Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
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...
Wava G. Skaggs
Jan 18, 2026
Wava (Braum/Myers) Skaggs died on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace at the age of 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 served this nation as a military family and...
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...
Terrence L. "Terry" Hormel
Jan 9, 2026
Terrence L. “Terry” Hormel, 76, of Marco Island, FL, Jasper, GA and formerly of Hanover, PA, beloved husband of Monna (Brown) Hormel, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home on Marco Island following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Born on April 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Glenn L. and Margret (Longstreth)...
Shirley R. Esaley
Jan 8, 2026
Shirley Regina (Storm) Esaley, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Tree of Life Memory Care in Hanover.
Born on Monday, May 14, 1934 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hoke) Storm. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert J. Esaley, who died in...
Carole Sue Richter
Jan 7, 2026
Carole Sue (Amweg) Richter, 80, of Cross Keys Village passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Brethren Home Community.
Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Willis F. and Olive (Juanita Gossard) Amweg. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Conrad B. Richter, a stepdaughter, Lisa...
Melvin B. Mann
Jan 4, 2026
Melvin B. Mann, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, April 21, 1933, he was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Melvin was a retired employee of Mack Trucks and was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene where he was active...
Dean M. Shearer
Jan 2, 2026
“To make a long story short” Dean M. Shearer, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Mark L. Corl with whom their partnership began in 2000 and got married in 2015, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Friday, November 9, 1956 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clyde and Viola (Hersh) Shearer....
Garland "Jay" Rhyne, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Garland J. “Jay” Rhyne, Jr., 75, of Hanover, husband of Andrea “Andi” Rhyne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home.
Born on Monday, July 31, 1950 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Garland J. Rhyne, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kalchik) Rhyne. Jay was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a...
Dr. Gary W. Nalavany
Jan 1, 2026
Dr. Gary Nalavany, 71, of Hanover, passed away blissfully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, August 15, 1954 in Linden, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Derenick) Nalavany. Dr. Nalavany received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Physics from Kean College in Union, NJ and later graduated from St....
Robert D. Sneeringer
Dec 22, 2025
Robert D. Sneeringer, 82, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Fritz Sneeringer, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, December 22, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, March 1, 1943 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Mussetta M. (Schuhart) Sneeringer. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Mason Brady; seven brothers, James,...
Haley W. "Jack" Hobbs, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Haley W. Hobbs, Jr. “Jack”, 83, of Hanover (formerly Baltimore, MD), beloved husband of Joyce Hobbs passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Saturday, May 16, 1942 in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Audrey Sylvia Herndon and Haley Wilson Hobbs, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie...
Sheila Bowers
Dec 17, 2025
Sheila Bowers, 55, of Hanover, beloved wife of Richard Joseph Bowers, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, September 17, 1970 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of John Anthony Steiner and his wife, Doris Steiner and the late Shirley Ann Yelton. Sheila was a 1988 graduate of Hanover High School and spent time...
Larry E. Eisenberger
Dec 16, 2025
Larry E. Eisenberger, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, February 6, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Effie (Whisler) Eisenberger. A 1957 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Larry was a former employee of Sterner’s Grocery Store and later worked for Emeco. He was...
Sana Humes
Dec 14, 2025
Sana Humes, of Glenville, PA, a beautiful, shining light to all who knew and loved her, was lost on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
A native of Jerusalem, Palestine, she was the first of three daughters born to George and Luba (Michael) Barghout of Towson, MD. Sana was held in high regard by so many for her caring, generous nature and fun-loving...
John L. Neiderer, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
John L. Neiderer, Sr., 98, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville.
Born on Sunday, October 2, 1927 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Norbert G. and Arline (Billman) Neiderer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Carlynn (Hartman) Neiderer, who died in...
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...
Wava G. Skaggs
Jan 18, 2026
Wava (Braum/Myers) Skaggs died on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace at the age of 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 served this nation as a military family and...
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...
Terrence L. "Terry" Hormel
Jan 9, 2026
Terrence L. “Terry” Hormel, 76, of Marco Island, FL, Jasper, GA and formerly of Hanover, PA, beloved husband of Monna (Brown) Hormel, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home on Marco Island following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Born on April 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Glenn L. and Margret (Longstreth)...
Shirley R. Esaley
Jan 8, 2026
Shirley Regina (Storm) Esaley, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Tree of Life Memory Care in Hanover.
Born on Monday, May 14, 1934 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hoke) Storm. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert J. Esaley, who died in...
Carole Sue Richter
Jan 7, 2026
Carole Sue (Amweg) Richter, 80, of Cross Keys Village passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Brethren Home Community.
Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Willis F. and Olive (Juanita Gossard) Amweg. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Conrad B. Richter, a stepdaughter, Lisa...
Melvin B. Mann
Jan 4, 2026
Melvin B. Mann, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, April 21, 1933, he was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Melvin was a retired employee of Mack Trucks and was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene where he was active...
Dean M. Shearer
Jan 2, 2026
“To make a long story short” Dean M. Shearer, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Mark L. Corl with whom their partnership began in 2000 and got married in 2015, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Friday, November 9, 1956 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clyde and Viola (Hersh) Shearer....
Garland "Jay" Rhyne, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Garland J. “Jay” Rhyne, Jr., 75, of Hanover, husband of Andrea “Andi” Rhyne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home.
Born on Monday, July 31, 1950 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Garland J. Rhyne, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kalchik) Rhyne. Jay was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a...
Dr. Gary W. Nalavany
Jan 1, 2026
Dr. Gary Nalavany, 71, of Hanover, passed away blissfully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, August 15, 1954 in Linden, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Derenick) Nalavany. Dr. Nalavany received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Physics from Kean College in Union, NJ and later graduated from St....
Robert D. Sneeringer
Dec 22, 2025
Robert D. Sneeringer, 82, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Fritz Sneeringer, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, December 22, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, March 1, 1943 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Mussetta M. (Schuhart) Sneeringer. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Mason Brady; seven brothers, James,...
Haley W. "Jack" Hobbs, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Haley W. Hobbs, Jr. “Jack”, 83, of Hanover (formerly Baltimore, MD), beloved husband of Joyce Hobbs passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Saturday, May 16, 1942 in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Audrey Sylvia Herndon and Haley Wilson Hobbs, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie...
Sheila Bowers
Dec 17, 2025
Sheila Bowers, 55, of Hanover, beloved wife of Richard Joseph Bowers, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, September 17, 1970 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of John Anthony Steiner and his wife, Doris Steiner and the late Shirley Ann Yelton. Sheila was a 1988 graduate of Hanover High School and spent time...
Larry E. Eisenberger
Dec 16, 2025
Larry E. Eisenberger, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, February 6, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Effie (Whisler) Eisenberger. A 1957 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Larry was a former employee of Sterner’s Grocery Store and later worked for Emeco. He was...
Sana Humes
Dec 14, 2025
Sana Humes, of Glenville, PA, a beautiful, shining light to all who knew and loved her, was lost on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
A native of Jerusalem, Palestine, she was the first of three daughters born to George and Luba (Michael) Barghout of Towson, MD. Sana was held in high regard by so many for her caring, generous nature and fun-loving...
John L. Neiderer, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
John L. Neiderer, Sr., 98, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville.
Born on Sunday, October 2, 1927 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Norbert G. and Arline (Billman) Neiderer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Carlynn (Hartman) Neiderer, who died in...
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