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Willard Joseph Blevins
Jan 21, 2023
RED LION – Willard Joseph Blevins, 92, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Shirley Blevins to whom he was married for 70 years.
Born November 20, 1930 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Willard and...
Nora Ellen Sowers
Jan 20, 2023
LEWISBERRY- Nora Ellen (Crater) Sowers, 80, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the wife of Earl L. Sowers. The couple celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on August 29, 2022.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Lewisberry United Methodist Church,...
David R. Warner, Sr.
Jan 20, 2023
FELTON- David R. Warner, Sr., 60, of Felton, Pennsylvania died on January 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, following a yearlong battle against cancer.
Born on his family’s farm in Chanceford Township on August 3, 1962, David lived his entire life on the farm. He graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School...
Doris E. (Haines) Stevens
Jan 19, 2023
YORK – Doris E. (Haines) Stevens, 96, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late George R. Stevens.
Born August 21, 1926 in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Leora H. (Leaper) Haines....
Mary Jane (Allen) Downs
Jan 19, 2023
YORK- Mary Jane (Allen) Downs, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of Charles F. Downs whom she married October 4, 1952 in Hazleton PA. The couple had been married for 70 years
Born on September 5, 1932 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of...
Kennard Preston Freed, Jr.
Jan 18, 2023
Kennard P. Freed, Jr., 78, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s/vascular dementia.
Born on May 21, 1944 in York, he was a son of the late Kennard P. and Margaret E. (Shirey) Freed, Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Dallastown High School. Kennard owned Ken’s...
Virginia Y. Eichelberger
Jan 17, 2023
YORK- Virginia Yvonne (Boogher) Eichelberger, 91, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Howard F. Eichelberger who died on September 1, 2017. Born November 26, 1931 in York to the late Martha E. (Spahr) and Frederick F. Boogher, Sr.
She was a...
Guy W. Naugle, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Felton – Guy Walter Naugle Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Rest Haven Rehab & Nursing. He was the husband of the late Louise Ann (Rudy) Naugle with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner...
Ronald W. Bailey, Jr.
Jan 14, 2023
HANOVER – Ronald W. “Ron” Bailey, Jr., 39, of Penn Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Limaris (Ocasio) Bailey-La Luz. The couple were married on May 5, 2022.
There will be a viewing from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, with a time...
Daniel "Danny" Hesketh
Jan 14, 2023
RED LION – Daniel “Danny” Hesketh, 38, suddenly passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 PM on Friday January 27, 2023 at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with Certified Celebrant Debe Snyder officiating. Prior to the service, there will...
Lind G. Frey
Jan 13, 2023
Red Lion—Lind Gene Frey, 72, of Chanceford Township passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at York Hospital. He was blessed for 52 years being married to the love of his life, the late Sandra P. (Smeltzer) Frey.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00AM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...
Russell R. Urey
Jan 13, 2023
DALLASTOWN – Russell (Russ) R. Urey, 82, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village at Sprenkle Drive. He was the husband of Carol A. (Hummer) Urey with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 22, 2022.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM...
Thelma E. Hursh
Jan 11, 2023
YORK--Thelma Elaine (Hafer) Hursh, 91, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of York – South on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Thelma, or “Honey,” as she was known to many, was the wife of the late Richard L. “Dick” Hursh for 63 years.
Born in York on July 19, 1931 to the late Charles J. Hafer...
Jean Elizabeth Eck
Jan 11, 2023
YORK - Jean Elizabeth (Weigard) Eck, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late David L. Eck.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with...
Dr. Daniel D. Dowd, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
YORK – Dr. Daniel D. Dowd, Jr., 70, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Defibaugh) Brogan Dowd to whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born August 29, 1952 in Binghamton, NY; a son of the late Theresa R. (Comeno) and Daniel D. Dowd, Sr.;...
Harry F. Ream, Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
YORK—Harry F. Ream Sr., 91, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Georgeanna R. (Nauss) Ream.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Druck Valley United Methodist Church, 4481 Druck Valley Rd, York. Officiating the service will be Christine Baker....
Mary C. (Freitag) Davis
Jan 7, 2023
RED LION- Mary C. (Freitag) Davis, 72, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of John H. Davis, III to whom she was married 51 years. The couple wed on August 21, 1971.
A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 13,...
Frances J. Thatcher
Jan 7, 2023
YORK – Frances J. (Page) Thatcher, 80, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at York Hospital with her husband of 23 years, Tom, by her side. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ted Thatcher.
Born September 9, 1942 in Chicago, IL; a daughter of the late John F. and Ellen (Smith) Page;...
Steven Robert Carpenter
Jan 6, 2023
RED LION- Steven Robert Carpenter, 64, died on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Karen M. (Huson) Carpenter who died on November 2, 2018. The couple had been married for 26 years.
Services for Mr. Carpenter are private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner...
Virginia G. Szitas
Jan 5, 2023
YORK- Virginia “Ginny” G. Szitas, 79, of Spring Garden Township, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a viewing...
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