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Larue Storm
Feb 28, 2025
Larue Storm, 89, beloved wife of Rodney L. Storm, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Pappus House.
Born on Saturday, February 8, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Warner and Lillian Sullivan Warner. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Jacobs; and four siblings, Bernard, Donald, and Lewis...
Joan "Jo" Becker
Feb 27, 2025
In the early morning hours of February 27, 2025, our beloved Joan ‘Jo’ Becker went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This was her favorite time of day, reminiscent of her much-loved hymn, In the Garden…when the dew was still on the roses.
Born on April 8,1938 in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late William...
Robert P. "Bob" Slaybaugh
Feb 23, 2025
Robert P. “Bob” Slaybaugh, 71, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1953 in Gloucestershire, England, he was a son of the late Harold L. Slaybaugh and Maureen Turner Slaybaugh Herman and was a 1971 graduate of Hanover High School. Throughout his working career, Bob embraced the craftsmanship of...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Runk
Feb 22, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandy” Runk, 67, of McSherrystown, beloved wife of Ronald W. Runk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
Born on Saturday, December 7, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Sarah Leah (Sipling) Rexroth. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Louise Runk; and two brothers, Walter...
Rosalie A. Hobbs
Feb 21, 2025
Rosalie Ann Hobbs, 86, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, February 21, 2025 at SpiriTrust Lutheran – The Village at Utz Terrace.
Rosalie’s life read like a story—not a fairytale, but a rich, poignant narrative punctuated by history. Born on July 29, 1938, she grew up poor but surrounded by love, wearing potato sack dresses, going about daily...
Marlene Ann Crocken
Feb 17, 2025
Marlene Ann Crocken (Speranzella), 91, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Transitions Healthcare.
Born on Saturday, November 14, 1933 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Michael Speranzella and Margaret Winks Speranzella. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Crocken; two children, Joseph Dewey and Robbin Hofferbert; brothers, Joe, Michael, Ray,...
Richard Elwood Busch
Feb 16, 2025
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Richard Elwood Busch, of New Oxford, PA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his devoted life partner, Eloise Fisher; loving children, Richard, Jr. and his wife, Casey, David and his wife, Taylon, and Joseph and his wife, Adele; a stepson, Christopher Fisher; and Richard’s cherished grandchildren, James, Khaleisi,...
Donald L. Wildasin
Feb 16, 2025
Donald L. Wildasin, 90, of Gettysburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.
Born on Friday, October 26, 1934 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond J. and Ruth Naugle Wildasin. Donald was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and loved watching sports, especially the Baltimore Orioles. In...
Margaret "Peggy" Zilen
Feb 13, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Zilen, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Autumn House East.
Born on Thursday, August 11, 1938 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Einer Jensen and Allena Ament Jensen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Zilen; and her sister, Elizabeth Flannery. Peggy was a 1955 graduate of Peabody High School and...
Evelyn Manning
Feb 10, 2025
Evelyn Manning, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born on Wednesday, November 1, 1933 in Okemah, OK, but spent most of her life in Visalia, CA, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Ernst Sutton and Anna Mae Harrelson Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Manning;...
Anna J. Stefonic
Feb 9, 2025
Anna J. Stefonic, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Monday, April 24, 1939 in Centre County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Beulah Irene McCauley Stefonic. Anna loved to spend time shopping, but mostly going out to eat with her sisters.
Anna is survived...
Barbara Ann Adams
Feb 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Adams (Rider) 75, of Taneytown, MD, passed away Saturday February 8, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital.
Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earl Andrew Rider and the late Mary K English. She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Frank and Stacy Ward of Hampstead MD; son and daughter in law, Charles (Buster)...
David S. Smith
Feb 8, 2025
David Shetrone “Dave” Smith, 72, of Hanover, ended his battle with dementia on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Dave was the loving husband of Mandi Hansford Smith, to whom he was married for 40 years.
Born on April 30, 1952 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Josephine S. Smith. A 1970 graduate of Hanover High School,...
Norma V. Cramer
Feb 4, 2025
Norma V. Cramer, 65, of New Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born on Monday, July 13, 1959 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Allen Dell and Norma Virginia Rippeon Dell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Edwards; and one brother, Michael Small.
