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Dorcas L. Transeau

Dorcas L. Transeau

Mar 12, 2021

Glenville, PA – On Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 94, Dorcas L. Sipe Transeau passed away peacefully and entered God’s eternal care surrounded by her adoring family at home. She was the wife of the late Robert Sipe, who passed in 1972, and Thomas Transeau, who departed in 1989. Born on March 18, 1926 in Spry,...

John  G. Myers

John G. Myers

Mar 11, 2021

RED LION – John Gilbert Myers, 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 11. John was born May 24, 1931, in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, to the late Herman and Beulah (Sowers) Myers. John was a devoted husband to his wife, Yvonne, whom he called Vonnie, for 66 years and a father of four. He served...

Curtis L. Hoerner

Curtis L. Hoerner

Mar 10, 2021

RED LION—Curtis L. Hoerner, 71, passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Deborah R. (Walters) Hoerner to whom he was married for 45 years. A public Graveside Tribute Service will be 1PM, Friday March 19, 2021 at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Rd, York. Officiating the service will be his pastor,...

Joseph P. Popernack

Joseph P. Popernack

Mar 9, 2021

YORK – Joseph P. Popernack, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Linda L. (Headlee) Popernack to whom he was married for 49 years. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York....

John T. Grumbine

John T. Grumbine

Mar 8, 2021

LITITZ—John T. Grumbine, 102 years old, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret V. (Parker) Grumbine and the late Elizabeth E. (Merrick) Grumbine. A public viewing will be held from 9-10AM Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. A private...

Josef N. Lukas

Josef N. Lukas

Mar 7, 2021

Dover – Josef N. Lukas, 61, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cathleen E. (Day) Lukas, to whom he was married to for 34 years. Born on July 26, 1959 in York, he was the son of the late Josef and Barbara (Hehn) Lukas. He graduated from York County...

Siegfried  H.  Bockhoefer

Siegfried H. Bockhoefer

Mar 6, 2021

YORK - Siegfried H. Bockhoefer, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Spiritrust Lutheran Homes. Siegfried was the husband of Linda L. (Jones) Bockhoefer. The couple had been wed for 60 years. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Born in Rheine, Germany on June 10, 1935, Siegfried was the son of the late...

Trudy  L. (Sargen)  Wertz

Trudy L. (Sargen) Wertz

Mar 6, 2021

MANCHESTER - Trudy L. (Sargen) Wertz, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of Bruce E. Wertz. The couple had been wed for 37 years. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Mt. Rose Cemetery 1502 Mt Rose Ave, York, PA 17403. Heffner Funeral...

Kenneth R. Granata, Jr.

Kenneth R. Granata, Jr.

Mar 6, 2021

YORK- Kenneth R. Granata, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army, Reserve (Ret.), passed away on March 6, 2021 at the age of 77. He was the husband of Charlotte A. Greenawalt, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.

Born in Washington, DC, Colonel Granata was the son of the late Kenneth R. Sr....

Joseph F. Nickey, Jr.

Joseph F. Nickey, Jr.

Mar 5, 2021

MILTON - Joseph F. “Joe” Nickey Jr, 87, died March 5, 2021 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Milton on September 12, 1933. Joe was married to the late Nancy Miller for 65 years and they have four children. Sue (daughter) Gomez, Joe (son) and (Chris daughter in-law) Nickey, Peggy (daughter) and Marc (son-in-law) Hafer,...

Mary Ann Downs

Mary Ann Downs

Mar 4, 2021

YORK-Mary Ann (Sunday) Downs, 91, of York, PA went home to be with our Lord on March 4, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1929 in York, PA to the late George M. Sunday and Edna M. (Lauer) Sunday. Mary Ann attended William Penn Sr. High School where she graduated in 1947. She attended business school after high...

Ann  E. (Korf)  Millwater

Ann E. (Korf) Millwater

Mar 2, 2021

YORK - Ann E. (Korf) Millwater, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Senior Commons at Powder Mill. Ann was the loving wife of the late Harry W. Millwater, who passed on July 10. 2019. The couple had been wed for 71 years. A viewing will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday March 5,...

Toula Royster

Toula Royster

Mar 1, 2021

WELLSVILLE- Toula (Manos) Royster, 90, of Washington Township passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of Daniel R. Royster, Jr. The couple celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth...

Dr. Gerald E. Hartdagen

Dr. Gerald E. Hartdagen

Mar 1, 2021

YORK-Dr. Gerald E. Hartdagen, 89, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Doris P. (Perrie) Hartdagen. The couple celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 3, 2020. A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 E. Market...

Donald K. Weigle

Donald K. Weigle

Feb 28, 2021

YORK – Donald K. Weigle, 91, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anne E. (Young) Weigle. Born December 25, 1929 in York a son of the late William E. and Hilda G. (Fahs) Weigle, he was a graduate of William Penn Senior High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mr....

John A. Mattioli

John A. Mattioli

Feb 28, 2021

LANCASTER- John A. Mattioli, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, PA. Born in Renovo, PA he was the son of the late John and Christine Mattioli. John was a graduate of the Pennsylvania School of the Deaf in Philadelphia. He was the owner of his own barbershop in...

Brenda Kay Vervaeke

Brenda Kay Vervaeke

Feb 27, 2021

York- Brenda Kay (Pullin) Vervaeke, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at UPMC Memorial. She was the loving wife of William W. Vervaeke, to whom she loved for 30 years. Born on August 18, 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana, she was the daughter of William S. and Ida L. (Holden) Reisinger. Brenda is also survived by her...

Bertha M. Shaw

Bertha M. Shaw

Feb 25, 2021

RED LION—Bertha Mae Shaw, 82, passed away Thursday February 25, 2021 at York Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will 11AM, Monday March 1, 2021 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Dr. Eddie D.D. Miller. A viewing will be held from 10-11AM, Monday at...

Brian C. Widmayer

Brian C. Widmayer

Feb 23, 2021

DOVER--Brian C. Widmayer, 34, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at UPMC-Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be held between 2-6PM, Saturday March 6, 2021 at Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3700-1 Davidsburg Rd, Dover. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born January 31, 1987 in York, he...

Margaret M. Yost

Margaret M. Yost

Feb 23, 2021

Dover - Margaret M. (Bupp) Yost, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1927 in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Silas Bupp and Mary M. (Knaub) Bupp, the wife of the late Orville L. Yost, Jr. Maggie was a homemaker and farmer who loved her flowers, gardening and raising goats....