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Joanne E. Messura
Aug 30, 2016
WILLIAMSPORT - Joanne E. Messura, 81, on August 30th, 2016, passed peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. Predeceased by her parents John and Ann Messura, brothers John A. Messura Jr. (Maurine), Dr. Richard M. Messura (Julia). Joanne is survived by her sister Marie J. Branges of Rockville, Md., several cousins and beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and a...
Betty C. (Myers) Wantland
Aug 29, 2016
YORK – Betty C. (Myers) Wantland, 90, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Rest Haven. She was the wife of the late Dean S. Wantland whom she married on August 17, 1946. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road,...
John W. Swartz, Sr.
Aug 28, 2016
LEWISBURG - John W. Swartz, Sr., 75, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Danville. He was born on July 01, 1941 in Black Run and was the son of the late John and Lucinda (Derr) Swartz. John was married to the late Bessie F. (Shiffer) on January 16, 1965 and they were married for 43...
James L. "Jim" Mcmahon
Aug 28, 2016
SOUTH RENOVO - James L. “Jim” McMahon, 70, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jim was born on October 25, 1945 in Ridgeway and was the son of the late Leo and Ruth (Anderson) McMahon. He was a graduate of the Bucktail High School Class of 1963. Following school Jim enlisted in the United...
Arthur G. Schafer, Ii
Aug 28, 2016
MT. WOLF- Arthur G. Schafer, II died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Rd. Marietta, Pa.17547. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, is in charge of arrangements. Born on November 11, 1956...
Reverend Thomas M. Burns, Jr.
Aug 25, 2016
YORK- On Thursday, August 25, 2016, The Reverend Thomas (Tom) M. Burns, Jr., 93, died peacefully in his sleep at his home at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Community in York, PA. Rev. Burns was born April 19, 1923 to Thomas Moore and Eva (Shatzer) Burns in Waynesboro, PA. He was the oldest of four sons. Tom graduated from Washington...
Lois J. (Weimer) Kline
Aug 24, 2016
YORK- Lois J. (Weimer) Kline, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Kline. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Mt. Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mt. Rose Ave., York, with The Reverend Joel N. Coleman officiating. A funeral cortege...
Gaye D. Keener
Aug 24, 2016
SHREWSBURY- Gaye D. (Sechrist) Keener, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Keener. Mrs. Keener was born in York on September 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Howard and Violet (Trimpey) Sechrist. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Jacobus. Mrs....
Daniel W. Peregoy, Jr.
Aug 24, 2016
DALLASTOWN- Daniel W. Peregoy, Jr., 57, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his residence. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at Noon on Friday, September 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church, 1015 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, with The Reverend Carl Harris officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 AM- Noon prior to the service. Inurnment will...
Vincent E. Thompson
Aug 22, 2016
Vincent E. Thompson, 84, of Red Lion, entered into Heaven on Monday, August 22, 2016. Born on July 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Ezekiel and Mary (Ruff) Thompson of Dallastown. He was married for 59 years to Norma J. (Henry) Thompson of Red Lion; He is also survived by two daughters: Melinda Meyers and her...
Mervin R. Smith
Aug 22, 2016
YORK- Mervin R. Smith, 86 passed away on August 22, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services Kingston Court in York. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Wolf) Smith. The couple celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 18th. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Life Tributes by...
Clair W. Gantz
Aug 21, 2016
Clair W. Gantz, 81, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Henrietta B. “Prim” Gantz. A Celebration of Life Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born January 13, 1935 in Dallastown, he...
Rhett E. Warner
Aug 21, 2016
Dallastown--Rhett E. Warner, 53, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion with the Rev. James Goudie officiating. Viewing will be held from 6-8 PM, Wednesday and...
Loretta J. Barner
Aug 20, 2016
LOGANTON - Loretta J. Barner, 76, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Loganton. She was born May 12, 1940 in Lock Haven. Loretta worked at the former Island Poultry Farm and later in the housekeeping dept. at the Comfort Inn. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends...
Cynthia C. (Poff) Auchey
Aug 19, 2016
York—Cynthia C. (Poff) Auchey, 69, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence in York Township. She was the wife of Jeffrey M. Auchey to whom she was married for 43 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge...
Mary J. (Neely) Sciangula
Aug 19, 2016
York—Mary J. (Neely) Sciangula, 82, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of George F. Sciangula to whom she was married for 61 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. A visitation will be...
Betty V. (Mann) Breen
Aug 18, 2016
Betty Virginia (Mann) Breen, 90, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was the wife of the late James C. Breen, Sr. She was born in York, the daughter of the late Hazel E. (Swartz) and Earl W. Mann, Sr. Mrs. Breen worked at House of Windsor in Yoe and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...
Anthony W. Shoff
Aug 18, 2016
RED LION- Anthony W. Shoff, 41, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Marsha L. Frye-Shoff. The couple wed on May 1, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Rd., York with full military honors provided by...
Helen L. (Mundis) Wantz
Aug 18, 2016
Helen L. (Mundis) Wantz, 94, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Russell L. Wantz, Sr. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Rev. Judith McKee officiating. A viewing...
Corrine S. (Davis) Hile
Aug 17, 2016
York—Corrine S. (Davis) Hile, 89, formerly a long time resident of Reading, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Country Meadows of York-West. She was the wife of the late Allen B. Hile. A Celebration of Life Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge...
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