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Rebecca Anne Donnelly

Rebecca Anne Donnelly

Dec 4, 2023

Rebecca Anne (Gallagher) Donnelly, of Spring Grove and Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, went with the angels on December 4, 2023. She is survived by her true first-love and husband, Edward Donnelly, and her precious sons, Jayson Michael and Finley Wyatt; her adorable step-son, Ethan Donnelly; her beloved parents, Patricia and Rory Gallagher; and her dear siblings Keliey Strack (Shane), Helen Gallagher,...

Lois E. Brandt

Lois E. Brandt

Dec 2, 2023

Lois E. Brandt, 94, of Hanover, beloved wife of Frederick V. Brandt, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Spiritrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg. Born on Friday, August 23, 1929 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John Leroy and Ethel Harbaugh Markle. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald,...

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Dec 1, 2023

Barbara Turner, 77, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on Monday, September 9, 1946, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Richard and Christine Opal Foster Gunn. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Billy Richard; and a granddaughter, Briana Sarah Turner. Barbara was a member of the...

Richard J. "Dick" Rang

Richard J. "Dick" Rang

Nov 23, 2023

Richard Joseph “Dick” Rang, 72, of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, formerly of Hanover, PA, husband of Barbara J. Kuhn Rang, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born on Sunday, December 3, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Albert E. and Jessamine F. Brady Rang. He was also preceded in...

Douglas Ronald Appler

Douglas Ronald Appler

Nov 22, 2023

Douglas Ronald Appler, 78, of Abbottstown, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. Doug was born on November 9, 1945 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Jacob Appler and E. Jane (Crouse) Appler Ohler. He was a graduate of Gettysburg Area High School, Class of 1963 and received a...

Nelda L Widdowson

Nelda L Widdowson

Nov 20, 2023

Nelda L. Widdowson, 87, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Dillsburg. Born on Monday, January 6, 1936 in Nashville, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lacey Johnson and Vesta Stallings Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Frederick Grant Widdowson, Sr., who died in 1993;...

Gerald M. Beresny

Gerald M. Beresny

Nov 18, 2023

Dr. Gerald Michael Beresny, 79, of Hanover and formerly of State College, husband of Luann Johnson Beresny, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born on Tuesday, August 20, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was a son of the late John and Mary Sofchak Beresny. Gerry was a...

Mildred A. Trnka

Mildred A. Trnka

Nov 15, 2023

Mildred A. Trnka, 96, of SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home. Born on Thursday, February 10, 1927 in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Alois and Mary Maly Trnka. A graduate of Newtown High School in Elmhurst, NY, Mildred was a retired...

Earl P. Lawyer

Earl P. Lawyer

Nov 14, 2023

Earl P. Lawyer, 87, of Hanover, husband of Donna G. Ruby Lawyer, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, August 29, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul F. Lawyer, Sr. and Elvira Brier Lawyer. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Alex...

Janis Darlene Hood

Janis Darlene Hood

Nov 13, 2023

Janis “Darlene” Hood, 74, of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home. Born on Friday, December 31, 1948 in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Herman Neil Sparks and Uva Leon Bandy Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow L. “Woody” Hood, Jr., who died in 2018;...

Erica Renee Weaver

Erica Renee Weaver

Oct 28, 2023

Erica “Renee” Weaver, 59, of New Oxford, wife of James A. Weaver, was reunited with her daughter Becca and her dad Benny on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born on Sunday, March 8, 1964 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Benny A. and Evelyn Rorrer Boyer. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Tamburo....

Richard A. Derita

Richard A. Derita

Oct 24, 2023

Richard A. DeRita, 83, of Littlestown, husband of Doreen DeRita, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at UPMS Hanover. Born on Monday, February 26, 1940 in Stafford, Connecticut, he was a son of the late Domnick and Thersa Lombardi DeRita. Richard retired in 1998 from the Springfield State Hospital in Sykesville, Maryland after many years of...

Deanna Z. Adams

Deanna Z. Adams

Oct 21, 2023

Deanna Z. Adams, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, October 28, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Dean C. Zartman, Sr. and Marie Rosalie Brady Zartman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45...

