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William Michael Richer
Jun 25, 2025
YORK- William Michael “Mike” Richer, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville. He was the husband of the late Carol A. (McCulloch) Richer. The couple had been married for 48 years when she passed away in 2020.
There will be a visitation from 11am-noon on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...
Michael E. Freet, Sr.
Jun 25, 2025
YORK – Michael E. Freet, Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Linda J. (Godfrey) Freet.
Born May 26, 1949 in York, Mike was the son of the late John F. and Marie (Weaver) Freet. Mike was a 1967 graduate of William Penn High School. He...
Terry G. Knaub
Jun 24, 2025
York – Terry G. Knaub, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home. He was the loving husband of Glenda P. (Dunlap) Knaub.
Born November 24, 1946, in York, he was the son of the late Gordon DeWhite and Madeline Gloria (Lentz) Knaub. Mr. Knaub was a factory worker spending most of his working life at American Chain where...
Dale R. Ferree, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
LEWISBERRY- Dale R. Ferree, Sr., 76, died on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Emma R. (Kunkle) Ferree to whom he was married for 57 years.
A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, 305 W. Front St., Lewisberry with Reverend Ricky...
Myra D. (LeRendu) Holler
Jun 22, 2025
Myra D. (LeRendu) Holler, 63, of York, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg. She was the wife of Lloyd Victor Holler with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage on May 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...
Gary G. Stoner
Jun 21, 2025
YORK- Gary Gene Stoner, 84, was born on June 6th, 1941 in York, PA, son of the late Kay Shalone Peck of York and the late John W. Stoner of Dover. He attended Noel School and was a member of the class of 1960 at York High School.
He worked for Coca-Cola and 7up as a route salesman, supervisor, and merchandiser....
Patricia Lee Barley
Jun 20, 2025
Patricia Lee Barley, age 81, transitioned into life eternal on Friday, June 20, 2025. The family rejoices that she is now in the presence of her Savior and is reunited with her family and friends that had gone on before her. Born June 7, 1944, in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marea (Stough) Henry...
Elsie W. Bellis
Jun 19, 2025
Elsie W. Bellis of York, PA passed away June 19, 2025 surrounded by family and supported by the caring staff of Normandie Ridge.
Born March 12, 1934 in Philadelphia, she was the oldest of five children of Harry W. and (Ida) Elsie (Cartwright) Barnes. Her very young parents were both hard-working and fun-loving. She spoke often of her childhood memories of...
Clair E. Taylor
Jun 17, 2025
DILLSBURG – Clair E. Taylor, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Brookdale Grandon Farms. He was the husband of Dorothy M. “Dotty” (Parke) Taylor to whom he was married for 54 years.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Redland Valley Brethren in Christ Church, 3555 Lewisberry...
Margaret J. Smeltzer
Jun 17, 2025
Margaret J. (Daley) Smeltzer, of Windsor, Pa; 87, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence in Lower Windsor Township. She was the wife of Lincoln S. Smeltzer to whom she was married for 66 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday June 24, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 1943 Craley...
Janet L. Powers
Jun 16, 2025
Janet L. Powers, 68, of Seven Valleys; passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home.
Born July 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland; a daughter of the late Grant and Blanche (Hiebler) Powers, she was a 1973 graduate from Loch Raven High School. Janet was a certified Ophthalmic Technician at Wilmer Eye Institute. She loved to ride her horses, particularly with...
Richard S. Blair
Jun 14, 2025
York-Richard S. Blair, 93, formerly of New York City passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Senior Commons in York.
Richard was born in York on August 4, 1931, the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Berkstresser) Baublitz. He is a 1948 graduate of William Penn Senior High School. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War...
Rajni Himatlal
Jun 14, 2025
Baltimore, MD- Rajni Himatlal, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at University of Maryland Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Himatlal Parmar.
Born February 8, 1942 in Diu, India, Mrs. Himatlal was the daughter of the late Hirachand and Ratan (Maniyar) Jethwa. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, traveling, feeding the birds, sewing and...
Bonita L. "Bonnie" Julius
Jun 12, 2025
Bonita L. “Bonnie” Julius, of York, was called to Heaven and gained her angel wings on June 12, 2025; once again reunited with her loving daughter, Crickett. Bonnie was born in York, PA, September 16, 1944, to the late Philip K. and Mary T. Trone, and was the wife of the late Thomas W. Julius.
Bonnie is survived by a much-loved...
Vicky Ann (Eyster) Kochenour
Jun 12, 2025
Vicky Ann (Eyster) Kochenour, 71 entered into God’s Kingdom Thursday morning, June 12, 2025 at her home with her loving husband Michael by her side.
Born June 14, 1953 in York, Vicky was the daughter of the late Lester “Shorty” and Betty (Berkheimer) Eyster. She graduated from West York Area High School in the Class of 1971. She worked as an...
Sharon Lee Austin
Jun 12, 2025
FELTON- Sharon Lee (Stevenson) Austin, 74, peacefully passed away in her home with her loving husband by her side on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Sharon was born on October 12, 1950 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late James S. and Ethel L. (Beasley) Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her loving parents and three siblings.
After many years of dedicated service,...
Thomas "Tom" Allen McCrary, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Allen McCrary, Sr., 82, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Joan Marie (Buchen) McCrary.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on June 29, 2025 at Cedar Lake Campground, in their party pavilion. Heffner Funeral Chapel...
Col. Ludwig "Lou" Faistenhammer, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
YORK- Col. Ludwig “Lou” Faistenhammer, Jr., 101, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Country Meadows Leader Heights. He was the husband of the late Damenica M. “Mamie” (Barbaro) Faistenhammer.
Col Faistenhammer was born in Munich Germany and immigrated to the US with his parents, Ludwig Faistenhammer, Sr., and Mary (Kurz) Faistenhammer Karban. He spent his youth in Binghamton, NY....
Barbara E. Wise
Jun 8, 2025
DALLASTOWN- Barbara Ellen (Flinchbaugh) Wise, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Amoroso Wellness at York. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Wise.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a...
Linda L. Ross
Jun 6, 2025
Linda L. (Ruppert) Ross, 84, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 at York Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Clyde W. Ross, with whom she had shared 61 years of marriage.
Mrs. Ross was born on July 11, 1940 in Warrington Twp., York Co.; a daughter of the late Christianna (Nell)...
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