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Alex F. 'Zel' Kelly
Jun 26, 2013
WILKES-BARRE-Alex F. “Zel” Kelly, formerly of Heather Highlands, Pittston, passed away Wednesday morning at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony and Nellie (Aleknavicius) Kelly. He enjoyed the past three years residing with family of Jeffrey, Grace, Stephanie, Kimberly, Jeffrey, III, and Michael Carter in...
James E. 'Mike' Uffelman
Jun 24, 2013
Red Lion—On June 24, 2013, the great beyond gained a true original. James Elwood Uffelman, better known as “Mike”, was born on May 18, 1939. He spent his early years tearing up the town of Windsor, graduated from Red Lion High School, and then shipped out with the Navy on the USS Essex. The tall tales from the Navy...

Mary Lou (Litz) Bratton
Jun 24, 2013
S. RENOVO - Mary Lou (Litz) Bratton, 79, of Renovo died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Bucktail Medical Center, S. Renovo. She was born May 18, 1934 in Renovo the daughter of the late Earl and Susan (Mills)Litz. Mary Lou was married on January 25, 1955 to James H. Bratton, Sr. They celebrated 58 years of marriage together. She...
Dennis L. Hilbert
Jun 24, 2013
Dover—Dennis L. Hilbert, 66, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Shanna L. (Kraft) Hilbert to whom he was married for 24 years. Born October 1, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Leo C. Hilbert, Sr., and Edna A. (Laughman) Hilbert. He was a graduate of Hanover High School...
Kenneth A. Beauman
Jun 21, 2013
WELLSBURG- Kenneth A. Beauman, 77, of Bentley Creek, Pa., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Joseph's hospital in Elmira, N.Y. He was the loving husband of Mary A. (Dickerson) Beauman. The couple married May 5, 1984 and had 29 happy years together. Ken was born on July 10, 1935 in Sayre, Pa., a son of the...
Ruth E. (Neidhammer) Burkholder
Jun 21, 2013
YORK- Ruth E. (Neidhammer) Burkholder of Manchester Twp., passed away at her residence on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was the wife of Thomas F. Burkholder with whom she celebrated a 67th wedding anniversary on May 26, 2013. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 5 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Stillmeadow Church...
Yale C. Hanks
Jun 20, 2013
YORK Yale C. Hanks, 96, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. He was the loving husband of Miriam L. (Cogan) Hanks who died December 9, 2005. Yale and Miriam shared 68 years of marriage. They were avid travelers, journeying to 48 states, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. Born...
Brenda L. (Nonemaker) Adleblute
Jun 20, 2013
FELTON- Brenda Adleblute, 52, left us to be with her Father in Heaven on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from her home at Felton, PA., after a five year battle with colon cancer. Brenda is the spouse, companion, and soul mate of Greg Spurley of the same address for 14 years. She was born Brenda Lee Nunemaker on the first...
M. Wayne Conrad
Jun 19, 2013
DEWART - M. Wayne Conrad, 78, ended a courageous 5 year battle with cancer and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 with his family at his side. He was born in Allenwood on September 24, 1934 and was the son of the late William L. and Grace I. (Else) Conrad. On February 24, 1956, he married...
Theodore Lewis “Ted” Weaver
Jun 19, 2013
TROY- Theodore Lewis “Ted” Weaver, 81, of East Troy, PA went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Beverly (Van Noy) Weaver. The couple married November 24, 1955 and had 57 happy years together. Ted was born on October 17, 1931 in Elmira,...
Violet 'Cookie' Coopey
Jun 19, 2013
Violet “Cookie” Coopey, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday morning, June 19, 2013, at her home. Born in Kingston on July 5, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen Barbara (Gruver) Basher. When she was younger, she enjoyed swimming, horseback riding and dancing. While her husband, Allen, served in the Army, she travelled with him...
Dallas Vern Leonard
Jun 19, 2013
TROY- Dallas Vern Leonard, 69, of Clarks Summit, PA and formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Commonwealth Hospice in Scranton, PA with his daughter, Pamela, by his side. The memorial graveside service to honor Dallas’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Glenwood Cemetery on...
Mary A. Yeastadt
Jun 15, 2013
Pottsville- Mary A. Yeastadt, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday evening at her home in Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on January 1, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Rosenberger Schmitt. Mary worked for Attorney Mike O’Pake as his Housekeeper but also did anything that needed to be done around the office. Mary was a...
Courtney R. Boyer
Jun 15, 2013
Hellam—Courtney R. Boyer, 29, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at York Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York with the Rev. Richard Starr officiating. A viewing will be held from 9-11 AM, Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Gerald E. 'Jerry' Rohrbaugh
Jun 15, 2013
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- Gerald E. “Jerry” Rohrbaugh, 78, of York, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joyce B. (Olewiler) Arvin Rohrbaugh. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a...

Bobby R. Smeigh
Jun 14, 2013
YORK- Bobby R. Smeigh, 64, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at Manor Care Health Services-Kingston Court in York. Mr. Smeigh was born in York on December 31, 1948, the son of the late Oscar C. and Madelyn (Lehr) Smeigh. Mr. Smeigh leaves two brothers, Barry and Jeff Smeigh; and two sisters Bonnie Barshinger and Deb Laughman. Heffner Funeral Chapel...
Nadine E. (Collins) Klein
Jun 13, 2013
YORK Nadine E. (Collins) Klein, 82, of Conewago Twp., died at 9:23 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her home with her family at her side. She was the wife of Robert G. Klein, Sr. with whom she celebrated a 64th wedding anniversary on November 20, 2012. Following cremation, a service to celebrate Mrs. Klein’s life will be held...
Samuel J. Webb
Jun 13, 2013
DURYEA- Samuel J. Webb, 49, of Duryea, passed away Thursday Evening at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Carbondale on October 24, 1963, he was a son of Bryon T. Webb Sr., Waymart, and the late Patricia (Gilhooley) Webb. Sam graduated from Pittston Area High School and Wilkes-Barre Vo-Tech in 1981 and worked at NEPA Carton...
Richard V. Chappell
Jun 13, 2013
TROY - Richard V. Chappell, Age 87 of Old Mill Lane, Troy, PA passed away Thursday, June 13,2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Richard was born in Crooked Creek, PA on April 6, 1926 son of the late Milford & Edith (Rumsey) Chappell. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and upon graduation entered the...
Ricky Lee Showers
Jun 12, 2013
PLYMOUTH, MA Ricky Lee Showers, 52, formerly of Spring Grove, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in York. He was the husband of Lynne Showers. Services to celebrate Mr. Showers’ life will be held privately by his family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Showers was born February 3, 1961 in Hanover. He was a 1979...
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