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Mary J. Embick

Mary J. Embick

Jun 28, 2017

Mary J. (Stevenson) Embick, 75, of Linden passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at UMPC Susquehanna Williamsport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ralph C. Embick. The couple shared 51 years of marriage together. Born August 27, 1941, Mary was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Louise (Peluso) Stevenson. She loved making hand crafts, watching TV,...

Jay R. Buck, Sr.

Jay R. Buck, Sr.

Jun 28, 2017

Jay R. Buck, Sr., 88, of Milton died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. He was born on April 4, 1929 in Allenwood and was the son of the late Guy M. and Willmina M. (Rorick) Buck. On May 25, 1953 Jay married the former JoAnn A. (Showers), who survives and...

Douglas A. Everett

Douglas A. Everett

Jun 27, 2017

YORK – Douglas A. Everett, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was the husband of Judy M. (Heilig) Everett to whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 12, 2017. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 3, 2017 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...

Donald "Donnie" L. Loder

Donald "Donnie" L. Loder

Jun 24, 2017

AIRVILLE- Donald “Donnie” L. Loder, 64, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his residence. He was the companion of Donna R. Eaton. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Pastor...

Esther K. Biddle

Esther K. Biddle

Jun 24, 2017

BEECH CREEK - Esther K. (Holt) Biddle, 69, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at UPMC Susquehanna. She was born November 25, 1947 in Unionville a daughter of the late George and Grace (Hall) Holt. Esther was married to William L. Biddle, Sr. who died in 2003. Surviving are a son William Biddle and a daughter Darla Butler both of...

Pauline Mae (Graham) Markel

Pauline Mae (Graham) Markel

Jun 24, 2017

Pauline Mae (Graham) Markel, 100, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in York. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Edward Markel who passed away November 13, 1989. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2666 Furnace Road, Felton,...

Arlene E. (Crabbs) Anthony

Arlene E. (Crabbs) Anthony

Jun 24, 2017

YORK- Arlene E. (Crabbs) Anthony, 88, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Misericoria Nursing & Rehabilitation in York. She was the wife of the late William H. Anthony, Jr. The couple was married 52 years before William’s passing in 2003. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St....

Timothy William Dietz

Timothy William Dietz

Jun 24, 2017

RED LION- Timothy William Dietz, 58, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at York Hospital. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Certified Celebrant Kealey M. Smartnick officiating. A visitation will...

Jean M. (Harbaugh) Frey

Jean M. (Harbaugh) Frey

Jun 24, 2017

DALLASTOWN- Jean M. (Harbaugh) Frey, 85, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Dallastown. She was the wife of the late John R. Frey, who passed away September 3, 1985. A Graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Windsor Cemetery, with her Pastor,...

Rosemary L. Rentzel

Rosemary L. Rentzel

Jun 23, 2017

YORK- Rosemary L. “Posey” (Engdahl) Rentzel, 94, of Springettsbury Township, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Rentzel. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St. in York, with a...

Elizabeth Mae (Stauch) Thomas

Elizabeth Mae (Stauch) Thomas

Jun 22, 2017

YORK- Elizabeth “Bettie”Mae (Stauch) Thomas, 82, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. She was the wife of Howard F. “Bud” Thomas, to whom she was married for 63 years. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Messiah United...

Mary  Pauline Mortorff

Mary Pauline Mortorff

Jun 22, 2017

RED LION- Mary Pauline Mortorff, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the home she shared with her daughter, Nancy Imhoff. Born on March 16, 1910, she was the daughter of William H. Glassmyer and Mary Ann (Nace) Glassmyer/Gemmill. Following graduation in 1928 from the first mid-year class held at William Penn Senior High School, she was...

Larry Green

Larry Green

Jun 22, 2017

DOVER- Larry Green, of Sayre, PA., died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the home of his son Marty, of Dover, PA, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was 87 years old. Born April 18, 1930, in Sayre, PA, he was the 6th child of 9 to Morgan and Frances (Greer) Green. He and his wife Doris (Case),...

Michael D. Brown

Michael D. Brown

Jun 18, 2017

RED LION- Michael D. Brown, 77, passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Landis) Brown. They would have celebrated 35 years of marriage on June 19, 2017. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 pm Friday, June 23, 2017 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner...

Ervin F. "Junior" Eckert

Ervin F. "Junior" Eckert

Jun 17, 2017

YORK – Ervin F. “Junior” “PeeWee” Eckert, 80, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of the late Charlotte M. (Zarfos) Eckert. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 26, 2017 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place,...

Joseph C. Rexroth

Joseph C. Rexroth

Jun 15, 2017

Red Lion—Joseph C. Rexroth, 91, passed away peacefully at York Hospital, Thursday June 15, 2017. He was the husband of Phyllis A. (Grove) Rexroth to whom he was married for 67 years. Born September 1, 1925 in Red Lion, he was a son of the late Clinton and Margaret (Curran) Rexroth. Joe is survived by three children, Bonnie Snyder...

Henry Massa

Henry Massa

Jun 14, 2017

YORK – Henry Massa, 67, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Kimberly C. (Parker) Massa to whom he was married for five years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday, June 25, 2017 at New Life For Girls, 5925 Lewisberry Road, Dover. Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Charles E. Whitehead

Charles E. Whitehead

Jun 14, 2017

YORK- Charles E. Whitehead, 66, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Mary H. (Kourey) Whitehead, to whom he was married to 32 years. Born on October 20, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Reinilda (Spellman) Whitehead and the late Jack Whitehead. He worked for over 14 years...

Violet May (Sole) Kanour

Violet May (Sole) Kanour

Jun 13, 2017

NEW COLUMBIA - Violet May (Sole) Kanour, 50, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1967 in West Chester and was the daughter of William W. Sole and Mary E. (Bannon) Nettles. Violet was a graduate of Twin Valley High School class of 1985. She worked as a manager for Toys-R-Us. Violet...

Dennis "Mike" Smith, Sr.

Dennis "Mike" Smith, Sr.

Jun 13, 2017

BROGUE – Dennis “Mike” Smith, Sr., 63, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Shirley R. (Johnson) Smith to whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage in May. Born July 22, 1953 in York, a son of the late Russell L. and Ella D. (Corman) Smith, he was a truck driver for...