ObituarY LisTING

Jan 26, 2023

YORK – George O. Machlan, 82, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was the husband of Faye E. (McCurdy) Nace with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage on December 1, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, February 2, 2023...

Jan 26, 2023

Donald C. Snare, 75 years of age, of York, passed away on January 26, 2023, at the York Hospital.

He was born in Huntingdon, and moved to Greencastle, after graduating from Shippensburg University. Don was a high school social studies teacher in Greencastle-Antrim School District for thirty years and later worked as a bank teller...

Jan 25, 2023

MILTON - Ralph D. Kerstetter, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born in Milton on June 23, 1945 and was the son of the late John R. and Kathryn V. (Miller) Kerstetter.

Ralph served his country proudly in the United States Army from...

Jan 25, 2023

LOCK HAVEN - Ruth Anna Rote, 84, of Swissdale departed from her earthly home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1938 in York, PA to the late Rev. Joseph and Dora Mary DeWire Miller.

She was a 1956 graduate of Lock Haven High School and graduate of Penn College with...

Jan 25, 2023

ATHENS, GA – Ann (Hirshburg) Walker, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Orchard at Athens. She was the wife of Michael A. Walker to whom she was married for 64.5 years.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road,...

Jan 24, 2023

FELTON – Russell R. Grow, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband and best friend of Suzanne (Klatt) Grow, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage with on August 21.

Born December 25, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late...

Jan 23, 2023

RED LION – Sheldon F. Rider, 81, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Darlene M. (Coeyman) Rider to whom he was married for 59 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Jan 21, 2023

RED LION – Willard Joseph Blevins, 92, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Shirley Blevins to whom he was married for 70 years.

Born November 20, 1930 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Willard and...

Jan 20, 2023

FELTON- David R. Warner, Sr., 60, of Felton, Pennsylvania died on January 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, following a yearlong battle against cancer.

Born on his family’s farm in Chanceford Township on August 3, 1962, David lived his entire life on the farm. He graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School...

Jan 20, 2023

LEWISBERRY- Nora Ellen (Crater) Sowers, 80, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the wife of Earl L. Sowers. The couple celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on August 29, 2022.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Lewisberry United Methodist Church,...

Jan 19, 2023

YORK- Mary Jane (Allen) Downs, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of Charles F. Downs whom she married October 4, 1952 in Hazleton PA. The couple had been married for 70 years

Born on September 5, 1932 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of...

Jan 19, 2023

YORK – Doris E. (Haines) Stevens, 96, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late George R. Stevens.

Born August 21, 1926 in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Leora H. (Leaper) Haines....

Jan 18, 2023

Kennard P. Freed, Jr., 78, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s/vascular dementia.

Born on May 21, 1944 in York, he was a son of the late Kennard P. and Margaret E. (Shirey) Freed, Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Dallastown High School. Kennard owned Ken’s...

Jan 17, 2023

YORK- Virginia Yvonne (Boogher) Eichelberger, 91, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at York Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Howard F. Eichelberger who died on September 1, 2017. Born November 26, 1931 in York to the late Martha E. (Spahr) and Frederick F. Boogher, Sr.

She was a...

Jan 15, 2023

Felton – Guy Walter Naugle Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Rest Haven Rehab & Nursing. He was the husband of the late Louise Ann (Rudy) Naugle with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner...

Jan 14, 2023

RED LION – Daniel “Danny” Hesketh, 38, suddenly passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 PM on Friday January 27, 2023 at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with Certified Celebrant Debe Snyder officiating. Prior to the service, there will...

Jan 14, 2023

HANOVER – Ronald W. “Ron” Bailey, Jr., 39, of Penn Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Limaris (Ocasio) Bailey-La Luz. The couple were married on May 5, 2022.

There will be a viewing from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, with a time...

Jan 13, 2023

Red Lion—Lind Gene Frey, 72, of Chanceford Township passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at York Hospital. He was blessed for 52 years being married to the love of his life, the late Sandra P. (Smeltzer) Frey.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00AM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Jan 13, 2023

DALLASTOWN – Russell (Russ) R. Urey, 82, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village at Sprenkle Drive. He was the husband of Carol A. (Hummer) Urey with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 22, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Jan 11, 2023

YORK--Thelma Elaine (Hafer) Hursh, 91, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of York – South on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Thelma, or “Honey,” as she was known to many, was the wife of the late Richard L. “Dick” Hursh for 63 years.

Born in York on July 19, 1931 to the late Charles J. Hafer...