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Mary A. Gallagher Kaufman

Mary A. Gallagher Kaufman

Mar 17, 2010

Mary Alice Gallagher Kaufman, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Hanover, PA. She was the loving wife of 53 years to the late Carl L. Kaufman. Born December 27, 1919 in Uhrichsville, OH, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Veda Almyra Iler Gallagher. Mary was an accomplished artist and poet. She received special recognition...

David J. Petry

David J. Petry

Mar 13, 2010

David J. Petry, 55, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster. Born November 5, 1954 in Hanover, he was a son of Winifred Leese Petry of Hanover and the late Charles R. “Bob” Petry. He was a 1972 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Millersville University...

Lillian Mae Heusner

Lillian Mae Heusner

Mar 13, 2010

Lillian B. Heusner, 88, of Hanover, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Robert H. “Spud” Heusner, who died in 1998. Born in Brooklawn, NJ on January 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Louise Bensel. Lil grew up on...

Rick Allen Rorrer

Rick Allen Rorrer

Mar 10, 2010

Rick A. Rorrer, 47, of Hanover, died March 10, 2010 at York Hospital. He is survived by three sons, Justin, Eric and Nathan Rorrer; two sisters, Lori and Rose Rorrer; two aunts, Betty Martz and Lorcey Hyser and an uncle, Burnell Small, all of Hanover. No services are planned. PDF Printable Version

Mary L. Hart Goetz

Mary L. Hart Goetz

Mar 9, 2010

Friday March 12, 2010, 11:00 AM at Panebaker Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions

Emory Bernard Schwartz

Emory Bernard Schwartz

Mar 5, 2010

Emory B. Schwartz, Jr., 85, loving and devoted husband of Doris Baker Schwartz, entered into God’s eternal care, Friday, March 5, 2010 following a brief illness. Born on January 25, 1925, he was a lifelong resident of Hanover and was a son of the late Miriam Adams Schwartz and Emory B. Schwartz, Sr. He was also preceded in death by...

Nathan Ryan Kiser

Nathan Ryan Kiser

Mar 3, 2010

Nathan Ryan Kiser, infant son of Robert Joseph and Stacey Ann Zinn Kiser of McSherrystown, was stillborn on March 3, 2010 at York Hospital. He is survived by his two brothers, Jonathan Kiser and Ethan Kiser, both at home; maternal grandparents, Scott and Henrietta Zinn of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Charles and Bonita Kiser of New Oxford and several aunts, uncles...

Mary Jane Maus

Mary Jane Maus

Mar 2, 2010

Mary Jane Maus, 84, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community. Born on January 17, 1926, she was a daughter of the late John and Clara Berkheimer Myers and wife of late Elmo R. Maus, who died in 1987. She was also preceded in death by an infant...

Donna Jean Deatrick

Donna Jean Deatrick

Feb 20, 2010

Donna Jean Deatrick, 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at home with her loving pets by her side. Born October 23, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Howard C. and Miriam L. Baile Brown, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Philip G. Deatrick, who died in...

Anni Gaussmann

Anni Gaussmann

Feb 18, 2010

Anni Gaussmann, 76, of Hanover, entered into God’s care Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community following a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1933 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Anna Slaby Jaborek . She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Willi Gaussman,...

Arlene L. Campbell

Arlene L. Campbell

Feb 12, 2010

Arlene L. Campbell, 84, formerly of Clearview Terrace, Hanover, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at Hanover Hall. Born August 30, 1925 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Mary O. Leese Kopp, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Campbell, who died in 1957; a sister, Mary L. Kopp; and a...

Victoria Kaye Reay

Victoria Kaye Reay

Feb 10, 2010

Victoria Kaye “Miss Vick” Reay, 65, of Hanover, died peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Hanover Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on February 7, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Jerome A. and Betty Jane Furhman Noel, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Reay, Sr.; a son, Robert Reay, Jr.; a daughter, Laurie...

Jean E. Sheppard

Jean E. Sheppard

Feb 9, 2010

Jean E. Sheppard, 92, of Hanover, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born July 26, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Gordon Reynolds Taylor and wife of 55 years to the late Harold William Sheppard, who died in 2000. Mrs. Sheppard was employed for...

