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Amanda Thomas
Feb 17, 2024
Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...
Fay J. Swartz
Feb 14, 2024
Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...
John Stiffler Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...
Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn
Feb 11, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...
Preston Magana
Feb 9, 2024
Preston Magana, 55, of Hanover, beloved husband of Michele L. Warren, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born on Tuesday, June 25, 1968 in Houston, Texas, he was a son of Pete Magana and Carmen Reyes Magana. Preston was of the Catholic faith and loved football, especially the Ravens. He loved his children and animals. Preston...
Bea Buckingham
Feb 3, 2024
Bea Buckingham, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jay Buckingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. Born on Friday, March 13, 1953 in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Everett and June Mann. Bea obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, her teaching certificate from Mansfield University, and her Master’s...
Emma Lou Blankenship
Jan 31, 2024
Emma Lou Blankenship, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Thursday, January 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Orville Blankenship and Ercelia Lucile Davidson Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Throckmorton and Morris Tannenbaum; and...
Robert E. "Bob" Anderson
Jan 30, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 73, of Hanover, husband of Shirley Kuhns Anderson, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. Born on Tuesday, December 12, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA, he was a son of the late Ben Anderson, Jr. and Grace Oliver Anderson Bartle. He was also preceded in death...
Nilda Serrano Young
Jan 29, 2024
Nilda Serrano Young, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Larry J. Young, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Born on Thursday, June 22, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Ignacia Serrano. Nilda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with her grandchildren being her entire world. She enjoyed...
Debby Herring
Jan 27, 2024
Deborah Louise Herring, 72, of Hanover, PA died peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC following a quick declination of health due to ALS. Born on Thursday, May 10, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Pierce Herring and Doris Louise Bankston Herring....
Arlene Marks
Jan 24, 2024
Arlene Marks, 95, a resident of Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, died on January 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Gerhart Wiest. A graduate of East Cocalico High School, Bryland Institute, and McCann School of Business, she also attended Cedar Crest College. Arlene worked as a secretary, Program Coordinator...
Russell B. Brashear Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Russell B. Brashear, 92, of Hanover, went home with his Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Carroll County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Russell B. and Elsie M. Fritz Brashear. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Gross Brashear; and his four siblings,...
Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired
Jan 18, 2024
Col. Richard D. Couzins (USAF Retired), 85, of New Oxford, husband of Nancy J. Smith Couzins, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Sidney Couzins and Euretha Lillie Dixon Couzins. He was also preceded in...
Joe Bair Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Joe Bair, Sr., 76, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon E. Livelsberger Bair, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard Benedict and Mildred Pauline Luckenbaugh Bair. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lee Bair; a brother,...
Linda Lou Kessler
Jan 16, 2024
Linda Lou Kessler, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek with her family by her side. Born on Wednesday, June 13, 1945 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Nevin William and Edith Estella Hyser Myers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Howard H. Farrington Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Howard Henry Farrington, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Hanover, PA on Monday, January 15, 2024. Howard was born on October 20, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Howard Farrington, Sr. and Susan Meegan Farrington. He met the love of his life Lucille in Jersey City and the two married in 1968. They were together until the...
Kathy Lee Hankey Chronister
Jan 6, 2024
Kathy Lee (Garrett) Hankey Chronister, 68, was received into the loving arms of Jesus, on January 6, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on December 19, 1955, in Hanover, PA, to the late Dean and “Rosie” (Kidwell) Garrett. Kathy graduated from Hanover High School in 1974. She worked much of her life as...
Donna J. Folmer
Jan 5, 2024
Donna J. Folmer, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Thursday, June 5, 1941 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Leonard L. Lau and Ruth Barnes Lau Wildasin. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clarence D. “Clem” Folmer,...
Joyce Elaine Alwine Kale
Jan 2, 2024
Joyce Elaine Alwine Kale, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born on Thursday, April 30, 1931 in Spring Grove, she was a daughter of the late Percy M. Alwine and Nettie V. Riley Alwine Runk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard F. Kale, who died in 2003; and two daughters,...
Kenneth Earl Larkin
Jan 1, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Earl Larkin, 64, of Orrtanna after an extended illness accepted and embraced eternal life on January 1, 2024, at Wellspan York Hospital, with fiancée Brenda “Breezie” Riley by his side. Born November 16, 1959, Tachikawa, Japan, Ken came into the world through a high-risk delivery; the attending physician said of his recovery, “Surely Providence has a place for...