Jeffrey Todd Fisher

Jeffrey Todd Fisher

Oct 20, 2023

Jeffrey Todd Fisher, 57, of McSherrystown, beloved husband of Beverly A. Knott Fisher, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born on Friday, May 6, 1966 in Syracuse, NY, he was a son of ThelmaJane Updike Corbin and the late Stanley Fisher. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Debra Carol Gillman

Debra Carol Gillman

Oct 16, 2023

Debra Carol Gillman, 70, of York, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys May Kostal Gillman. Debra was a 1971 graduate of West Milford High School in New Jersey and also obtained her bachelor’s degree. She...

Sandra Lee Miner

Sandra Lee Miner

Oct 10, 2023

Sandra Lee Miner, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael Scott Miner, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, October 18, 1952 in Gettysburg, she was the only daughter of the late Gerald William and Betty Lee Miller Daley. Sandra was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a 1971 graduate of...

Bernard E. Martz

Bernard E. Martz

Oct 8, 2023

Bernard E. Martz, 88, of Hanover, husband of Dolores Becker Martz, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Francis and Edna Elizabeth Hartlaub Martz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and...

Christa E. Louthian

Christa E. Louthian

Oct 5, 2023

Christa E. Louthian, 70, of Hanover, wife of James D. “Jim” Louthian, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1953 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Kurt Ernst Linke and Hildegaurd Tellbach Linke. Christa enjoyed working as a cook for Red Lobster Restaurants and was...

Joe Reilly

Joe Reilly

Oct 4, 2023

Joe Reilly, 69, of York Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, March 12, 1954 in Norristown, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony and Josephine Bernadette Walters Reilly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Colouri. Joe was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was a...

James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley

James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley

Oct 4, 2023

In Loving Memory of James Joseph Bagley It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Bagley, a devoted father, decorated (infantry) Marine, and a cherished storyteller. Jimmy, aged 35, departed this world on October, 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of honor, love, and captivating tales that will forever be etched in our hearts. Jimmy...

Rebecca Anne Donnelly

Rebecca Anne Donnelly

Dec 4, 2023

Rebecca Anne (Gallagher) Donnelly, of Spring Grove and Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, went with the angels on December 4, 2023. She is survived by her true first-love and husband, Edward Donnelly, and her precious sons, Jayson Michael and Finley Wyatt; her adorable step-son, Ethan Donnelly; her beloved parents, Patricia and Rory Gallagher; and her dear siblings Keliey Strack (Shane), Helen Gallagher,...

Lois E. Brandt

Lois E. Brandt

Dec 2, 2023

Lois E. Brandt, 94, of Hanover, beloved wife of Frederick V. Brandt, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Spiritrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg. Born on Friday, August 23, 1929 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John Leroy and Ethel Harbaugh Markle. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald,...

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Dec 1, 2023

Barbara Turner, 77, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on Monday, September 9, 1946, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Richard and Christine Opal Foster Gunn. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Billy Richard; and a granddaughter, Briana Sarah Turner. Barbara was a member of the...

Richard J. "Dick" Rang

Richard J. "Dick" Rang

Nov 23, 2023

Richard Joseph “Dick” Rang, 72, of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, formerly of Hanover, PA, husband of Barbara J. Kuhn Rang, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born on Sunday, December 3, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Albert E. and Jessamine F. Brady Rang. He was also preceded in...

Douglas Ronald Appler

Douglas Ronald Appler

Nov 22, 2023

Douglas Ronald Appler, 78, of Abbottstown, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. Doug was born on November 9, 1945 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Jacob Appler and E. Jane (Crouse) Appler Ohler. He was a graduate of Gettysburg Area High School, Class of 1963 and received a...

Nelda L Widdowson

Nelda L Widdowson

Nov 20, 2023

Nelda L. Widdowson, 87, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Dillsburg. Born on Monday, January 6, 1936 in Nashville, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lacey Johnson and Vesta Stallings Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Frederick Grant Widdowson, Sr., who died in 1993;...

