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Dr. Pete Soule

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...

Anne Kensley Weisensale

Anne Kensley Weisensale

Mar 22, 2026

Anne Kensley (Leitch) Weisensale, age 65, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at her home in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Anne was born November 30th,1960, the daughter of the late Sally Lee (Gilbert) Leitch and James Ormond Leitch in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA. She grew up at Camp Fairfield Presbyterian Church Camp where her father was...

Pauline Y. Hoffacker

Pauline Y. Hoffacker

Apr 15, 2026

Pauline Y. Hoffacker, 99, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran – The Village at Utz Terrace.

Born on Saturday, January 15, 1927 in Oxford Township, Adams County, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Anastasia (Kuhn) Yingling. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 58...

Marlene R. Strickler

Marlene R. Strickler

Apr 10, 2026

Marlene R. Strickler, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 10, 2025 at Homewood Living Plum Creek.

Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Willis Sponseller and Sarah Wildasin Sponseller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lorn D. Strickler, who died in 2018;...

Joseph "Joe" Nagle

Joseph "Joe" Nagle

Apr 9, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Nagle, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Diane Louise Curran Nagle, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Born on Saturday, December 22, 1956 in Altoona, he was a son of James Joseph Nagle and the late Margaretta Ann Kane Nagle. Joe was a 1974 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed hunting, painting, and loved sports- especially...

Shirley K. Smith

Shirley K. Smith

Mar 27, 2026

Shirley K. Smith, 96, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek.

Born on Sunday, May 26, 1929 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Henry Louis Keifer and Katherine Minnie (Kabler) Keifer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Melvin Smith, who died in...

J. Lynn Miller

J. Lynn Miller

Mar 27, 2026

J. Lynn Miller, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Paul A. Miller, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home.

Born on Wednesday, October 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Florence (Coe) Almacy. A graduate of Moon Township High School, she later received her Bachelors degree in education...

Joanne E. Harner

Joanne E. Harner

Mar 24, 2026

Joanne E. Harner, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.

Born on Friday, January 8, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late G. Samuel and Norma (Derr) Harner. A 1954 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Joanne was an employee of the former Hanover Made Furniture and its successor Madison...

Jack Francis Gida

Jack Francis Gida

Mar 21, 2026

Jack Francis Gida, the beloved son of Sean Michael Gida of Littlestown and Shauna Grace Snyder of McSherrystown, was born still on Saturday, March 21, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rose Marie Gida of McSherrystown; maternal grandmother, Tina Sipling of McSherrystown; paternal grandparents, Julia Gida of Littlestown and Ted Gida of...

Arlene Dubbs

Arlene Dubbs

Mar 17, 2026

Arlene Dubbs, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.

Born on Thursday, March 1, 1934 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fern Edward and Neomia Ann (Bowers) Baumgardner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67 years, Merle E. Dubbs, who died in 2019; and two...

Jay Mark Eshleman

Jay Mark Eshleman

Mar 17, 2026

Jay Mark Eshleman, 79, of Gettysburg and formerly of Hanover, beloved husband of Barbara (Franck) Eshleman, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Genesis Healthcare – Gettysburg Center following a long illness.

Born on Wednesday, September 11, 1946 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Henry and Grace (Wenger) Eshleman. A 1964 graduate of Hempfield...

Raymond P. Senft

Raymond P. Senft

Mar 15, 2026

Raymond Patrick “Sonny” Senft passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 89, just two days shy of his 90th birthday.

Raymond was born in Hanover to the late Raymond J.H. Senft and Mary (Wolfe) Senft on March 17, 1936. Raymond served in the U.S. Army, working in the motor pool in Panama. Following his military service Raymond...

Richard D. Worley

Richard D. Worley

Mar 12, 2026

Richard D. Worley, 68, of Littlestown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home.

Born on Tuesday, September 10, 1957 in Honolulu, HI, he was a son of the late Burnell D. Worley and Mary Elizabeth (Basehoar) Ebaugh. A 1975 graduate of Littlestown High School, Richard was a member of the Littlestown American Legion Post #321, was a...

Joyce A. Groft

Joyce A. Groft

Mar 9, 2026

Joyce A. Groft, 79, of Dover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Born on Thursday, June 13, 1946 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Irene M. (Bankert) Burns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard M. Groft, who died in 2016; and...

