Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Dawn And Roger Williams
May 16, 2020
Dawn Marie Sandruck Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 followed soon thereafter by her loving husband Roger Jerome Williams,81, on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mr. and Mrs. Williams both died at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD from complications of COVID-19. They met at Conewago Dairy where Dawn was dipping ice cream and Roger decided...
June Delaney Strickhouser
May 16, 2020
June DeLaney Strickhouser, 60, beloved wife of Greg V. Strickhouser, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Born on Monday, April 25, 1960 in Essex, MD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arthur Phillips, Sr. and Magdalene Belcher Phillips. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Christopher Gaul. A mother...
Patricia M. Wentz
May 12, 2020
Patricia M. Wentz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, December 21, 1930 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Miller Comitz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 57 years, Gene I. Wentz, who died in...
Witmer K. "Jack" Trone
May 11, 2020
Witmer K. “Jack” Trone, 91, of Hanover, husband of Anna M. “Rick” Trone, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Tuesday, July 31, 1928 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Burnell K. and Hilda A. Witmer Trone. Jack was a 1946 graduate of Eichelberger High School and...
Ava Marie Lawrence
May 4, 2020
Ava Marie Lawrence, 8, of Abbottstown, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 4, 2020 following a brave battle with cancer. Born on Friday, September 23, 2011 in York, she was the daughter of Brent Lawrence of Abbottstown and the late Amanda Lynn Sneeringer. She was also preceded in death by her great-great-grandfather, Laverne Lawrence. Ava had an infectious...
Kealey Ann Menges
May 3, 2020
Kealey “Kiwi” Ann Menges was born sleeping on May 3, 2020 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She will live on in the hearts of her mommy and daddy, Kasey Harbaugh and Blaze Menges; her big sister, Kayden; and her big brother, Keaton; her grandparents, “Nana” Candy Harbaugh and “Pap” Scott Harbaugh; her “Pappy” Ronald and “Mommaw” Janice Reed; her aunt Ashley...
Lois W. Baty
May 1, 2020
Lois Wurtz Baty, 98, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home. Born on Tuesday, June 14, 1921, in Windsor, OH, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Eleanor Rawdon Wurtz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, H. Bruce Baty, who died in 1996; and a...
Mary Jane Baker
Apr 30, 2020
Mary Jane Baker, 90, of Hanover, loving wife of Lloyd D. Baker, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Wednesday, March 5, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Genevieve McCann Kabernagel. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harry Kabernagel. Mary was of...
Bonnie Jeanne Schmidt
Apr 25, 2020
Bonnie Jeanne Schmidt, 74, of Littlestown, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Born on Monday, April 22, 1946 in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late William M. Perry, Sr. and Virginia Bladen Perry and the beloved wife of Edwin “Bud” Schmidt, Jr....
Ann C. Sherman
Apr 25, 2020
Ann C. Sherman, 95, of New Oxford, PA entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Crosskeys Village- The Brethren Community. Born on Thursday, December 25, 1924, in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the wife of the late Harold Sherman, who died in 2005. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Dr. Richard Sherman and Steven...
Kerry D. "Duffy" Morehead
Apr 22, 2020
Kerry D. “Duffy” Morehead, 67, of Hanover, husband of Wanda Morehead, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at his home. Born on Sunday, December 13, 1953 in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Douglas W. and Thelma W. Morehead. He was also preceded in death by his sister Peggy Baadte Marquet. He was best...
John H. "Harold" Baumgardner
Apr 21, 2020
John H. “Harold” Baumgardner, 93, of Hanover, husband of Lois E. Baumgardner, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, July 11, 1926 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Arthur and Elsie Wildasin Baumgardner. He is also preceded in death by five sisters, Arlene, Mary, Margret,...
June S. Hill
Apr 19, 2020
June S. Hill, 74, of Glenville, loving wife of Max W. Hill, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, June 18, 1945 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was a daughter of Lorraine Almony and the late Brantley Simon, Sr. She is also preceded in death by a...
