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Robert Steven Mackin
Jan 12, 2026
YORK HAVEN- Robert Steven Mackin, 80, of Newberry Township passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at his residence. He was the husband of Joan Ann (Gull) Mackin. The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary on July 23, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York...
Nancy L. (Bentzel) Herbst
Jan 11, 2026
YORK- Nancy L. (Bentzel) Herbst, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home where she wanted to be. She was the loving wife of Dennis L. “Denny” Herbst. The couple wed on December 6, 1967.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 12:00 PM Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...
Laurence E. Cray
Jan 11, 2026
Laurence E. Cray, 79, of York, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Rest Haven – York. He was the husband of Ellen (Devlin) Cray to whom he was married for 56 years.
Mr. Cray was born on September 4, 1946 in Boston, Mass., a son of the late William and Mary (O’Toole) Cray. He graduated from high school and then...
Robert E. Thoman, Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
RED LION- Robert (Bob) Emanuel Thoman, Jr. passed away January 11, 2026, at 12:36 AM while being lovingly cared for by Penn State Milton S. Hershey MICU team.
He was born in York, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1946. He served in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. He was wounded in action August of 1967 and was...
Michael D. Jerrard
Jan 10, 2026
DOVER – Michael D. Jerrard, 90, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Aumiller) Jerrard to whom he was married for 30 years.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, located at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver St, York, PA 17401...
Janet L. Danley
Jan 9, 2026
Red Lion—Janet L. (Becker) Danley, 92, passed away Friday, January 09, 2025 at her residence in Windsor Township with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Luther S. Danley Jr., to whom she was married for 62 years.
Born September 27, 1933 in York, she was the daughter of the late William H. Becker Sr.,...
Susan A. Weyant
Jan 8, 2026
Susan Ann Weyant, affectionately known as Susie, Susie Q, Sue, Suz, Nana, MeMa, Mamee’, and Grandma Susie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on the evening of January 8, 2026, with her devoted husband, Ralph, by her side—holding her hand and reminding her how deeply she was loved. Born on July 27, 1941, in Kane, PA, to John...
Benjamin E. Newton, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
DOVER - Benjamin E. Newton, Jr., 93, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Providence Place Senior Living of Dover.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be announced in the upcoming days. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born September 9, 1932, in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of...
Jane K. Harlacker
Jan 6, 2026
WELLSVILLE- Jane Marie (Kimmel) Harlacker left this earth on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Celebration Villa of Dillsburg. She was born in York, PA on December 30, 1942, the only child of Spurgeon E. and Esther M. (Weigard) Kimmel.
Jane graduated from Northern York County High School in 1960 and attended York College of PA. She retired in 1997 from the...
Joann Spangler
Jan 5, 2026
YORK - Joann Marie (Diehl) Spangler, 89, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at Amoroso Wellness at York. She was married to the love of her life, the late Elwood C. “Woody” Spangler for 63 years.
Joann was born in York on February 24, 1936 to the late Gladys (Sprenkel) and Austin Eugene Diehl. She attended Aldersgate Church for many...
Gary L. G. Phillips
Jan 4, 2026
Gary Lee Glenn Phillips, 83, of York, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Celebration Villa of York.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips was born on...
Robert M. "Bob" Conway, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Mahlen “Bob” Conway, Jr., 61, of York, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his fiancée, Cynthia “Cindi” Sondej on August 28, 2014.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with full...
David D. Poff
Jan 4, 2026
RED LION - David D. Poff, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was the loving husband of Carolyn R. (Zarfos) Poff. The couple shared 66 years of marriage in July of 2025.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family with burial at Canadochly cemetery. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place,...
Carol Ann (Hill) Emenheiser
Jan 3, 2026
YORK-Carol A. Emenheiser was born October 25 1942 in York PA to Elba Lynn and Beatrice Hill née Inners. She spoke fondly of her childhood years working in her grandmother's restaurant, Mary's Luncheonette on North Hartley St, cruising the York circuit with friends and listening to the early artists of rock n' roll. Especially fond of Elvis, she relished the...
Deanna Marie Patton
Jan 1, 2026
RED LION-Deanna Marie (Eyler) Patton, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Sunrise of Frederick in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of the late Dr. Don Roy Patton, VMD.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on January 17, 2026 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red...
Herman L. "Bonehead" Smith
Dec 31, 2025
DOVER - Herman L. "Bonehead" Smith, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was the loving husband of Margaret E. (Lucas) Smith.
A Celebration of Bonehead's Life will be held 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Road, York, PA 17408 with Pastor Jim Quoss officiating. Prior to the service,...
Doris S. (Saylor) Edwards
Dec 29, 2025
STEWARTSTOWN- Doris S. (Saylor) Edwards, 95, died on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late George Y. Edwards.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Round Hill Presbyterian Cemetery, 7362 Church Rd., Felton with the Reverend Rebecca McGee officiating. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...
Marlin B. Brenneman
Dec 28, 2025
YORK- Marlin B. Brenneman, 79, of York Township, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Fauth) Brenneman. The couple celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on March 17, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Codorus...
Wanda L. Leiphart
Dec 28, 2025
Windsor—Wanda L. (Clites) Leiphart, 84, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Inners Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation – Dallastown.
Born June 22, 1941 in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Clites Sr. and Gwendolyn (Wilson) Clites and step daughter of the late Katherine Clites.
A dedicated homemaker for her family, she was also employed as a private...
Daniel L. McPherson, Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Daniel L. “Buddha” McPherson, Jr., 57, of Felton, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. McPherson was born on June 8, 1968 in York; a son of the late Sandra J. and Daniel L. McPherson, Sr. He worked for Stewart & Tate Construction for 37 years and was a highly skilled heavy equipment operator until his retirement in...
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