Gerald M. Beresny

Gerald M. Beresny

Nov 18, 2023

Dr. Gerald Michael Beresny, 79, of Hanover and formerly of State College, husband of Luann Johnson Beresny, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born on Tuesday, August 20, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was a son of the late John and Mary Sofchak Beresny. Gerry was a...

Mildred A. Trnka

Mildred A. Trnka

Nov 15, 2023

Mildred A. Trnka, 96, of SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home. Born on Thursday, February 10, 1927 in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Alois and Mary Maly Trnka. A graduate of Newtown High School in Elmhurst, NY, Mildred was a retired...

Earl P. Lawyer

Earl P. Lawyer

Nov 14, 2023

Earl P. Lawyer, 87, of Hanover, husband of Donna G. Ruby Lawyer, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, August 29, 1936 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Paul F. Lawyer, Sr. and Elvira Brier Lawyer. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Alex...

Janis Darlene Hood

Janis Darlene Hood

Nov 13, 2023

Janis “Darlene” Hood, 74, of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home. Born on Friday, December 31, 1948 in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Herman Neil Sparks and Uva Leon Bandy Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow L. “Woody” Hood, Jr., who died in 2018;...

Erica Renee Weaver

Erica Renee Weaver

Oct 28, 2023

Erica “Renee” Weaver, 59, of New Oxford, wife of James A. Weaver, was reunited with her daughter Becca and her dad Benny on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born on Sunday, March 8, 1964 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Benny A. and Evelyn Rorrer Boyer. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Tamburo....

Richard A. Derita

Richard A. Derita

Oct 24, 2023

Richard A. DeRita, 83, of Littlestown, husband of Doreen DeRita, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at UPMS Hanover. Born on Monday, February 26, 1940 in Stafford, Connecticut, he was a son of the late Domnick and Thersa Lombardi DeRita. Richard retired in 1998 from the Springfield State Hospital in Sykesville, Maryland after many years of...

Deanna Z. Adams

Deanna Z. Adams

Oct 21, 2023

Deanna Z. Adams, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, October 28, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Dean C. Zartman, Sr. and Marie Rosalie Brady Zartman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45...

Jeffrey Todd Fisher

Jeffrey Todd Fisher

Oct 20, 2023

Jeffrey Todd Fisher, 57, of McSherrystown, beloved husband of Beverly A. Knott Fisher, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born on Friday, May 6, 1966 in Syracuse, NY, he was a son of ThelmaJane Updike Corbin and the late Stanley Fisher. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Debra Carol Gillman

Debra Carol Gillman

Oct 16, 2023

Debra Carol Gillman, 70, of York, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys May Kostal Gillman. Debra was a 1971 graduate of West Milford High School in New Jersey and also obtained her bachelor’s degree. She...

Sandra Lee Miner

Sandra Lee Miner

Oct 10, 2023

Sandra Lee Miner, 70, of Hanover, beloved wife of Michael Scott Miner, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, October 18, 1952 in Gettysburg, she was the only daughter of the late Gerald William and Betty Lee Miller Daley. Sandra was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a 1971 graduate of...

Bernard E. Martz

Bernard E. Martz

Oct 8, 2023

Bernard E. Martz, 88, of Hanover, husband of Dolores Becker Martz, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late George Francis and Edna Elizabeth Hartlaub Martz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and...

Christa E. Louthian

Christa E. Louthian

Oct 5, 2023

Christa E. Louthian, 70, of Hanover, wife of James D. “Jim” Louthian, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1953 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Kurt Ernst Linke and Hildegaurd Tellbach Linke. Christa enjoyed working as a cook for Red Lobster Restaurants and was...

Joe Reilly

Joe Reilly

Oct 4, 2023

Joe Reilly, 69, of York Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. Born on Friday, March 12, 1954 in Norristown, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony and Josephine Bernadette Walters Reilly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Colouri. Joe was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was a...

James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley

James Joseph "Jimmy" Bagley

Oct 4, 2023

In Loving Memory of James Joseph Bagley It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Bagley, a devoted father, decorated (infantry) Marine, and a cherished storyteller. Jimmy, aged 35, departed this world on October, 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of honor, love, and captivating tales that will forever be etched in our hearts. Jimmy...

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