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Jean M. Kern Williams

Jean M. Kern Williams

May 26, 2022

YORK—Jean M. (Lewis) Kern Williams, 92, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Normandie Ridge. She was the wife of the late Philip E. Kern Sr., and the late Henry H. Williams. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10AM, Tuesday May 31, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York. Officiating the service will...

Patsy A. (Taylor) Beckley

Patsy A. (Taylor) Beckley

May 26, 2022

MOUNT WOLF - Patsy A. (Taylor) Beckley, 86, died on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the loving wife of John R. Beckley who passed in July 2020, to whom she was married for 66 years. Services for Mrs. Beckley are private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth...

Carl Johnston

Carl Johnston

May 25, 2022

YORK Pa. – Carl Johnston, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2022 at Seaton Senior Living on Springwood. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Dixon) Johnston. All services will be private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. is assisting with arrangements. Born May 29, 1928 in West...

David I. Engel

David I. Engel

May 24, 2022

YORK – David I. Engel, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at York Hospital. Born July 6, 1948 in York, a son of the late Dorothy Edsall and William Engel; he was a 1966 graduate of Susquehannock High School. David had retired from Stetler Dodge and enjoyed golfing. Mr. Engel is survived by a daughter, Jennifer L. Miller...

Henry Allan Putkisto

Henry Allan Putkisto

May 24, 2022

SHREWSBURY, PA – Henry Allan Putkisto, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was the husband of Jean (Krollfeifer) Putkisto with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage on May 27th. Henry “Hank” was born December 20, 1934 in Worcester, Mass., a son of the late Konsta and Maria (Taipale) Putkisto; he was a 1953 graduate...

Margaret E. (Davidheiser) Houtz

Margaret E. (Davidheiser) Houtz

May 23, 2022

YORK HAVEN – Margaret E. (Davidheiser) Houtz, 91, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Oak Hill Rehab in Middletown. She was the loving wife of the late Darwin E. Houtz. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Beaver – Urich Funeral Home, 305 W. Front St., Lewisberry,...

Nelda  V. (Stokes)  Smeltzer

Nelda V. (Stokes) Smeltzer

May 21, 2022

Nelda V. (Stokes) Smeltzer, 83, died on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Smeltzer who died on October 23, 1996. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl.,...

Brenda  Ellen (Gemmil) Saylor

Brenda Ellen (Gemmil) Saylor

May 19, 2022

NEW PARK- Brenda E. (Gemmil) Saylor, 70, died on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the longtime companion of Russell A. Strine and beloved wife of the late Nelson Charles Saylor who died in 1977. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner...

Geraldine Kopp

Geraldine Kopp

May 19, 2022

SHORTSVILLE, NY- Geraldine A. “Gerri” Kopp, 68, formerly of York, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John R. Kopp, Jr. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in...

Winifred  "Winnie" L. (Moody) Dawson

Winifred "Winnie" L. (Moody) Dawson

May 18, 2022

YORK- Winifred “Winnie” Louise (Moody) Dawson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her residence. She was the companion of Lewis E. Wentz of York for over 50 years. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with...

H. Leon Senft

H. Leon Senft

May 15, 2022

YORK NEW SALEM - H. Leon “Lonny” Senft, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday morning May 15, 2022 at Country Meadows of York, with his wife and family by his side. He was the husband of Jennifer C. (Britcher) Senft. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 2, 2022. Lonny was born in York New Salem on January...

Virginia R. Herrmann

Virginia R. Herrmann

May 14, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Renee (Maurcourt) Herrmann, 94 of Country Meadows of York Retirement Community, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born July 2, 1927 in Steelton, Pennsylvania to the late Mitchell Antoine Maurcourt and Mary Catherine (Kovacic) Maurcourt. Ginny – a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother – was raised in Steelton and Harrisburg. She met her...

Robert  F. Clark, Jr.

Robert F. Clark, Jr.

May 14, 2022

Robert F. “Bob” Clark, Jr., 90, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing in Jersey Shore. Born May 5, 1932 in Pawcatuck, CT he was a son of the late Robert F. Clark, Sr. and Lucy Amelia (Staplin) Clark. Bob was married on September 6, 1975 to the former Kyleen C. Confair. They...

Bonnie L. (Newcomer) Fike

Bonnie L. (Newcomer) Fike

May 14, 2022

DOVER – Bonnie L. (Newcomer) Fike, 73, passed away at York Hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Emerson G. Fike, Jr. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Certified Celebrant Debe...

Charles Edward Heisler

Charles Edward Heisler

May 14, 2022

RED LION – Charles Edward Heisler, 89, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ann Elizabeth (Butcher) Heisler, to whom he was married for 64 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Born April 9, 1933 in Dallastown, Charlie...

Carol A. Peel

Carol A. Peel

May 13, 2022

Carol A. (Trimmer) Peel, 75, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Normandie Ridge. She was the wife of Robert G. Peel whom she married Jan 2, 1982. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10AM, Thursday May 19, 2022 at Olelwiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Officiating the service will be...

Deborah A. Ritter

Deborah A. Ritter

May 12, 2022

YORK – Deborah A. (Miller) Ritter, 70, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. She was the wife of Bernd-Udo H. “Bentz” Ritter with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on May 11, 2022. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Edna M. Deardorff

Edna M. Deardorff

May 10, 2022

LEWISBERRY – Edna M. (Lenker) Deardorff, 87, of Lewisberry, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Enola. She was the loving wife of the late, Harold E. Deardorff, Sr. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, 305 W....

Willard N. Starner

Willard N. Starner

May 10, 2022

YORK – Willard N. Starner, 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was the husband of the late Evelyn L. (Rife) Starner. It was Bill’s request that he only have a graveside service. This will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2022 at Mt. Rose Cemetery with full military honors presented...

Sandra L. Bode

Sandra L. Bode

May 10, 2022

YORK – Sandra L. “Sandy” (Chilcoat) Bode, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dalton L. “Dale” Bode. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Pastor Josh Kleinfeld...

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