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Paulyne G. Small

Paulyne G. Small

Sep 30, 2021

Paulyne G. Small, 95, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Born on Friday, October 30, 1925 in Silver Run, MD, she was a daughter of the late Abraham F. and Annie Geeting Groft. She was also preceded in death by her husband of more than 38 years, Francis X. Small, who...

James D. Adams

James D. Adams

Sep 29, 2021

James (Jim) Adams was born October 7, 1949 in Iaeger WV to the late Maxine Elizabeth Brantley and James Willard Adams and passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Adams whom he took every opportunity to razzle, poke fun, and simply make her laugh; most of all, love her endlessly, which is how...

Henry W. Shanoltz

Henry W. Shanoltz

Sep 28, 2021

Henry Warren “Butch” Shanoltz, 69, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of the late Lindy L. and Virginia Rimel Shanoltz. A 1970 graduate of Gettysburg High School, he was a mechanic and was later employed at the US Naval...

Melanie L. Gladfelter

Melanie L. Gladfelter

Sep 26, 2021

Melanie “Mel” “Mimi” Gladfelter, 40, of Hanover, loving wife of Travis Gladfelter, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, September 26, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born on Tuesday, September 22, 1981 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of Lorraine Mason and her husband, Steven, of Hanover and the late Mark W. Moschetti. Melanie was a breast cancer survivor...

Elinor I. Williams

Elinor I. Williams

Sep 25, 2021

Elinor I. Jansson Williams, 88 of Hanover passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, April 30, 1933 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Edward Gustav Jansson and Daisy Matilda Forstrom Jansson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Franklin A. Williams...

Brenda L. Shipley

Brenda L. Shipley

Sep 24, 2021

Brenda Lea Pickett Shipley, 77, of Abbottstown, loving wife of Michael G. Shipley, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, September 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, March 1, 1944 in Sykesville, MD, she was a daughter of the late James Terry Dearing and Elizabeth Morris Dearing. She was also preceded in death by her...

Robert L. Bixby

Robert L. Bixby

Sep 24, 2021

Robert Lewis Bixby, 64, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home. Born on Monday, January 14, 1957 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Royal Charles Bixby and Elizabeth Lewis Fitz Bixby. He was also preceded in death by his former wife of 24 years, Deborah Ann Bixby, who died in 2021; a sister, Virginia Bixby Eltz;...

Jeanne O'Connor

Jeanne O'Connor

Sep 22, 2021

Jeanne O’Connor, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Wednesday, September 13, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Antoinette Canzano Capasso. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Patrick J. O’Connor, Jr.; two brothers,...

Michael Casmier Krecko

Michael Casmier Krecko

Sep 17, 2021

Michael Casmier Krecko, 71, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, September 17, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on Wednesday, January 4, 1950 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Walter Casmier and Lillian Miller Krecko. In addition to his parents, he is reunited in Heaven with his maternal grandparents, Ignatius and Abigail Miller. A...

Ronald Gene Mattingly

Ronald Gene Mattingly

Sep 14, 2021

Ronald Gene Mattingly (aka Ron or Ronnie Gene), 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Gail Thayer Mattingly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky, to Susie and Walter Mattingly, he was the eldest of three brothers and is survived by his beloved brother Larry (Booty) Mattingly....

Timothy J. Little

Timothy J. Little

Sep 11, 2021

Timothy J. Little, 60, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home. Born on Tuesday, September 20, 1960 in York, he was a son of the late Philip J. and Mary Norbeck Little. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Patrick Little; and a granddaughter, Anastasia Stambaugh. A 1978 graduate of...

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser

Sep 3, 2021

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Wednesday, December 27, 1933 in Omaha, NE, she was a longtime resident of Ellicott City, MD. Mary was a daughter of the late Logan and Florence Lowry Finnerty, and was also preceded in death by her husband of...

Dolores Jean Brillos

Dolores Jean Brillos

Aug 29, 2021

Dolores Jean Brillos born on January 16, 1929, stepped through the Gates of Glory, on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 92. Dolores, daughter of the late Carl and Lillian (Bown) Ryan was born and grew up in Hannibal, Missouri. She was the oldest of 3 sisters. She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1947. She met the...

