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Louise  M. Hillyer

Louise M. Hillyer

Mar 31, 2022

SOUTH RENOVO - Louise M. (Fantaski) Hillyer, 90, of Renovo passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Bucktail Medical Center, South Renovo. Born January 23, 1932 in Braddock, PA she was a daughter of the late Stephen T. and Kathryn (Kurutz) Fantaski. Louise worked as a waitress at Yesterday’s and was a secretary for the Western Clinton County Sewage...

Van James Lewis,I

Van James Lewis,I

Mar 29, 2022

YORK-Van James Lewis, I, 66, passed away March 29, 2022 at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. He was the husband of the late Alita (Rohrbaugh) Lewis, who passed away April 1, 2022. The couple had celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on September 10, 2021. A celebration of life service will be held for Van and Alita at 10:30 a.m....

Gloria Y. Grove

Gloria Y. Grove

Mar 29, 2022

RED LION – Gloria Y. Grove, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at York Hospital. Born July 17, 1937 in Windsor Twp., a daughter of the late Carl E. and Maggie Mae (Knisely) Grove; she was a 1955 graduate of Red Lion Area High School and Thompson’s Business School. Gloria served as Church Secretary at Bethany Church in...

Madeline  (Hoffmaster) Heindel

Madeline (Hoffmaster) Heindel

Mar 29, 2022

RED LION- Madeline “Maddie” (Hoffmaster) Heindel, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Heindel to whom she was married for 63 years. Born on September 27, 1936 in York, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Madeline “Pat” (Stokes) Hoffmaster. Mrs. Heindel was a member of St....

Freida M. Toner

Freida M. Toner

Mar 28, 2022

LOCK HAVEN - Freida M. Toner, 62, (but everybody knew her as 35) of 311 Bressler Street, Flemington passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville where she was a patient. Born August 11, 1959 in Lock Haven she was a daughter of the late John Ruggiers, Sr. and Betty (Knauff) Ruggiers. She was married to...

David John Fromme

David John Fromme

Mar 28, 2022

YORK – David John Fromme, 84, passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was the loving husband of Patricia M. Fromme to whom he was married for 20 years. Mr. Fromme was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place from 2 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. on...

Michael Andrew Smyser

Michael Andrew Smyser

Mar 24, 2022

YORK- Michael Andrew Smyser, 51, died on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his residence. Services for Mr. Smyser are private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is in charge of arrangements. Born on September 25, 1970 in York, he was a son of Susan (Smith) Smyser and the late...

Jacqueline F. Ort

Jacqueline F. Ort

Mar 24, 2022

LITITZ- Jacqueline Faye (Sterner) Ort, 87 passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Luther Acres in Lititz. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Ort, who passed away in 2008, to whom she was married for 53 years. Jackie was born in West York on June 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Paul Sterner, Jr....

Paul  M. Kohr

Paul M. Kohr

Mar 23, 2022

Paul M. Kohr, 82, of West Creek, N.J., passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at home. He was born in York, PA., residing there prior to moving to West Creek. Paul was a refrigeration engineer and owned Kohr Refrigeration, West Creek, N.J., and Kohr Soft Ice Cream LLC., Parkertown, N.J. for many years. He was a member of Sons...

David  Lee  Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Mar 22, 2022

ROTE - David Lee Johnson, 74, of Mill Hall passed away, Monday, March 21, 2022 at his residence. Born January 1, 1948 a son of the late Glenn and Estella (Bartholomew) Johnson. David was married on January 23, 1971 to the former Cheryl V. VanHaelst. They celebrated 51 years of marriage. He worked for Hammermill and retired after 27...

Machiko Knaub

Machiko Knaub

Mar 22, 2022

YORK- Machiko (Adachi) Knaub, 91 of W. Manchester Township, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Knaub, who passed away in 1996. Services will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is assisting the family with the arrangements. Burial will be private...

Michael L. Gleim

Michael L. Gleim

Mar 21, 2022

YORK- Michael Lee Gleim, 79, died on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine A. (Mowery) Gleim. The couple recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on March 7th. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...

Mary C. Schroth

Mary C. Schroth

Mar 20, 2022

MT WOLF-Mary Catherine Schroth, 56, of Mt. Wolf, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Schroth was born in Cheverly, MD on July 12, 1965, the daughter of the late John M. and Diane (Middleton) Heiss. She worked for Crossmark in the greater Philadelphia and central PA areas. Mary loved to paint and leave rocks throughout...

Edwina Ann Keech

Edwina Ann Keech

Mar 19, 2022

Edwina Ann Keech, 92, of York PA, entered into God’s eternal care peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born May 29, 1929 in Cambridge, MD, Edwina was the daughter of the late Edwin and Geneva Dashiell. After graduating from Cambridge High in 1946, she went on to study voice at The Peabody Institute in Baltimore, MD....

Charles M. Budman, Jr.

Charles M. Budman, Jr.

Mar 18, 2022

LEWISBURG - Charles M. Budman, Jr., 91, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was born in Muncy on May 23, 1930 and was the son of the late Charles M. and Annabelle (Wright) Budman, Sr. On September 19, 1951 Charles married the late Delphine M. (Elliott) Budman and they were married for 58 years...

Clair M. Bull

Clair M. Bull

Mar 18, 2022

RED LION – Clair M. Bull, 93, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at York Hospital. Please get vaccinated, if not for yourself then for your loved ones. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A...

Frank C. Wessman

Frank C. Wessman

Mar 17, 2022

RED LION - Frank C. Wessman, 89, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Dallastown under care of Hospice. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Violet D. (Leavitt) Wessman, their son, Eric C. Wessman of Red Lion; two granddaughters, Stephanie and husband Daniel Bordner of Duncannon, PA and Erika and husband Jared Lokay of Montclair, NJ....

Violet J. Warner

Violet J. Warner

Mar 17, 2022

DALLASTOWN - Violet J. (Craley) Warner, 103, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harvey Warner. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, March 25, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2666 Furnace Road, Felton with Sister Joy Hovis officiating. A luncheon will follow...

Peter D. Lese

Peter D. Lese

Mar 16, 2022

YORK—Peter D. Lese, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Pappus House in York Township. He was the husband of the late Eileen S. (Stenberg) Lese to whom he was married for 57 years. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be 11AM, Monday March 21, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York....

Elwood L. "Pete" Schaefer

Elwood L. "Pete" Schaefer

Mar 15, 2022

DOVER – Elwood L. “Pete” Schaefer, 87, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the loving husband of Pauline Y. (Ort) Schaefer to whom he was married for 62 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2121 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17408...