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Esther Marie Hengst
Jan 22, 2020
Dallastown - Esther Marie (Godfrey) Hengst, 92, was surrounded by her family when she was called home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was the wife of the late Geurian E. Hengst, to whom she was married for 68 years before his passing in November 2014. Born on April 21, 1927 in North Hopewell Township, she was a daughter...
Betty R. Snyder
Jan 21, 2020
YORK—Betty R. (Eaton) Snyder, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her residence in Dover Township. She was the wife of the late Dick A. Snyder to whom she was married for 63 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York...
Pearl L. Shifflett
Jan 20, 2020
Pearl Lucille Shifflett (Nanny) went to join her beloved Clarence on January 20, 2020. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her son’s home in Fairfield, Maine. She is the widow of the late CW Shifflett (Pop). Lucy, as she like to be called, was originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. Lucy was born on January 3, 1933 in Charlottesville,...
Suzanne Rice
Jan 18, 2020
YORK- Suzanne Rice, 67, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at York Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Certified Celebrant Debe Snyder will be officiating at the service. Miss Rice...
Stewart Reid Kennedy, Ii
Jan 17, 2020
YORK- On January 17, 2020, Stewart Reid Kennedy, II, 73, entered eternal peace after a long and courageous cancer battle that began in April 2001, after many surgeries, procedures, medical interventions, and trial studies provided by some of the best doctors anyone could ask for. Near the end of his life, a cadre of dedicated in-home Hospice staff helped...
Barry L. Koontz
Jan 17, 2020
YORK- Barry Koontz, age 69, passed away at home in York, Pa. Born February 8, 1950 in Abbottstown, Pa and preceded in death by his parents, Harold Koontz and Nancy (Benedict) Reck; brother Garry Koontz and stepmother, Ella Mae (Woodring) Koontz. Survived by two children, Darrell Koontz and his wife, Leigh (Becham) Koontz; Jennifer Koontz; six grandchildren and one...
Sandra F. Langione
Jan 16, 2020
YORK- Sandra F. (Walker) Langione, 75, of Dover Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 16, 2020 at residence. She was the wife of the late James P. Langione. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York with a...
Jane E. Ballerstein
Jan 16, 2020
MANCHESTER- Jane E. (May) Ballerstein, 68, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her residence. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Pastor Beth Schlegel will be officiating at the service....
John Everett "Johnny" Snyder, Jr.
Jan 15, 2020
WRIGHTSVILLE- John Everett “Johnny” Snyder, Jr., 73, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Nora Jane (Oross) Snyder, to whom he was married for 35 years. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red...
E. Eugene "Gene" Gemmill
Jan 14, 2020
E. Eugene “Gene” Gemmill, 98, passed away peacefully, January 14, 2020, at the Brunswick at Longstown. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Miriam P. (Fife) until her passing in 2017. Gene was born March 16, 1921, in Winterstown, the son of the late Joseph S. and Alma Border Gemmill. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m....
Rebecca Jean Kelly
Jan 14, 2020
YORK- Rebecca Jean Kelly, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at York Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a viewing from noon- 1:30 p.m. Certified Celebrant Sam Piper will be officiating at...
Shirley Ann (Artz) Hykes
Jan 13, 2020
READING- Shirley Ann (Artz) Hykes passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2020 in Reading. She was the wife of the late John H. Hykes to whom she was married for 45 years. Born on November 13, 1933 in Pine Grove Mills, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Emily (Steele) Artz. Shirley graduated from...
Frank R. Miller
Jan 12, 2020
YORK- Frank R. “Raymond” Miller, 98, passed away at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. He was the husband of the late Betty Jean Miller. He leaves his companion, Margaret Kugler of East Berlin. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd....
Thelma D. Kapp
Jan 12, 2020
YORK- Thelma D. Kapp, 100, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Normandie Ridge in York. She was the wife of the late William H. “Bill” Kapp, Jr. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth...
Charles Herbert Douts
Jan 9, 2020
York – Charles Herbert Douts, 94, was called home on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Marlasee Elizabeth (Metzger) Douts, to whom he was married to for 71 years. Born on July 14, 1925 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Charles Dewey and Ada Wissler (Erb) Douts. Charles graduated...
Lola M. Young
Jan 9, 2020
Red Lion – Lola M. Young, 97, died on January 9, 2020 at Rest Haven in York where she had resided for the past few months. She had previously lived at Country Meadows of Leader Heights for more than ten years. She was born and lived in Red Lion for virtually her entire life prior to that time. She...
Herald W. Smith
Jan 8, 2020
RED LION—Herald W. Smith, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Linda R. (Ruppert) Smith to whom he was married for 55 years. Herald was the son of the late Ruth Mason and grandson of the late William F. and Mabel E. Stonesifer. He was a graduate of Westminster Senior...
Irene Andes
Jan 8, 2020
YORK—Irene (Wolfhope) Andes, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at York Hospital. Born July 29, 1931 in Catherine Township, Blair County, she was a daughter of the late Stephen L. and Martha E. (Fisher) Wolfhope. Her first union was to Willis H. Peterson and later married Richard F. Andes, both of whom preceded her in death. Irene is...
Helen L. Hinkle
Jan 8, 2020
Dover – Helen L. (Kreiser) Hinkle, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Providence Place Senior Living. She was the wife of the late Carl E. Hinkle. The couple were married for 59 years before his passing in January 2008. Born on December 15, 1928 in York, she was a daughter of the late Marlet J. and...
Patricia A. Rhodes
Jan 7, 2020
MANCHESTER—Patricia A. (McIlvaine) Rhodes, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Manor Care Health Services—Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Rhodes. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11AM, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. Officiating the service will be Pastor Greg Wahlberg of Calvary...
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