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Henry P. 'Nitty' Serafini

Henry P. 'Nitty' Serafini

May 29, 2014

RENOVO - Henry P. “Nitty” Serafini, 100 died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Bucktail Medical Center, South Renovo. He was born on September 08, 1913 in Renovo and was the son of the late Dominic and Josephine A. (Malone) Serafini. On September 05, 1936 Henry married the former Frances D. DeMarte and they celebrated 64 years of marriage together...

George R. Smith

George R. Smith

May 28, 2014

RED LION – George R. Smith, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Groft) Smith to whom he was married for 37 years on March 20, 2014. A gathering of friends will be held from 1-3:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2014 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...

Ferne M. (Gemmill) Gipe

Ferne M. (Gemmill) Gipe

May 28, 2014

York—Ferne M. (Gemmill) Gipe, 93, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Autumn House East. She was the wife of the late W. Walter Gipe. A Graveside Service will be 11 AM, Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery in Chanceford Township. Officiating the service will Heartland Hospice Chaplain, the Rev. Wesley Mast. Life Tributes by Olewiler &...

Frances S. (Shook) Beasley

Frances S. (Shook) Beasley

May 26, 2014

Frances S. Beasley, a former Yorker and resident of Cockeysville, Maryland, died Monday afternoon, May 26, at Broadmead, a retirement community in suburban Baltimore. She was the daughter of the late George Miller Shook and Agnes (Alven) Shook of Rutherford, New Jersey. Widow of Carl H. Beasley, Jr., Mrs. Beasley was born in Weehawken, New Jersey, on November 21,...

Phillip Goforth

Phillip Goforth

May 25, 2014

MANCHESTER-Phillip Goforth, 59, loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He will be forever loved by his wife Peg of 36 years; his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Steph; his daughter and son-in-law, Meg and Dustin Ward; his brothers, Neal, Ron, and Mark; his favorite greyhound, Abby; and many nieces and...

Ronald E. Caldwell

Ronald E. Caldwell

May 24, 2014

YORK- Ronald E. Caldwell, 61, of North Codorus Twp., died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Tina Caldwell. Following cremation services will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is assisting the family with the arrangements. Ron was born in York on August 5, 1952,...

Ruth Marie (Stotlemyer) Hildebrand

Ruth Marie (Stotlemyer) Hildebrand

May 24, 2014

YORK- Ruth Marie (Stotlemyer) Hildebrand, 86, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at her residence. She was the wife of Dean R. “Pete” Hildebrand. The couple celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on October 4, 2013. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 West...

Emily (Roberts) Rutland

Emily (Roberts) Rutland

May 23, 2014

YORK- Emily (Roberts) Rutland, 92, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in York. She was the wife of Robert H. Rutland. The couple would have celebrated their 67th wedding July 12th of this year. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Heffner Funeral...

Richard E. Senft

Richard E. Senft

May 22, 2014

YORK - Richard E. Senft, 85, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Hedrick) Senft. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on February 26, 2014. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...

Vernon Runkle Criswell

Vernon Runkle Criswell

May 22, 2014

FELTON- Vernon Runkle Criswell, 90, went home to join his heavenly family on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Vernon was born in Chanceford Township, York County, PA on June 7, 1923, son of the late Joseph A. Criswell and Effie Runkle Criswell. He was a life-long farmer and enjoyed being outdoors, tending his vegetable gardens, cutting and splitting wood, and...

Irene E. (Gregory) Severino

Irene E. (Gregory) Severino

May 21, 2014

LOCK HAVEN - Irene E Severino, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Lock Haven Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1926 in born in Bitumen the daughter of the late Edmund and Levona (Seyler) Gregory. She was the oldest of 8 children. She attended Westport Elementary School and graduated from Renovo...

Camden Anthony Smith

Camden Anthony Smith

May 21, 2014

YORK- Camden Anthony Smith, 9 months, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at York Hospital. He was the son of Harley David and Heather Ann (Krebs) Smith. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. There will be a...

Charles F. Ettinger

Charles F. Ettinger

May 21, 2014

YORK- Charles F. Ettinger, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol I. Klunk-Ettinger, with whom he celebrated 13 years of marriage on April 13, 2014, and the late Carlin (Diffendarfer) Ettinger. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at 10 AM on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Heffner...

Victoria E. (Shutt) Slanker

Victoria E. (Shutt) Slanker

May 20, 2014

YORK - Victoria E. (Shutt) Slanker, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Luther D. Drawbaugh. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, 305 West Front Street, Lewisberry, at 11 AM, with Pastor Robert Tomes officiating the service....

Kenneth L. Kepler

Kenneth L. Kepler

May 20, 2014

HYNER - Kenneth L. Kepler, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born September 21, 1951 in Renovo the son of Francis and Isabelle (Crays) Kepler. His second wife Wanda (Gentzel) Dowling survives. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He attended Hyner United Methodist Church. Kenneth worked in construction and also was...

Glenn F. Grove

Glenn F. Grove

May 20, 2014

RED LION- Glenn F. Grove, 92, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Betty J. (Dellinger) Grove. The couple had been married for over 65 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Life Tributes by Olewiler &...

Daniel R. Mcgowan

Daniel R. Mcgowan

May 19, 2014

STATE COLLEGE - Daniel R. McGowan, 64, a resident of Hearthside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at the nursing center. He was born February 11, 1950 in Jamestown, NY the son of the late Leon and Violet (Wertz) Weaver. Daniel was a clerk for ACI, and also worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He played saxophone...

Dorothy I. (Frey) Mccue

Dorothy I. (Frey) Mccue

May 19, 2014

RED LION – Dorothy I. (Frey) McCue, 99, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at Manor Care Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Harry P. McCue. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place,...

David F. Heil

David F. Heil

May 18, 2014

LEWISBERRY – David F. Heil, 71, passed away May 18, 2014 at his home. Funeral services and burial will be private. Beaver Urich Funeral Home, Inc., 305 West Front Street, Lewisberry is in charge of arrangements. Born February 13, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH a son of the late Eugene R. and Marjorie (Molden) Heil, he had attended Pierce College...

Marjorie J. (Kell) Christine

Marjorie J. (Kell) Christine

May 18, 2014

RED LION – Marjorie J. (Kell) Christine, 67, passed peacefully into eternity on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at home following a heroic battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Praise Community Church, 705 South Ogontz Street, York, with her pastor, Bill Plitsch, officiating. Visitation with the family...