ObituarY LisTING

Ellen L. (Hickman) Dickerson

Dec 10, 2023

YORK- Ellen L. (Hickman) Dickerson, 88, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at York Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at a future date. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is in charge of arrangements.

Born on February 19,...

Frank Joseph Motto

Dec 9, 2023

YORK- Frank Joseph Motto, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2023, following a valiant battle with myelofibrosis.

Born to Frank Sr. & Romaine (Piatkowski) in Jersey City, NJ, Frank graduated from Key West High School in 1959 and earned a BS in Marketing & Finance at the University of Colorado, Boulder,...

Gordon D. Pickering

Dec 8, 2023

ABBOTTSTOWN – Gordon D. Pickering, 69, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at York North Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Michele (Edison) Warren to whom he was married on October 29, 2022.

A Memorial Service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10...

H. Vernon Tyson

Dec 8, 2023

RED LION – H. Vernon Tyson, 98, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Erma E. (Grim) Tyson whom he married in 1949.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at St. Paul (Lebanon) Lutheran...

Fred C. Bahr, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

YORK – Fred C. Bahr, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in York, Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Jacqueline B. (Boyce) Bahr to whom he was married for 62 wonderful years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held Monday,...

Gerald Mcdevitt

Dec 7, 2023

YORK – Gerald McDevitt, 79, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Kingston Court Nursing Center. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Latze) McDevitt with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 29th.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Kenneth R. Rhine, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

YORK – Kenneth R. Rhine, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Shaffer) Rhine to whom he was married for 32 years.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM located at Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St.,...

Melvin R. Stiffler

Dec 4, 2023

Melvin R. Stiffler, 93, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023 at his residence in York Township. He was the husband of Esther L. (Rohrbaugh) Stiffler to whom he was married for 26 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory...

Sylvia M. Strasbaugh

Dec 4, 2023

DOVER—Sylvia M. (Uffelman) Strasbaugh, 89, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care—Mt. Joy. She was the wife of the late William E. Strasbaugh to whom she was married for 45 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...

Velma D. Barnett

Dec 4, 2023

YORK—Velma D. (Ellis) Barnett, 66, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023 at her residence in W. Manchester Township. She was the wife of L. Scott Barnett to whom she was married for 48 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00PM, Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth...

Edward A. Keener

Dec 3, 2023

AIRVILLE – Edward Abraham Keener, 84, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. (Bear) Keener with whom he was married for 51 years.

Born December 18, 1938 in North York, a son of the late Lester and Romaine (Lentz) Keener, he was a 1956 graduate of...

Lorie Ann (Heath) Tang

Dec 2, 2023

SEVEN VALLEYS- Lorie Ann (Heath) Tang, 61, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Yorkview Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Faith United Church of Christ, 509 Pacific Ave., York with Reverend Dr. Ron Oelrich officiating. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...

Dr. William H. Payne

Dec 2, 2023

DALLASTOWN – Dr. William H. Payne, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2nd at his home. By his side was his loving wife, Alice (McCall) Payne, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10 A.M., Monday, December 11th at his...

Heidi Lynn Orr

Nov 30, 2023

YORK – Heidi L. Orr, 58, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Inners Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Jean E. (Walker) Fahs

Nov 29, 2023

YORK- Jean E. (Walker) Fahs, 86, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her residence.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Reverend Eddie D.D. Miller officiating. A viewing will be from...

Georgia Ann (Cutshall) Sprenkel

Nov 27, 2023

DOVER- Georgia Ann (Cutshall) Sprenkel, 75, passed peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York with her pastor, the Reverend Kevin T. Shively officiating. A visitation will be from...

Betty Lou Neff

Nov 27, 2023

YORK- Betty Lou Neff, 89, of York Township, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late David J. Neff. The couple was married for 61 years upon David’s passing in 2016.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Bethlehem Stonepile...

Allan H. "Bob" Burns, Jr.

Nov 27, 2023

YORK – Allan H. “Bob” Burns, Jr., 83, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Helen (Mosetti) Burns to whom he was married for 59 years.

Born March 3, 1940 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Allan H. Burns, Sr. and Dorothy (Baker)...

William Robert Smith, Jr.

Nov 26, 2023

YORK- William Robert Smith, Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2023 at his residence.

Billy was born in York on February 7, 1950, the son of Raejeanne Y. (Miller) Smith of York and the late William R. Smith, Sr.,

Along with his mother, Raejeanne; he...

Barbara D.J. Torbert

Nov 25, 2023

YORK – Barbara Dean Joyce (Kennedy) Torbert, 82, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Dale A. Torbert with whom she was married for 59 years on September 4th.

Born December 22, 1940 in Airville, a daughter of the late John R. Kennedy and Freida (Keesey) Kennedy Jamison,...