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Melba F. Black

Melba F. Black

Mar 2, 2024

Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Feb 28, 2024

Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...

Jim Masenheimer

Jim Masenheimer

Feb 24, 2024

Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...

Jean E. Becker

Jean E. Becker

Feb 20, 2024

Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...

James C Starr

James C Starr

Feb 19, 2024

James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...

Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...

Fay J. Swartz

Fay J. Swartz

Feb 14, 2024

Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...

John Stiffler Jr.

John Stiffler Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Feb 11, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...

Preston Magana

Preston Magana

Feb 9, 2024

Preston Magana, 55, of Hanover, beloved husband of Michele L. Warren, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born on Tuesday, June 25, 1968 in Houston, Texas, he was a son of Pete Magana and Carmen Reyes Magana. Preston was of the Catholic faith and loved football, especially the Ravens. He loved his children and animals. Preston...

Bea Buckingham

Bea Buckingham

Feb 3, 2024

Bea Buckingham, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jay Buckingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. Born on Friday, March 13, 1953 in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Everett and June Mann. Bea obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, her teaching certificate from Mansfield University, and her Master’s...

Emma Lou Blankenship

Emma Lou Blankenship

Jan 31, 2024

Emma Lou Blankenship, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Thursday, January 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Orville Blankenship and Ercelia Lucile Davidson Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Throckmorton and Morris Tannenbaum; and...

Robert E. "Bob" Anderson

Robert E. "Bob" Anderson

Jan 30, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 73, of Hanover, husband of Shirley Kuhns Anderson, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. Born on Tuesday, December 12, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA, he was a son of the late Ben Anderson, Jr. and Grace Oliver Anderson Bartle. He was also preceded in death...

Nilda Serrano Young

Nilda Serrano Young

Jan 29, 2024

Nilda Serrano Young, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Larry J. Young, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Born on Thursday, June 22, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Ignacia Serrano. Nilda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with her grandchildren being her entire world. She enjoyed...

Debby Herring

Debby Herring

Jan 27, 2024

Deborah Louise Herring, 72, of Hanover, PA died peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC following a quick declination of health due to ALS. Born on Thursday, May 10, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Pierce Herring and Doris Louise Bankston Herring....

Arlene Marks

Arlene Marks

Jan 24, 2024

Arlene Marks, 95, a resident of Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, died on January 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Gerhart Wiest. A graduate of East Cocalico High School, Bryland Institute, and McCann School of Business, she also attended Cedar Crest College. Arlene worked as a secretary, Program Coordinator...

Russell B. Brashear Jr.

Russell B. Brashear Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

Russell B. Brashear, 92, of Hanover, went home with his Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Carroll County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Russell B. and Elsie M. Fritz Brashear. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Gross Brashear; and his four siblings,...

Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired

Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired

Jan 18, 2024

Col. Richard D. Couzins (USAF Retired), 85, of New Oxford, husband of Nancy J. Smith Couzins, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Sidney Couzins and Euretha Lillie Dixon Couzins. He was also preceded in...

Joe Bair Sr.

Joe Bair Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Joe Bair, Sr., 76, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon E. Livelsberger Bair, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard Benedict and Mildred Pauline Luckenbaugh Bair. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lee Bair; a brother,...

Linda Lou Kessler

Linda Lou Kessler

Jan 16, 2024

Linda Lou Kessler, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek with her family by her side. Born on Wednesday, June 13, 1945 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Nevin William and Edith Estella Hyser Myers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Melba F. Black

Melba F. Black

Mar 2, 2024

Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Feb 28, 2024

Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...

Jim Masenheimer

Jim Masenheimer

Feb 24, 2024

Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...

Jean E. Becker

Jean E. Becker

Feb 20, 2024

Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...

James C Starr

James C Starr

Feb 19, 2024

James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...

Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...

Fay J. Swartz

Fay J. Swartz

Feb 14, 2024

Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...

John Stiffler Jr.

John Stiffler Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Feb 11, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...

Preston Magana

Preston Magana

Feb 9, 2024

Preston Magana, 55, of Hanover, beloved husband of Michele L. Warren, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born on Tuesday, June 25, 1968 in Houston, Texas, he was a son of Pete Magana and Carmen Reyes Magana. Preston was of the Catholic faith and loved football, especially the Ravens. He loved his children and animals. Preston...

Bea Buckingham

Bea Buckingham

Feb 3, 2024

Bea Buckingham, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jay Buckingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. Born on Friday, March 13, 1953 in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Everett and June Mann. Bea obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, her teaching certificate from Mansfield University, and her Master’s...

Emma Lou Blankenship

Emma Lou Blankenship

Jan 31, 2024

Emma Lou Blankenship, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Thursday, January 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Orville Blankenship and Ercelia Lucile Davidson Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Throckmorton and Morris Tannenbaum; and...

Robert E. "Bob" Anderson

Robert E. "Bob" Anderson

Jan 30, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 73, of Hanover, husband of Shirley Kuhns Anderson, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. Born on Tuesday, December 12, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA, he was a son of the late Ben Anderson, Jr. and Grace Oliver Anderson Bartle. He was also preceded in death...

Nilda Serrano Young

Nilda Serrano Young

Jan 29, 2024

Nilda Serrano Young, 73, of Hanover, beloved wife of Larry J. Young, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Born on Thursday, June 22, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Ignacia Serrano. Nilda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with her grandchildren being her entire world. She enjoyed...

Debby Herring

Debby Herring

Jan 27, 2024

Deborah Louise Herring, 72, of Hanover, PA died peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC following a quick declination of health due to ALS. Born on Thursday, May 10, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Pierce Herring and Doris Louise Bankston Herring....

Arlene Marks

Arlene Marks

Jan 24, 2024

Arlene Marks, 95, a resident of Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, died on January 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Gerhart Wiest. A graduate of East Cocalico High School, Bryland Institute, and McCann School of Business, she also attended Cedar Crest College. Arlene worked as a secretary, Program Coordinator...

Russell B. Brashear Jr.

Russell B. Brashear Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

Russell B. Brashear, 92, of Hanover, went home with his Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Carroll County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Russell B. and Elsie M. Fritz Brashear. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Gross Brashear; and his four siblings,...

Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired

Col. Richard D. Couzins, Usaf Retired

Jan 18, 2024

Col. Richard D. Couzins (USAF Retired), 85, of New Oxford, husband of Nancy J. Smith Couzins, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of the late Harry Sidney Couzins and Euretha Lillie Dixon Couzins. He was also preceded in...

Joe Bair Sr.

Joe Bair Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Joe Bair, Sr., 76, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon E. Livelsberger Bair, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard Benedict and Mildred Pauline Luckenbaugh Bair. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lee Bair; a brother,...

Linda Lou Kessler

Linda Lou Kessler

Jan 16, 2024

Linda Lou Kessler, 78, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek with her family by her side. Born on Wednesday, June 13, 1945 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Nevin William and Edith Estella Hyser Myers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

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