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Alonzo T. Mitchell

Alonzo T. Mitchell

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...

Lawrence  W.  Adams

Lawrence W. Adams

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...

Helen Burns

Helen Burns

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...

William  W. "Bill" Shroyer, Jr.

William W. "Bill" Shroyer, Jr.

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...

Colleen C. Wagner

Colleen C. Wagner

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...

Merle A. Taylor

Merle A. Taylor

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...

George O. Machlan

George O. Machlan

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...

Donald  C. Snare

Donald C. Snare

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...

Ralph D. Kerstetter, Sr.

Ralph D. Kerstetter, Sr.

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...

Ruth Anna Rote

Ruth Anna Rote

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...

Ann H. Walker

Ann H. Walker

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,...

Russell R. Grow

Russell R. Grow

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...

Sheldon F. Rider

Sheldon F. Rider

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...

Willard Joseph Blevins

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...

David  R. Warner, Sr.

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...

Nora Ellen Sowers

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,...

Mary  Jane (Allen) Downs

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...

Doris E. (Haines) Stevens

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....

Kennard  Preston Freed, Jr.

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

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...