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Helen Lucile Johnson Smith
Jun 3, 2023
Helen Lucile Johnson Smith, 88, wife of Neil Fralick Smith, Sr., of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, August 10, 1934 in Jamestown, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Stanley A. and Lucile Gilbert Johnson. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Jamestown High School and graduated...
John V. Hefner
Jun 1, 2023
John V. Hefner, born January 5, 1985, son of John and Kay Hefner, chose to end his journey on earth June 1, 2023. He is survived by his parents, his sister Dianne, and her children, Lincoln and Hunter. Johnny had the art of conversation for those who had time to talk, a quick wit and a smile for everyone. He...
Mary Ellen Pennewill
May 28, 2023
Mary Ellen Confer Gonzalez Pennewill, 76, of Hanover, wife of George Z. Pennewill, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital with her family by her side. Born on Saturday, February 8, 1947 in Lockhaven, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn R. Confer and Vera “Sister” Geyer Confer. She...
Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb
May 26, 2023
Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold Shorb, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover following a third battle with cancer. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Connor Yates and Chief Petty Officer, Roy Stewart Yates. Her...
Eleanor J. Cannon
May 24, 2023
It’s amazing how one day someone walks into your life and you cannot remember how you ever lived without them. Eleanor J. Cannon, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA she was a daughter of the late William...
Fred M. Harbold
May 23, 2023
Fred M. Harbold, 88, of Dover, passed away at Providence Place in Dover on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on January 5, 1935, he was a son of the late Claribel V. V. Trostle Haar and Paul Harbold. He was also the stepson of the late G. Philip Haar. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by...
Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer
May 23, 2023
Though she be little, she is Mighty. Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer, 44 entered into eternal rest, passing away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Born August 11, 1978 in Hanover, PA, Stephanie attended school through Lincoln Intermediate Unit and previously attended day programs at Bell Socialization and C.A.T. She had been a resident at Skills of Central PA since 2009 and...
Andrea L. Glitsch
May 23, 2023
Andrea L. Glitsch, 52, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care May 23, 2023. A daughter of Mary Hymes and James Glitsch, Jr., Andrea is survived by her two sons, Michael and Nicholas Brady; as well as her siblings, James (Joy) Glitsch III, Sherry (John) Wherley, Tony (Beth) Gorman, Christopher Gorman, Larry (Christine) Gorman, Mark (Dawn) Gorman, Daniel (Lily) Gorman, Patrick...
Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin
May 17, 2023
Donald Z. “Donnie” Bowlin, 74, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, December 4, 1948 in Everette, KY, he was a son of the late Zest Bowlin and Marion Rodgers Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Sherman; and two brothers, Mike &...
Pamela A. Dehoff
May 17, 2023
Pamela A. Dehoff, 65, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, August 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Lillie May (Doss) Houck of Hanover and the late Wayne A. Dehoff, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Marvin H. Houck; and a nephew,...
John M. David
May 11, 2023
John Marshall David, age 88, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on May 11, 2023, from cardiovascular disease. John was born in 1935 in Galveston, TX, to Lydia Thomasie David and Rex Joseph David. He was the younger of two children, with brother Rex David Jr. (deceased, Minneapolis, MN). In 1953, John graduated from Kirwin High School (now O’Connell High...
Zachariah Alexander Gallagher
May 10, 2023
Zachariah Alexander Gallagher, born June 6, 2002 in Fairless Hills, PA, passed away in the evening of Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at his home in Littlestown, PA. He is survived by and loved forever by his parents, Patricia and Rory, of Fairless Hills and Littlestown; his older sisters, Keliey (Shane) Strack, Rebecca (Edward) Donnelly, and Helen; his younger brother, Connor;...
Melvin L. Storm
May 7, 2023
Melvin L Storm, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and life partner, entered into God’s eternal care Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 12, 1939 in Hanover PA, he was the son of the late Allen Storm and Bessie (Dephie) Storm; He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...
Barbara J. Fabian
May 6, 2023
Barbara J. Fabian, 63, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Tuesday, June 6, 1959 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of Joan B. Velton Mullen and the late James Edward Mullen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James E. Mullen, Jr.; and a...
Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii
May 5, 2023
Edward F. Masenheimer, III, 72, of Hanover, husband of Jean L. Walls Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born on Saturday, August 26, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ben Masenheimer. A 1968 graduate...
Patricia A. Gillette
May 4, 2023
Patricia A. Gillette, 86, of New Oxford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Crosskeys Village- the Brethren Home Community. Born on Friday, November 20, 1936, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Dana Burt and Marie Benson Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richard Gillette who died...
Melba J. Smith
May 3, 2023
Melba J. Smith, 88, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Friday, May 18, 1934 in Brown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard F. and Octavia E. Hassinger Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Bittinger. Melba was a graduate of Juniata...
Kathleen L. "Kate" Toal
May 2, 2023
Kathleen L. “Kate” Toal, 79, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, July 28, 1943 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary Pauline Eline Staub. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Staub and her husband, Nick....
Thaddeus M. "Butch" Grzymala Sr.
May 1, 2023
Thaddeus M. “Butch” Grzymala Sr., 78, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, September 14, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late John and Bertha Andreasik Grzymala. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Grzymala; and three brothers, John, Felix, and Stanley...
Catherine R. "Cassie" Breighner
Apr 29, 2023
Catherine R. “Cassie” Breighner, 98, of Hanover, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1924 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis A. and Mary Crowl Breighner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul...
