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Ruth N. Claudio

Ruth N. Claudio

Jul 13, 2025

YORK- Ruth N. (Vazquez) Claudio, 64, formerly of Jersey City, NJ, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. She was the wife of Douglas Claudio. The couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2024.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 17,...

Margaret J. (Jenkins) Wiley

Margaret J. (Jenkins) Wiley

Jul 12, 2025

YORK – Margaret J. (Jenkins) Wiley passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Lester L. Wiley.

A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Chaplain...

Bradley S. Baublitz

Bradley S. Baublitz

Jul 11, 2025

With deep sorrow and immeasurable love, we share the passing of Bradley Shawn Baublitz, a devoted husband, proud father, and loving grandfather, who left this world on July 11, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 65.

Bradley was the cherished husband of Linda for 45 beautiful years, their marriage served as an example of unconditional...

John O. "Jack" Wright

John O. "Jack" Wright

Jul 9, 2025

YORK- John Officer “Jack” Wright, 86, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was the loving husband of Wilma M. (McEwan) Wright for 64 years.

Born on August 20, 1938 in Shotts, Scotland, he was the son of the late John O. and Jeanie (Cain) Wright. Jack was a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer, graduated from college in Scotland,...

Larry Dean Swartz, Sr.

Larry Dean Swartz, Sr.

Jul 9, 2025

YORK- Larry Dean Swartz, Sr., 89, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He is the Loving husband of Sylvia A. (Lind) Swartz.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Prior to the...

Kenneth E. Wagner

Kenneth E. Wagner

Jul 7, 2025

MECHANICSBURG- Kenneth E. Wagner, 76, died on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Slaseman) Wagner to whom he was married 55 ½ years.

Born on January 4, 1949 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Clark R. and Kathleen (McKonley) Wagner. Kenneth was a CAD Operator at...

Charles F. Downs

Charles F. Downs

Jul 6, 2025

YORK- Charles Fuller “Chet” Downs, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was a resident of Country Meadows Leader Heights, in York. He was married to Mary Jane (Allen) Downs Hazleton on October 4, 1952 and had been married to her for 70 years, until her passing in 2023.

Born in Altoona, PA January 27, 1931; he was the...

Norman Richard "Dick" Gallatin, Jr.

Norman Richard "Dick" Gallatin, Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

YORK – N. Richard “Dick” Gallatin, Jr., 93, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Deborah L. (D’Onofrio) Gallatin to whom he was married for 16 years.

Born February 12, 1932 in York, he was a son of the late Norman Richard Sr. and Pauline Tena-Etta (Young) Gallatin. After attending William Penn Senior High...

Chelsea Leigh "Velma" Rohrman

Chelsea Leigh "Velma" Rohrman

Jul 2, 2025

Chelsea Leigh “Velma” Rohrman, 34, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in York, PA.

A Celebration of Chelsea’s Life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A viewing will be held from 2-3:00 PM at the Funeral Chapel. Chelsea’s Tribute Service will be webcast on her obituary...

Nancy A. Herr

Nancy A. Herr

Jul 2, 2025

Nancy A. (Kindig) Herr, 87, of York passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Inners Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late James A. Herr.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A...

Chad A. Simpson

Chad A. Simpson

Jul 1, 2025

RED LION - Chad A. Simpson, 49, passed away July 1, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Tara N. (Waltemyer) Simpson to whom he was married for 7 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Red Lion American Legion Post 543, 23 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356....

Charlotte J. (Joines) Amspacher

Charlotte J. (Joines) Amspacher

Jul 1, 2025

STEWARTSTOWN – Charlotte J. (Joines) Amspacher, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late William David Amspacher to whom she was married 63 years before his passing in 2024.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 7, 2025 at Round Hill Presbyterian Church, 7632 Church Road,...

Robert R. Penn, Jr.

Robert R. Penn, Jr.

Jun 30, 2025

YORK – Robert R. Penn, Jr., 84 passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late, Marguerite L. Penn.

Born September 6, 1939 in Provincetown, MA, Mr. Penn was a son of the late Robert R. Penn, Sr. and Margaret (Post) Penn. After graduating from high school, Mr. Penn worked for Potomac...

Carol A. Holmes

Carol A. Holmes

Jun 29, 2025

Carol A. (Coles) Holmes, 59, of Red Lion; passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Kennedy D. Edmonds, Sr. to whom she celebrated three years of marriage on May 22nd.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...

Nancy E. (Klingensmith) Steffy

Nancy E. (Klingensmith) Steffy

Jun 29, 2025

YORK- Nancy E. (Klingensmith) Steffy, 88, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late James B. Steffy. The couple had been married for 45 years until his passing.

Services for Mrs. Steffy are private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York...

Norma J. Kauffman

Norma J. Kauffman

Jun 29, 2025

Camp Hill – Norma Jean (Urich) Kauffman, 97, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Messiah Lifeways. She was the wife of the late Robert Kauffman to whom she was married for 64 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 11:00 AM on July 16, 2025, at Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 863 Lewisberry Rd., Lewisberry, with...

Rosalind F. "Roz" Wayne

Rosalind F. "Roz" Wayne

Jun 29, 2025

Rosalind F. "Roz" Wayne, 86, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

Born May 26, 1939 in York, Roz was the daughter of the late Guy B. and Margaret M. (Flemming) Wayne. She had retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue where she was a tax accountant. Roz enjoyed creating drawings and sketches, along with all...

Eugene W. "Gene" Patraw

Eugene W. "Gene" Patraw

Jun 27, 2025

Eugene W. “Gene” Patraw, 94, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara G. (Grant) Patraw.

Born July 16, 1930 in St. Regis Falls, NY, Gene was a son of the late Wendell and Harriet “Blanch” (Peck) Patraw. Gene worked for many years at Clarkson University where he started as...

Steven C. Burke

Steven C. Burke

Jun 27, 2025

RED LION- Steven C. Burke, 70, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Kay L. (Seiple) Burke. The couple planned to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on August 2nd.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel &...

Erma A. Greene

Erma A. Greene

Jun 25, 2025

Lincolnton, NC- Erma A. (Rohrer) Edwards Davenport Greene, 93, entered into her eternal rest on June 25, 2025. She was the wife of the late Reverend J. Belvin Greene and was preceded in death by husbands, Wayne Davenport and Lyle I. Edwards.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on July 12, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory,...