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Margo A. (Lehr) Ruth

Margo A. (Lehr) Ruth

May 18, 2025

Margo A. Ruth, 86 of York, PA passed away on May 18, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Ruth. Born on February 3, 1939 in York, she was daughter of the late Lucian and Hazel (Warren) Lehr.

Margo is survived by two sons, Scott Ruth of York and Steve Ruth of Marietta, GA;...

Brad Lee Kunkel

Brad Lee Kunkel

May 16, 2025

Palm Coast, FL- Brad Lee Kunkel, 64, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Lillie M. (Hardin) Kunkel. The couple celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary last June.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 11 North Richland Ave. in...

Doris R. Beitzel

Doris R. Beitzel

May 16, 2025

YORK- Doris R. (Gibbs) Beitzel, 88, of West Manchester Township, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at York South Nursing & Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Linley L.C. Beitzel, Jr. and the long-time companion of the late Thomas H. Long of Strasburg, PA.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 22,...

Mary E. Gundlach

Mary E. Gundlach

May 13, 2025

YORK—Mary E. (Kemberling) Gundlach, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Wellspan – York Hospital. She was the wife of Robert H. Gundlach to whom she was married for 59 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM, Monday, May 19, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. Officiating the service will be...

Joyce Elaine (Russell) Gudat

Joyce Elaine (Russell) Gudat

May 12, 2025

FELTON- Joyce Elaine (Russell) Gudat, 85, died on Monday, May 12, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of Paul D. Gudat.

Born on September 8, 1939 in York, she was a daughter of the late Nelson A. and Romaine A. (Ellis) Gibbs. Joyce was a benefit representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for several years until her retirement.

Joyce...

Shane L. Beaverson

Shane L. Beaverson

May 12, 2025

RED LION- Shane L. Beaverson, 59, died on Monday, May 12, 2025 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Pastor Howard Edmondson officiating. Viewings will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday and...

Harry A. Smith

Harry A. Smith

May 12, 2025

DELTA- Harry A. Smith, 70, died on Monday, May 12, 2025 at York Hospital.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Pastor Bryant Holtzapple officiating. A viewing will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service....

Ronald E. Eppley, Sr.

Ronald E. Eppley, Sr.

May 11, 2025

LEWISBERRY- Ronald E. Eppley, Sr., 79, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg. He was the husband of the late Nikki L. (Slick) Eppley.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, 305 W. Front St., Lewisberry with Certified Celebrant Allison Duke officiating. A viewing...

Brenda J. Flynn

Brenda J. Flynn

May 10, 2025

YORK—Brenda J. (Richards) Flynn, 77, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her residence in York City.

A Viewing will be held from 6PM – 8PM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A Celebration of Life Tribute and Sharing of Memories will begin at 7PM.

Born August 19, 1947 in...

Sam J. Shenberger

Sam J. Shenberger

May 5, 2025

THOMASVILLE – Sam J. Shenberger, 29, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was the son of Jodi L. Cutler and William Shenberger, Jr. of York.

Sam was born on December 15, 1995 in York. He worked at ECORE and had previously worked at York Wallcoverings.

In addition to his parents, Sam is survived by three brothers, Shannon and wife April Shenberger...

Stanley L. Smith

Stanley L. Smith

May 5, 2025

YORK – Stanley L. Smith, 80, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Thelma E. (Grove) Smith.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, May 12, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Viewings will be held from...

Robert K. "Quig" Quigley

Robert K. "Quig" Quigley

May 5, 2025

YORK – Robert K. “Quig” Quigley, 79, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence. He was the significant other to Melanie E. Quigley.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Mr. Robert Miller officiating. A visitation will be...

Steven L. Coffey

Steven L. Coffey

May 4, 2025

YORK – Steven L. Coffey, 69, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at UPMC Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Molly M. (Dehoff) Coffey with whom he was married for 39 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Cedar Lake Campground, 5051 Pine Hill Road, Dover. Sandwiches will be...

Reed E. Shaull

Reed E. Shaull

May 2, 2025

BROGUE- Reed E. Shaull, 83 of Chanceford Township, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Maryann (Howard) Shaull. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on August 4, 2024.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner...

Donaleen N. (Smith) Sheffer

Donaleen N. (Smith) Sheffer

May 1, 2025

FELTON- Donaleen N. (Smith) Sheffer, 100, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late James G. Sheffer who passed away on April 9, 2002. The couple had been married for 59 years.

Donaleen was born January 11, 1925 at home in Red Lion, the daughter of the late...

Sandra M. (Pomraning) Eckert

Sandra M. (Pomraning) Eckert

Apr 30, 2025

FELTON- Sandra M. (Pomraning) Eckert, 79, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Miller and her second husband, Terry E. Eckert who died in August of 2024.  She was the companion of Steve Zeigler.

Born on January 23, 1946 in York, she was the daughter of the late...

Linda Faith (Paul) Oakley

Linda Faith (Paul) Oakley

Apr 30, 2025

Linda Faith (Paul) Oakley, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at York South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of Thomas Lee Oakley, and the couple would celebrate 52 year of marriage on May 18.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Born May 4, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, Linda was a...

Roger L. Murphy

Roger L. Murphy

Apr 28, 2025

Roger Leo Murphy, 89, of Dover died Monday, April 28, 2025 peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Roger achieved his end-of-life goal to pass in his beloved sunroom with his giant TV, fireplace and a view of his beautiful backyard full of wildlife. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Cepuch) Murphy. Roger and Helen...

Gary S. Cardasso

Gary S. Cardasso

Apr 28, 2025

MANCHESTER- Gary Steven Cardasso, 62, of Newberry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his residence.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Yocumtown Church of God, 160 Red Mill Rd. in Etters. The service will be webcast live and can be viewed by searching Gary’s obituary at...

Reverend Homer L. Salzman

Reverend Homer L. Salzman

Apr 27, 2025

Homer L. Salzman, age 86, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.

Homer was born at home on December 24, 1938, in Alton, Illinois, to Howard and Delores Salzman (later Snyder). A proud and decorated veteran, Homer served in the United States Army for 24 years, completing two tours in Vietnam....