Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
James A. Roth
Jul 5, 2026
James A. Roth, 81, of Hanover, loving husband of Gail L. (Reindollar) Roth, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, April 22, 1945 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late George Henry Roth and Sarah (Stallsmith) Roth. A 1963 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, he served in the US...
H. Edward Baublitz
Jul 3, 2026
H. Edward Baublitz, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, July 3, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.
Born on Saturday, July 2, 1938 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Harry Clinton Baublitz and Marian Baker Baublitz. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, C. Roseanne...
Beatrice J. King
Jun 29, 2026
Beatrice J. King, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on March 5, 1938 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Krause) Frommeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Richard A. King, who died in 2024; and a...
James F. Whitty
Jun 29, 2026
James F. Whitty, 90, of Cross Keys Village, died on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Thursday, January 2, 1936 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Anne Murphy Whitty. James was a 1954 graduate of the Brooklyn (NY) Preparatory School and later received his Master’s degree from St. John’s University...
Jan McQuaide
Jun 26, 2026
Jan McQuaide, 74, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026 at home with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.
Born on Friday, March 14, 1952 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Lew W. and Frances A. Meier Ragan. Jan cherished physical fitness, embraced the outdoors, and found joy in nature.
She is survived by...
Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel
Jun 19, 2026
Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel, 51, of Hanover, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. Joel B. Hummel, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 19, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday January 20, 1975 in York, she was the daughter of the late Gary Webster Layton and Colleen Elizabeth Shimer Layton. Nicole was a 1993 graduate of York Catholic...
Francis "Frankie" Krepps
Jun 18, 2026
Francis “Frankie” Krepps, 94, beloved husband of Rosemary Wierman Krepps, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Wednesday, March 23, 1932 in McSherrystown, he was a son of the late Paul Henry Krepps and Dorothy Mae Willet Krepps. He was also preceded in death by his step mother,...
Corrine S. "Connie" Lawrence
Jun 15, 2026
Corrine S. “Connie” Lawrence, 78, of Hanover, beloved wife of Ronald Lawrence, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Tuesday, May 4, 1948 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth B. and Emma L. (Bair) Hershey. Connie was a graduate of Hanover High School and later received...
Penelope A. "Penny" Ritter
Jun 14, 2026
Penelope A. “Penny” Ritter, of Hanover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and educator, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2026. She was 78.
Born on July 22, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy Shaton. Penny’s father was a WWII Veteran and retired Bethlehem Steel employee. She graduated in 1965 from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA...
Rev. Robert Drew Derreth
Jun 14, 2026
Rev. Robert Drew Derreth, 61, of Hanover, died Sunday, June 14th surrounded by his family at Wellspan York Hospital.
Drew was born to Robert and Nellie Derreth in Baltimore on September 22, 1964. He proudly graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute before earning degrees at UMBC and Westminster Seminary. He served as Associate Pastor at Valley Presbyterian Church for eight years. Then,...
Richard H. Doyle, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Richard H. Doyle, Jr., 84, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary Ann Doyle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home.
Born on Friday, June 20, 1941 in Bristol, PA, he was a son of the late Richard H. Doyle, Sr. and Betty Jane (Bruce) Doyle. A US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, he served for...
Gordon "Mace" Woolston, Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Gordon “Mace” Woolston, Jr., 80, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home in Hanover, PA.
Born on Saturday, June 1, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Gordon Mason Woolston, Sr. and Doris Hause Woolston. He served in the United States Army after which he worked in telecommunications for Verizon until retirement....
Shirley L. Smith
Jun 5, 2026
Shirley L. Smith, 87, of Granger, Indiana, entered into God’s eternal care on June 5, 2026.
Shirley was born in Hampstead, Maryland, on April 13, 1939, to Mabel Emma (Tracey) Bosley and Leroy Ellsworth Bosley. A gifted student, she excelled in various sports, including track and field and volleyball, while also distinguishing herself in business education studies.
After graduation, Shirley began her...