Amanda Thomas
Feb 17, 2024
Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...
Fay J. Swartz
Feb 14, 2024
Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...
John Stiffler Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...
Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn
Feb 11, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...
Preston Magana
Feb 9, 2024
Preston Magana, 55, of Hanover, beloved husband of Michele L. Warren, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born on Tuesday, June 25, 1968 in Houston, Texas, he was a son of Pete Magana and Carmen Reyes Magana. Preston was of the Catholic faith and loved football, especially the Ravens. He loved his children and animals. Preston...
Bea Buckingham
Feb 3, 2024
Bea Buckingham, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jay Buckingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. Born on Friday, March 13, 1953 in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Everett and June Mann. Bea obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, her teaching certificate from Mansfield University, and her Master’s...
Emma Lou Blankenship
Jan 31, 2024
Emma Lou Blankenship, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Thursday, January 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Orville Blankenship and Ercelia Lucile Davidson Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Throckmorton and Morris Tannenbaum; and...
Robert E. "Bob" Anderson
Jan 30, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 73, of Hanover, husband of Shirley Kuhns Anderson, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. Born on Tuesday, December 12, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA, he was a son of the late Ben Anderson, Jr. and Grace Oliver Anderson Bartle. He was also preceded in death...
Nilda Serrano Young
Jan 29, 2024
Nilda Serrano Young, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Larry J. Young, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Born on Thursday, June 22, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Ignacia Serrano. Nilda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with her grandchildren being her entire world. She enjoyed...
Debby Herring
Jan 27, 2024
Deborah Louise Herring, 72, of Hanover, PA died peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC following a quick declination of health due to ALS. Born on Thursday, May 10, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Pierce Herring and Doris Louise Bankston Herring....
Arlene Marks
Jan 24, 2024
Arlene Marks, 95, a resident of Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, died on January 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Gerhart Wiest. A graduate of East Cocalico High School, Bryland Institute, and McCann School of Business, she also attended Cedar Crest College. Arlene worked as a secretary, Program Coordinator...
Russell B. Brashear Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Russell B. Brashear, 92, of Hanover, went home with his Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Carroll County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Russell B. and Elsie M. Fritz Brashear. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Gross Brashear; and his four siblings,...
Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired
Jan 18, 2024
Col. Richard D. Couzins (USAF Retired), 85, of New Oxford, husband of Nancy J. Smith Couzins, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Sidney Couzins and Euretha Lillie Dixon Couzins. He was also preceded in...
Joe Bair Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Joe Bair, Sr., 76, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon E. Livelsberger Bair, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard Benedict and Mildred Pauline Luckenbaugh Bair. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lee Bair; a brother,...
Linda Lou Kessler
Jan 16, 2024
Linda Lou Kessler, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek with her family by her side. Born on Wednesday, June 13, 1945 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Nevin William and Edith Estella Hyser Myers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Howard H. Farrington Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Howard Henry Farrington, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Hanover, PA on Monday, January 15, 2024. Howard was born on October 20, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Howard Farrington, Sr. and Susan Meegan Farrington. He met the love of his life Lucille in Jersey City and the two married in 1968. They were together until the...
Kathy Lee Hankey Chronister
Jan 6, 2024
Kathy Lee (Garrett) Hankey Chronister, 68, was received into the loving arms of Jesus, on January 6, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on December 19, 1955, in Hanover, PA, to the late Dean and “Rosie” (Kidwell) Garrett. Kathy graduated from Hanover High School in 1974. She worked much of her life as...
Donna J. Folmer
Jan 5, 2024
Donna J. Folmer, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Thursday, June 5, 1941 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Leonard L. Lau and Ruth Barnes Lau Wildasin. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clarence D. “Clem” Folmer,...
Joyce Elaine Alwine Kale
Jan 2, 2024
Joyce Elaine Alwine Kale, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born on Thursday, April 30, 1931 in Spring Grove, she was a daughter of the late Percy M. Alwine and Nettie V. Riley Alwine Runk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard F. Kale, who died in 2003; and two daughters,...
Kenneth Earl Larkin
Jan 1, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Earl Larkin, 64, of Orrtanna after an extended illness accepted and embraced eternal life on January 1, 2024, at Wellspan York Hospital, with fiancée Brenda “Breezie” Riley by his side. Born November 16, 1959, Tachikawa, Japan, Ken came into the world through a high-risk delivery; the attending physician said of his recovery, “Surely Providence has a place for...
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