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Charles "Chuck" McGough
May 13, 2026
Charles “Chuck” McGough, age 67, of Hanover, devoted husband, father, grandfather-to-be, entrepreneur, engineer, and lifelong problem solver, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born August 6, 1958, Chuck was predeceased by his beloved parents, Charles A. and Bernadette (Hieronimus) McGough.
Chuck was an engineer at heart and a problem solver by nature....
MaryJane LeGore
May 12, 2026
MaryJane LeGore, 100, of Homewood Living Plum Creek, Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Homewood. Married in 1945, she was the loving wife of Charles Alva LeGore who died July 8, 2011.
Born June 20, 1925 and raised on a farm in New Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Emma (Bechtel) Wildasin....
William E. "Bill" Yingling, Sr.
May 10, 2026
William E. “Bill” Yingling, Sr., 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Marleen Slagle Yingling, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home.
Born on Sunday, December 30, 1945 in Hanover, he was the third of six children of the late Joseph W. and Helen Spielman Yingling. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Tom and Jay Yingling....
Karen Lynn Carter
May 5, 2026
Karen Lynn Carter, 51, of Dallastown, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home.
Born on Monday, July 22, 1974 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Scott Carter and Linda Lee Silsley Carter. Karen enjoyed going to the beach, attending concerts, and dancing. She loved spending time with her friends and family.
Survivors include her two...
Jordan T. Miller
May 5, 2026
Jordan T. Miller, beloved husband, devoted father, and committed coach, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 42, at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, January 9, 1984 in Hanover, he is the son of Randall Lee Miller and Colleen Kay (Reichart) Miller. Jordan was a 2002 graduate of Southwestern High School, where he met his high school...
Diana L. Hooper
May 1, 2026
Diana L. (Mummert) Hooper, 73, of Hanover, loving wife of Terry L. Hooper, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Saturday, March 21, 1953 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Burnell and Pauline (Myers) Mummert. A graduate of Littlestown High School, Diana was an employee of the former Mason’s department store, which...
Wilson "Jerry" Bishop
Apr 22, 2026
Wilson “Jerry” Bishop, 81, of Hanover, beloved husband of Kathy L. Riley Bishop passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, May 18, 1944, in Waynesboro, he was a son of the late Wilson Mark Bishop and Alese Margaret Raby Bishop Holland. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia King and Sandy Merrill....
Russell L. Cool
Apr 21, 2026
Russell L. Cool, 51, of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, December 4, 1974 in Hanover, he was a son of Kathy Marie Myers Adams and the late Francis Samuel Cool. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David S. and Goldie M. Myers. Russell was a 1993 graduate of...
David E. Dell
Apr 17, 2026
David E. Dell, 73, of Abbottstown, loving husband of Urith “Tui” (Eveler) Dell, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 17, 2026 at York South Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Born on Monday, January 12, 1953 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul L. Dell, Sr. and Jean E. (Malehorn) Dell. David was a graduate of Hanover High School...
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
Apr 10, 2026
Marlene R. Strickler, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 10, 2026 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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
Charles "Chuck" McGough
May 13, 2026
Charles “Chuck” McGough, age 67, of Hanover, devoted husband, father, grandfather-to-be, entrepreneur, engineer, and lifelong problem solver, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born August 6, 1958, Chuck was predeceased by his beloved parents, Charles A. and Bernadette (Hieronimus) McGough.
Chuck was an engineer at heart and a problem solver by nature....
MaryJane LeGore
May 12, 2026
MaryJane LeGore, 100, of Homewood Living Plum Creek, Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Homewood. Married in 1945, she was the loving wife of Charles Alva LeGore who died July 8, 2011.
Born June 20, 1925 and raised on a farm in New Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Emma (Bechtel) Wildasin....
William E. "Bill" Yingling, Sr.
May 10, 2026
William E. “Bill” Yingling, Sr., 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Marleen Slagle Yingling, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home.
Born on Sunday, December 30, 1945 in Hanover, he was the third of six children of the late Joseph W. and Helen Spielman Yingling. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Tom and Jay Yingling....
Karen Lynn Carter
May 5, 2026
Karen Lynn Carter, 51, of Dallastown, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home.
Born on Monday, July 22, 1974 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Scott Carter and Linda Lee Silsley Carter. Karen enjoyed going to the beach, attending concerts, and dancing. She loved spending time with her friends and family.
Survivors include her two...
Jordan T. Miller
May 5, 2026
Jordan T. Miller, beloved husband, devoted father, and committed coach, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 42, at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, January 9, 1984 in Hanover, he is the son of Randall Lee Miller and Colleen Kay (Reichart) Miller. Jordan was a 2002 graduate of Southwestern High School, where he met his high school...
Diana L. Hooper
May 1, 2026
Diana L. (Mummert) Hooper, 73, of Hanover, loving wife of Terry L. Hooper, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Saturday, March 21, 1953 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Burnell and Pauline (Myers) Mummert. A graduate of Littlestown High School, Diana was an employee of the former Mason’s department store, which...
Wilson "Jerry" Bishop
Apr 22, 2026
Wilson “Jerry” Bishop, 81, of Hanover, beloved husband of Kathy L. Riley Bishop passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, May 18, 1944, in Waynesboro, he was a son of the late Wilson Mark Bishop and Alese Margaret Raby Bishop Holland. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia King and Sandy Merrill....
Russell L. Cool
Apr 21, 2026
Russell L. Cool, 51, of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Wednesday, December 4, 1974 in Hanover, he was a son of Kathy Marie Myers Adams and the late Francis Samuel Cool. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David S. and Goldie M. Myers. Russell was a 1993 graduate of...
David E. Dell
Apr 17, 2026
David E. Dell, 73, of Abbottstown, loving husband of Urith “Tui” (Eveler) Dell, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 17, 2026 at York South Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Born on Monday, January 12, 1953 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul L. Dell, Sr. and Jean E. (Malehorn) Dell. David was a graduate of Hanover High School...
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
Apr 10, 2026
Marlene R. Strickler, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 10, 2026 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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
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