearts. Jimmy...
Annemarie I. Smith
Oct 3, 2023
Annemarie I. Smith, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, September 9, 1926 in Kustrin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dora Wurl Ewald. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond E. Smith; and a son, Michael G....
Sadie S. "Sally" Rafferty
Oct 1, 2023
Sadie S. “Sally” Rafferty, 78, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care to join her husband, Joe, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was comfortable and peaceful at home in her own room. As she left us, she was being kissed and held close by her loving daughter, Debra. She was also surrounded by her only son, Joseph, along with...
Paul E. "Skip" Maloney
Sep 30, 2023
Paul E. “Skip” Maloney, 87, of Hanover, husband of Ruthetta Maloney, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Monday, June 1, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul A. and Bertha May Wildasin Maloney. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Maloney. Skip retired in 1999 from...
Harold Lee Shorb
Sep 29, 2023
Harold Lee Shorb, 77, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home. Born on Monday, February 11, 1946 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Harold Augustus and Kathryn Ellen Lenhart Shorb. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 52 years, Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, who died May 26,...
Doris Dow Andrews
Sep 19, 2023
Doris Dow Andrews, 95, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on September 28, 1927 in Fort Kent, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Augustus Drew and Lena Marquis Dow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Leon P. Andrews, Jr.; two sons, Leon...
Benjamin K. "Ben" Shaffer
Sep 18, 2023
Benjamin K. “Ben” Shaffer, 44, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, October 12, 1978 in Hanover, he was the son of Deborah Garrett Shaffer of Hanover and the late Steven L Shaffer. He was also a stepson of Rod Bixler. A 1997 graduate of South Western High School,...
Carol Bolin
Sep 18, 2023
Carol Bolin, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on Monday, September 18, 2023 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Born on Friday, August 8, 1941, in Fullerton, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Ben H. and Ruby M. Wallen Leedy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Patrick Bolin. Survivors include two sons,...
Jeffrey C. Becker
Sep 17, 2023
Jeffrey C. “Paw” Becker, 74, of Hanover, husband of Donna Lee Zartman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. Born on Monday, September 20, 1948 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clark M. and Arlene Weaver Becker. A 1966 graduate of South Western High School, he later graduated from York College before receiving...
Nancy K. Bittinger
Sep 1, 2023
Nancy Kirk Bittinger, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, October 5, 1935, in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Phillips and Virginia Browne Kirk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, J. Barry Bittinger, who died in 2017....
Leroy Richard Grams
Aug 29, 2023
Leroy Richard Grams, 89, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home. Born on Saturday, August 4, 1934 in Brunswick, MD, he was a son of the late Leroy Edward and Daisy Bell (Harper) Grams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Shirley A. Grams, who died...
Mary Thelma Miller
Aug 27, 2023
Mary Thelma (Rorrer) Miller, 94. of Hanover, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born November 23, 1928 in Stewartstown, PA she was the daughter of Durwood Elijah Rorrer and Ella B. (French) Rorrer. Mary was employed as a seamstress for many years and she received great pleasure in being a homemaker for her family. She was a...
Philip C. Krenzer
Aug 25, 2023
Philip C. Krenzer, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Pappus House. Born on Saturday, November 21, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Elmer and Josephine Arigo Krenzer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Janet E. Mumma Krenzer, who died March 18, 2019; and...
Lois M. Donsen
Aug 20, 2023
Lois M. Donsen, 83, of Hanover, wife of C. Edwin “Ed” Donsen, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1940 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Gerald L. and Vivian Arentz Eline. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Eline; and a brother-in-law,...
James "Mickey" Chrisley
Aug 9, 2023
James “Mickey” Chrisley, 70, beloved husband of Lisa L. Geldmacher Chrisley, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home. Born on Wednesday, January 21, 1953 in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Alvin, Sr. and Ellen Ruth Martin Chrisley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin Keith...
Debra Carol Gillman
Oct 16, 2023
Debra Carol Gillman, 70, of York, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys May Kostal Gillman. Debra was a 1971 graduate of West Milford High School in New Jersey and also obtained her bachelor’s degree. She...
Sandra Lee Miner
Oct 10, 2023
Sandra Lee Miner, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael Scott Miner, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, October 18, 1952 in Gettysburg, she was the only daughter of the late Gerald William and Betty Lee Miller Daley. Sandra was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a 1971 graduate of...
Bernard E. Martz
Oct 8, 2023
Bernard E. Martz, 88, of Hanover, husband of Dolores Becker Martz, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Francis and Edna Elizabeth Hartlaub Martz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and...
