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Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Terrence L. "Terry" Hormel
Jan 9, 2026
Terrence L. “Terry” Hormel, 76, of Marco Island, FL, Jasper, GA and formerly of Hanover, PA, beloved husband of Monna (Brown) Hormel, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home on Marco Island following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Born on April 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Glenn L. and Margret (Longstreth)...
Shirley R. Esaley
Jan 8, 2026
Shirley Regina (Storm) Esaley, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Tree of Life Memory Care in Hanover.
Born on Monday, May 14, 1934 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hoke) Storm. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert J. Esaley, who died in...
Carole Sue Richter
Jan 7, 2026
Carole Sue (Amweg) Richter, 80, of Cross Keys Village passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Brethren Home Community.
Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Willis F. and Olive (Juanita Gossard) Amweg. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Conrad B. Richter, a stepdaughter, Lisa...
Melvin B. Mann
Jan 4, 2026
Melvin B. Mann, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, April 21, 1933, he was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Melvin was a retired employee of Mack Trucks and was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene where he was active...
Dean M. Shearer
Jan 2, 2026
“To make a long story short” Dean M. Shearer, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Mark L. Corl with whom their partnership began in 2000 and got married in 2015, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Friday, November 9, 1956 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clyde and Viola (Hersh) Shearer....
Garland "Jay" Rhyne, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Garland J. “Jay” Rhyne, Jr., 75, of Hanover, husband of Andrea “Andi” Rhyne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home.
Born on Monday, July 31, 1950 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Garland J. Rhyne, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kalchik) Rhyne. Jay was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a...
Dr. Gary W. Nalavany
Jan 1, 2026
Dr. Gary Nalavany, 71, of Hanover, passed away blissfully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, August 15, 1954 in Linden, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Derenick) Nalavany. Dr. Nalavany received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Physics from Kean College in Union, NJ and later graduated from St....
Robert D. Sneeringer
Dec 22, 2025
Robert D. Sneeringer, 82, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Fritz Sneeringer, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, December 22, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, March 1, 1943 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Mussetta M. (Schuhart) Sneeringer. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Mason Brady; seven brothers, James,...
Haley W. "Jack" Hobbs, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Haley W. Hobbs, Jr. “Jack”, 83, of Hanover (formerly Baltimore, MD), beloved husband of Joyce Hobbs passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Saturday, May 16, 1942 in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Audrey Sylvia Herndon and Haley Wilson Hobbs, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie...
Sheila Bowers
Dec 17, 2025
Sheila Bowers, 55, of Hanover, beloved wife of Richard Joseph Bowers, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, September 17, 1970 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of John Anthony Steiner and his wife, Doris Steiner and the late Shirley Ann Yelton. Sheila was a 1988 graduate of Hanover High School and spent time...
Larry E. Eisenberger
Dec 16, 2025
Larry E. Eisenberger, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, February 6, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Effie (Whisler) Eisenberger. A 1957 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Larry was a former employee of Sterner’s Grocery Store and later worked for Emeco. He was...
Sana Humes
Dec 14, 2025
Sana Humes, of Glenville, PA, a beautiful, shining light to all who knew and loved her, was lost on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
A native of Jerusalem, Palestine, she was the first of three daughters born to George and Luba (Michael) Barghout of Towson, MD. Sana was held in high regard by so many for her caring, generous nature and fun-loving...
John L. Neiderer, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
John L. Neiderer, Sr., 98, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville.
Born on Sunday, October 2, 1927 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Norbert G. and Arline (Billman) Neiderer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Carlynn (Hartman) Neiderer, who died in...
Brian M. McMaster
Dec 11, 2025
Brian M. “Mixer” McMaster, 71, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, and most recently of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2025. He lived life with enthusiasm, humor, and heart. Brian made every moment count. His laughter, gift of gab, and love of life will be remembered always by his family and friends. Brian’s memory will forever...
Sally A. Sagle
Dec 8, 2025
Sally A. Kerchner Sagle, of Hanover, PA went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family at her daughter and granddaughter’s home in Cleveland, OH.
Sally was born June 26, 1947, to the late Richard and Eleanor Kerchner. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Sagle. Sally was dedicated to her family, caring...
Donald "Brownie" Brown
Dec 6, 2025
Donald “Brownie” Brown, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Jacqueline Hoffman Brown, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Tuesday, July 9, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Brown and Romaine Reichart Brown. He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Brown; and a...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Grim
Dec 3, 2025
Gerald W. “Jerry” Grim, 93, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Wednesday, April 27, 1932 in Landisburg, PA he was a son of the late Oram M. Grim and Esther B. Gable Grim. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Joan Grim, who died October...
Jesse Gibbons
Dec 3, 2025
Jesse Gibbons, 75, of Abbottstown, beloved husband of Patricia A. Brown Gibbons, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, October 10, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John R. Gibbons and Grace S. Mancha Gibbons. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and John Gibbons....
Teresa E. Dennis
Dec 2, 2025
Teresa E. Dennis, 69, of Hanover, beloved wife of Roland L. “Roy” Dennis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home.
Born on Wednesday, April 18, 1956 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Albert Agnew and Dorothea Elaine (Whitelam) Agnew. Teresa received her Bachelor’s degree from Madison University, later earned her Master’s degree in...
Willis J. "Will" Myers
Nov 30, 2025
Willis J. “Will” Myers, 91, formerly of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD.
