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Merle E. Fisher

Merle E. Fisher

Mar 6, 2024

NEW OXFORD- Merle E. Fisher, 85, entered into God’s presence because of his faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross and through His resurrection, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. He was the husband of the late Elaine M. (Miller) Fisher to whom he was married 63 years until her passing on December 8,...

Steven James Harlacker

Steven James Harlacker

Mar 5, 2024

YORK- Steven James Harlacker, 71, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with Certified Celebrant Amy Favorito officiating and full military honors provided by the...

Peggy P. Meckley

Peggy P. Meckley

Mar 4, 2024

YORK- Peggy P. (Decker) Meckley, 88, of West Manchester Township, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Richard G. Meckley.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 725 Baltimore St. in Hanover. Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Charles C. Snyder

Charles C. Snyder

Mar 1, 2024

RED LION – Charles C. Snyder, 84, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Joyce E. (Anderson) Snyder with who passed away on January 29th. They celebrated 58 years of marriage on January 8, 2024.

A Graveside Tribute Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday,...

Donald C. Kelly

Donald C. Kelly

Mar 1, 2024

GLEN ROCK - Donald Charles Kelly, 81, born September 22, 1942, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Residence at Fitz Farm in York, PA.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., York is assisting the family with arrangements.

Don...

Eileen Sue Snyder

Eileen Sue Snyder

Mar 1, 2024

YORK – Eileen S. Snyder entered eternal rest on Friday March 1, 2024, at the age of 63 after a courageous battle fighting a debilitating illness.

Born July 22, 1960, a daughter of the late John E. and Jane E. (Stough) Snyder, she was a 1978 graduate of Red Lion Area High School....

Steven  L. Trout

Steven L. Trout

Feb 29, 2024

YORK – Steven L. Trout, 68, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Shaheen B. (Mathias) Trout with whom he celebrated 41 years of marriage.

A viewing will be held from 9-11:00 AM Friday, March 8, 2024 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35...

Frederick G. Williams, Jr.

Frederick G. Williams, Jr.

Feb 28, 2024

YORK – Frederick G. Williams, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Country Meadows of York-South. He was the husband of Margaret M. (Miller) Williams. They happily celebrated 70 years of marriage last May and always made a point to kiss each other good night.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will...

Joyce E. Tome

Joyce E. Tome

Feb 26, 2024

RED LION – Joyce E. (Frey) Tome, 83, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jacob J. Tome.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 4, 2024 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place,...

Larry A. Leber

Larry A. Leber

Feb 24, 2024

YORK- Larry A. Leber, 82, entered into rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra J. “Sandy” (Shaffer) Leber to whom he was married 60 years.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Canadochly Evangelical & Reformed Church, 4845...

William David Amspacher

William David Amspacher

Feb 24, 2024

STEWARTSTOWN- William "Bill" David Amspacher, 83, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Charlotte (Joines) Amspacher to whom he was married for 63 years.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Round Hill Presbyterian Church, 7632 Church Rd.,...

Charles A. Tyson

Charles A. Tyson

Feb 24, 2024

RED LION- Charles A. Tyson, 82 of Windsor Township passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Myers) Tyson. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on May 24, 2023.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 29,...

Daniel P. Knittle

Daniel P. Knittle

Feb 23, 2024

ETTERS - Daniel P. Knittle, 77, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Cynthia D. (Schmidle) Knittle.

Born on July 30, 1946 in Reading, Daniel grew up on a dairy farm and attended a one room schoolhouse in Kutztown PA. He was the son of the late...

Betty D. Cawley

Betty D. Cawley

Feb 22, 2024

YORK- Betty D. (Krohn) Cawley, 89. of Manchester Township, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Country Meadows Retirement Communities in York. She was the wife of the late George R. Cawley.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Faith United Church of Christ,...

Shirley J. (Smuck) Sinclair

Shirley J. (Smuck) Sinclair

Feb 22, 2024

YORK- Shirley J. (Smuck) Sinclair, 89, died on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Amorosa Wellness. She was the wife of the late Enos E. Sinclair to whom she was married 63 years until his passing.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Olewiler &...

Robert M. Boyer

Robert M. Boyer

Feb 20, 2024

YORK-Robert M. Boyer, 93, of Springfield Township, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Beverley I. Dehoff. The couple celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary on August 11, 2023.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church,...

Ruth A. (Picker) Smith

Ruth A. (Picker) Smith

Feb 19, 2024

York- Ruth A. (Picker) Smith, 94, died on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Country Meadows, Leaders Heights. She was the wife of the late Harold D. Smith to whom she was married 65 years until his passing.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Olewiler...

Thomas Paul Braught

Thomas Paul Braught

Feb 19, 2024

DOVER- Thomas Paul Braught, 63, of Dover Township, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, February 19, 2024.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Carlisle Fire & Rescue, 177 Carlisle Springs Road in Carlisle, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. service starting at 2p.m. Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Elsie E. "Liz" (Deckman) Fitz

Elsie E. "Liz" (Deckman) Fitz

Feb 15, 2024

York- Elsie Elizabeth “Liz” (Deckman) Fitz, 89, passed away February 15, 2024 at Country Meadows in York. She was the wife of the late Nelson H. “Sonny” Fitz, Jr. to whom she was married for 37 years.

Born May 10, 1934 in Lower Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Katie...

Barry T. Leach

Barry T. Leach

Feb 14, 2024

YORK – Barry T. Leach, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Forest Park Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Carlisle.

Born July 29, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre, PA; a son of the late Harold W. and Rose Teresa (Soley) Leach, he was a graduate of York Suburban High School and then earned his Bachelor’s degree from...