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James H. Rial

James H. Rial

Sep 25, 2024

James Hamberger Rial, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his residence in Lower Windsor Township. He was the husband of Christine M. (Immel) Rial to whom he was married for 50 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...

Alan W. Starner

Alan W. Starner

Sep 22, 2024

MECHANICSBURG – Alan W. Starner, 74, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Doris J. (Gabner) Hicks Starner with whom he celebrated seven years of marriage.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 27, 2024 at New Beginnings Church, 630 South Union Street, Middletown with pastor,...

Saroj D. Patel

Saroj D. Patel

Sep 22, 2024

YORK – Saroj D. Patel, 88, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Dinesh Patel.

Born April 8, 1936 in Nadiad, India, Mrs. Patel was the daughter of the late Ambalal and Jayaben Patel. She was the oldest of 9 siblings. Mrs. Patel graduated from college in...

Allyson M. Blouse

Allyson M. Blouse

Sep 21, 2024

YORK – Allyson M. (Rau) Blouse, 70, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of Allen L. Blouse, Jr.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A viewing will be held from 9-10:00 AM Saturday...

Jeanette A. Wolf

Jeanette A. Wolf

Sep 21, 2024

YORK- Jeanette A. (Rose) Wolf, 93, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late J. Frederick “Fritz” Wolf who died on October 15, 2009. The couple had been married for 59 years until his passing.

Services for Mrs. Wolf are private at the convenience of the family at Prospect Hill...

Rosetta B. (Hake) Ellis

Rosetta B. (Hake) Ellis

Sep 16, 2024

YORK- Rosetta B. (Hake) Ellis, 100, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Earle L. Ellis. The couple died on the same date, 48 years apart.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral...

Patricia A. Coyer

Patricia A. Coyer

Sep 14, 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND-Patricia A. (Johnson) Coyer, 75, of Fairview Township, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.  She was the wife of the late Howard A. "Doc" Coyer, Jr.  

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill.  Hope Flinchbaugh will be officiating...

Lois E. Smith

Lois E. Smith

Sep 10, 2024

YORK—Lois E. (Lehr) Smith, 88, passed away September 10, 2024 at Providence Place of Dover. She was the wife of the late James B. Smith.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:30PM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 947 N. George Street, York. Officiating the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Beth A. Schlegel,...

Deborah J. Mayer

Deborah J. Mayer

Sep 9, 2024

YORK – Deborah J. Mayer, 76, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away at Normandie Ridge Nursing Facility on Monday, September 9, 2024.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM located at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, with Certified Celebrant Amy Favorito officiating the service. There will be an...

Barry Lee Downs

Barry Lee Downs

Sep 7, 2024

DOVER- Barry Lee Downs, 67, of Dover Township, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Gloria M. (Urey) Downs.  The couple had been together for seventeen years and were recently married on February 14, 2024.

Barry was born in York on June 3, 1957, the son of Alverta M. (Dennis) Downs of Dover and...

Cordell L. Dawson

Cordell L. Dawson

Sep 7, 2024

RED LION – Cordell “Abe” L. Dawson, 84, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was the adopted son of the late William and Jennie (Alwine) Dawson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn (Haines) Dawson; his daughters, Cheryl Dashler and her husband Joseph, Sr., and Carla Dawson; and his grandchildren, Amanda Dashler, Joseph Dashler,...

Karlyn V. Houseman

Karlyn V. Houseman

Sep 5, 2024

YORK- Karlyn V. (Spangler) Houseman, 91, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Autumn House West in York.  She was the wife of the late Billie E. Houseman.  

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York. The service will be webcast live and can be viewed by searching Karlyn's...

Sylvia M. Sneed

Sylvia M. Sneed

Sep 4, 2024

Sylvia M. (Bossom) Sneed, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Hanover Hall. Mrs. Sneed was a long time member of West Side Baptist Church. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. Prior to the service there will be a visitation from 10:00 AM...

Kyle C. Craker

Kyle C. Craker

Sep 3, 2024

Kyle Chandler Craker, 23 of Lewisberry passed away Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

He was the son of George H. Craker III and Lynn Leggett Craker. 

He was a 2019 graduate of Red Land High School and the owner of Golden Services. Kyle grew up racing Quarter Midgets, Midgets and Sprint cars. He also played ice hockey for Twin Ponds, Hershey Bears and...

Stephanie Rae Salisbury

Stephanie Rae Salisbury

Sep 2, 2024

MANCHESTER- Stephanie Rae Salisbury, born on April 23, 1953, Elyria, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2024. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her legacy lives on through the love she cultivated and the family she cherished.

Stephanie, whose maiden name was Mierop, was a dedicated homemaker whose greatest pride came from her roles as a...

Robin L. Kneller

Robin L. Kneller

Sep 1, 2024

On Sunday, Sept 1, 2024, Robin L. Kneller of York, PA passed away at York Hospital at the age of 70. Robin was predeceased by her husband of 31 years Samuel C. Kneller on December 17, 2004. She was the daughter of the late James R. Barton, his wife Beverly, as well as her mother Patricia A. Shaw.

 Born on May...

Daniel W. Carl

Daniel W. Carl

Aug 31, 2024

YORK- Daniel W. Carl, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed peacefully on August 31 2024, at Inners Creek Nursing Home in Dallastown. Born on March 23, 1954, in Johnstown, PA, Daniel lived a life rich with memories, laughter, and a deep passion for sports, especially that of Pittsburgh's teams and the York Revolution.

Daniel’s career was marked by...

Michelle M. "Mickey" Conaway

Michelle M. "Mickey" Conaway

Aug 28, 2024

YORK – Michelle M. “Mickey” (Craig) Conaway, previously of Littlestown, PA; passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the age of 67.

A Memorial Service for Mickey will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, September 29, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 53 W. King St., Littlestown with Rev. Dr. Richard F. Michael officiating. Burial in...

Sharon A. (Hostler) Stermer

Sharon A. (Hostler) Stermer

Aug 28, 2024

WINDSOR - Sharon A. (Hostler) Stermer, 71, born on December 17, 1952 in Olney, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her residence. She bravely fought a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David L. Stermer, Sr. 

Send condolences at HeffnerCare.com 

Arthur Lee Hershey, Jr.

Arthur Lee Hershey, Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

Arthur Lee Hershey, Jr., of Glen Rock, passed away at his home on August 26, 2024 surrounded by his four children. He was born on June 28, 1927, in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by dedication to his family. He was the beloved husband of Arietta Lillian (Bortner) Hershey, who passed away in 2001. 

Arthur will be remembered...

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