Nancy A. Brown
Apr 16, 2020
Nancy A. Brown, of Hanover, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home. A native of Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Gerald William Keane and Margaret Mary McBride Keane. Nancy was a former longtime employee of Lucent Technologies in Hunt Valley, MD and was a active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Broadway in Hanover. She...
Brenda K. Caler
Apr 14, 2020
Brenda K. Caler, 59, of Hanover, passed away peacefully following a five year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Wednesday, September 14, 1960 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. Leonard and Doris F. (Staub) Leonard. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Philip L....
Robert Lee Sorrell Iii
Apr 14, 2020
Robert Lee Sorrell, III, 53, of Hanover, husband of Shawna Sorrell, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 4, 1966 in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of Robert L. Sorrell, Jr. and Deanna Legg Sorrell. Robert enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking. He will be greatly missed...
Raymond H. "Raymie" Bankert
Apr 11, 2020
Raymond H. “Raymie” Bankert, 75, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Hanover Hall surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, November 11, 1944 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond C. and Ruth E. Bankert. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia E. Bankert; a son, Raymond J. Bankert;...
John Hoer Hollis
Apr 10, 2020
John Hoer Hollis, 88, of New Oxford, husband of Mary Jane Hollis, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Salem, New Jersey, he was a son of the late John Griggs and Ella Garrison Hoer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lee Watson; a sister, Marie...
Dwight R. "Rob" Robison Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Dwight R. “Rob” Robison, Jr., of Hanover, who’s 65th birthday would have been on Easter Sunday, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital with his wife of 43 years and two sons by his side (the only ones allowed to be there due to COVID – 19). Born on Tuesday, April 12,...
Kimberly Ann Ferandes
Apr 7, 2020
Kimberly Ann Ferandes, 31, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Born on Monday, April 3, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Russell Ferandes, III and Melissa Gutridge Ferandes, and was the granddaughter of Judith Gutridge, with whom she made her home. Kimberly was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and loved...
Dawn And Roger Williams
May 16, 2020
Dawn Marie Sandruck Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 followed soon thereafter by her loving husband Roger Jerome Williams,81, on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mr. and Mrs. Williams both died at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD from complications of COVID-19. They met at Conewago Dairy where Dawn was dipping ice cream and Roger decided...
June Delaney Strickhouser
May 16, 2020
June DeLaney Strickhouser, 60, beloved wife of Greg V. Strickhouser, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Born on Monday, April 25, 1960 in Essex, MD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arthur Phillips, Sr. and Magdalene Belcher Phillips. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Christopher Gaul. A mother...
Patricia M. Wentz
May 12, 2020
Patricia M. Wentz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, December 21, 1930 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Miller Comitz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 57 years, Gene I. Wentz, who died in...
Witmer K. "Jack" Trone
May 11, 2020
Witmer K. “Jack” Trone, 91, of Hanover, husband of Anna M. “Rick” Trone, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Tuesday, July 31, 1928 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Burnell K. and Hilda A. Witmer Trone. Jack was a 1946 graduate of Eichelberger High School and...
Ava Marie Lawrence
May 4, 2020
Ava Marie Lawrence, 8, of Abbottstown, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 4, 2020 following a brave battle with cancer. Born on Friday, September 23, 2011 in York, she was the daughter of Brent Lawrence of Abbottstown and the late Amanda Lynn Sneeringer. She was also preceded in death by her great-great-grandfather, Laverne Lawrence. Ava had an infectious...
Kealey Ann Menges
May 3, 2020
Kealey “Kiwi” Ann Menges was born sleeping on May 3, 2020 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She will live on in the hearts of her mommy and daddy, Kasey Harbaugh and Blaze Menges; her big sister, Kayden; and her big brother, Keaton; her grandparents, “Nana” Candy Harbaugh and “Pap” Scott Harbaugh; her “Pappy” Ronald and “Mommaw” Janice Reed; her aunt Ashley...
