Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Ronald E. Hockensmith
Mar 29, 2024
Ronald E. Hockensmith, 65, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home. Born on Sunday, August 17, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Donald and Hilda Parrill Hockensmith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randal A. “Randy” Hockensmith; and his beloved German Shepherd, Spanner. Ron attended South Western...
Betty Jane Wright
Mar 27, 2024
Betty Jane Wright, 93, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare- the Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, August 16, 1930 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Cora A. Sipling Little. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ellsworth Wright, who died in 1985; and three sisters, Mary Heck,...
Joan C. Thomas
Mar 14, 2024
Joan C. Thomas, 87, of Cross Keys Village, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Brethren Home. Born on Tuesday, August 11, 1936 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late W. Raymond and Caroline Dietz Thomas. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Thomas and Claire Simms. Joan was a...
James D. Scheibe
Mar 14, 2024
James D. Scheibe, 92, of Hanover, beloved husband of Delma M. Scheibe, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on Sunday, February 7, 1932 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James D. and Francis L. Ellerman Scheibe. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Daniel E. Bosley
Mar 9, 2024
Daniel E. Bosley, 83, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, January 24, 1941 in Cockeysville, MD, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Helen May Albright Bosley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail Smith Bosley, who died in 2005; a daughter, Julie Millar; and...
Richard Gochenauer
Mar 4, 2024
Richard Gochenauer, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Donna M. Smith Gochenauer, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. Born on Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Leroy G. and Arlene F. Shepard Gochenauer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Gochenauer, Jr.; his four brothers,...
Melba F. Black
Mar 2, 2024
Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...
Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise
Feb 28, 2024
Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...
Jim Masenheimer
Feb 24, 2024
Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...
Jean E. Becker
Feb 20, 2024
Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...
James C Starr
Feb 19, 2024
James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...
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...
Ronald E. Hockensmith
Mar 29, 2024
Ronald E. Hockensmith, 65, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home. Born on Sunday, August 17, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Donald and Hilda Parrill Hockensmith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randal A. “Randy” Hockensmith; and his beloved German Shepherd, Spanner. Ron attended South Western...
Betty Jane Wright
Mar 27, 2024
Betty Jane Wright, 93, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare- the Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, August 16, 1930 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Cora A. Sipling Little. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ellsworth Wright, who died in 1985; and three sisters, Mary Heck,...
Joan C. Thomas
Mar 14, 2024
Joan C. Thomas, 87, of Cross Keys Village, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Brethren Home. Born on Tuesday, August 11, 1936 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late W. Raymond and Caroline Dietz Thomas. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Thomas and Claire Simms. Joan was a...
James D. Scheibe
Mar 14, 2024
James D. Scheibe, 92, of Hanover, beloved husband of Delma M. Scheibe, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on Sunday, February 7, 1932 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James D. and Francis L. Ellerman Scheibe. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Daniel E. Bosley
Mar 9, 2024
Daniel E. Bosley, 83, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, January 24, 1941 in Cockeysville, MD, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Helen May Albright Bosley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail Smith Bosley, who died in 2005; a daughter, Julie Millar; and...
Richard Gochenauer
Mar 4, 2024
Richard Gochenauer, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Donna M. Smith Gochenauer, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. Born on Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Leroy G. and Arlene F. Shepard Gochenauer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Gochenauer, Jr.; his four brothers,...
Melba F. Black
Mar 2, 2024
Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...
Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise
Feb 28, 2024
Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...
Jim Masenheimer
Feb 24, 2024
Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...
Jean E. Becker
Feb 20, 2024
Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...
James C Starr
Feb 19, 2024
James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...
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...
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