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Joseph F. Crocken
Feb 1, 2021
Joseph F. Crocken, 83, of Gettysburg, beloved husband of Marlene A. Crocken, passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, February 1, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital. Born on Tuesday, November 30, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Mazie Crocken. He is also preceded in death by two children, Robbin Hofferbert and Joseph...
Roland F. Germuth
Feb 1, 2021
Roland F. Germuth, 96, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Esther H. Germuth, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, September 25, 1924 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Brown Germuth. He is also preceded in death by...
Stephen F. Weaver Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
Stephen Frey Weaver, Sr., 79, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at home with his loving wife, Ruth Baker Weaver, by his side. Born on Saturday, September 27, 1941 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Clair E. Weaver and Kathleen Frey Stevens. He was a former employee of Revonah Pretzel, Del-Wood Kitchens and...
Geraldine V. March
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine V. March, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, July 21, 1932 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Theodore S.W. and Elvera Deardorff Wolff. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Paul Dale March, who died in...
Emilie Kaye Norris
Jan 27, 2021
Emilie Kaye Norris, 20, of Abbottstown, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home. Born on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, she was the daughter of Billy A. Norris of Hanover and Christina K. Myers and her companion, Steven Caswell of Abbottstown. A 2018 graduate of Hanover High School, she attended New Oxford Schools for most of her education....
Maureen M. Bortner
Jan 25, 2021
Maureen M. Bortner, 85, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center with her loving husband, Laverne G. Bortner, by her side. Born on Sunday, July 21, 1935 in Spring Grove, she was a daughter of the late Richard C. and Helen H. Weaver Kessler. Maureen was a member of St. Paul’s...
Gertrude M. Wentz
Jan 24, 2021
Gertrude M. Wentz, 97, of York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. Born on Sunday, December 20, 1923, in Elkins Park, she was a daughter of the late George and Pauline Schragg Mueller. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mervin Wentz; and a brother, John Hugo...
William H. "Bill" Sipling
Jan 21, 2021
William H. “Bill” Sipling, 76, of Glenville, beloved husband of the late Catherine Bankert Sipling, to whom she had been married for more than 51 years and had passed away on April 28, 2021, passed away on January 21, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 7, 1944, in Hanover, he was a son of the late...
Quincy Rome Etzler
Jan 20, 2021
Quincy Rome Etzler was born sleeping on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. He will live on in the hearts of his mommy and daddy, Shakeria Mulkey and Rayzon Etzler; maternal grandparents, Shawnna and Tommy Mulkey, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Deborah Orr, David Menchey and Linda and Tommy Mulkey, Sr.; aunts, Latika and Alexis Mulkey; uncles, Ezekiel, Jacques,...
Geraldine Louise Fiore
Jan 18, 2021
Geraldine Louise “Geri” Fiore, 66, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Friday, January 14, 1955, in Darby, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Calder, Sr. and Beatrice “Jean” Foley Calder. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Calder. Geri worked...
Mary L. Laughman
Jan 18, 2021
Mary L. Laughman, 81, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A native of Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Flickinger Bossom. Gifted with her hands, Mary made crafts of all kinds, but most of all, she was a loving mother who enjoyed spending...
Bernard Charles "Bernie" Wilt
Jan 14, 2021
Mr. Bernard Charles Wilt, 87, of Dover, claimed his final reward on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Born on Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Hanover he was a son of the late Gerald and Loretta Lutter Wilt. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Wilt Reichart and Theresa Wilt; and a brother, Richard Wilt. A...
Paul Beavin Jr.
Jan 13, 2021
Paul Beavin, Jr., 97, of Westminster, MD and formerly of Hanover and Kosmosdale, KY, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home. Born on Monday, October 22, 1923 in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Paul Beavin, Sr. and Eva Burnett Beavin. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University...
George J. Kirsch Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
George J. Kirsch, Jr. 72, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born on Tuesday, November 16, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, he was the eldest son of the late George Kirsch, Sr. and Lois Thumser Kirsch. He is also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Norma and Sharon Kirsch. A proud United States Army veteran, he...
Gilbert Fischbach Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
Gilbert “Gil” Fischbach, Jr., 77, of Hanover, beloved husband of Ilde “Inday” Fischbach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, January 6, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert Fischbach, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Couch Fischbach. Gil proudly served his country...
Earl D. Anthony
Jan 7, 2021
Earl D. Anthony, 84, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. Born on Tuesday, March 31, 1936, in Hanover, he was a son of Ray Edward and Mary Jacoby Anthony. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joyce Anthony, who died in 2020; a son, David Anthony; and...
Nancy C. Mcgee
Jan 6, 2021
Nancy C. McGee, 74, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael McGee, passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover with her husband by her side. Born on Thursday, October 17, 1946 in Cookeville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Clarke and Ruth Jernigan Clarke. Following her graduation...
Gerald J. Mcbride, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Gerald J. McBride, Sr., 87, of Hanover, husband of Olivia McBride, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. Born on Friday, February 3, 1933 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James A. and Mildred Bonich McBride. Mr. McBride received his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary’s...
Richard H. Johnson
Jan 3, 2021
Richard H. Johnson, 98, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, March 26, 1922 in Dekalb, IL, he was a son of the late Nels and Clara Sophia Johansson Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from the Baltimore Sun after many years of service. He later moved to Hanover and purchased a...
Noelia D. "Noel" Gehrke
Jan 3, 2021
Noelia D. “Noel” Gehrke, 83, of Littlestown, beloved wife of the late Howard M. Nance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover with her family by her side. Born on Sunday, January 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Leo William and Anne Graulty Dufault. She was preceded in death by her...
