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Mary Louise Fitz

Mary Louise Fitz

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Louise Fitz, 87, passed away in the afternoon of February 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late John H. Sieling and Katie M. (Hartman) Sieling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale David Fitz and her brother, Vernon Sieling. She is survived by her three children, Steven and wife Laura (Richardson) Fitz of York;...

David  W. Butcher

David W. Butcher

Feb 23, 2021

SEVEN VALLEYS – David W. Butcher, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born October 13, 1952 in York, a son of the late Charles H. and Madelene L. (Stein) Butcher, he had previously worked at Penn-Mar Sheltered Workshop. David has been a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Red Lion and was currently...

Roger R. Rogers, Sr.

Roger R. Rogers, Sr.

Feb 22, 2021

SEVEN VALLEYS—Roger R. Rogers Sr., 72, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Sprenkle Drive. 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 May 26, 1948 in York, he was a son...

Esther L. Penley

Esther L. Penley

Feb 22, 2021

YORK—Esther L. (Carter) Penley, 85, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at her residence in W. Manchester Township. She was the wife of the late Vernon E. “Cotton” Penley. Born April 14, 1935 in Danville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Leonard L. and Sally M. (Powell) Carter. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is...

Bernetta E. Hall

Bernetta E. Hall

Feb 22, 2021

York - Bernetta E. Hall, 91, passed away Monday, February 22 at Wellspan Health York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rogers E Hall, A United States Navy Veteran, to whom she was married for 64 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be pri¬vate at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...

Kay F. Spiese

Kay F. Spiese

Feb 22, 2021

YORK – Kay F. (Husson) Spiese, 83, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Daniel F. Spiese to whom she was married for 64 years. Born December 29, 1937 in York, a daughter of the late Nevin and Muzette (Reese) Husson, she was a 1955 graduate of William Penn Senior High School....

Emil L. Kanyuck

Emil L. Kanyuck

Feb 21, 2021

York Haven – Emil L. Kanyuck, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife Sherilyn E. (Whitesel) Kanyuck, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born on August 13, 1941 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Emil and Virginia (Knapp)...

Gary  E.  Tarbert

Gary E. Tarbert

Feb 21, 2021

SPRING GROVE - Gary E. Tarbert, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Cross Keys Village - Brethren Home Community. Gary was the husband of Dawn (Fuhrman) Tarbert. The couple was wed on February 7, 1970. Services will be private at the convenience of the family held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory...

Blake Chillas Keiser

Blake Chillas Keiser

Feb 20, 2021

YORK – Blake Chillas Keiser, 26, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born June 16, 1994 in York a son of Keri L. (Whitsel) Herman and husband Marty of Dallastown and James G. Keiser, II and wife Nicole of York; he was a 2012 graduate of Red Lion Area High School. Blake had worked at...

Eleanor K. Malizia

Eleanor K. Malizia

Feb 20, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT- Eleanor K. (Aungst) Malizia, 89, of South Williamsport, formerly of Renovo, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport. She was the wife of the late Romolo C. Malizia who passed away March 30, 1992. Born April 2, 1931 in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Landon) Aungst. On September...

Robert A. Stitt

Robert A. Stitt

Feb 20, 2021

DOVER- Robert A. Stitt, Jr., 69, of Dover Township passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Jacqueline E. “Jackie” (Rabenstine) Stitt. The couple celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2020. Services will be private. A memorial service can be viewed at www.facebook.com/heffnertributes/live, starting at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25,...

Diane E. Unger

Diane E. Unger

Feb 19, 2021

YORK—Diane E. (Miller) Unger, 65, passed away Friday February 19, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Spring Grove. She was the wife of James E. Unger. A Celebration of Life visitation, open to the public, will be held from 1-3PM, Friday March 12, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. All current PA Covid-19...

George W. Krach

George W. Krach

Feb 18, 2021

RED LION- George William Krach, 83 passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara L. (Cavey) Krach. Services will be private with a private burial in Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, MD. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion is...

Theda  A.  Knaub

Theda A. Knaub

Feb 18, 2021

MT. WOLF - Theda A. Knaub, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Victorian Villa. Theda was the wife of the late Lewis Knaub who passed away in 2001. A visitation will be held from 1:00PM – 2:00PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Olewiler & Heffner Funeral chapel, 35 Gotham Pl. Due to the...

Robert  L. Galbraith Jr.

Robert L. Galbraith Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

YORK - Robert Lex Galbraith Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at York Hospital. Robert was the husband of the late Fay H. (Miller) Galbraith, who passed away on January 13, 2021. The couple was wed for 66 years. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc. 1551...

Ronald L. Becker

Ronald L. Becker

Feb 17, 2021

YORK- Ronald L. Becker, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Judy E. (Lehr) Becker. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on April 19, 2020. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on May 16, 2021 at York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Rd. in York. Pastor...

Paul  L.  Sterner Jr.

Paul L. Sterner Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

SPRING GROVE - Paul L. Sterner Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at York Hospital. Paul was the husband of Sharon R. (Dull) Sterner. The couple was wed on October 28, 1961. A time of viewing will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM at the Heffner Funeral Chapel, 1551 Kenneth Road....

Joanne M. Ryer

Joanne M. Ryer

Feb 16, 2021

RED LION- JoAnne M. (McLane) Ryer, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Rest Haven in York. She was the wife of Robert F. Ryer. The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 6, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 1 -2 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and...

G. Grace Soper-Sellman

G. Grace Soper-Sellman

Feb 14, 2021

YORK, PA – G. Grace (Lee) Soper-Sellman, 94, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Soper and Lowell Sellman. Born March 26, 1926 in Amboy, Minnesota; a daughter of the late William J. and Jessie P. (Peters) Lee, she had retired from Farmers & Mechanics National Bank in...

Ethel M. Young

Ethel M. Young

Feb 11, 2021

RENOVO- Ethel M. (Wilsoncroft) Young, 93, of Renovo passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Bucktail Medical Center in S. Renovo. Born March 22, 1927 in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Matilda (Crosley) Wilsoncroft. She married her late husband, Donald E. Young, Sr., on her birthday in 1945. The couple shared 51 years of...