Paul Anthony Sanders

Paul Anthony Sanders

Aug 28, 2021

Paul Anthony Sanders, 87, of McSherrystown, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital following a period of declining health. Born on Friday, December 22, 1933 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the last surviving child of the late Robert Henry and Blanche Cecilia Sprankle Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his wife...

George F. Atwell Jr.

George F. Atwell Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

George F. Atwell, Jr., 53, of Hanover, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, April 25, 1968 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of Lennie “Rose” Atwell of Westminster, MD and the late George F. Atwell, Sr. George was a 1986 graduate of South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD. Surviving, in addition to...

Cathy Welsh

Cathy Welsh

Aug 24, 2021

Cathy Welsh, 67, of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home. Born on Saturday, March 13, 1954 in Reisterstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hornick Lookingbill. A 1972 graduate of Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Cathy was employed for many years as a circulation clerk for Carroll County Public Library,...

Paul J. Crook

Paul J. Crook

Aug 22, 2021

Paul J. Crook, 89, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in York. Born on Monday, September 7, 1931 in Hampton, PA, he was a son of the late Boyd and Margie Rhinehart Crook. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Crook; a sister, Joanne Miller; and...

James J. Alexander

James J. Alexander

Aug 19, 2021

James J. (Jim) Alexander, 96, formerly of Whitesboro, NY, passed away at home on August 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on January 23, 1925 in Utica, NY, Jim was the son of the late Robert James and Katherine Collins Alexander. Jim proudly and humbly served in General Patton’s 101st Infantry, 26th Division during World War II, having received...

Kimberly A. Meyers

Kimberly A. Meyers

Aug 19, 2021

Kimberly A. Meyers, 51, of Westminster, MD and formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her home. Born on Wednesday, January 7, 1970 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Theresa Reese Shoemaker of Hanover and the late Earl J. Shoemaker. Kim was a 1988 graduate of Hanover Senior High School and enjoyed volunteering and...

Donald E. Boone

Donald E. Boone

Aug 15, 2021

Donald E. Boone, 78, of York, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Elmcroft of York Senior Living Center. Born on Thursday, October 22, 1942 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Alvin M. Boone, Sr. and Pauline Jacoby Boone. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Beverly...

Paulyne G. Small

Paulyne G. Small

Sep 30, 2021

Paulyne G. Small, 95, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Born on Friday, October 30, 1925 in Silver Run, MD, she was a daughter of the late Abraham F. and Annie Geeting Groft. She was also preceded in death by her husband of more than 38 years, Francis X. Small, who...

James D. Adams

James D. Adams

Sep 29, 2021

James (Jim) Adams was born October 7, 1949 in Iaeger WV to the late Maxine Elizabeth Brantley and James Willard Adams and passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Adams whom he took every opportunity to razzle, poke fun, and simply make her laugh; most of all, love her endlessly, which is how...

Henry W. Shanoltz

Henry W. Shanoltz

Sep 28, 2021

Henry Warren “Butch” Shanoltz, 69, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of the late Lindy L. and Virginia Rimel Shanoltz. A 1970 graduate of Gettysburg High School, he was a mechanic and was later employed at the US Naval...

Melanie L. Gladfelter

Melanie L. Gladfelter

Sep 26, 2021

Melanie “Mel” “Mimi” Gladfelter, 40, of Hanover, loving wife of Travis Gladfelter, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, September 26, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born on Tuesday, September 22, 1981 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of Lorraine Mason and her husband, Steven, of Hanover and the late Mark W. Moschetti. Melanie was a breast cancer survivor...

Elinor I. Williams

Elinor I. Williams

Sep 25, 2021

Elinor I. Jansson Williams, 88 of Hanover passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, April 30, 1933 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Edward Gustav Jansson and Daisy Matilda Forstrom Jansson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Franklin A. Williams...

Brenda L. Shipley

Brenda L. Shipley

Sep 24, 2021

Brenda Lea Pickett Shipley, 77, of Abbottstown, loving wife of Michael G. Shipley, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, September 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, March 1, 1944 in Sykesville, MD, she was a daughter of the late James Terry Dearing and Elizabeth Morris Dearing. She was also preceded in death by her...

Robert L. Bixby

Robert L. Bixby

Sep 24, 2021

Robert Lewis Bixby, 64, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home. Born on Monday, January 14, 1957 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Royal Charles Bixby and Elizabeth Lewis Fitz Bixby. He was also preceded in death by his former wife of 24 years, Deborah Ann Bixby, who died in 2021; a sister, Virginia Bixby Eltz;...

