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Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Bill Meckley
Jun 5, 2025
Bill Meckley, 72, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Cynthia Groft Meckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward Dale Meckley and Evelyn Cashman Meckley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Meckley; and a...
D. Joanne Myers
Jun 2, 2025
D. Joanne Myers, 92, of Hanover, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Monday, August 15, 1932 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry James Rosenberger and Clara R. Brechbil Rosenberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67...
William H. "Bill" Wierman
Jun 1, 2025
William H. “Bill” Wierman, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary (Wise) Wierman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born on Thursday, February 2, 1939 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roland Francis Wierman and Josephine C. (Carbaugh) Wierman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Bealing...
Edward MacRae Frederick
Jun 1, 2025
Edward MacRae Frederick, 97, of Hanover, beloved husband of Anna Mae (Dansereau) Frederick, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his home.
Born in Baltimore, Ed worked for many years as a draftsman. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, and after relocating to Hanover, he was a former bass singer with the Hanover Standardbred Barber Shop Chorus...
Dolores A. "Dolly" Brown
May 30, 2025
Dolores A. “Dolly” Brown, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her home.
Born on Friday, July 3, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Zumock Bogucki. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tommy Lee “Tom” Brown, who died in 2018;...
Johnny A. Becker
May 30, 2025
Johnny A. Becker, 66, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Becker, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Born on Tuesday, February 3, 1959 in Hanover, he was a son of Jacqueline (Storm) Negley of Hanover and the late Donald W. Becker. A 1977 graduate of Hanover High School, Johnny retired from the North Hanover Mall,...
Betty L. (Cromer) Mort
May 26, 2025
Betty L. (Cromer) Mort, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Kenneth E. Mort, died Monday, May 26, 2025 peacefully at home.
Born on October 14, 1951 in Culpeper, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Annie Marie Hitt and Ross G Cromer. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Douglas Marsh; and her sisters, Barbara (Cromer)Lehman and...
Alane S. (Frace) Fogel
May 24, 2025
Alane S. (Frace) Fogel, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 At Amoroso Wellness at York with her loving family by her side.
Born on Friday, July 12, 1946 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Jack Frace and Geraldine Drake Frace. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Fogel, who died in 2005;...
Fay Zile
May 23, 2025
Fay Zile, 74, of Hanover, beloved wife of Sterling Pierce Zile, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, February 9, 1951 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Myer Seidel and Marie Riley Seidel. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Seidel.
Fay worked for the Park School...
Brenda Lee Ridinger
May 20, 2025
Brenda Lee Ridinger, 61, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 11, 1963 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Paul and Mary Ketterman. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Trey Sidenstricker.
Survivors include her children, Wayne Ridinger, Jr., Christopher Ridinger, Douglas Zartman, Jr., Chantae Zartman, and Brandi Zartman;...
David Wayne Helsel
May 14, 2025
David Wayne Helsel, 59, of Hanover, beloved husband of Janice Mayall Helsel, entered into Gods eternal care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home.
Born on Sunday, October 24, 1965 in Norristown, he was the son of the late Arthur Charles Helsel, Jr. and Sandra Rose Gaeto Helsel. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Joyce Helsel.
David...
Richard F. "Dick" Little, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Richard F. “Dick” Little, Sr., 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Linda Little, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home.
Born on Sunday, June 27, 1937 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Franklin Little and Caroline Belle Shriner Little. He was also preceded in death by a brother John “Sam”...
Ronald E. Sullivan
May 10, 2025
Ronald E. Sullivan, 80, of Spring Grove, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.
Born on Saturday, February 17, 1945 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Marlin Edward Sullivan and Pauline Elizabeth Miller Sullivan Stremmal. He was also preceded in death by his step father Norman Cletus Stremmal; and a sister, Linda Stremmal.
Ronald...
