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Christina R. Mellinger
Jun 16, 2022
RED LION-Christine Rosa Mellinger, 65, slipped peacefully away on June 16, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Loved by so many, including her husband of 47 years, Wayne Mellinger, daughters Stephanie Mellinger and Amy Mellinger, her parents Elwood & Romaine Olewiler, sisters Sandra Olewiler, Diane Orndorf and brother James Olewiler and their families. Her kindness, generosity,...
Joseph M. Crim
Jun 15, 2022
YORK- Joseph M. Crim 98, of Springettsbury Township, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Gloria B. Crim. Mr. Crim was born in Elkins, WV on November 8, 1923, the son of the late Charles B. Crim, Sr. and Edna Rachel Crim. He retired in 1988 from...
Sharon K. Ferree
Jun 15, 2022
YORK- Sharon K. (Little) Ferree, 66, of York Township, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was the wife of Curtis L. Ferree. The couple celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on October 3, 2021. Professionally Sharon was a dedicated and respected employee. She retired from Element as a Fleet Account Manager. In retirement...
Nancy J. Gardner
Jun 14, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - Nancy J. Gardner, 84, a former resident of Avis passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Manor Care, North in Williamsport. Born February 14, 1938 in Lock Haven she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Edna (Merrill) Dershem. Nancy was married on November 24, 1958 to William H. Gardner who died November 6, 1994. She...
Mark Edward Ferguson
Jun 14, 2022
DOVER- Mark Edward Ferguson, 85, of Dover Township passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of Carolyn D. (Callihan) Ferguson. The couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 13, 2022. Mr. Ferguson was born in Johnstown on February 3, 1937, the son of John and Pauline (Kaszycki) Ferguson. He started his career...
Margaret G. Evers
Jun 10, 2022
LOCK HAVEN - Margaret Gloria (Freed) Evers, 84, died peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 10, 2022, in the presence of her son and her caregiver. Born June 19, 1937 in Farrandsville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Freed. She attended school in Farrandsville in the old two room schoolhouse until she went to...
Ursula Benzel
Jun 10, 2022
DOVER—Ursula (Benedyczak) Benzel, 69, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at UPMC—Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of William “Bill” Benzel to whom she was married for 48 years. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born...
Rudolph "Rudy" Moore
Jun 9, 2022
Rudolph (Rudy) Moore died peacefully at his home on June 9, 2022. He was the son of the late Albert and Caroline (Babs) Moore born in Tunapuna, Trinidad West Indies October 16, 1935. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 25, 2022 at First Moravian Church, 39 N. Duke Street, York with...
Clayton J. Horn, Jr.
Jun 7, 2022
YORK- Clayton J. Horn, Jr., 89, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kingston Ct. He was the husband of the late Loretta Horn and the late Sylvia Schmuck. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...
Patricia A. Christian
Jun 7, 2022
WRIGHTSVILLE—Patricia A. (Bean) Christian, 77, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harlie Christian to whom she was married for 27 years. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is...
Christopher D. Lamotte
Jun 6, 2022
York-Christopher D. LaMotte, 57, of Springettsbury Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, with his family by his side at York Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a visitation from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Burial...
Sharon Irwin
Jun 3, 2022
YORK- Sharon (Tharp) Irwin, 78, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of David L. Irwin. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on May 11, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd....
Harry Allen Craighead, Sr.
Jun 1, 2022
ACCOKEEK, MD- Harry Allen Craighead, Sr., 91, formerly of York, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Charlestown Senior Community in Maryland. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Fitzgerald) Craighead. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 474 S. Pershing Ave. in...
Clair W. Starner
May 30, 2022
YORK- Clair W. Starner, 87, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Miller) Starner. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 16, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at St. Matthew Lutheran...
Allyn Rosa
May 30, 2022
YORK- Allyn Rosa, 90, of York Township, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at SpiriTrust Lutheran on Sprenkle Dr. He was the partner of Gary L. Geiselman. The couple were together for 57 years and married January 15, 2021. A celebration of life service will be held on 11 a.m. on July 6, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...
Normand E. Champagne
May 28, 2022
RED LION- Normand E. Champagne, 67, died on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of Sharon P. (Druce) Champagne who died on January 28, 2020. The couple had been married for 43 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner...
Richard E. Warner
May 27, 2022
Richard E. Warner, 98, Felton, PA died on May 27, 2022 at York Hospital. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen E (Workinger) Warner who passed away December 24, 1980; they were married for 31 years. Richard was also preceded in death by his second wife, Arlene M. (Grove) (Sobczak) Warner who passed away February 2,...
Joan A. Keeports
May 27, 2022
RED LION—Joan A. Keeports, 79, passed away Friday March 27, 2022 at York Hospital. A Graveside Tribute will be 10AM, Saturday June 4, 2022 at Craley Cemetery in Lower Windsor Township. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in charge of arrangements. Born March 30, 1943 in Chanceford Township, she was a...
Daniel F. Spiese
May 27, 2022
YORK – Daniel F. Spiese, 85, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Autumn House East. He was the husband of the late Kay F. (Husson) Spiese. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 13, 2022 at Springvale United Methodist Church, 265 Circle Drive, Red Lion with Pastor Bill Jones officiating. A...
Deborah K. Lilley
May 27, 2022
YORK—Deborah K. Lilley, 69, of Spingettsbury Township, passed away May 27, 2022 at Pappus House in York. She was the daughter of the late Patricia Jansky. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Lilley; two daughters, Krista Freedman, wife of Seth Freedman and Carrie Pryor, wife of Brent Pryor; four grandchildren, Nathan, Jonah, Alana and Ben....
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