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Charles M. Budman, Jr.

Charles M. Budman, Jr.

Mar 18, 2022

LEWISBURG - Charles M. Budman, Jr., 91, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was born in Muncy on May 23, 1930 and was the son of the late Charles M. and Annabelle (Wright) Budman, Sr. On September 19, 1951 Charles married the late Delphine M. (Elliott) Budman and they were married for 58 years...

Clair M. Bull

Clair M. Bull

Mar 18, 2022

RED LION – Clair M. Bull, 93, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at York Hospital. Please get vaccinated, if not for yourself then for your loved ones. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A...

Frank C. Wessman

Frank C. Wessman

Mar 17, 2022

RED LION - Frank C. Wessman, 89, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Dallastown under care of Hospice. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Violet D. (Leavitt) Wessman, their son, Eric C. Wessman of Red Lion; two granddaughters, Stephanie and husband Daniel Bordner of Duncannon, PA and Erika and husband Jared Lokay of Montclair, NJ....

Violet J. Warner

Violet J. Warner

Mar 17, 2022

DALLASTOWN - Violet J. (Craley) Warner, 103, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harvey Warner. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, March 25, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2666 Furnace Road, Felton with Sister Joy Hovis officiating. A luncheon will follow...

Peter D. Lese

Peter D. Lese

Mar 16, 2022

YORK—Peter D. Lese, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Pappus House in York Township. He was the husband of the late Eileen S. (Stenberg) Lese to whom he was married for 57 years. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be 11AM, Monday March 21, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York....

Elwood L. "Pete" Schaefer

Elwood L. "Pete" Schaefer

Mar 15, 2022

DOVER – Elwood L. “Pete” Schaefer, 87, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the loving husband of Pauline Y. (Ort) Schaefer to whom he was married for 62 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2121 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17408...

Gary Baird

Gary Baird

Mar 14, 2022

YORK—Gary Baird, 71 passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence in West Manchester Township. A Graveside Service open to all who wish to attend will be held at 11:30AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, Maryland, 21117. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is...

Doris I. Knaper

Doris I. Knaper

Mar 13, 2022

RED LION-Doris I. (Horn’e) Knaper, 86, of York Township passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Rest Haven. She was the wife of the late William H. Knaper. The couple was married in January 1954 and celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary before William’s passing in December of 2002. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m....

Janet M. (Heiss) Hartman

Janet M. (Heiss) Hartman

Mar 12, 2022

DALLASTOWN – Janet M. (Heiss) Hartman, 84, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Hartman to whom she was married for 67 years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Saint Joseph Church in Dallastown with Father Weiss officiating. Prior to...

Nichole L. Kramer

Nichole L. Kramer

Mar 12, 2022

Nichole L. Kramer, 47, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at her home. She was the loving companion of Brandon Mull. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held Monday, March 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Road in York with Certified Celebrant Debe Snyder Officiating. Prior to the service, there...

Paul Y. Stitely

Paul Y. Stitely

Mar 11, 2022

Felton - The gentle soul of Paul Y. Stitely, age 83, passed away at his home on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in East Hopewell Township (Felton) on July 26, 1938 to the late Ralph C. Stitely Sr. and Urcelia (Celia) E. Miller Stitely. Paul graduated in 1956 from Kennard Dale High School. A life-long farmer, loving...

Gene  R. Keller

Gene R. Keller

Mar 11, 2022

Gene R. Keller, 90, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary J. Keller who died on July 22, 2017. The couple had been married for 60 years. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion...

Anna  M. (Sharrer) Wire

Anna M. (Sharrer) Wire

Mar 10, 2022

Anna Marie Sharrer (Frysinger) Wire, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born on April 5, 1934 in York, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Marie C. (Williams) Sharrer. She worked for 30 years at Barley Convalescent Home. Mrs. Wire was a member of Grace Community Church and previously Faith Bible...

William R. Foller

William R. Foller

Mar 10, 2022

RED LION – William R. Foller, 79, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carolyn R. (Forry) Foller. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Bethel U.M. Cemetery, 1674 Furnace Rd., Brogue with full military rites provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Olewiler...

Gertrud Luebbers

Gertrud Luebbers

Mar 10, 2022

YORK - Gertrud (Hartig) Luebbers, 89 of North Codorus Township died Thursday morning, March 10, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late John H. Luebbers to whom she was married for 47years. Mrs. Luebbers was born March 27, 1932 in Hude, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Johannes and Helena (Carstens) Hartig....

Richard  Lanny  Grace

Richard Lanny Grace

Mar 8, 2022

YORK- Richard Lanny Grace, 79, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kingston Ct. He was the husband of Bonnie Lou (Smith) Grace. The couple wed on February 12, 1965. Services for Mr. Grace are private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is in charge of arrangements. Born on November...

Kenneth J. Schwinger

Kenneth J. Schwinger

Mar 8, 2022

RED LION- Kenneth J. Schwinger, 77, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Dallastown Nursing Center. He was the husband of Judith A. (Mullen) Schwinger to whom he was married 52 years. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham...

Marcia  K. Violante

Marcia K. Violante

Mar 8, 2022

Marcia Kay Violante, 81 of York, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, passed peacefully at home on March 8, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Marcia was the loving wife of Larry Violante, Jr., celebrating 66 years together. Marcia and Larry were best friends, exemplified unwavering marital devotion, and were role models to many. Marcia’s true passion...

Norma Ilene (Hamilton) Vasellas

Norma Ilene (Hamilton) Vasellas

Mar 8, 2022

RED LION- Norma Ilene (Hamilton) Vasellas, 95, passed away on March 8, 2022 at Emerald Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Elizabethtown. She was the wife of the late Horace F. Vasellas who passed away on August 6, 1992. The couple had been married for 49 years. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022...

Richard  D. Naylor

Richard D. Naylor

Mar 7, 2022

YORK- Richard D. Naylor, 74, of York passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Glenda (Conley) Naylor. Together they shared over 52 years of marriage. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Disney World. Born in York on November 29, 1947, he was a son of the late Lester and...