Carmen Lourdes Ramos
May 9, 2025
Carmen Lourdes Ramos, 68, beloved wife of Hector Luis Ramos, Sr., entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Friday, October 5, 1956 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Alejandra Rodriguez and Monserrate Maldonado and the late Santiago Maldonado. She was also preceded in death by...
Charles C. Fleishman
May 5, 2025
Charles Carroll Fleishman, 75, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 5, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, July 13, 1949, in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Jacob Emmett Fleishman and Rose Virginia Bell Fleishman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Emma Lou...
David A. "Dave" Wolf
May 3, 2025
David A. “Dave” Wolf, 68, of McSherrystown, beloved husband of Bev Blevins Wolf, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg.
Born on Monday, May 21, 1956 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Robert Sylvester Wolf and Charlotte Louise Bailey Wolf. Dave was employed by Conewago Construction for 27 years. He enjoyed barbequing,...
Lawrence L. "Larry" Ratzel
Apr 30, 2025
Lawrence L. “Larry” Ratzel, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare - Gettysburg Center.
Born on Friday, July 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Louis and Anna Hlad Ratzel. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Susan Ratzel, who...
Karen J. Gunsallus
Apr 29, 2025
Karen J. Gunsallus, 71, of Hanover, beloved wife of Charles L. Gunsallus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home.
Born on Monday, October 19, 1953 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Russell E. and Joyce (Duke) Chewning. A graduate of Kenwood High School in Essex, Maryland, Karen was a former employee of the State...
Doris L. Garman
Apr 27, 2025
Doris L. Garman, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Columbia Cottage.
Born on Monday, January 30, 1928 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Bessie (Wentz) Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Zartman, who died in 1992; her second husband, Charles Garman, who died...
Ronald J. Funk
Apr 26, 2025
Ronald J. Funk, 78, of Hanover, loving husband of Karen C. (Poist) Funk, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home.
Born on Thursday, August 15, 1946 in New Oxford, he was a son of the late Leo J. and Anna G. (Bisker) Funk. Ron was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his...
Bill Meckley
Jun 5, 2025
Bill Meckley, 72, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Cynthia Groft Meckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward Dale Meckley and Evelyn Cashman Meckley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Meckley; and a...
D. Joanne Myers
Jun 2, 2025
D. Joanne Myers, 92, of Hanover, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Monday, August 15, 1932 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry James Rosenberger and Clara R. Brechbil Rosenberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67...
William H. "Bill" Wierman
Jun 1, 2025
William H. “Bill” Wierman, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary (Wise) Wierman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born on Thursday, February 2, 1939 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roland Francis Wierman and Josephine C. (Carbaugh) Wierman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Bealing...
Edward MacRae Frederick
Jun 1, 2025
Edward MacRae Frederick, 97, of Hanover, beloved husband of Anna Mae (Dansereau) Frederick, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his home.
Born in Baltimore, Ed worked for many years as a draftsman. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, and after relocating to Hanover, he was a former bass singer with the Hanover Standardbred Barber Shop Chorus...
Dolores A. "Dolly" Brown
May 30, 2025
Dolores A. “Dolly” Brown, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her home.
Born on Friday, July 3, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Zumock Bogucki. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tommy Lee “Tom” Brown, who died in 2018;...
Johnny A. Becker
May 30, 2025
Johnny A. Becker, 66, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Becker, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Born on Tuesday, February 3, 1959 in Hanover, he was a son of Jacqueline (Storm) Negley of Hanover and the late Donald W. Becker. A 1977 graduate of Hanover High School, Johnny retired from the North Hanover Mall,...
Betty L. (Cromer) Mort
May 26, 2025
Betty L. (Cromer) Mort, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Kenneth E. Mort, died Monday, May 26, 2025 peacefully at home.
Born on October 14, 1951 in Culpeper, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Annie Marie Hitt and Ross G Cromer. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Douglas Marsh; and her sisters, Barbara (Cromer)Lehman and...
