ObituarY LisTING

Feb 7, 2023

YORK--John Philip Minnich, 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1939 to the late John B. and Dorothy (Booz) Minnich. John graduated William Penn High School in 1957. John played the clarinet in the York High band while in school. He participated in the York High Alumni band....

Feb 5, 2023

YORK- Patricia Ann (Knief) Lessig, 75, formerly of Greensburg, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Autumn House East.

Born on May 4, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Adabelle (Ryder) Knief. Patricia was a manager at JOANN Fabrics for many years until her retirement.

Feb 4, 2023

Mill Hall - Anna M. (Roan) Seyler, 84, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Rose View Center in Williamsport where she resided since April.

Born October 6, 1938 in Coleville she was a daughter of the late Arthur P. and Kathryn M. (Kline) Roan.

Anna was married to Ronald H....

Feb 3, 2023

RED LION – Roxanne M. (Helwig) Sitler, 65, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home with her loved ones by her side. She went home to be with the Lord after battling Multiple System Atrophy for 10 years. She was the wife of Stephen N. Sitler to whom she was married for 32 years.

Feb 3, 2023

FELTON - Thomas W. Schaale, 79, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home, with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Beverly “Anne” (Miller) Schaale, to whom he has been with for 37 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00...

Feb 2, 2023

YORK- Norma J. Bair, 89, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at York Hospital.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on February 25, 2023, at Friendship Community Church, 3380 Fox Run Rd., in Dover, with a visitation from 10:30- 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor Logan Ames will be...

Feb 2, 2023

WINDSOR- Allen Samuel Smeltzer, 88 passed away at home on February 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary (Coeyman) Smeltzer. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Salem United Methodist Cemetery 458 Salem Church Rd. Windsor with Rev. David Feiser officiating. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Feb 1, 2023

YORK – Alonzo T. Mitchell, 54, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Born August 17, 1968 in York, Mr. Mitchell was a son of Lugenia (Smallwood) Washington, and the late Leon Mitchell. Alonzo always looked forward to attending the Shadowfax day programs. He was lovingly nicknamed Super Fudge.

In addition...

Feb 1, 2023

DALLASTOWN- Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lawrence “Larry” William Adams, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 1, 2023 following a brief illness.

Born on September 18, 1943, Larry was the son of the late William H. and Ruby F. Adams. He grew up in Kittanning, PA and graduated...

Jan 31, 2023

YORK – Helen (Mosetti) Burns, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Allan H. Burns, whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 18.

Born May 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Bentz) Mosetti.

She was...

Jan 31, 2023

DOVER- William W. “Bill” Shroyer, Jr. died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was the husband of Edith M. (Bulk) Shroyer to whom he was married for more than 69 years.

Born on October 23, 1930 he was the son of the late William W. and Thelma R. (Kahley) Shroyer, Jr. and the grandson of...

Jan 28, 2023

DOVER – Colleen C. (Cunningham) Wagner, 70, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Wagner, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 22nd.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Jan 27, 2023

YORK – Merle A. Taylor, 90, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Alma F. (Ahrens) Taylor with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage on December 3, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February...

Jan 26, 2023

YORK – George O. Machlan, 82, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was the husband of Faye E. (McCurdy) Nace with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage on December 1, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, February 2, 2023...

Jan 26, 2023

Donald C. Snare, 75 years of age, of York, passed away on January 26, 2023, at the York Hospital.

He was born in Huntingdon, and moved to Greencastle, after graduating from Shippensburg University. Don was a high school social studies teacher in Greencastle-Antrim School District for thirty years and later worked as a bank teller...

Jan 25, 2023

ATHENS, GA – Ann (Hirshburg) Walker, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Orchard at Athens. She was the wife of Michael A. Walker to whom she was married for 64.5 years.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road,...

Jan 25, 2023

LOCK HAVEN - Ruth Anna Rote, 84, of Swissdale departed from her earthly home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1938 in York, PA to the late Rev. Joseph and Dora Mary DeWire Miller.

She was a 1956 graduate of Lock Haven High School and graduate of Penn College with...

Jan 25, 2023

MILTON - Ralph D. Kerstetter, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born in Milton on June 23, 1945 and was the son of the late John R. and Kathryn V. (Miller) Kerstetter.

Ralph served his country proudly in the United States Army from...

Jan 24, 2023

FELTON – Russell R. Grow, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband and best friend of Suzanne (Klatt) Grow, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage with on August 21.

Born December 25, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late...

Jan 23, 2023

RED LION – Sheldon F. Rider, 81, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Darlene M. (Coeyman) Rider to whom he was married for 59 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...