Jeanne O'Connor

Jeanne O'Connor

Sep 22, 2021

Jeanne O’Connor, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Wednesday, September 13, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Antoinette Canzano Capasso. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Patrick J. O’Connor, Jr.; two brothers,...

Michael Casmier Krecko

Michael Casmier Krecko

Sep 17, 2021

Michael Casmier Krecko, 71, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, September 17, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on Wednesday, January 4, 1950 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Walter Casmier and Lillian Miller Krecko. In addition to his parents, he is reunited in Heaven with his maternal grandparents, Ignatius and Abigail Miller. A...

Ronald Gene Mattingly

Ronald Gene Mattingly

Sep 14, 2021

Ronald Gene Mattingly (aka Ron or Ronnie Gene), 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Gail Thayer Mattingly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky, to Susie and Walter Mattingly, he was the eldest of three brothers and is survived by his beloved brother Larry (Booty) Mattingly....

Timothy J. Little

Timothy J. Little

Sep 11, 2021

Timothy J. Little, 60, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home. Born on Tuesday, September 20, 1960 in York, he was a son of the late Philip J. and Mary Norbeck Little. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Patrick Little; and a granddaughter, Anastasia Stambaugh. A 1978 graduate of...

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser

Sep 3, 2021

Mary Trudelle (Finnerty) Howser, 87, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Wednesday, December 27, 1933 in Omaha, NE, she was a longtime resident of Ellicott City, MD. Mary was a daughter of the late Logan and Florence Lowry Finnerty, and was also preceded in death by her husband of...

Dolores Jean Brillos

Dolores Jean Brillos

Aug 29, 2021

Dolores Jean Brillos born on January 16, 1929, stepped through the Gates of Glory, on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 92. Dolores, daughter of the late Carl and Lillian (Bown) Ryan was born and grew up in Hannibal, Missouri. She was the oldest of 3 sisters. She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1947. She met the...

Paul Anthony Sanders

Paul Anthony Sanders

Aug 28, 2021

Paul Anthony Sanders, 87, of McSherrystown, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital following a period of declining health. Born on Friday, December 22, 1933 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the last surviving child of the late Robert Henry and Blanche Cecilia Sprankle Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his wife...

George F. Atwell Jr.

George F. Atwell Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

George F. Atwell, Jr., 53, of Hanover, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, April 25, 1968 in Westminster, MD, he was the son of Lennie “Rose” Atwell of Westminster, MD and the late George F. Atwell, Sr. George was a 1986 graduate of South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD. Surviving, in addition to...

Cathy Welsh

Cathy Welsh

Aug 24, 2021

Cathy Welsh, 67, of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home. Born on Saturday, March 13, 1954 in Reisterstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hornick Lookingbill. A 1972 graduate of Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Cathy was employed for many years as a circulation clerk for Carroll County Public Library,...

Paul J. Crook

Paul J. Crook

Aug 22, 2021

Paul J. Crook, 89, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in York. Born on Monday, September 7, 1931 in Hampton, PA, he was a son of the late Boyd and Margie Rhinehart Crook. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Crook; a sister, Joanne Miller; and...

James J. Alexander

James J. Alexander

Aug 19, 2021

James J. (Jim) Alexander, 96, formerly of Whitesboro, NY, passed away at home on August 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on January 23, 1925 in Utica, NY, Jim was the son of the late Robert James and Katherine Collins Alexander. Jim proudly and humbly served in General Patton’s 101st Infantry, 26th Division during World War II, having received...

Kimberly A. Meyers

Kimberly A. Meyers

Aug 19, 2021

Kimberly A. Meyers, 51, of Westminster, MD and formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her home. Born on Wednesday, January 7, 1970 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Theresa Reese Shoemaker of Hanover and the late Earl J. Shoemaker. Kim was a 1988 graduate of Hanover Senior High School and enjoyed volunteering and...

Donald E. Boone

Donald E. Boone

Aug 15, 2021

Donald E. Boone, 78, of York, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Elmcroft of York Senior Living Center. Born on Thursday, October 22, 1942 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Alvin M. Boone, Sr. and Pauline Jacoby Boone. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Beverly...

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