Phillip D. Klunk
Jun 4, 2026
Phillip D. Klunk, 74, of Hanover, beloved husband of Judy Kay Breightner Klunk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Saturday, May 3, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond J. Klunk and Eloise Dell Klunk.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 44 years, are sisters-in-law, Joanne Beaverson (Chuck)...
Luz Pastrana Correa
Jun 3, 2026
Luz Pastrana Correa, 66, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on Saturday, September 19, 1959 in Santurce, Puerto Rico she was a daughter of Gladys Correa and the late Eliseo Pastrana. Luz was a member of Church of the Revelation in Bronx, NY. She enjoyed gardening, dancing,...
Nancy E. Crouse
Jun 2, 2026
Nancy E. Crouse, 91, of Hanover, loving wife of Richard E. Crouse, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her home.
Born on Thursday, April 18, 1935 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Edward H. and Margaret (Staub) Blettner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Janet Blettner Zinn. A 1953 graduate...
Beverly Y. Stevens
May 31, 2026
Beverly Y. Stevens, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Genesis Healthcare - Gettysburg Center.
Born on Sunday, April 4, 1948 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Mary (Brown) Utz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Richard L. Stevens, who died in...
Frederick M. Becker
May 29, 2026
Frederick M. “Fred” Becker, 90, of East Berlin, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home.
Born on Saturday, October 19, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Frederick William and Marian Rosenberger Becker. He was also preceded in death by his treasured wife of 68 years,...
Deloris Jean Sergent
May 28, 2026
Deloris Jean Sergent, 92, of Hanover, PA, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. Joe David Sergent died on Thursday, May 28, 2026 following a long illness. Born on Thursday, June 29, 1933 in Mauldin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virgil J. Stanley and Alice G. (Grass) Stanley, and step-daughter of the late James W. Vesser. She was...
Barbara Ann Kopp
May 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Kopp, 79, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, March 19, 1947 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Henry Becker and Mildred Catherine Sipling Becker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James “Jim” Kopp, Sr., her son, James...
James A. Roth
Jul 5, 2026
James A. Roth, 81, of Hanover, loving husband of Gail L. (Reindollar) Roth, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, April 22, 1945 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late George Henry Roth and Sarah (Stallsmith) Roth. A 1963 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, he served in the US...
H. Edward Baublitz
Jul 3, 2026
H. Edward Baublitz, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, July 3, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.
Born on Saturday, July 2, 1938 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Harry Clinton Baublitz and Marian Baker Baublitz. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, C. Roseanne...
Beatrice J. King
Jun 29, 2026
Beatrice J. King, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on March 5, 1938 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Krause) Frommeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Richard A. King, who died in 2024; and a...
James F. Whitty
Jun 29, 2026
James F. Whitty, 90, of Cross Keys Village, died on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Thursday, January 2, 1936 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Anne Murphy Whitty. James was a 1954 graduate of the Brooklyn (NY) Preparatory School and later received his Master’s degree from St. John’s University...
Jan McQuaide
Jun 26, 2026
Jan McQuaide, 74, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026 at home with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.
Born on Friday, March 14, 1952 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Lew W. and Frances A. Meier Ragan. Jan cherished physical fitness, embraced the outdoors, and found joy in nature.
She is survived by...
Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel
Jun 19, 2026
Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel, 51, of Hanover, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. Joel B. Hummel, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 19, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday January 20, 1975 in York, she was the daughter of the late Gary Webster Layton and Colleen Elizabeth Shimer Layton. Nicole was a 1993 graduate of York Catholic...
Francis "Frankie" Krepps
Jun 18, 2026
Francis “Frankie” Krepps, 94, beloved husband of Rosemary Wierman Krepps, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Wednesday, March 23, 1932 in McSherrystown, he was a son of the late Paul Henry Krepps and Dorothy Mae Willet Krepps. He was also preceded in death by his step mother,...