Earl W. Sheaffer

Earl W. Sheaffer

Feb 8, 2010

Earl W. Sheaffer, 77, formerly of Hanover, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gettysburg. Born July 20, 1932 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edgar and Edna Sheaffer, and was also preceded in death by a son John Sheaffer and a brother, Walter Sheaffer. He was enjoyed hunting. Survivors include...

Vera L. Williams

Vera L. Williams

Feb 8, 2010

Vera L. Williams, 88, of Hanover, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Hanover Hall. Born on December 22, 1921 in Windber, PA, she was a daughter of the late Grace P. Miller. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elda Alexander and Irene Constable. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa I. Williams of Hanover, one granddaughter, Rebecca...

Ione M. Brenner

Ione M. Brenner

Feb 4, 2010

Ione M. Hipp Brenner, 85, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community. Born August 10, 1924 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret McMaster Hipp, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, William P. Brenner, who died in 1995....

Norma E. Brown

Norma E. Brown

Feb 3, 2010

Norma E. Brown, 81 Norma E. Brown, 81, of Hanover, loving wife of Albert M. Brown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Hanover Hospital. Born on August 17, 1928 in Emporium, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Livingston and Neva Haviland Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son, Norman C. Kiessling and...

Mae Alice Unger

Mae Alice Unger

Jan 31, 2010

Mae Alice Unger, 79, of McSherrystown, loving companion of Harold Becker, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Hanover Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Biglerville on February 5, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Crum Russell. She was a member of the Hanover Home Association and the Harold H....

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Jan 28, 2010

Dorothy “Dottie” Harrison, 61, of Hanover, wife of Richard G. Harrison, entered into God’s eternal care Thursday, January 28, 2010. Born September 19, 1948 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Celeste Elizabeth Smith Pittenturf of McSherrystown and the late James Melvin Pittenturf. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Monn, a brother, James Pittenturf, and...

Catherine E. Clark

Catherine E. Clark

Jan 27, 2010

Catherine E. Clark, 93, of Gettysburg, entered into God’s eternal care on January 27, 2010 at Gettysburg Hospital following a period of declining health. Born August 25, 1916, in McSherrystown, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Claudeine Melhorn Stump and wife of 63 years to the late John Sterling Clark, who died in 1980. She had been...

Mary A. Gallagher Kaufman

Mary A. Gallagher Kaufman

Mar 17, 2010

Mary Alice Gallagher Kaufman, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Hanover, PA. She was the loving wife of 53 years to the late Carl L. Kaufman. Born December 27, 1919 in Uhrichsville, OH, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Veda Almyra Iler Gallagher. Mary was an accomplished artist and poet. She received special recognition...

David J. Petry

David J. Petry

Mar 13, 2010

David J. Petry, 55, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster. Born November 5, 1954 in Hanover, he was a son of Winifred Leese Petry of Hanover and the late Charles R. “Bob” Petry. He was a 1972 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Millersville University...

Lillian Mae Heusner

Lillian Mae Heusner

Mar 13, 2010

Lillian B. Heusner, 88, of Hanover, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Robert H. “Spud” Heusner, who died in 1998. Born in Brooklawn, NJ on January 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Louise Bensel. Lil grew up on...

Rick Allen Rorrer

Rick Allen Rorrer

Mar 10, 2010

Rick A. Rorrer, 47, of Hanover, died March 10, 2010 at York Hospital. He is survived by three sons, Justin, Eric and Nathan Rorrer; two sisters, Lori and Rose Rorrer; two aunts, Betty Martz and Lorcey Hyser and an uncle, Burnell Small, all of Hanover. No services are planned. PDF Printable Version

Mary L. Hart Goetz

Mary L. Hart Goetz

Mar 9, 2010

Friday March 12, 2010, 11:00 AM at Panebaker Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions

Emory Bernard Schwartz

Emory Bernard Schwartz

Mar 5, 2010

Emory B. Schwartz, Jr., 85, loving and devoted husband of Doris Baker Schwartz, entered into God’s eternal care, Friday, March 5, 2010 following a brief illness. Born on January 25, 1925, he was a lifelong resident of Hanover and was a son of the late Miriam Adams Schwartz and Emory B. Schwartz, Sr. He was also preceded in death by...

