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Michael R. Zimmerman

Michael R. Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2023

Michael R. Zimmerman, 80, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Harrisonburg, VA. Born on Thursday, March 4, 1943 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Russell H. and Joyce J. Mann Zimmerman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Joyce E. Zimmerman, who died in 2011....

Christopher E. Lockard

Christopher E. Lockard

Jun 8, 2023

Christopher Eugene Lockard, 55, of Hanover, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1968, he was the son of Eugene C. and Nancy L. Carbaugh Lockard of Hanover. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Dorothy Carbaugh; paternal grandmother, Velma Baumgardner;...

Lourdes Ramos Baez

Lourdes Ramos Baez

Jun 6, 2023

Lourdes Ramos Baez, 67, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home. Born on Friday, March 16, 1956 in Rincon, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Reyes Ramos and Felicita Baez Lopez. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Daisy Joann Torres Ramos; and a brother, Samuel “Tato” Ramos. Lourdes received a bachelor’s...

Barry G. Stauffer

Barry G. Stauffer

Jun 5, 2023

Barry G. Stauffer, 80, of Hanover, husband of Dona L. Stauffer, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at UPMC Memorial. Born on Friday, November 27, 1942 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Samuel G. Stauffer and Mary A. Wagner Stauffer Wentz. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Beryl D. Stauffer. A 1960...

Tammy E. Rowland

Tammy E. Rowland

Jun 5, 2023

Tammy E. Rowland, 53, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, August 23, 1969 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Diane Adams Beckner of Hanover and the late Teddy A. Rowland. Tammy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and watching “Pioneer Woman” and “Valerie” on Food TV. In addition to her mother, she...

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith

Jun 3, 2023

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith, 88, wife of Neil Fralick Smith, Sr., of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, August 10, 1934 in Jamestown, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Stanley A. and Lucile Gilbert Johnson. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Jamestown High School and graduated...

John V. Hefner

John V. Hefner

Jun 1, 2023

John V. Hefner, born January 5, 1985, son of John and Kay Hefner, chose to end his journey on earth June 1, 2023. He is survived by his parents, his sister Dianne, and her children, Lincoln and Hunter. Johnny had the art of conversation for those who had time to talk, a quick wit and a smile for everyone. He...

Mary Ellen Pennewill

Mary Ellen Pennewill

May 28, 2023

Mary Ellen Confer Gonzalez Pennewill, 76, of Hanover, wife of George Z. Pennewill, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital with her family by her side. Born on Saturday, February 8, 1947 in Lockhaven, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn R. Confer and Vera “Sister” Geyer Confer. She...

Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb

Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb

May 26, 2023

Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold Shorb, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover following a third battle with cancer. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Connor Yates and Chief Petty Officer, Roy Stewart Yates. Her...

Eleanor J. Cannon

Eleanor J. Cannon

May 24, 2023

It’s amazing how one day someone walks into your life and you cannot remember how you ever lived without them. Eleanor J. Cannon, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA she was a daughter of the late William...

Andrea L. Glitsch

Andrea L. Glitsch

May 23, 2023

Andrea L. Glitsch, 52, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care May 23, 2023. A daughter of Mary Hymes and James Glitsch, Jr., Andrea is survived by her two sons, Michael and Nicholas Brady; as well as her siblings, James (Joy) Glitsch III, Sherry (John) Wherley, Tony (Beth) Gorman, Christopher Gorman, Larry (Christine) Gorman, Mark (Dawn) Gorman, Daniel (Lily) Gorman, Patrick...

Fred M. Harbold

Fred M. Harbold

May 23, 2023

Fred M. Harbold, 88, of Dover, passed away at Providence Place in Dover on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on January 5, 1935, he was a son of the late Claribel V. V. Trostle Haar and Paul Harbold. He was also the stepson of the late G. Philip Haar. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by...

Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer

Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer

May 23, 2023

Though she be little, she is Mighty. Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer, 44 entered into eternal rest, passing away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Born August 11, 1978 in Hanover, PA, Stephanie attended school through Lincoln Intermediate Unit and previously attended day programs at Bell Socialization and C.A.T. She had been a resident at Skills of Central PA since 2009 and...