Corrine S. "Connie" Lawrence
Jun 15, 2026
Corrine S. “Connie” Lawrence, 78, of Hanover, beloved wife of Ronald Lawrence, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Tuesday, May 4, 1948 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth B. and Emma L. (Bair) Hershey. Connie was a graduate of Hanover High School and later received...
Penelope A. "Penny" Ritter
Jun 14, 2026
Penelope A. “Penny” Ritter, of Hanover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and educator, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2026. She was 78.
Born on July 22, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy Shaton. Penny’s father was a WWII Veteran and retired Bethlehem Steel employee. She graduated in 1965 from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA...
Rev. Robert Drew Derreth
Jun 14, 2026
Rev. Robert Drew Derreth, 61, of Hanover, died Sunday, June 14th surrounded by his family at Wellspan York Hospital.
Drew was born to Robert and Nellie Derreth in Baltimore on September 22, 1964. He proudly graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute before earning degrees at UMBC and Westminster Seminary. He served as Associate Pastor at Valley Presbyterian Church for eight years. Then,...
Richard H. Doyle, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Richard H. Doyle, Jr., 84, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary Ann Doyle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home.
Born on Friday, June 20, 1941 in Bristol, PA, he was a son of the late Richard H. Doyle, Sr. and Betty Jane (Bruce) Doyle. A US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, he served for...
Gordon "Mace" Woolston, Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Gordon “Mace” Woolston, Jr., 80, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home in Hanover, PA.
Born on Saturday, June 1, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Gordon Mason Woolston, Sr. and Doris Hause Woolston. He served in the United States Army after which he worked in telecommunications for Verizon until retirement....
Shirley L. Smith
Jun 5, 2026
Shirley L. Smith, 87, of Granger, Indiana, entered into God’s eternal care on June 5, 2026.
Shirley was born in Hampstead, Maryland, on April 13, 1939, to Mabel Emma (Tracey) Bosley and Leroy Ellsworth Bosley. A gifted student, she excelled in various sports, including track and field and volleyball, while also distinguishing herself in business education studies.
After graduation, Shirley began her...
Phillip D. Klunk
Jun 4, 2026
Phillip D. Klunk, 74, of Hanover, beloved husband of Judy Kay Breightner Klunk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Saturday, May 3, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond J. Klunk and Eloise Dell Klunk.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 44 years, are sisters-in-law, Joanne Beaverson (Chuck)...
Luz Pastrana Correa
Jun 3, 2026
Luz Pastrana Correa, 66, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on Saturday, September 19, 1959 in Santurce, Puerto Rico she was a daughter of Gladys Correa and the late Eliseo Pastrana. Luz was a member of Church of the Revelation in Bronx, NY. She enjoyed gardening, dancing,...
Nancy E. Crouse
Jun 2, 2026
Nancy E. Crouse, 91, of Hanover, loving wife of Richard E. Crouse, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her home.
Born on Thursday, April 18, 1935 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Edward H. and Margaret (Staub) Blettner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Janet Blettner Zinn. A 1953 graduate...
Beverly Y. Stevens
May 31, 2026
Beverly Y. Stevens, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Genesis Healthcare - Gettysburg Center.
Born on Sunday, April 4, 1948 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Mary (Brown) Utz. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Richard L. Stevens, who died in...
Frederick M. Becker
May 29, 2026
Frederick M. “Fred” Becker, 90, of East Berlin, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home.
Born on Saturday, October 19, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Frederick William and Marian Rosenberger Becker. He was also preceded in death by his treasured wife of 68 years,...
Deloris Jean Sergent
May 28, 2026
Deloris Jean Sergent, 92, of Hanover, PA, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. Joe David Sergent died on Thursday, May 28, 2026 following a long illness. Born on Thursday, June 29, 1933 in Mauldin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virgil J. Stanley and Alice G. (Grass) Stanley, and step-daughter of the late James W. Vesser. She was...
Barbara Ann Kopp
May 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Kopp, 79, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, March 19, 1947 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Henry Becker and Mildred Catherine Sipling Becker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James “Jim” Kopp, Sr., her son, James...