Helen Lucile Johnson Smith
Jun 3, 2023
Helen Lucile Johnson Smith, 88, wife of Neil Fralick Smith, Sr., of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, August 10, 1934 in Jamestown, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Stanley A. and Lucile Gilbert Johnson. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Jamestown High School and graduated...
John V. Hefner
Jun 1, 2023
John V. Hefner, born January 5, 1985, son of John and Kay Hefner, chose to end his journey on earth June 1, 2023. He is survived by his parents, his sister Dianne, and her children, Lincoln and Hunter. Johnny had the art of conversation for those who had time to talk, a quick wit and a smile for everyone. He...
Mary Ellen Pennewill
May 28, 2023
Mary Ellen Confer Gonzalez Pennewill, 76, of Hanover, wife of George Z. Pennewill, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital with her family by her side. Born on Saturday, February 8, 1947 in Lockhaven, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn R. Confer and Vera “Sister” Geyer Confer. She...
Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb
May 26, 2023
Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold Shorb, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover following a third battle with cancer. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Connor Yates and Chief Petty Officer, Roy Stewart Yates. Her...
Eleanor J. Cannon
May 24, 2023
It’s amazing how one day someone walks into your life and you cannot remember how you ever lived without them. Eleanor J. Cannon, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA she was a daughter of the late William...
Fred M. Harbold
May 23, 2023
Fred M. Harbold, 88, of Dover, passed away at Providence Place in Dover on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on January 5, 1935, he was a son of the late Claribel V. V. Trostle Haar and Paul Harbold. He was also the stepson of the late G. Philip Haar. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by...
Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer
May 23, 2023
Though she be little, she is Mighty. Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer, 44 entered into eternal rest, passing away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Born August 11, 1978 in Hanover, PA, Stephanie attended school through Lincoln Intermediate Unit and previously attended day programs at Bell Socialization and C.A.T. She had been a resident at Skills of Central PA since 2009 and...
Andrea L. Glitsch
May 23, 2023
Andrea L. Glitsch, 52, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care May 23, 2023. A daughter of Mary Hymes and James Glitsch, Jr., Andrea is survived by her two sons, Michael and Nicholas Brady; as well as her siblings, James (Joy) Glitsch III, Sherry (John) Wherley, Tony (Beth) Gorman, Christopher Gorman, Larry (Christine) Gorman, Mark (Dawn) Gorman, Daniel (Lily) Gorman, Patrick...
Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin
May 17, 2023
Donald Z. “Donnie” Bowlin, 74, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, December 4, 1948 in Everette, KY, he was a son of the late Zest Bowlin and Marion Rodgers Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Sherman; and two brothers, Mike &...
Pamela A. Dehoff
May 17, 2023
Pamela A. Dehoff, 65, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, August 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Lillie May (Doss) Houck of Hanover and the late Wayne A. Dehoff, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Marvin H. Houck; and a nephew,...
John M. David
May 11, 2023
John Marshall David, age 88, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on May 11, 2023, from cardiovascular disease. John was born in 1935 in Galveston, TX, to Lydia Thomasie David and Rex Joseph David. He was the younger of two children, with brother Rex David Jr. (deceased, Minneapolis, MN). In 1953, John graduated from Kirwin High School (now O’Connell High...
Zachariah Alexander Gallagher
May 10, 2023
Zachariah Alexander Gallagher, born June 6, 2002 in Fairless Hills, PA, passed away in the evening of Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at his home in Littlestown, PA. He is survived by and loved forever by his parents, Patricia and Rory, of Fairless Hills and Littlestown; his older sisters, Keliey (Shane) Strack, Rebecca (Edward) Donnelly, and Helen; his younger brother, Connor;...
Melvin L. Storm
May 7, 2023
Melvin L Storm, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and life partner, entered into God’s eternal care Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 12, 1939 in Hanover PA, he was the son of the late Allen Storm and Bessie (Dephie) Storm; He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...
Barbara J. Fabian
May 6, 2023
Barbara J. Fabian, 63, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Tuesday, June 6, 1959 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of Joan B. Velton Mullen and the late James Edward Mullen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James E. Mullen, Jr.; and a...
Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii
May 5, 2023
Edward F. Masenheimer, III, 72, of Hanover, husband of Jean L. Walls Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born on Saturday, August 26, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ben Masenheimer. A 1968 graduate...
Patricia A. Gillette
May 4, 2023
Patricia A. Gillette, 86, of New Oxford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Crosskeys Village- the Brethren Home Community. Born on Friday, November 20, 1936, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Dana Burt and Marie Benson Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richard Gillette who died...
Melba J. Smith
May 3, 2023
Melba J. Smith, 88, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Friday, May 18, 1934 in Brown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard F. and Octavia E. Hassinger Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Bittinger. Melba was a graduate of Juniata...
Kathleen L. "Kate" Toal
May 2, 2023
Kathleen L. “Kate” Toal, 79, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, July 28, 1943 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary Pauline Eline Staub. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Staub and her husband, Nick....
Thaddeus M. "Butch" Grzymala Sr.
May 1, 2023
Thaddeus M. “Butch” Grzymala Sr., 78, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, September 14, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late John and Bertha Andreasik Grzymala. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Grzymala; and three brothers, John, Felix, and Stanley...
Catherine R. "Cassie" Breighner
Apr 29, 2023
Catherine R. “Cassie” Breighner, 98, of Hanover, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1924 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis A. and Mary Crowl Breighner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul...
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