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Donald Higgins

Donald Higgins

Jul 6, 2012

LEE PARK-Donald Higgins, 85, of Lee Park, passed away Friday morning, July 6, 2012, at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 1, 1926, he was a son of the late John J. and Esther (Osterhout) Higgins. He was a 1944 graduate of Meyers High School. He was an United States Army Veteran of World...

Richard A. Fahs

Richard A. Fahs

Jul 6, 2012

SEVEN VALLEYS – Richard A. Fahs, 78, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Jean E. (Crawford) Fahs to whom he was married for 57 years on April 16, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road,...

James N. Lyon

James N. Lyon

Jul 5, 2012

TROY PA - James N. Lyon, Age 94, of 86 Everts Drive Troy, PA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 5, 2012. James was born September 21, 1917 on Armenia Mountain, PA son of the late Harry and Mary (Ecroyd) Lyon. James was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1935. He and the former Doris...

Anna J. (Wert) Packer

Anna J. (Wert) Packer

Jul 4, 2012

LOCK HAVEN - Anna J. (Wert) Packer, 85, of Denver, Colorado and a former resident of Woolrich died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in the Denver area. She was born December 11, 1926 in Lock Haven the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Hendricks) Wert. Anna was married to Harry G. Packer who died in 2001. Surviving are one son Greg...

Richard B. 'Dick' Millar

Richard B. 'Dick' Millar

Jul 3, 2012

YORK – Richard B. “Dick” Millar, 83, formerly of Red Lion, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Manor Care North. He was the husband of Lois J. (Senft) Millar to whom he was married for 61 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2012 at Chapel United Methodist Church,...

Mildred E. (Smith) Brouse

Mildred E. (Smith) Brouse

Jul 2, 2012

LEWISBURG - Mildred E. (Smith) Brouse, 86, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village. She was born on September 6, 1925 in Vicksburg and was a daughter of the late Wesley C. and Barbara R. (Stahl) Smith. She was married to the late Charles W. Brouse on October 1944, in which they celebrated over 40 years...

Estelle D. (Dziubinski) Snyder

Estelle D. (Dziubinski) Snyder

Jul 1, 2012

Estelle D. Snyder, 88 died Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 at HCR ManorCare Dallastown. Estelle was born Stanislawa Eva Dziubinski on March 28, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Josef and Anastasia Dziubinski. She was the wife of the late Charles K. Snyder of York. During WW II, she was studying to become a nurse at Cook...

Thomas J. Fox, Sr.

Thomas J. Fox, Sr.

Jul 1, 2012

WILKES-BARRE-Thomas J. “Tom” Fox, Sr., 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 19, 1963, he was a son of Howard James Fox of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Swoyersville and the late Elizabeth Lillian (Wright) Fox. He was a 1982 graduate of West Side Tech and served for 6...

James 'Jim' Dukelow, Jr.

James 'Jim' Dukelow, Jr.

Jun 29, 2012

MILL HALL - James “Jim” Dukelow, Jr., 82, formerly from Charlotte N.C., died on Friday, June 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Castile, New York on September 29, 1929 and was the son of the late James and Lillian (Romasser) Dukelow. Jim married Carol A. (Shaver) on November 8, 1974, and have celebrated almost 38 years...

Mary Elizabeth (Fellabaum) Smith

Mary Elizabeth (Fellabaum) Smith

Jun 28, 2012

SHIREMANSTOWN - Mary Elizabeth (Fellabaum) Smith, 88 of Lower Allen Twp., passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She was the wife of C.J. Smith originally of Glen Rock. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 13, 2011. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,...

John R. Clugston

John R. Clugston

Jun 28, 2012

YORK- John R. Clugston, 92, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Normandie Ridge. He was the husband of Shirley M. (Beury) Clugston. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on December 4, 2011. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 11 North Richland Ave. in...

Ida Cathryn (Schaffer) Messersmith

Ida Cathryn (Schaffer) Messersmith

Jun 28, 2012

WEST YORK BORO- Ida Cathryn (Schaffer) Messersmith, 83, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Cameron Messersmith. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a visitation from 1-2...

Charles R. Kelley, Sr.

Charles R. Kelley, Sr.

Jun 28, 2012

YORK - Charles R. Kelley, Sr., 73, of Windsor Township, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Karen L. (Stultz) Kelley. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham...

Anna Louise Kaltreider

Anna Louise Kaltreider

Jun 27, 2012

WINDSOR-Anna Louise (Freed) Kaltreider, 94, of Lower Windsor Township, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. She was the wife of the late James L. Kaltreider. A Celebration of Life Service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in...

Elizabeth M. (Burg) Smallwood Salmi

Elizabeth M. (Burg) Smallwood Salmi

Jun 27, 2012

YORK- Elizabeth M. (Burg) Smallwood Salmi, 91, formerly of Dover, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in York. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Salmi and the late James D. Smallwood, Jr. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Mount Rose Cemetery in York. Chaplain...

Gene L. Dettinger

Gene L. Dettinger

Jun 27, 2012

COURTLAND, VA - Gene L. Dettinger, 62, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at South Side Regional Medical Facility in Petersburg, Virginia. He was the husband of Debra A. (Dull) Dettinger. The couple celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on March 12th. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Pleasant Grove...

Kimberly A. (Rosewicz) Bortner

Kimberly A. (Rosewicz) Bortner

Jun 27, 2012

RED LION- Kimberly A. (Rosewicz) Bortner, 53, of York Township, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at York Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 East Market Street in York, with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be private in Mount Rose Cemetery in York. Heffner...

Hilda E. (Sapp) Gallatin

Hilda E. (Sapp) Gallatin

Jun 24, 2012

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA – Hilda E. (Sapp) Gallatin, 72, formerly of Glen Rock, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at York Hospital. She was the companion of Roy A. Slonaker for 29 years. Funeral services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born September 7, 1939...

Lola M. (Wrisley) Dunbar

Lola M. (Wrisley) Dunbar

Jun 24, 2012

TROY-Lola M. (Wrisley) Dunbar, 82, of Big Pond, PA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2012 surrounded by her family at her home. She was the loving wife of Dilmon J. Dunbar. The couple married March 24, 1949 and had 63 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 10:30-11:00 AM on...

Virginia L. (Jennings) Shauck

Virginia L. (Jennings) Shauck

Jun 23, 2012

FREELAND, MD – Virginia L. (Jennings) Shauck, 68, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Manor Care – North. She was the wife of the late Harry W. Shauck. Funeral services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born February 8, 1944 in Stewartstown, a daughter...