Francis E. "Frank" Fuhrman

Francis E. "Frank" Fuhrman

Feb 25, 2026

Francis E. “Frank” Fuhrman, 88, of Mannford, OK, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Sapulpa, OK.

Born on Saturday, January 8, 1938 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Treva L. (Bachman) Fuhrman. Frank was a graduate of North Carroll (MD) High School and was a carpenter by trade. He loved woodworking and...

Evelyn R. Keith

Evelyn R. Keith

Feb 25, 2026

Evelyn R. Keith, 93, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Born on Monday, July 18, 1932 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Bertha M. (Hartlaub) Krug. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert C. Keith, who died in 2002; a daughter, Darlene M....

Kevin L. Sutherland

Kevin L. Sutherland

Feb 20, 2026

Kevin Lynn Sutherland, 61, of Hanover, beloved husband of Kelly (O’Donnell) Sutherland, entered into God’s care on Friday, February 20, 2026 at UPMC Hanover, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 18, 1965 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Henry Wadsworth Sutherland and Rosella Maria (Lehigh) Sutherland.

Kevin was a man of strength, resilience, and quiet...

Constance Grove

Constance Grove

Feb 19, 2026

Constance Stoumbas Grove, born on April 4, 1939, in Salamanca, New York, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Washington. She was the beloved daughter of Julia Valeski and Peter Stoumbas.

A proud graduate of Salamanca High School in 1957, Constance furthered her education at the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City, Missouri. She served her country...

Ruth A. Lawrence

Ruth A. Lawrence

Feb 18, 2026

Ruth Alice Lawrence, 60, of Spring Grove, formerly of Carmichaels, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill.

Born on March 23, 1965 in Waynesburg, she was a daughter of the late Thomas R. Pevarnik, Sr. and Alice (Miller) Pevarnik. Ruth was a 1983 graduate of Carmichaels Area High School, a 1987 graduate...

Nancy Lee Greenholtz

Nancy Lee Greenholtz

Feb 17, 2026

Nancy Lee Greenholtz, 88, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.

Born on Wednesday, October 13, 1938 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Mae (Pittinger) Groft. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert L. Greenholtz, who died in 2020; a son, Christopher Greenholtz; and...

Dr. Pete Soule

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...

Anne Kensley Weisensale

Anne Kensley Weisensale

Mar 22, 2026

Anne Kensley (Leitch) Weisensale, age 65, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at her home in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Anne was born November 30th,1960, the daughter of the late Sally Lee (Gilbert) Leitch and James Ormond Leitch in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA. She grew up at Camp Fairfield Presbyterian Church Camp where her father was...

Pauline Y. Hoffacker

Pauline Y. Hoffacker

Apr 15, 2026

Pauline Y. Hoffacker, 99, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran – The Village at Utz Terrace.

Born on Saturday, January 15, 1927 in Oxford Township, Adams County, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Anastasia (Kuhn) Yingling. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 58...

Marlene R. Strickler

Marlene R. Strickler

Apr 10, 2026

Marlene R. Strickler, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 10, 2025 at Homewood Living Plum Creek.

Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Willis Sponseller and Sarah Wildasin Sponseller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lorn D. Strickler, who died in 2018;...

Joseph "Joe" Nagle

Joseph "Joe" Nagle

Apr 9, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Nagle, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Diane Louise Curran Nagle, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Born on Saturday, December 22, 1956 in Altoona, he was a son of James Joseph Nagle and the late Margaretta Ann Kane Nagle. Joe was a 1974 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed hunting, painting, and loved sports- especially...

Shirley K. Smith

Shirley K. Smith

Mar 27, 2026

Shirley K. Smith, 96, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek.

Born on Sunday, May 26, 1929 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Henry Louis Keifer and Katherine Minnie (Kabler) Keifer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Melvin Smith, who died in...

J. Lynn Miller

J. Lynn Miller

Mar 27, 2026

J. Lynn Miller, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Paul A. Miller, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home.

Born on Wednesday, October 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Florence (Coe) Almacy. A graduate of Moon Township High School, she later received her Bachelors degree in education...

Joanne E. Harner

Joanne E. Harner

Mar 24, 2026

Joanne E. Harner, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.

Born on Friday, January 8, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late G. Samuel and Norma (Derr) Harner. A 1954 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Joanne was an employee of the former Hanover Made Furniture and its successor Madison...