Pamela A. Dehoff

Pamela A. Dehoff

May 17, 2023

Pamela A. Dehoff, 65, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, August 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Lillie May (Doss) Houck of Hanover and the late Wayne A. Dehoff, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Marvin H. Houck; and a nephew,...

Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin

Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin

May 17, 2023

Donald Z. “Donnie” Bowlin, 74, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, December 4, 1948 in Everette, KY, he was a son of the late Zest Bowlin and Marion Rodgers Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Sherman; and two brothers, Mike &...

John M. David

John M. David

May 11, 2023

John Marshall David, age 88, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on May 11, 2023, from cardiovascular disease. John was born in 1935 in Galveston, TX, to Lydia Thomasie David and Rex Joseph David. He was the younger of two children, with brother Rex David Jr. (deceased, Minneapolis, MN). In 1953, John graduated from Kirwin High School (now O’Connell High...

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher

May 10, 2023

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher, born June 6, 2002 in Fairless Hills, PA, passed away in the evening of Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at his home in Littlestown, PA. He is survived by and loved forever by his parents, Patricia and Rory, of Fairless Hills and Littlestown; his older sisters, Keliey (Shane) Strack, Rebecca (Edward) Donnelly, and Helen; his younger brother, Connor;...

Melvin L. Storm

Melvin L. Storm

May 7, 2023

Melvin L Storm, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and life partner, entered into God’s eternal care Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 12, 1939 in Hanover PA, he was the son of the late Allen Storm and Bessie (Dephie) Storm; He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...

Barbara J. Fabian

Barbara J. Fabian

May 6, 2023

Barbara J. Fabian, 63, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Tuesday, June 6, 1959 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of Joan B. Velton Mullen and the late James Edward Mullen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James E. Mullen, Jr.; and a...

Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii

Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii

May 5, 2023

Edward F. Masenheimer, III, 72, of Hanover, husband of Jean L. Walls Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born on Saturday, August 26, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ben Masenheimer. A 1968 graduate...

Michael R. Zimmerman

Michael R. Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2023

Michael R. Zimmerman, 80, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Harrisonburg, VA. Born on Thursday, March 4, 1943 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Russell H. and Joyce J. Mann Zimmerman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Joyce E. Zimmerman, who died in 2011....

Christopher E. Lockard

Christopher E. Lockard

Jun 8, 2023

Christopher Eugene Lockard, 55, of Hanover, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home. Born on Tuesday, January 9, 1968, he was the son of Eugene C. and Nancy L. Carbaugh Lockard of Hanover. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Dorothy Carbaugh; paternal grandmother, Velma Baumgardner;...

Lourdes Ramos Baez

Lourdes Ramos Baez

Jun 6, 2023

Lourdes Ramos Baez, 67, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home. Born on Friday, March 16, 1956 in Rincon, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Reyes Ramos and Felicita Baez Lopez. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Daisy Joann Torres Ramos; and a brother, Samuel “Tato” Ramos. Lourdes received a bachelor’s...

Barry G. Stauffer

Barry G. Stauffer

Jun 5, 2023

Barry G. Stauffer, 80, of Hanover, husband of Dona L. Stauffer, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at UPMC Memorial. Born on Friday, November 27, 1942 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Samuel G. Stauffer and Mary A. Wagner Stauffer Wentz. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Beryl D. Stauffer. A 1960...

Tammy E. Rowland

Tammy E. Rowland

Jun 5, 2023

Tammy E. Rowland, 53, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home. Born on Saturday, August 23, 1969 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Diane Adams Beckner of Hanover and the late Teddy A. Rowland. Tammy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and watching “Pioneer Woman” and “Valerie” on Food TV. In addition to her mother, she...

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith

Jun 3, 2023

Helen Lucile Johnson Smith, 88, wife of Neil Fralick Smith, Sr., of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, August 10, 1934 in Jamestown, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Stanley A. and Lucile Gilbert Johnson. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Jamestown High School and graduated...

John V. Hefner

John V. Hefner

Jun 1, 2023

John V. Hefner, born January 5, 1985, son of John and Kay Hefner, chose to end his journey on earth June 1, 2023. He is survived by his parents, his sister Dianne, and her children, Lincoln and Hunter. Johnny had the art of conversation for those who had time to talk, a quick wit and a smile for everyone. He...