Alane S. (Frace) Fogel
May 24, 2025
Alane S. (Frace) Fogel, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 At Amoroso Wellness at York with her loving family by her side.
Born on Friday, July 12, 1946 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Jack Frace and Geraldine Drake Frace. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Fogel, who died in 2005;...
Fay Zile
May 23, 2025
Fay Zile, 74, of Hanover, beloved wife of Sterling Pierce Zile, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, February 9, 1951 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Myer Seidel and Marie Riley Seidel. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Seidel.
Fay worked for the Park School...
Brenda Lee Ridinger
May 20, 2025
Brenda Lee Ridinger, 61, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 11, 1963 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Paul and Mary Ketterman. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Trey Sidenstricker.
Survivors include her children, Wayne Ridinger, Jr., Christopher Ridinger, Douglas Zartman, Jr., Chantae Zartman, and Brandi Zartman;...
David Wayne Helsel
May 14, 2025
David Wayne Helsel, 59, of Hanover, beloved husband of Janice Mayall Helsel, entered into Gods eternal care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home.
Born on Sunday, October 24, 1965 in Norristown, he was the son of the late Arthur Charles Helsel, Jr. and Sandra Rose Gaeto Helsel. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Joyce Helsel.
David...
Richard F. "Dick" Little, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Richard F. “Dick” Little, Sr., 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Linda Little, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home.
Born on Sunday, June 27, 1937 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Franklin Little and Caroline Belle Shriner Little. He was also preceded in death by a brother John “Sam”...
Ronald E. Sullivan
May 10, 2025
Ronald E. Sullivan, 80, of Spring Grove, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.
Born on Saturday, February 17, 1945 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Marlin Edward Sullivan and Pauline Elizabeth Miller Sullivan Stremmal. He was also preceded in death by his step father Norman Cletus Stremmal; and a sister, Linda Stremmal.
Ronald...
Carmen Lourdes Ramos
May 9, 2025
Carmen Lourdes Ramos, 68, beloved wife of Hector Luis Ramos, Sr., entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Friday, October 5, 1956 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Alejandra Rodriguez and Monserrate Maldonado and the late Santiago Maldonado. She was also preceded in death by...
Charles C. Fleishman
May 5, 2025
Charles Carroll Fleishman, 75, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 5, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, July 13, 1949, in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Jacob Emmett Fleishman and Rose Virginia Bell Fleishman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Emma Lou...
David A. "Dave" Wolf
May 3, 2025
David A. “Dave” Wolf, 68, of McSherrystown, beloved husband of Bev Blevins Wolf, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg.
Born on Monday, May 21, 1956 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Robert Sylvester Wolf and Charlotte Louise Bailey Wolf. Dave was employed by Conewago Construction for 27 years. He enjoyed barbequing,...
Lawrence L. "Larry" Ratzel
Apr 30, 2025
Lawrence L. “Larry” Ratzel, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare - Gettysburg Center.
Born on Friday, July 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Louis and Anna Hlad Ratzel. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Susan Ratzel, who...
Karen J. Gunsallus
Apr 29, 2025
Karen J. Gunsallus, 71, of Hanover, beloved wife of Charles L. Gunsallus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home.
Born on Monday, October 19, 1953 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Russell E. and Joyce (Duke) Chewning. A graduate of Kenwood High School in Essex, Maryland, Karen was a former employee of the State...
Doris L. Garman
Apr 27, 2025
Doris L. Garman, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Columbia Cottage.
Born on Monday, January 30, 1928 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Bessie (Wentz) Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Zartman, who died in 1992; her second husband, Charles Garman, who died...
Ronald J. Funk
Apr 26, 2025
Ronald J. Funk, 78, of Hanover, loving husband of Karen C. (Poist) Funk, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home.
Born on Thursday, August 15, 1946 in New Oxford, he was a son of the late Leo J. and Anna G. (Bisker) Funk. Ron was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his...
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