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Mary Jane Hollis
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Jane Hollis, 91, of New Oxford, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Friday, June 15, 1934, in Haverford Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Lily (Buzza) Hess. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John G. Hollis, who died in...
Lauri M. Croghan
Feb 10, 2026
Lauri M. Croghan, 63, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her mother’s home while she was surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on Friday, June 29, 1962 in Izmir, Turkey, she was a daughter of Marie (Barnes) Parsons Lovett of Hanover and the late Gerald M. Parsons. She was also preceded in death by her husband...
Dennis L. King
Feb 8, 2026
Dennis L. King, 79, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at York North Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Born on Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John and Gertrude (Jacoby) King. A gifted and dedicated horseman, Dennis was a long-time devoted employee of Hanover Shoe Farms. He will be long...
Timothy R. Malkus
Feb 8, 2026
Timothy R. Malkus, 73, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Shirley O’Dell Hesson Malkus, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home following a brief illness.
Born on Monday, June 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Henry Junior and Bobby Lou Jones Malkus. He was also preceded in death by a daughter,...
Marvin L. Brown
Feb 7, 2026
Marvin L. Brown, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Saturday, December 2, 1933 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late Elmer and Beulah Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 43 years, Geraldine (Kaighn) Brown, who died in 2007;...
William P. "Chip" Barger
Feb 5, 2026
William P. “Chip” Barger, 76, of Hanover, PA, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Born on July 21, 1949 in Findlay, OH, he was the son of the late William Craig and Norma Rae (Lanning) Barger. Chip met...
Anita Jo Klunk
Jan 30, 2026
Anita Jo Klunk, 82, of Hanover, entered peacefully into God’s eternal care on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Martha A. (Smith) Ditzler. A 1961 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, in 1964 she received her degree from the...
Keith Kraber
Jan 30, 2026
Keith Kraber, 70, of Hanover, beloved husband of Nancy Hippensteel Kraber, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, January 11, 1956 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Jack and Eva Hockensmith Kraber. Keith enjoyed camping, bowling and watching NASCAR races as well as other sports.
In addition to Nancy, his wife of...
Dr. Mary Walters Mumper
Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Mary Walters Mumper, 80, of York, PA passed away peacefully with her son at her side on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace after a hard fought 5 year battle with the effects of Alzheimer’s related dementia.
Born on Sunday, January 13, 1946 in Greensburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Virgil...
Linda Susan Flinchbaugh
Jan 27, 2026
Linda Susan Schott Flinchbaugh, 70 years old, of York Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care at her home, 795 Locust Grove Road, York, PA on January 27, 2026. Born in York on January 25, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George E. Schott Sr. and Betty C. Harvey Schott.
A 1973 graduate of Central York High School, she...
Ellen M. Sheaffer
Jan 26, 2026
Ellen M. Sheaffer, 80, of Hanover, beloved wife of Christopher J. Sheaffer, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Born on Thursday, October 4, 1945 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Harrison Wolf. A 1963 graduate of Eichelberger High School, she was a member of St....
Frank W. Grube
Jan 22, 2026
Frank William Grube, Jr., 89, of Hanover, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek.
Born on Wednesday, June 24, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of Frank W. Grube, Sr. and Alverta Alvina Sanders Grube. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judith Ann Mariner Grube; a daughter, Terry Lynn...
Patricia A. Therit
Jan 22, 2026
Patricia A. Therit, 81, of New Oxford, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born on Wednesday, April 19, 1944 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Carroll and Kathleen (Bechtel) Fuhrman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 16 years, Larry Therit, who died in 2004; three infant children; a brother, Terry Baker; and a...
Francis M. Connor
Jan 22, 2026
Francis M. Connor, 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Joyce (Kellner) Connor, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Friday, August 26, 1938 in El Monte, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Francis and Margaret (Deal) Connor. A strong believer in Jesus, Francis was...
Shirley M. Snyder
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley Mae (Lightner) Snyder, 90, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in York.
Born on Sunday, January 27, 1935 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Virginia (Farrence) Lightner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, Kenneth E. Snyder, who died...
Wayne T. Beck, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Wayne Timothy Beck, Jr., 53 of Hanover, loving husband of Laura Ruth Beck was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
Born March 10th, 1972, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Joan Joyce Beck and the late Wayne Timothy Beck, Sr. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the family they raised together...
Wava G. Skaggs
Jan 18, 2026
Wava Skaggs, passed peacefully in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at age 101.
Born in Denison, Kansas, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Bob Skaggs during World War II. They were members of the Greatest Generation. Over their lifetimes, Bob and Wava crisscrossed the globe serving this nation as a military family and as civilians. Bob retired...
Samuel D. Watson, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Samuel D. Watson, Jr., of Hanover, brother of William R. Watson, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home.
Born on June 6, 1942 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Samuel Davis Watson, Sr. and Delores Hankins Watson. Samuel was a retired employee of Johns Hopkins University.
Burial will be private.
George E. Strucko, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
George Edward Strucko, Jr., of Hanover, PA, was born on Nov. 10, 1934, in Ashley, PA, to Helen Elinor (Tuminski) Strucko and George Edward Strucko, Sr.
He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1952. George was a member of the Maryland National Guard from 1953-1959 where he rose to the rank of master sergeant. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree...
Dr. Pete Soule
Jan 11, 2026
Dr. Pete Soule, 87, of Lenexa, KS, beloved husband to Sally Sandruck Soule, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Born on Thursday, March 3, 1938, in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late William Ernest Soule and Virginia Adolf Hendrick. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Nicholas and Sherri Hendrick. Following...