Lois W. Baty
May 1, 2020
Lois Wurtz Baty, 98, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home. Born on Tuesday, June 14, 1921, in Windsor, OH, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Eleanor Rawdon Wurtz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, H. Bruce Baty, who died in 1996; and a...
Mary Jane Baker
Apr 30, 2020
Mary Jane Baker, 90, of Hanover, loving wife of Lloyd D. Baker, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Wednesday, March 5, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Genevieve McCann Kabernagel. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harry Kabernagel. Mary was of...
Bonnie Jeanne Schmidt
Apr 25, 2020
Bonnie Jeanne Schmidt, 74, of Littlestown, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Born on Monday, April 22, 1946 in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late William M. Perry, Sr. and Virginia Bladen Perry and the beloved wife of Edwin “Bud” Schmidt, Jr....
Ann C. Sherman
Apr 25, 2020
Ann C. Sherman, 95, of New Oxford, PA entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Crosskeys Village- The Brethren Community. Born on Thursday, December 25, 1924, in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the wife of the late Harold Sherman, who died in 2005. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Dr. Richard Sherman and Steven...
Kerry D. "Duffy" Morehead
Apr 22, 2020
Kerry D. “Duffy” Morehead, 67, of Hanover, husband of Wanda Morehead, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at his home. Born on Sunday, December 13, 1953 in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Douglas W. and Thelma W. Morehead. He was also preceded in death by his sister Peggy Baadte Marquet. He was best...
John H. "Harold" Baumgardner
Apr 21, 2020
John H. “Harold” Baumgardner, 93, of Hanover, husband of Lois E. Baumgardner, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, July 11, 1926 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Arthur and Elsie Wildasin Baumgardner. He is also preceded in death by five sisters, Arlene, Mary, Margret,...
June S. Hill
Apr 19, 2020
June S. Hill, 74, of Glenville, loving wife of Max W. Hill, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, June 18, 1945 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was a daughter of Lorraine Almony and the late Brantley Simon, Sr. She is also preceded in death by a...
Nancy A. Brown
Apr 16, 2020
Nancy A. Brown, of Hanover, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home. A native of Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Gerald William Keane and Margaret Mary McBride Keane. Nancy was a former longtime employee of Lucent Technologies in Hunt Valley, MD and was a active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Broadway in Hanover. She...
Brenda K. Caler
Apr 14, 2020
Brenda K. Caler, 59, of Hanover, passed away peacefully following a five year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Wednesday, September 14, 1960 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. Leonard and Doris F. (Staub) Leonard. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Philip L....
Robert Lee Sorrell Iii
Apr 14, 2020
Robert Lee Sorrell, III, 53, of Hanover, husband of Shawna Sorrell, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 4, 1966 in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of Robert L. Sorrell, Jr. and Deanna Legg Sorrell. Robert enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking. He will be greatly missed...
Raymond H. "Raymie" Bankert
Apr 11, 2020
Raymond H. “Raymie” Bankert, 75, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Hanover Hall surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, November 11, 1944 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond C. and Ruth E. Bankert. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia E. Bankert; a son, Raymond J. Bankert;...
John Hoer Hollis
Apr 10, 2020
John Hoer Hollis, 88, of New Oxford, husband of Mary Jane Hollis, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Salem, New Jersey, he was a son of the late John Griggs and Ella Garrison Hoer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lee Watson; a sister, Marie...
Dwight R. "Rob" Robison Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Dwight R. “Rob” Robison, Jr., of Hanover, who’s 65th birthday would have been on Easter Sunday, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital with his wife of 43 years and two sons by his side (the only ones allowed to be there due to COVID – 19). Born on Tuesday, April 12,...
Kimberly Ann Ferandes
Apr 7, 2020
Kimberly Ann Ferandes, 31, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Born on Monday, April 3, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Russell Ferandes, III and Melissa Gutridge Ferandes, and was the granddaughter of Judith Gutridge, with whom she made her home. Kimberly was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and loved...