Born on Friday, October 19, 1934, in Hanover, he was a son of the late John D. and Clara E. (Berkheimer) Myers. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Terrence L. "Terry" Hormel
Jan 9, 2026
Terrence L. “Terry” Hormel, 76, of Marco Island, FL, Jasper, GA and formerly of Hanover, PA, beloved husband of Monna (Brown) Hormel, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home on Marco Island following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Born on April 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Glenn L. and Margret (Longstreth)...
Shirley R. Esaley
Jan 8, 2026
Shirley Regina (Storm) Esaley, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Tree of Life Memory Care in Hanover.
Born on Monday, May 14, 1934 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hoke) Storm. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert J. Esaley, who died in...
Carole Sue Richter
Jan 7, 2026
Carole Sue (Amweg) Richter, 80, of Cross Keys Village passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Brethren Home Community.
Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Willis F. and Olive (Juanita Gossard) Amweg. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Conrad B. Richter, a stepdaughter, Lisa...
Melvin B. Mann
Jan 4, 2026
Melvin B. Mann, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Friday, April 21, 1933, he was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Melvin was a retired employee of Mack Trucks and was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene where he was active...
Dean M. Shearer
Jan 2, 2026
“To make a long story short” Dean M. Shearer, 69, of Hanover, beloved husband of Mark L. Corl with whom their partnership began in 2000 and got married in 2015, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Friday, November 9, 1956 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clyde and Viola (Hersh) Shearer....
Garland "Jay" Rhyne, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Garland J. “Jay” Rhyne, Jr., 75, of Hanover, husband of Andrea “Andi” Rhyne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home.
Born on Monday, July 31, 1950 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Garland J. Rhyne, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kalchik) Rhyne. Jay was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a...
Dr. Gary W. Nalavany
Jan 1, 2026
Dr. Gary Nalavany, 71, of Hanover, passed away blissfully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Sunday, August 15, 1954 in Linden, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Derenick) Nalavany. Dr. Nalavany received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Physics from Kean College in Union, NJ and later graduated from St....
Robert D. Sneeringer
Dec 22, 2025
Robert D. Sneeringer, 82, of Hanover, beloved husband of Donna Fritz Sneeringer, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, December 22, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, March 1, 1943 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Mussetta M. (Schuhart) Sneeringer. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Mason Brady; seven brothers, James,...
Haley W. "Jack" Hobbs, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Haley W. Hobbs, Jr. “Jack”, 83, of Hanover (formerly Baltimore, MD), beloved husband of Joyce Hobbs passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Saturday, May 16, 1942 in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Audrey Sylvia Herndon and Haley Wilson Hobbs, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie...
Sheila Bowers
Dec 17, 2025
Sheila Bowers, 55, of Hanover, beloved wife of Richard Joseph Bowers, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Thursday, September 17, 1970 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of John Anthony Steiner and his wife, Doris Steiner and the late Shirley Ann Yelton. Sheila was a 1988 graduate of Hanover High School and spent time...
Larry E. Eisenberger
Dec 16, 2025
Larry E. Eisenberger, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at UPMC Hanover.
Born on Monday, February 6, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Effie (Whisler) Eisenberger. A 1957 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Larry was a former employee of Sterner’s Grocery Store and later worked for Emeco. He was...
Sana Humes
Dec 14, 2025
Sana Humes, of Glenville, PA, a beautiful, shining light to all who knew and loved her, was lost on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
A native of Jerusalem, Palestine, she was the first of three daughters born to George and Luba (Michael) Barghout of Towson, MD. Sana was held in high regard by so many for her caring, generous nature and fun-loving...
John L. Neiderer, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
John L. Neiderer, Sr., 98, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville.
Born on Sunday, October 2, 1927 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Norbert G. and Arline (Billman) Neiderer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Carlynn (Hartman) Neiderer, who died in...
Brian M. McMaster
Dec 11, 2025
Brian M. “Mixer” McMaster, 71, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, and most recently of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2025. He lived life with enthusiasm, humor, and heart. Brian made every moment count. His laughter, gift of gab, and love of life will be remembered always by his family and friends. Brian’s memory will forever...
Sally A. Sagle
Dec 8, 2025
Sally A. Kerchner Sagle, of Hanover, PA went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family at her daughter and granddaughter’s home in Cleveland, OH.
Sally was born June 26, 1947, to the late Richard and Eleanor Kerchner. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Sagle. Sally was dedicated to her family, caring...
Donald "Brownie" Brown
Dec 6, 2025
Donald “Brownie” Brown, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Jacqueline Hoffman Brown, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Tuesday, July 9, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John Brown and Romaine Reichart Brown. He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Brown; and a...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Grim
Dec 3, 2025
Gerald W. “Jerry” Grim, 93, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Homewood Living at Plum Creek.
Born on Wednesday, April 27, 1932 in Landisburg, PA he was a son of the late Oram M. Grim and Esther B. Gable Grim. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Joan Grim, who died October...
Jesse Gibbons
Dec 3, 2025
Jesse Gibbons, 75, of Abbottstown, beloved husband of Patricia A. Brown Gibbons, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, October 10, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John R. Gibbons and Grace S. Mancha Gibbons. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and John Gibbons....
Teresa E. Dennis
Dec 2, 2025
Teresa E. Dennis, 69, of Hanover, beloved wife of Roland L. “Roy” Dennis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home.
Born on Wednesday, April 18, 1956 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Albert Agnew and Dorothea Elaine (Whitelam) Agnew. Teresa received her Bachelor’s degree from Madison University, later earned her Master’s degree in...
Willis J. "Will" Myers
Nov 30, 2025
Willis J. “Will” Myers, 91, formerly of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD.
Born on Friday, October 19, 1934, in Hanover, he was a son of the late John D. and Clara E. (Berkheimer) Myers. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife...
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