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Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Gregory D. Blank
Jul 11, 2020
Gregory D. Blank, 56, of Abbottstown, passed away at his home. Born on Saturday, September 7, 1963 in Lancaster, he was a son of Elizabeth M. Blank Graham of Venice, FL and the late Donald C. Blank. Gregory received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He discovered the art of log hewing and began to build a...
Kathryn E. Sanders
Jul 8, 2020
Kathryn E. Sanders, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Monday, April 16, 1923, in Arendtsville, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Maude Ketterman Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William A. Sanders, who died in 2009; a grandson, Bryan...
Antonia M. Kern
Jul 8, 2020
Antonia M. Kern, 75, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at sunrise on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services- York South. Born on Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Hanover, she grew up in McSherrystown and was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Catherine M. Laughman Withers. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Sharon Ann Nichols
Jul 4, 2020
Sharon Ann Nichols, 75, of Hanover, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy after losing a courageous battle to a rare form of endometrial cancer (sarcoma). She was the daughter of the late John F. Minch, who preceded her 30 years earlier, and Lillian Christastie Minch of Bethany Manor, who died on March...
Cosmas T. Worley
Jul 2, 2020
Cosmas T. Worley, 96, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Thursday, March 27, 1924 in Mount Rock, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Theresa Klunk Gebhart. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Clark R. Worley, who died...
Arlene B. Ferguson
Jul 1, 2020
Arlene B. Ferguson, 87, of McSherrystown, entered into God’s eternal care Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, September 21, 1932, in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Mabel M. Renoll Yingling. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William C. Breighner and her son, Jeffrey C....
Lillian M. Dusman
Jul 1, 2020
Lillian Mae Shaffer Dusman, 82, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harry Edward Dusman, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, February 6, 1938 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late William Josiah Shaffer and Dorothy Eliza Garrett Shaffer. A 1956 graduate of Eichelberger High School, she served...
Dolores J. Stimax
Jul 1, 2020
Dolores J. Stimax, 89, of Hanover, beloved wife of Don L. Stimax, Sr., entered into eternity based on GOD’S promise (1 John 2:13) on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home following her battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on Saturday, January 17, 1931 in Brooklyn, MD, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Anna Clubb Johnson. She was also preceded...
Robert L. Greenholtz
Jun 26, 2020
Robert L. Greenholtz, 82, of Hanover, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Greenholtz; three sons, Nicholas Greenholtz and his wife, Doreen; and Barry and Kerry Greenholtz; a granddaughter Beth McWilliams and her husband, Karl; and four great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Greenholtz; and a granddaughter, Lindsay...
Lila M. Garrett
Jun 20, 2020
Lila M. Garrett, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Richard Garrett who passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, together they shared 50 years of marriage. Born Sunday, March 19, 1939 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Mark T. Stover, Sr. and Mabel V. (Brodbeck) Stover. Lila...
Richard W. Eder
Jun 20, 2020
Richard W. Eder, 74, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 20, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Born on Monday, October 15, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Emil W. and Josephine Niedzwick Eder. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Eder. A proud US Army Reserve veteran, he was...
Elena- Beth P. Alejandre
Jun 19, 2020
Elena-Beth P. Alejandre, RN, 68, of Hanover, passed away peacefully from complications of COVID-19, on Friday, June, 19, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Thursday, May 1, 1952, in Baguio City, Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Blas Avila Alejandre and Maria Rivera Pavia Alejandre. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Casiano and Charles...
Dolores J. "Dolly" Graham
Jun 15, 2020
Dolores J. “Dolly” Graham, 91, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, June 30, 1928 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Ella R. Shilke. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carroll L. Graham who died in 2005; and...
Glenn E. Bixler
Jun 11, 2020
Glenn E. “Eddie” Bixler, 79, of Hanover, husband of Barbara A. “Barbie” Miller Bixler, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, April 19, 1941 in Lineboro, MD, he was a son of the late Glenn E. and Catherine Krug Bixler. A 1959 graduate of Eichelberger High School, he retired in 2009...
Dale A. Thomas
Jun 11, 2020
Dale A. Thomas, 65, of Littlestown, loving husband of Carlin “Kitty” Kuhn Thomas, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. Born on Sunday, October 3, 1954 in Hanover, he was the son of Edgar G. and Mary Ann Reigle Thomas of Hanover. A 1972 graduate of Hanover High School, he was employed by Spring...
Grace A. Kraft
Jun 8, 2020
Grace A. Kraft, 99, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, December 5, 1920 in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Relda Myers Stauffer. She is also preceded in death by her husband George W. Kraft, who died in 1980; a son, Dale Kraft;...
Nicole R. "Nikki" Whitcomb
May 31, 2020
Nicole R. “Nikki” Whitcomb, 23, of York Springs passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born on Saturday, May 17, 1997 in Hanover, she was the beloved daughter of John Whitcomb of York Springs and Orlena Wildasin Whitcomb of Hanover. A 2015 graduate of South Western High School, she was studying Internet Securities...
Debra A. Brady
May 31, 2020
Debra A. “Deb” Brady, 60, of Hanover, wife of Bill Brady, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, September 21, 1959 in York, she was a daughter of Ned and Diane Miller of Abbottstown. A 1977 graduate of New Oxford High School, Deb retired as the Electronics...
Peggy M. Moul
May 30, 2020
Peggy M. Moul, 81, of Hanover passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. Born on Friday, July 22, 1938 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Virginia Slagle Small. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Rodman L. Moul,...
Stewart W. Baumgardner
May 27, 2020
Stewart W. Baumgardner, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, January 31, 1932 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John and Elsie Baumgardner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Baumgardner; three sons, Donald and James Baumgardner and Stewart...
