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Christine (Brenner) Macdonald

Christine (Brenner) Macdonald

Nov 8, 2013

DOVER- Christine (Brenner) Macdonald, 58, died on Friday, November 8, 2013 at the York Lutheran Home. She was the wife of Garen B. Macdonald. The couple wed on June 19, 1976. Born on August 13, 1955 in Phillipsburg, N.J. she was the daughter of Robert E. Brenner and the late Anne (Larson) Brenner. Chris graduated from Bennett College in...

Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres

Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres

Nov 7, 2013

Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres, 82 of Granville Summit, PA went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Lynn E. Ayres. The couple married June 18, 1949 and had 64 wonderful years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6:00-8:00 pm on...

Thomas Aquinas Coyle

Thomas Aquinas Coyle

Nov 7, 2013

Thomas Aquinas Coyle, 76, of Minersville, passed away Thursday evening, November 7. Born in Lost Creek, PA on June 1, 1937, Thomas was a son of the late John V. and Marie C. (McAndrews) Coyle, Sr. Thomas graduated from the Girardville High School in 1955 and attended Wyoming Seminary Post Graduate Prep School in 1956. Thomas then accepted a...

Mildred M. (Elvidge) Stahle

Mildred M. (Elvidge) Stahle

Nov 7, 2013

TROY- Mildred M. (Elvidge) Stahle, 80, of Troy, PA passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Lincoln A. Stahle who passed away on April 9, 1993. The couple married May 30, 1952 and had 40 happy years together. Mildred was born on January 17,...

Michael E. Strouse

Michael E. Strouse

Nov 6, 2013

DOVER – Michael E. Strouse, 40, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 6, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Amy M. (Rinehart) Strouse to whom he was married for 12 years. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York...

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Brezak) Maleski

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Brezak) Maleski

Nov 6, 2013

SCRANTON- Elizabeth “Betty” (Brezak) Maleski, 99, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, at Our Lady of Peace Residence, Scranton, PA. A life long resident of Avoca, Betty was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pierkarski) Brezak. She was a member of Scared Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, PA. Her husband, John Maleski passed away in 1987, the...

William C. 'Bill' Miller

William C. 'Bill' Miller

Nov 5, 2013

RED LION - William C. “Bill” Miller, 86, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his residence. He was the husband of Norma Jean (Shelley) Miller and the late Ruth (Ewell) Miller. The couple celebrated their 15th anniversary on July 4, 2013. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...

John C. 'Jack' Bevan

John C. 'Jack' Bevan

Nov 5, 2013

John C. “Jack” Bevan Obituary John C. “Jack” Bevan, 83, of Pottsville died Tuesday November 5, 2013 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 23, 1930 in Girardville, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Bevan. John attended Gilberton High School and was a member of St. Patrick RC Catholic, Pottsville and a member of the...

John Wilbur Gross

John Wilbur Gross

Nov 4, 2013

FELTON- John Wilbur Gross, 88, of Windsor Township, died peacefully Monday, November 4, 2013 at his residence in Felton. He was the husband of Dauris M. (Crawford) Gross. They were married 59 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Merella K. (Bauman) Gingerich

Merella K. (Bauman) Gingerich

Nov 4, 2013

LAMAR - Merella K. (Bauman) Gingerich, 77, passed away, Monday, November 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1936 in Lock Haven the daughter of the late Sylvester and Alma (Shadle) Bauman. Merella was married on May 5, 1957 to Samuel W. Gingerich. They celebrated 56 years of marriage together. She worked in housekeeping at Lock...

Robert P. 'Bob' Hartlaub

Robert P. 'Bob' Hartlaub

Nov 4, 2013

RED LION – Robert P. “Bob” Hartlaub, 74, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Dixie L. (Snell) Hartlaub to whom he was married for 35 years. Funeral services and burial will be private. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in...

Rosetta C. 'Rosie' (Kling) Richardson

Rosetta C. 'Rosie' (Kling) Richardson

Nov 2, 2013

AIRVILLE – Rosetta C. “Rosie” (Kling) Richardson, 90, entered into rest on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Richardson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2013 in McKendree Cemetery, Airville. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35...

Thomas 'Tom' E. Banks

Thomas 'Tom' E. Banks

Oct 31, 2013

WILLIAMSPORT - Thomas “Tom” E. Banks, 60, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Tom was born on September 19, 1953 in Williamsport and was the son of the late John W. and Edith (Laubscher) Banks. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School, then attended W.A.C.C. and earned an associates degree. He owned and operated...

Kimberly Ann (Lister) Ritchey

Kimberly Ann (Lister) Ritchey

Oct 30, 2013

DOVER – Kimberly Ann (Lister) Ritchey, 44, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Private funeral services and burial will be in Shaffer’s Union Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born June 1, 1969 in York a daughter of Dirk Lister of Manchester and the late Carolyn Ann (Welch) Lister,...

Darlene Mae (Shoff) Howe

Darlene Mae (Shoff) Howe

Oct 28, 2013

WRIGHTSVILLE - Darlene Mae (Shoff) Howe, 65, died on Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Hospice of Lancaster County. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Certified Celebrant Betty Frey officiating....

Ray Thomas Walker

Ray Thomas Walker

Oct 27, 2013

AIRVILLE - Ray Thomas Walker, 95, entered into God’s presence on Sunday morning, October 27. He and his wife, Betty (Bacon) shared 66 years of marriage. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at McKendree United Methodist Church, Airville. A time of visitation with the family will be held from 10:00-11:00AM. The Service of Death...

Shawn A. (Trabert) Yerger

Shawn A. (Trabert) Yerger

Oct 27, 2013

RED LION - Shawn A. (Trabert) Yerger, lost her courageous two and a half year battle with cancer on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She never gave up hope and fought until the very end. She was the wife of Steven L. Yerger. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at...

Hilda L. (Johnson) Garverick

Hilda L. (Johnson) Garverick

Oct 26, 2013

WILLIAMSPORT - Hilda L. (Johnson) Garverick, 84, a former resident of Sheridan Street and Almond Street, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at The Gatehouse. She was born on January 29, 1929 in Williamsport, daughter of the late Lewis and Catherine (Russell) Johnson. On September 05, 1964, Hilda was married to Charles J. Garverick; they celebrated forty-five years of marriage...

Terry C. Kretz, Sr.

Terry C. Kretz, Sr.

Oct 25, 2013

DALLASTOWN - Terry C. Kretz, Sr., passed away on October 25, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Alice I. Kretz, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on March 9, 2013. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 4, 2013, at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...

Mickey R. Halstead

Mickey R. Halstead

Oct 25, 2013

WELLSBURG- Mickey R. Halstead, 95, of Centerville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 Strait’s Personal Care Home surrounded by her family. Mickey was the loving wife of the late Bernard H. Halstead who passed away April 26, 1986. The couple married November 12, 1938 and had 47 happy years together. Mickey was born on April 9, 1918...