Jack Francis Gida

Jack Francis Gida

Mar 21, 2026

Jack Francis Gida, the beloved son of Sean Michael Gida of Littlestown and Shauna Grace Snyder of McSherrystown, was born still on Saturday, March 21, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rose Marie Gida of McSherrystown; maternal grandmother, Tina Sipling of McSherrystown; paternal grandparents, Julia Gida of Littlestown and Ted Gida of...

Arlene Dubbs

Arlene Dubbs

Mar 17, 2026

Arlene Dubbs, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.

Born on Thursday, March 1, 1934 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fern Edward and Neomia Ann (Bowers) Baumgardner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67 years, Merle E. Dubbs, who died in 2019; and two...

Jay Mark Eshleman

Jay Mark Eshleman

Mar 17, 2026

Jay Mark Eshleman, 79, of Gettysburg and formerly of Hanover, beloved husband of Barbara (Franck) Eshleman, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Genesis Healthcare – Gettysburg Center following a long illness.

Born on Wednesday, September 11, 1946 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Henry and Grace (Wenger) Eshleman. A 1964 graduate of Hempfield...

Raymond P. Senft

Raymond P. Senft

Mar 15, 2026

Raymond Patrick “Sonny” Senft passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 89, just two days shy of his 90th birthday.

Raymond was born in Hanover to the late Raymond J.H. Senft and Mary (Wolfe) Senft on March 17, 1936. Raymond served in the U.S. Army, working in the motor pool in Panama. Following his military service Raymond...

Richard D. Worley

Richard D. Worley

Mar 12, 2026

Richard D. Worley, 68, of Littlestown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home.

Born on Tuesday, September 10, 1957 in Honolulu, HI, he was a son of the late Burnell D. Worley and Mary Elizabeth (Basehoar) Ebaugh. A 1975 graduate of Littlestown High School, Richard was a member of the Littlestown American Legion Post #321, was a...

Joyce A. Groft

Joyce A. Groft

Mar 9, 2026

Joyce A. Groft, 79, of Dover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Born on Thursday, June 13, 1946 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Irene M. (Bankert) Burns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard M. Groft, who died in 2016; and...

Francis E. "Frank" Fuhrman

Francis E. "Frank" Fuhrman

Feb 25, 2026

Francis E. “Frank” Fuhrman, 88, of Mannford, OK, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Sapulpa, OK.

Born on Saturday, January 8, 1938 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Treva L. (Bachman) Fuhrman. Frank was a graduate of North Carroll (MD) High School and was a carpenter by trade. He loved woodworking and...

Evelyn R. Keith

Evelyn R. Keith

Feb 25, 2026

Evelyn R. Keith, 93, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Born on Monday, July 18, 1932 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Bertha M. (Hartlaub) Krug. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert C. Keith, who died in 2002; a daughter, Darlene M....

Kevin L. Sutherland

Kevin L. Sutherland

Feb 20, 2026

Kevin Lynn Sutherland, 61, of Hanover, beloved husband of Kelly (O’Donnell) Sutherland, entered into God’s care on Friday, February 20, 2026 at UPMC Hanover, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 18, 1965 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Henry Wadsworth Sutherland and Rosella Maria (Lehigh) Sutherland.

Kevin was a man of strength, resilience, and quiet...

Constance Grove

Constance Grove

Feb 19, 2026

Constance Stoumbas Grove, born on April 4, 1939, in Salamanca, New York, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Washington. She was the beloved daughter of Julia Valeski and Peter Stoumbas.

A proud graduate of Salamanca High School in 1957, Constance furthered her education at the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City, Missouri. She served her country...

Ruth A. Lawrence

Ruth A. Lawrence

Feb 18, 2026

Ruth Alice Lawrence, 60, of Spring Grove, formerly of Carmichaels, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill.

Born on March 23, 1965 in Waynesburg, she was a daughter of the late Thomas R. Pevarnik, Sr. and Alice (Miller) Pevarnik. Ruth was a 1983 graduate of Carmichaels Area High School, a 1987 graduate...

Nancy Lee Greenholtz

Nancy Lee Greenholtz

Feb 17, 2026

Nancy Lee Greenholtz, 88, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.

Born on Wednesday, October 13, 1938 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Mae (Pittinger) Groft. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert L. Greenholtz, who died in 2020; a son, Christopher Greenholtz; and...

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