Gregory D. Blank
Jul 11, 2020
Gregory D. Blank, 56, of Abbottstown, passed away at his home. Born on Saturday, September 7, 1963 in Lancaster, he was a son of Elizabeth M. Blank Graham of Venice, FL and the late Donald C. Blank. Gregory received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He discovered the art of log hewing and began to build a...
Kathryn E. Sanders
Jul 8, 2020
Kathryn E. Sanders, 97, of Hanover, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Monday, April 16, 1923, in Arendtsville, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Maude Ketterman Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William A. Sanders, who died in 2009; a grandson, Bryan...
Antonia M. Kern
Jul 8, 2020
Antonia M. Kern, 75, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at sunrise on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services- York South. Born on Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Hanover, she grew up in McSherrystown and was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Catherine M. Laughman Withers. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Sharon Ann Nichols
Jul 4, 2020
Sharon Ann Nichols, 75, of Hanover, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy after losing a courageous battle to a rare form of endometrial cancer (sarcoma). She was the daughter of the late John F. Minch, who preceded her 30 years earlier, and Lillian Christastie Minch of Bethany Manor, who died on March...
Cosmas T. Worley
Jul 2, 2020
Cosmas T. Worley, 96, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Thursday, March 27, 1924 in Mount Rock, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Theresa Klunk Gebhart. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Clark R. Worley, who died...
Arlene B. Ferguson
Jul 1, 2020
Arlene B. Ferguson, 87, of McSherrystown, entered into God’s eternal care Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, September 21, 1932, in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Mabel M. Renoll Yingling. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William C. Breighner and her son, Jeffrey C....
Lillian M. Dusman
Jul 1, 2020
Lillian Mae Shaffer Dusman, 82, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harry Edward Dusman, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, February 6, 1938 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late William Josiah Shaffer and Dorothy Eliza Garrett Shaffer. A 1956 graduate of Eichelberger High School, she served...
Dolores J. Stimax
Jul 1, 2020
Dolores J. Stimax, 89, of Hanover, beloved wife of Don L. Stimax, Sr., entered into eternity based on GOD’S promise (1 John 2:13) on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home following her battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on Saturday, January 17, 1931 in Brooklyn, MD, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Anna Clubb Johnson. She was also preceded...
Robert L. Greenholtz
Jun 26, 2020
Robert L. Greenholtz, 82, of Hanover, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Greenholtz; three sons, Nicholas Greenholtz and his wife, Doreen; and Barry and Kerry Greenholtz; a granddaughter Beth McWilliams and her husband, Karl; and four great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Greenholtz; and a granddaughter, Lindsay...
Lila M. Garrett
Jun 20, 2020
Lila M. Garrett, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Richard Garrett who passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, together they shared 50 years of marriage. Born Sunday, March 19, 1939 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Mark T. Stover, Sr. and Mabel V. (Brodbeck) Stover. Lila...
Richard W. Eder
Jun 20, 2020
Richard W. Eder, 74, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 20, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Born on Monday, October 15, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Emil W. and Josephine Niedzwick Eder. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Eder. A proud US Army Reserve veteran, he was...
Elena- Beth P. Alejandre
Jun 19, 2020
Elena-Beth P. Alejandre, RN, 68, of Hanover, passed away peacefully from complications of COVID-19, on Friday, June, 19, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Thursday, May 1, 1952, in Baguio City, Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Blas Avila Alejandre and Maria Rivera Pavia Alejandre. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Casiano and Charles...
Dolores J. "Dolly" Graham
Jun 15, 2020
Dolores J. “Dolly” Graham, 91, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Saturday, June 30, 1928 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Ella R. Shilke. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carroll L. Graham who died in 2005; and...
Glenn E. Bixler
Jun 11, 2020
Glenn E. “Eddie” Bixler, 79, of Hanover, husband of Barbara A. “Barbie” Miller Bixler, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, April 19, 1941 in Lineboro, MD, he was a son of the late Glenn E. and Catherine Krug Bixler. A 1959 graduate of Eichelberger High School, he retired in 2009...
Dale A. Thomas
Jun 11, 2020
Dale A. Thomas, 65, of Littlestown, loving husband of Carlin “Kitty” Kuhn Thomas, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. Born on Sunday, October 3, 1954 in Hanover, he was the son of Edgar G. and Mary Ann Reigle Thomas of Hanover. A 1972 graduate of Hanover High School, he was employed by Spring...
Grace A. Kraft
Jun 8, 2020
Grace A. Kraft, 99, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, December 5, 1920 in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Relda Myers Stauffer. She is also preceded in death by her husband George W. Kraft, who died in 1980; a son, Dale Kraft;...
Nicole R. "Nikki" Whitcomb
May 31, 2020
Nicole R. “Nikki” Whitcomb, 23, of York Springs passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born on Saturday, May 17, 1997 in Hanover, she was the beloved daughter of John Whitcomb of York Springs and Orlena Wildasin Whitcomb of Hanover. A 2015 graduate of South Western High School, she was studying Internet Securities...
Debra A. Brady
May 31, 2020
Debra A. “Deb” Brady, 60, of Hanover, wife of Bill Brady, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, September 21, 1959 in York, she was a daughter of Ned and Diane Miller of Abbottstown. A 1977 graduate of New Oxford High School, Deb retired as the Electronics...
Peggy M. Moul
May 30, 2020
Peggy M. Moul, 81, of Hanover passed away peacefully and entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. Born on Friday, July 22, 1938 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Virginia Slagle Small. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Rodman L. Moul,...
Stewart W. Baumgardner
May 27, 2020
Stewart W. Baumgardner, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Sunday, January 31, 1932 in Hanover, he was a son of the late John and Elsie Baumgardner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Baumgardner; three sons, Donald and James Baumgardner and Stewart...
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