Nathan Ryan Kiser

Nathan Ryan Kiser

Mar 3, 2010

Nathan Ryan Kiser, infant son of Robert Joseph and Stacey Ann Zinn Kiser of McSherrystown, was stillborn on March 3, 2010 at York Hospital. He is survived by his two brothers, Jonathan Kiser and Ethan Kiser, both at home; maternal grandparents, Scott and Henrietta Zinn of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Charles and Bonita Kiser of New Oxford and several aunts, uncles...

Mary Jane Maus

Mary Jane Maus

Mar 2, 2010

Mary Jane Maus, 84, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community. Born on January 17, 1926, she was a daughter of the late John and Clara Berkheimer Myers and wife of late Elmo R. Maus, who died in 1987. She was also preceded in death by an infant...

Donna Jean Deatrick

Donna Jean Deatrick

Feb 20, 2010

Donna Jean Deatrick, 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at home with her loving pets by her side. Born October 23, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Howard C. and Miriam L. Baile Brown, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Philip G. Deatrick, who died in...

Anni Gaussmann

Anni Gaussmann

Feb 18, 2010

Anni Gaussmann, 76, of Hanover, entered into God’s care Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community following a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1933 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Anna Slaby Jaborek . She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Willi Gaussman,...

Arlene L. Campbell

Arlene L. Campbell

Feb 12, 2010

Arlene L. Campbell, 84, formerly of Clearview Terrace, Hanover, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at Hanover Hall. Born August 30, 1925 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Mary O. Leese Kopp, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Campbell, who died in 1957; a sister, Mary L. Kopp; and a...

Victoria Kaye Reay

Victoria Kaye Reay

Feb 10, 2010

Victoria Kaye “Miss Vick” Reay, 65, of Hanover, died peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Hanover Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on February 7, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Jerome A. and Betty Jane Furhman Noel, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Reay, Sr.; a son, Robert Reay, Jr.; a daughter, Laurie...

Jean E. Sheppard

Jean E. Sheppard

Feb 9, 2010

Jean E. Sheppard, 92, of Hanover, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born July 26, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Gordon Reynolds Taylor and wife of 55 years to the late Harold William Sheppard, who died in 2000. Mrs. Sheppard was employed for...

Earl W. Sheaffer

Earl W. Sheaffer

Feb 8, 2010

Earl W. Sheaffer, 77, formerly of Hanover, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gettysburg. Born July 20, 1932 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edgar and Edna Sheaffer, and was also preceded in death by a son John Sheaffer and a brother, Walter Sheaffer. He was enjoyed hunting. Survivors include...

Vera L. Williams

Vera L. Williams

Feb 8, 2010

Vera L. Williams, 88, of Hanover, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Hanover Hall. Born on December 22, 1921 in Windber, PA, she was a daughter of the late Grace P. Miller. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elda Alexander and Irene Constable. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa I. Williams of Hanover, one granddaughter, Rebecca...

Ione M. Brenner

Ione M. Brenner

Feb 4, 2010

Ione M. Hipp Brenner, 85, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community. Born August 10, 1924 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret McMaster Hipp, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, William P. Brenner, who died in 1995....

Norma E. Brown

Norma E. Brown

Feb 3, 2010

Norma E. Brown, 81 Norma E. Brown, 81, of Hanover, loving wife of Albert M. Brown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Hanover Hospital. Born on August 17, 1928 in Emporium, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Livingston and Neva Haviland Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son, Norman C. Kiessling and...

Mae Alice Unger

Mae Alice Unger

Jan 31, 2010

Mae Alice Unger, 79, of McSherrystown, loving companion of Harold Becker, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Hanover Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Biglerville on February 5, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Crum Russell. She was a member of the Hanover Home Association and the Harold H....

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Jan 28, 2010

Dorothy “Dottie” Harrison, 61, of Hanover, wife of Richard G. Harrison, entered into God’s eternal care Thursday, January 28, 2010. Born September 19, 1948 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Celeste Elizabeth Smith Pittenturf of McSherrystown and the late James Melvin Pittenturf. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Monn, a brother, James Pittenturf, and...

Catherine E. Clark

Catherine E. Clark

Jan 27, 2010

Catherine E. Clark, 93, of Gettysburg, entered into God’s eternal care on January 27, 2010 at Gettysburg Hospital following a period of declining health. Born August 25, 1916, in McSherrystown, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Claudeine Melhorn Stump and wife of 63 years to the late John Sterling Clark, who died in 1980. She had been...

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