Joseph F. Crocken
Feb 1, 2021
Joseph F. Crocken, 83, of Gettysburg, beloved husband of Marlene A. Crocken, passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, February 1, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital. Born on Tuesday, November 30, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Mazie Crocken. He is also preceded in death by two children, Robbin Hofferbert and Joseph...
Roland F. Germuth
Feb 1, 2021
Roland F. Germuth, 96, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Esther H. Germuth, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, September 25, 1924 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Brown Germuth. He is also preceded in death by...
Stephen F. Weaver Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
Stephen Frey Weaver, Sr., 79, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at home with his loving wife, Ruth Baker Weaver, by his side. Born on Saturday, September 27, 1941 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Clair E. Weaver and Kathleen Frey Stevens. He was a former employee of Revonah Pretzel, Del-Wood Kitchens and...
Geraldine V. March
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine V. March, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, July 21, 1932 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Theodore S.W. and Elvera Deardorff Wolff. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Paul Dale March, who died in...
Emilie Kaye Norris
Jan 27, 2021
Emilie Kaye Norris, 20, of Abbottstown, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home. Born on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, she was the daughter of Billy A. Norris of Hanover and Christina K. Myers and her companion, Steven Caswell of Abbottstown. A 2018 graduate of Hanover High School, she attended New Oxford Schools for most of her education....
Maureen M. Bortner
Jan 25, 2021
Maureen M. Bortner, 85, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center with her loving husband, Laverne G. Bortner, by her side. Born on Sunday, July 21, 1935 in Spring Grove, she was a daughter of the late Richard C. and Helen H. Weaver Kessler. Maureen was a member of St. Paul’s...
Gertrude M. Wentz
Jan 24, 2021
Gertrude M. Wentz, 97, of York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. Born on Sunday, December 20, 1923, in Elkins Park, she was a daughter of the late George and Pauline Schragg Mueller. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mervin Wentz; and a brother, John Hugo...
William H. "Bill" Sipling
Jan 21, 2021
William H. “Bill” Sipling, 76, of Glenville, beloved husband of the late Catherine Bankert Sipling, to whom she had been married for more than 51 years and had passed away on April 28, 2021, passed away on January 21, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 7, 1944, in Hanover, he was a son of the late...
Quincy Rome Etzler
Jan 20, 2021
Quincy Rome Etzler was born sleeping on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. He will live on in the hearts of his mommy and daddy, Shakeria Mulkey and Rayzon Etzler; maternal grandparents, Shawnna and Tommy Mulkey, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Deborah Orr, David Menchey and Linda and Tommy Mulkey, Sr.; aunts, Latika and Alexis Mulkey; uncles, Ezekiel, Jacques,...
Geraldine Louise Fiore
Jan 18, 2021
Geraldine Louise “Geri” Fiore, 66, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Friday, January 14, 1955, in Darby, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Calder, Sr. and Beatrice “Jean” Foley Calder. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Calder. Geri worked...
Mary L. Laughman
Jan 18, 2021
Mary L. Laughman, 81, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A native of Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Flickinger Bossom. Gifted with her hands, Mary made crafts of all kinds, but most of all, she was a loving mother who enjoyed spending...
Bernard Charles "Bernie" Wilt
Jan 14, 2021
Mr. Bernard Charles Wilt, 87, of Dover, claimed his final reward on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Born on Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Hanover he was a son of the late Gerald and Loretta Lutter Wilt. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Wilt Reichart and Theresa Wilt; and a brother, Richard Wilt. A...
Paul Beavin Jr.
Jan 13, 2021
Paul Beavin, Jr., 97, of Westminster, MD and formerly of Hanover and Kosmosdale, KY, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home. Born on Monday, October 22, 1923 in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Paul Beavin, Sr. and Eva Burnett Beavin. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University...
George J. Kirsch Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
George J. Kirsch, Jr. 72, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born on Tuesday, November 16, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, he was the eldest son of the late George Kirsch, Sr. and Lois Thumser Kirsch. He is also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Norma and Sharon Kirsch. A proud United States Army veteran, he...
Gilbert Fischbach Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
Gilbert “Gil” Fischbach, Jr., 77, of Hanover, beloved husband of Ilde “Inday” Fischbach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, January 6, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert Fischbach, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Couch Fischbach. Gil proudly served his country...
Earl D. Anthony
Jan 7, 2021
Earl D. Anthony, 84, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. Born on Tuesday, March 31, 1936, in Hanover, he was a son of Ray Edward and Mary Jacoby Anthony. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joyce Anthony, who died in 2020; a son, David Anthony; and...
Nancy C. Mcgee
Jan 6, 2021
Nancy C. McGee, 74, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael McGee, passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover with her husband by her side. Born on Thursday, October 17, 1946 in Cookeville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Clarke and Ruth Jernigan Clarke. Following her graduation...
Gerald J. Mcbride, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Gerald J. McBride, Sr., 87, of Hanover, husband of Olivia McBride, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. Born on Friday, February 3, 1933 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James A. and Mildred Bonich McBride. Mr. McBride received his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary’s...
Richard H. Johnson
Jan 3, 2021
Richard H. Johnson, 98, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, March 26, 1922 in Dekalb, IL, he was a son of the late Nels and Clara Sophia Johansson Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from the Baltimore Sun after many years of service. He later moved to Hanover and purchased a...
Noelia D. "Noel" Gehrke
Jan 3, 2021
Noelia D. “Noel” Gehrke, 83, of Littlestown, beloved wife of the late Howard M. Nance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover with her family by her side. Born on Sunday, January 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Leo William and Anne Graulty Dufault. She was preceded in death by her...
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