Mary Jane Hollis
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Jane Hollis, 91, of New Oxford, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Friday, June 15, 1934, in Haverford Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Lily (Buzza) Hess. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John G. Hollis, who died in...
Lauri M. Croghan
Feb 10, 2026
Lauri M. Croghan, 63, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her mother’s home while she was surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on Friday, June 29, 1962 in Izmir, Turkey, she was a daughter of Marie (Barnes) Parsons Lovett of Hanover and the late Gerald M. Parsons. She was also preceded in death by her husband...
Dennis L. King
Feb 8, 2026
Dennis L. King, 79, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at York North Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Born on Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John and Gertrude (Jacoby) King. A gifted and dedicated horseman, Dennis was a long-time devoted employee of Hanover Shoe Farms. He will be long...
Timothy R. Malkus
Feb 8, 2026
Timothy R. Malkus, 73, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Shirley O’Dell Hesson Malkus, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home following a brief illness.
Born on Monday, June 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Henry Junior and Bobby Lou Jones Malkus. He was also preceded in death by a daughter,...
Marvin L. Brown
Feb 7, 2026
Marvin L. Brown, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Saturday, December 2, 1933 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late Elmer and Beulah Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 43 years, Geraldine (Kaighn) Brown, who died in 2007;...
William P. "Chip" Barger
Feb 5, 2026
William P. “Chip” Barger, 76, of Hanover, PA, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Born on July 21, 1949 in Findlay, OH, he was the son of the late William Craig and Norma Rae (Lanning) Barger. Chip met...
Anita Jo Klunk
Jan 30, 2026
Anita Jo Klunk, 82, of Hanover, entered peacefully into God’s eternal care on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Martha A. (Smith) Ditzler. A 1961 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, in 1964 she received her degree from the...
Keith Kraber
Jan 30, 2026
Keith Kraber, 70, of Hanover, beloved husband of Nancy Hippensteel Kraber, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, January 11, 1956 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Jack and Eva Hockensmith Kraber. Keith enjoyed camping, bowling and watching NASCAR races as well as other sports.
In addition to Nancy, his wife of...
Dr. Mary Walters Mumper
Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Mary Walters Mumper, 80, of York, PA passed away peacefully with her son at her side on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace after a hard fought 5 year battle with the effects of Alzheimer’s related dementia.
Born on Sunday, January 13, 1946 in Greensburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Virgil...
Linda Susan Flinchbaugh
Jan 27, 2026
Linda Susan Schott Flinchbaugh, 70 years old, of York Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care at her home, 795 Locust Grove Road, York, PA on January 27, 2026. Born in York on January 25, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George E. Schott Sr. and Betty C. Harvey Schott.
A 1973 graduate of Central York High School, she...
Ellen M. Sheaffer
Jan 26, 2026
Ellen M. Sheaffer, 80, of Hanover, beloved wife of Christopher J. Sheaffer, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Born on Thursday, October 4, 1945 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Harrison Wolf. A 1963 graduate of Eichelberger High School, she was a member of St....
Frank W. Grube
Jan 22, 2026
Frank William Grube, Jr., 89, of Hanover, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek.
Born on Wednesday, June 24, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of Frank W. Grube, Sr. and Alverta Alvina Sanders Grube. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judith Ann Mariner Grube; a daughter, Terry Lynn...
Patricia A. Therit
Jan 22, 2026
Patricia A. Therit, 81, of New Oxford, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born on Wednesday, April 19, 1944 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Carroll and Kathleen (Bechtel) Fuhrman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 16 years, Larry Therit, who died in 2004; three infant children; a brother, Terry Baker; and a...
Francis M. Connor
Jan 22, 2026
Francis M. Connor, 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Joyce (Kellner) Connor, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Friday, August 26, 1938 in El Monte, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Francis and Margaret (Deal) Connor. A strong believer in Jesus, Francis was...
Shirley M. Snyder
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley Mae (Lightner) Snyder, 90, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in York.
Born on Sunday, January 27, 1935 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Virginia (Farrence) Lightner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, Kenneth E. Snyder, who died...
Wayne T. Beck, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Wayne Timothy Beck, Jr., 53 of Hanover, loving husband of Laura Ruth Beck was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
Born March 10th, 1972, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Joan Joyce Beck and the late Wayne Timothy Beck, Sr. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the family they raised together...
Wava G. Skaggs
Jan 18, 2026
Wava Skaggs, passed peacefully in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at age 101.
Born in Denison, Kansas, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Bob Skaggs during World War II. They were members of the Greatest Generation. Over their lifetimes, Bob and Wava crisscrossed the globe serving this nation as a military family and as civilians. Bob retired...
Samuel D. Watson, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Samuel D. Watson, Jr., of Hanover, brother of William R. Watson, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home.
Born on June 6, 1942 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Samuel Davis Watson, Sr. and Delores Hankins Watson. Samuel was a retired employee of Johns Hopkins University.
Burial will be private.
George E. Strucko, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
George Edward Strucko, Jr., of Hanover, PA, was born on Nov. 10, 1934, in Ashley, PA, to Helen Elinor (Tuminski) Strucko and George Edward Strucko, Sr.
He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1952. George was a member of the Maryland National Guard from 1953-1959 where he rose to the rank of master sergeant. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree...
Dr. Pete Soule
Jan 11, 2026
Dr. Pete Soule, 87, of Lenexa, KS, beloved husband to Sally Sandruck Soule, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Born on Thursday, March 3, 1938, in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late William Ernest Soule and Virginia Adolf Hendrick. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Nicholas and Sherri Hendrick. Following...
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