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Irene E. Austin

Irene E. Austin

Dec 16, 2021

Our mother, Irene E. Austin (née Jurbala), died in the early morning of December 16th at age 81. Mom was an intelligent, independent, and spirited woman who described herself as curious and inventive, but those descriptions fail to fully convey who she was and what she meant to so many people. Our mother was born in 1940 in Berwick,...

Carolyn Mae Zimmerman

Carolyn Mae Zimmerman

Dec 16, 2021

MANCHESTER- Carolyn Mae (Jacobs) Zimmerman, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Gary Jack Zimmerman. The couple celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on May 3, 2021. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at North Hills Bible Church, 1951 North Hills Road in York,...

Winifred  Jane (Gable) Helton

Winifred Jane (Gable) Helton

Dec 16, 2021

Columbia- Winifred Jane Helton "Biddie" 72 of Columbia passed away Thursday, December 16th 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of James Benjamin Helton Sr "Ben" to whom she was married for 53 years. They raised 4 boys together: James Jr "Benjie", Steele Sr., Shawn & Bryan, along with 2 Grandkids Emilie & Steele Jr. "Dude"....

Jeannette  A. Rauhauser

Jeannette A. Rauhauser

Dec 15, 2021

DOVER- Jeannette A. (Strickhouser) Rauhauser, 74, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her husband and children. She was the wife of David C. Rauhauser to whom she was married for over 50 years. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Barbara  M. Godfrey

Barbara M. Godfrey

Dec 15, 2021

SPRING GROVE- Barbara M. Godfrey, 75, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Frank T. Godfrey to whom she was married for 56 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...

Keith A. Smith

Keith A. Smith

Dec 12, 2021

YORK – When Keith A. Smith, 52, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at UPMC Memorial Hospital, the world lost a genuine force for good, the community of York, PA, lost a supporter, mentor, and good citizen, his family lost their beloved son/brother/relative, and his wife and sons lost the most important person in their collective lives. Keith was...

Ralph L. Lentz

Ralph L. Lentz

Dec 12, 2021

YORK – Ralph Leon Lentz, 77, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Sandra E. (Orwick) Lentz to whom he was married for 50 years on July 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Pamella  Ann Rexroth

Pamella Ann Rexroth

Dec 11, 2021

RED LION – Pamella Ann (Troxell) Rexroth, 62, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Wellspan Surgical & Rehab Hospital. She was the wife of Benjamin R. Murray with whom she celebrated 10 years of marriage on October 1st. Born February 16, 1959 in Allentown, PA; a daughter of Barbara (Foulk) Troxell of New Oxford and the late Raymond...

Richard A. Wigfield

Richard A. Wigfield

Dec 11, 2021

DOVER- Richard A. “Dick” Wigfield, 81 of Dover Township, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at ProMedica, York North. He was the husband of Sharon A. (LeBaron) Wigfield. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2021. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Calvary...

Robert W. Runk

Robert W. Runk

Dec 10, 2021

YORK - Robert “Rob” W. Runk, 70, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Christine L. (Senft) Runk, to whom he was married for 48 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory,...

Gloria K. Hake

Gloria K. Hake

Dec 10, 2021

DALLASTOWN – Gloria K. (Daugherty) Hake, 92, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at ProMedica York North. She was the wife of the late Herbert L. Hake. Born June 29, 1929 in Dallastown, a daughter of the late Olive (Weitkamp) and Walter Daugherty, Sr.; she was a graduate of Dallastown Area High School. She retired from the former General...

Linda D. Goodling

Linda D. Goodling

Dec 10, 2021

RENOVO - Linda D. (Girton) Goodling, 60, of South Renovo passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia. Born January 2, 1961 in Erie a daughter of the late Warren and Rhea (Pickering) Girton. She was a board member of Heritage Park and participated in many of their activities. She was a proud member of the...

Dennis D. Stambaugh

Dennis D. Stambaugh

Dec 9, 2021

YORK—Dennis D. Stambaugh, 67, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia H. (Ashman) Stambaugh to whom he was married for 32 years. Celebration of Life Tribute will be held from 6-8PM, Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. Burial will be private at...

Tracey L. Dolmetsch

Tracey L. Dolmetsch

Dec 9, 2021

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Tracey L. (Smeltzer) Dolmetsch, 58, passed away December 9, 2021 at her home. Born October 20, 1963 in York, a daughter of Joy L. (Pickel) Mayer of Casa Grande, AZ and the late K. Ronald Smeltzer; she was a 1981 graduate of Red Lion Area High School and a 1985 graduate of West Chester University....

Hilda E. (Grim) Grove

Hilda E. (Grim) Grove

Dec 9, 2021

York – Hilda E. Grove, 94, formerly of Felton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Misericordia Nursing Center. A Celebration of life service will be on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 35 Gotham Place, in Red Lion with Pastor James...

Albert J.  Pospichal

Albert J. Pospichal

Dec 8, 2021

WINDSOR—Albert J. Pospichal, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Regina (Owen) Pospichal and the late Patricia (Lansinger) Pospichal. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in charge of arrangements. Born July...

Elaine M. Fisher

Elaine M. Fisher

Dec 8, 2021

NEW OXFORD—Elaine M. (Miller) Fisher, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at The Brethren Home Community—Cross Keys Village. She was the wife of Merle E. Fisher to whom she was married for 63 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:30PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York. Officiating...

Karen Piwonski-Zimmerman

Karen Piwonski-Zimmerman

Dec 7, 2021

RED LION – Karen Piwonski-Zimmerman, 53, passed away December 7, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Mathew P. Zimmerman, to whom she was married to for 30 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel...

Charlene R. Glass

Charlene R. Glass

Dec 7, 2021

REBERSBURG, PA – Charlene R. (Troup) Glass, formerly of York Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital in Jersey Shore. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Glass, Sr. who passed away on June 6, 2021. Charlene and Robert had been married for 47 years. A public viewing will be held from 1-3:00 PM...

Holly  R. Zimmerman

Holly R. Zimmerman

Dec 6, 2021

Windsor--Holly Rae (Heindel) Riddle Zimmerman entered into rest on December 6, 2021 at 9:56 AM at the UPMC--Community Hospital in Harrisburg at the age of 61. She was born in York on July 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Erma Heindel of Yorkana. She was a 1978 graduate of Eastern York High School. She held numerous...