Survivors include two children, Jennifer...
James E. Wherley
Jan 21, 2025
James Edgar Wherley, 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon (Bollinger) Wherley, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Thursday, July 1, 1937 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Allen Wherley and Ethel (Weikert) Wherley Brockway. He attended New Oxford High School and Sam’s Creek Church...
Patricia A. Kebil
Jan 21, 2025
Patricia A. (Poist) Kebil, 88, of McSherrystown, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at her home at St. Joseph Village.
Born on Sunday, January 3, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis X. Poist, Sr. and Carrie Hemler Poist. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph...
Heather Renee Krumrine
Jan 18, 2025
Heather Renee Krumrine, 33, of Loysville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center.
Born on Saturday, July 18, 1991, in Westminster, MD, she was a daughter of Mark Allen Krumrine, Sr., and Valerie M. Little Krumrine. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ryleigh Madeline Krumrine. Heather was a 2009 graduate of Littlestown High School...
Herbert Harrison "Harry" Frobenius
Jan 15, 2025
Herbert Harrison “Harry” Frobenius, 28, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Saturday, August 17, 1996, in Baltimore, Maryland, Harry was the son of Kirk Frobenius and Jennifer Dameron. A graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, he later worked as a Union Apprentice at Hartman Electric in Baltimore. He was a proud member...
Richard James Kalagher
Jan 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) James Kalagher, age 83, on January 8, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home in Hanover, PA, surrounded by his family. Born in Fitchburg, MA, on April 24, 1941, he was the oldest son of James Bernard and Hazel Woodward(Gay) Kalagher. Dick is survived by Nadia Maria...
Wendy E. Gouker
Jan 3, 2025
Wendy E. Gouker, 63, of Elloree, SC, formerly of Littlestown, PA, beloved wife of Daniel L. Gouker, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. Born on Saturday, May 27, 1961 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Jackie Laughman and Harriet Bohrer Laughman. She was preceded in death by her infant baby boy, Eric. Wendy was a...
Larue Storm
Feb 28, 2025
Larue Storm, 89, beloved wife of Rodney L. Storm, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Pappus House.
Born on Saturday, February 8, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Warner and Lillian Sullivan Warner. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Jacobs; and four siblings, Bernard, Donald, and Lewis...
Joan "Jo" Becker
Feb 27, 2025
In the early morning hours of February 27, 2025, our beloved Joan ‘Jo’ Becker went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This was her favorite time of day, reminiscent of her much-loved hymn, In the Garden…when the dew was still on the roses.
Born on April 8,1938 in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late William...
Robert P. "Bob" Slaybaugh
Feb 23, 2025
Robert P. “Bob” Slaybaugh, 71, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1953 in Gloucestershire, England, he was a son of the late Harold L. Slaybaugh and Maureen Turner Slaybaugh Herman and was a 1971 graduate of Hanover High School. Throughout his working career, Bob embraced the craftsmanship of...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Runk
Feb 22, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandy” Runk, 67, of McSherrystown, beloved wife of Ronald W. Runk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
Born on Saturday, December 7, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Sarah Leah (Sipling) Rexroth. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Louise Runk; and two brothers, Walter...
Rosalie A. Hobbs
Feb 21, 2025
Rosalie Ann Hobbs, 86, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, February 21, 2025 at SpiriTrust Lutheran – The Village at Utz Terrace.
Rosalie’s life read like a story—not a fairytale, but a rich, poignant narrative punctuated by history. Born on July 29, 1938, she grew up poor but surrounded by love, wearing potato sack dresses, going about daily...
Marlene Ann Crocken
Feb 17, 2025
Marlene Ann Crocken (Speranzella), 91, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Transitions Healthcare.
Born on Saturday, November 14, 1933 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Michael Speranzella and Margaret Winks Speranzella. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Crocken; two children, Joseph Dewey and Robbin Hofferbert; brothers, Joe, Michael, Ray,...