Christa E. Louthian
Oct 5, 2023
Christa E. Louthian, 70, of Hanover, wife of James D. “Jim” Louthian, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1953 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Kurt Ernst Linke and Hildegaurd Tellbach Linke. Christa enjoyed working as a cook for Red Lobster Restaurants and was...
Joe Reilly
Oct 4, 2023
Joe Reilly, 69, of York Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, March 12, 1954 in Norristown, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony and Josephine Bernadette Walters Reilly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Colouri. Joe was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was a...
James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley
Oct 4, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Joseph Bagley It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Bagley, a devoted father, decorated (infantry) Marine, and a cherished storyteller. Jimmy, aged 35, departed this world on October, 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of honor, love, and captivating tales that will forever be etched in our hearts. Jimmy...
Annemarie I. Smith
Oct 3, 2023
Annemarie I. Smith, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, September 9, 1926 in Kustrin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dora Wurl Ewald. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond E. Smith; and a son, Michael G....
Sadie S. "Sally" Rafferty
Oct 1, 2023
Sadie S. “Sally” Rafferty, 78, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care to join her husband, Joe, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was comfortable and peaceful at home in her own room. As she left us, she was being kissed and held close by her loving daughter, Debra. She was also surrounded by her only son, Joseph, along with...
Paul E. "Skip" Maloney
Sep 30, 2023
Paul E. “Skip” Maloney, 87, of Hanover, husband of Ruthetta Maloney, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Monday, June 1, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul A. and Bertha May Wildasin Maloney. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Maloney. Skip retired in 1999 from...
Harold Lee Shorb
Sep 29, 2023
Harold Lee Shorb, 77, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home. Born on Monday, February 11, 1946 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Harold Augustus and Kathryn Ellen Lenhart Shorb. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 52 years, Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, who died May 26,...
Doris Dow Andrews
Sep 19, 2023
Doris Dow Andrews, 95, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on September 28, 1927 in Fort Kent, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Augustus Drew and Lena Marquis Dow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Leon P. Andrews, Jr.; two sons, Leon...
Benjamin K. "Ben" Shaffer
Sep 18, 2023
Benjamin K. “Ben” Shaffer, 44, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, October 12, 1978 in Hanover, he was the son of Deborah Garrett Shaffer of Hanover and the late Steven L Shaffer. He was also a stepson of Rod Bixler. A 1997 graduate of South Western High School,...
Carol Bolin
Sep 18, 2023
Carol Bolin, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on Monday, September 18, 2023 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Born on Friday, August 8, 1941, in Fullerton, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Ben H. and Ruby M. Wallen Leedy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Patrick Bolin. Survivors include two sons,...
Jeffrey C. Becker
Sep 17, 2023
Jeffrey C. “Paw” Becker, 74, of Hanover, husband of Donna Lee Zartman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. Born on Monday, September 20, 1948 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clark M. and Arlene Weaver Becker. A 1966 graduate of South Western High School, he later graduated from York College before receiving...
Nancy K. Bittinger
Sep 1, 2023
Nancy Kirk Bittinger, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, October 5, 1935, in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Phillips and Virginia Browne Kirk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, J. Barry Bittinger, who died in 2017....
Leroy Richard Grams
Aug 29, 2023
Leroy Richard Grams, 89, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home. Born on Saturday, August 4, 1934 in Brunswick, MD, he was a son of the late Leroy Edward and Daisy Bell (Harper) Grams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Shirley A. Grams, who died...
Mary Thelma Miller
Aug 27, 2023
Mary Thelma (Rorrer) Miller, 94. of Hanover, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born November 23, 1928 in Stewartstown, PA she was the daughter of Durwood Elijah Rorrer and Ella B. (French) Rorrer. Mary was employed as a seamstress for many years and she received great pleasure in being a homemaker for her family. She was a...
Philip C. Krenzer
Aug 25, 2023
Philip C. Krenzer, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Pappus House. Born on Saturday, November 21, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Elmer and Josephine Arigo Krenzer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Janet E. Mumma Krenzer, who died March 18, 2019; and...
Lois M. Donsen
Aug 20, 2023
Lois M. Donsen, 83, of Hanover, wife of C. Edwin “Ed” Donsen, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1940 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Gerald L. and Vivian Arentz Eline. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Eline; and a brother-in-law,...
James "Mickey" Chrisley
Aug 9, 2023
James “Mickey” Chrisley, 70, beloved husband of Lisa L. Geldmacher Chrisley, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home. Born on Wednesday, January 21, 1953 in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Alvin, Sr. and Ellen Ruth Martin Chrisley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin Keith...