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Joanne G. (Baublitz) Gotwalt
May 23, 2025
YORK – Joanne G. (Baublitz) Gotwalt, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 23, 2025, at Country Meadows of York-South Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Clyde L. Gotwalt, Jr., to whom she was married for 57 years.
Born December 14, 1938, in York, she was a daughter of the late Roy V. and...
Gwendolyn K. (Kochenour) Walters
May 19, 2025
YORK - Gwen (Kochenour) Walters, 81, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on May 19, 2025 at Normandie Ridge. Born June 21, 1943, to Wilhelmena (Hinkle) and Karl Kochenour, Gwen was one of five siblings and lived a full life marked by creativity, laughter, and deep love for those around her.
Gwen brought joy everywhere she went with...
Linda S. Raffensberger
May 19, 2025
YORK- Linda S. (Drescher) Raffensberger, 64, of West Manchester Township, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the wife of James S. Raffensberger. The couple celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on September 25, 2024.
A celebration of life service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at...
Eugene A. "Gene" Fenton
May 19, 2025
YORK—Eugene A. “Gene” Fenton Jr., 73, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at his residence in W. Manchester Township. He was the husband of Jean (Jester) Fenton to whom he was married for 49 years.
Born January 28, 1952 in Westmoreland County, he was the son of the late Eugene A. Fenton Sr., and Barbara E. (Hart) Fenton.
He was employed with...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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