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Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.

Debby Herring

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Kirk Heffernan

Robert Kirk Heffernan

Dec 30, 2023

Robert Kirk Heffernan, 72, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Crosskeys Village- The Brethren Home Community. Born on December 18, 1951 in Bethesda, MD, he was a son of the late William F. and Doris Mae Cox Heffernan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, P. Kathleen Heffernan; and his...

John G. Mckenrick

John G. Mckenrick

Dec 30, 2023

John G. McKenrick, 94, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, August 16, 1929 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Gilbert Ignatuis and Mildred Teresa McKenrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Janet Marie McKenrick; and his sister, Katherine Decker Kemper. John was...

Glenda R. Myers

Glenda R. Myers

Dec 29, 2023

Glenda R. Myers, 56, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Saturday, August 5, 1967 in York, she was a daughter of Robert Michael Myers and the late Jacqueline Clova Yohe Myers. Glenda was a 1986 graduate of Missionary Bible Baptist Academy and worked for Hanover Foods for many years. She was active...

Garland Evans Jr

Garland Evans Jr

Dec 28, 2023

Garland Evans Jr, 66, of Spring Grove, beloved husband of Marilyn Rose Evans, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sunday, June 2, 1957 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Garland Eugene Evans and Evelyn Francis Queen Evans. Garland retired as a truck driver and...

Wayne Dale Hastings

Wayne Dale Hastings

Dec 25, 2023

Wayne D. Hastings, 68, of Glenville, beloved husband of Barbara Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, June 23, 1955 in Federalsburg, MD, he was a son of the late Charles Leon and Helen Delores Martin Hastings. He was part of a large family, having seven siblings and two half-siblings. Wayne was...

Marie Jean Startzel

Marie Jean Startzel

Dec 25, 2023

Marie Jean Startzel, 99, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Rest Haven- York. Born on Thursday, September 18, 1924 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Marguerite Borgetti Brightbill. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Edward Startzel; four siblings, Jonathan Brightbill, Jr., Raymond Brightbill, Nancy Wolfe,...

James L. "Sandy" Zartman

James L. "Sandy" Zartman

Dec 23, 2023

James L. “Sandy” Zartman, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, February 22, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Albert Zartman and Mabel Mummert Zartman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jeune R. Zartman, who died in...

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson

Dec 21, 2023

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson, 95, of Woodland Hills, CA and formerly of Hanover, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023. A native of York, she was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1928 to the late Edward Clair Musselman and Roberta Mae Kiler Musselman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Herbert Rawlinson, who died in 1998;...

Steve Wright

Steve Wright

Dec 21, 2023

Steve Wright, 54, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, July 17, 1969, he was a son of the late Edward Wright and Joan Hastings Noland. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J. Daniel Wright. Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a chef...

Debby Herring

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Kirk Heffernan

Robert Kirk Heffernan

Dec 30, 2023

Robert Kirk Heffernan, 72, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Crosskeys Village- The Brethren Home Community. Born on December 18, 1951 in Bethesda, MD, he was a son of the late William F. and Doris Mae Cox Heffernan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, P. Kathleen Heffernan; and his...

John G. Mckenrick

John G. Mckenrick

Dec 30, 2023

John G. McKenrick, 94, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, August 16, 1929 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Gilbert Ignatuis and Mildred Teresa McKenrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Janet Marie McKenrick; and his sister, Katherine Decker Kemper. John was...

Glenda R. Myers

Glenda R. Myers

Dec 29, 2023

Glenda R. Myers, 56, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Saturday, August 5, 1967 in York, she was a daughter of Robert Michael Myers and the late Jacqueline Clova Yohe Myers. Glenda was a 1986 graduate of Missionary Bible Baptist Academy and worked for Hanover Foods for many years. She was active...

Garland Evans Jr

Garland Evans Jr

Dec 28, 2023

Garland Evans Jr, 66, of Spring Grove, beloved husband of Marilyn Rose Evans, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sunday, June 2, 1957 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Garland Eugene Evans and Evelyn Francis Queen Evans. Garland retired as a truck driver and...

Wayne Dale Hastings

Wayne Dale Hastings

Dec 25, 2023

Wayne D. Hastings, 68, of Glenville, beloved husband of Barbara Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, June 23, 1955 in Federalsburg, MD, he was a son of the late Charles Leon and Helen Delores Martin Hastings. He was part of a large family, having seven siblings and two half-siblings. Wayne was...

Marie Jean Startzel

Marie Jean Startzel

Dec 25, 2023

Marie Jean Startzel, 99, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Rest Haven- York. Born on Thursday, September 18, 1924 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Marguerite Borgetti Brightbill. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Edward Startzel; four siblings, Jonathan Brightbill, Jr., Raymond Brightbill, Nancy Wolfe,...

James L. "Sandy" Zartman

James L. "Sandy" Zartman

Dec 23, 2023

James L. “Sandy” Zartman, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, February 22, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Albert Zartman and Mabel Mummert Zartman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jeune R. Zartman, who died in...

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson

Dec 21, 2023

Jane M. Musselman Rawlinson, 95, of Woodland Hills, CA and formerly of Hanover, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023. A native of York, she was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1928 to the late Edward Clair Musselman and Roberta Mae Kiler Musselman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Herbert Rawlinson, who died in 1998;...

Steve Wright

Steve Wright

Dec 21, 2023

Steve Wright, 54, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, July 17, 1969, he was a son of the late Edward Wright and Joan Hastings Noland. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J. Daniel Wright. Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a chef...

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