Mary Ellen Pennewill

Mary Ellen Pennewill

May 28, 2023

Mary Ellen Confer Gonzalez Pennewill, 76, of Hanover, wife of George Z. Pennewill, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital with her family by her side. Born on Saturday, February 8, 1947 in Lockhaven, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn R. Confer and Vera “Sister” Geyer Confer. She...

Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb

Rebecca Y. "Becky" Shorb

May 26, 2023

Rebecca Yates "Becky" Shorb, 77, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold Shorb, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover following a third battle with cancer. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945 in Frostburg, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Connor Yates and Chief Petty Officer, Roy Stewart Yates. Her...

Eleanor J. Cannon

Eleanor J. Cannon

May 24, 2023

It’s amazing how one day someone walks into your life and you cannot remember how you ever lived without them. Eleanor J. Cannon, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA she was a daughter of the late William...

Andrea L. Glitsch

Andrea L. Glitsch

May 23, 2023

Andrea L. Glitsch, 52, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care May 23, 2023. A daughter of Mary Hymes and James Glitsch, Jr., Andrea is survived by her two sons, Michael and Nicholas Brady; as well as her siblings, James (Joy) Glitsch III, Sherry (John) Wherley, Tony (Beth) Gorman, Christopher Gorman, Larry (Christine) Gorman, Mark (Dawn) Gorman, Daniel (Lily) Gorman, Patrick...

Fred M. Harbold

Fred M. Harbold

May 23, 2023

Fred M. Harbold, 88, of Dover, passed away at Providence Place in Dover on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on January 5, 1935, he was a son of the late Claribel V. V. Trostle Haar and Paul Harbold. He was also the stepson of the late G. Philip Haar. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by...

Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer

Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer

May 23, 2023

Though she be little, she is Mighty. Stephanie Lynn Sheaffer, 44 entered into eternal rest, passing away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Born August 11, 1978 in Hanover, PA, Stephanie attended school through Lincoln Intermediate Unit and previously attended day programs at Bell Socialization and C.A.T. She had been a resident at Skills of Central PA since 2009 and...

Pamela A. Dehoff

Pamela A. Dehoff

May 17, 2023

Pamela A. Dehoff, 65, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, August 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of Lillie May (Doss) Houck of Hanover and the late Wayne A. Dehoff, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Marvin H. Houck; and a nephew,...

Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin

Donald Z. "Donnie" Bowlin

May 17, 2023

Donald Z. “Donnie” Bowlin, 74, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, December 4, 1948 in Everette, KY, he was a son of the late Zest Bowlin and Marion Rodgers Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Sherman; and two brothers, Mike &...

John M. David

John M. David

May 11, 2023

John Marshall David, age 88, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on May 11, 2023, from cardiovascular disease. John was born in 1935 in Galveston, TX, to Lydia Thomasie David and Rex Joseph David. He was the younger of two children, with brother Rex David Jr. (deceased, Minneapolis, MN). In 1953, John graduated from Kirwin High School (now O’Connell High...

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher

May 10, 2023

Zachariah Alexander Gallagher, born June 6, 2002 in Fairless Hills, PA, passed away in the evening of Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at his home in Littlestown, PA. He is survived by and loved forever by his parents, Patricia and Rory, of Fairless Hills and Littlestown; his older sisters, Keliey (Shane) Strack, Rebecca (Edward) Donnelly, and Helen; his younger brother, Connor;...

Melvin L. Storm

Melvin L. Storm

May 7, 2023

Melvin L Storm, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and life partner, entered into God’s eternal care Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 12, 1939 in Hanover PA, he was the son of the late Allen Storm and Bessie (Dephie) Storm; He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...

Barbara J. Fabian

Barbara J. Fabian

May 6, 2023

Barbara J. Fabian, 63, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Tuesday, June 6, 1959 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of Joan B. Velton Mullen and the late James Edward Mullen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James E. Mullen, Jr.; and a...

Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii

Edward F. Masenheimer, Iii

May 5, 2023

Edward F. Masenheimer, III, 72, of Hanover, husband of Jean L. Walls Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born on Saturday, August 26, 1950 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ben Masenheimer. A 1968 graduate...

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