Richard Elwood Busch
Feb 16, 2025
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Richard Elwood Busch, of New Oxford, PA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his devoted life partner, Eloise Fisher; loving children, Richard, Jr. and his wife, Casey, David and his wife, Taylon, and Joseph and his wife, Adele; a stepson, Christopher Fisher; and Richard’s cherished grandchildren, James, Khaleisi,...
Donald L. Wildasin
Feb 16, 2025
Donald L. Wildasin, 90, of Gettysburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.
Born on Friday, October 26, 1934 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Raymond J. and Ruth Naugle Wildasin. Donald was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and loved watching sports, especially the Baltimore Orioles. In...
Margaret "Peggy" Zilen
Feb 13, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Zilen, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Autumn House East.
Born on Thursday, August 11, 1938 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Einer Jensen and Allena Ament Jensen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Zilen; and her sister, Elizabeth Flannery. Peggy was a 1955 graduate of Peabody High School and...
Evelyn Manning
Feb 10, 2025
Evelyn Manning, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born on Wednesday, November 1, 1933 in Okemah, OK, but spent most of her life in Visalia, CA, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Ernst Sutton and Anna Mae Harrelson Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Manning;...
Anna J. Stefonic
Feb 9, 2025
Anna J. Stefonic, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Monday, April 24, 1939 in Centre County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Beulah Irene McCauley Stefonic. Anna loved to spend time shopping, but mostly going out to eat with her sisters.
Anna is survived...
Barbara Ann Adams
Feb 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Adams (Rider) 75, of Taneytown, MD, passed away Saturday February 8, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital.
Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earl Andrew Rider and the late Mary K English. She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Frank and Stacy Ward of Hampstead MD; son and daughter in law, Charles (Buster)...
David S. Smith
Feb 8, 2025
David Shetrone “Dave” Smith, 72, of Hanover, ended his battle with dementia on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Dave was the loving husband of Mandi Hansford Smith, to whom he was married for 40 years.
Born on April 30, 1952 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Josephine S. Smith. A 1970 graduate of Hanover High School,...
Norma V. Cramer
Feb 4, 2025
Norma V. Cramer, 65, of New Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born on Monday, July 13, 1959 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Allen Dell and Norma Virginia Rippeon Dell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Edwards; and one brother, Michael Small.
Survivors include two children, Jennifer...
James E. Wherley
Jan 21, 2025
James Edgar Wherley, 87, of Hanover, beloved husband of Sharon (Bollinger) Wherley, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.
Born on Thursday, July 1, 1937 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Allen Wherley and Ethel (Weikert) Wherley Brockway. He attended New Oxford High School and Sam’s Creek Church...
Patricia A. Kebil
Jan 21, 2025
Patricia A. (Poist) Kebil, 88, of McSherrystown, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at her home at St. Joseph Village.
Born on Sunday, January 3, 1937 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis X. Poist, Sr. and Carrie Hemler Poist. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph...
Heather Renee Krumrine
Jan 18, 2025
Heather Renee Krumrine, 33, of Loysville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center.
Born on Saturday, July 18, 1991, in Westminster, MD, she was a daughter of Mark Allen Krumrine, Sr., and Valerie M. Little Krumrine. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ryleigh Madeline Krumrine. Heather was a 2009 graduate of Littlestown High School...
Herbert Harrison "Harry" Frobenius
Jan 15, 2025
Herbert Harrison “Harry” Frobenius, 28, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Saturday, August 17, 1996, in Baltimore, Maryland, Harry was the son of Kirk Frobenius and Jennifer Dameron. A graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, he later worked as a Union Apprentice at Hartman Electric in Baltimore. He was a proud member...
Richard James Kalagher
Jan 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) James Kalagher, age 83, on January 8, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home in Hanover, PA, surrounded by his family. Born in Fitchburg, MA, on April 24, 1941, he was the oldest son of James Bernard and Hazel Woodward(Gay) Kalagher. Dick is survived by Nadia Maria...
Wendy E. Gouker
Jan 3, 2025
Wendy E. Gouker, 63, of Elloree, SC, formerly of Littlestown, PA, beloved wife of Daniel L. Gouker, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. Born on Saturday, May 27, 1961 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Jackie Laughman and Harriet Bohrer Laughman. She was preceded in death by her infant baby boy, Eric. Wendy was a...
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