Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Raymond A. Williams
May 11, 2019
Raymond A. Williams, 91, of Hanover, husband of Lynne Williams, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home. Born on Sunday, January 8, 1928 in Utica, NY, he was a son of the late Ellis O. and Anna Smith Williams. Raymond was a Vice President and Trust Officer with the former CoreStates Bank. He was a history...
Laurel I. Bateman
May 8, 2019
Laurel I. Bateman, 94, of Ellicott City, MD, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born on Saturday, May 2, 1925 in Ripley, NY, she was a daughter of the late Carleton S. and Mary Dillaman Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John G. “Gil” Bateman, who died in 2016,...
Marion Lynn Carter
May 7, 2019
Marion Lynn Carter, 78, of Littlestown, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD. Born on Wednesday, June 26, 1940 in North English, Iowa, he was a son of the late Marion G. and Gertrude Blanche King Carter. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 38 years,...
William J. Sappington
May 7, 2019
William “Bill” J. Sappington, 91, of Chambersburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at SpiritTrust Lutheran Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover. Born on Sunday, August 21, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, he was son of the late William Herbert Sappington and Augusta Schwartz Sappington. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years,...
Audrey V. Adams
May 5, 2019
On May 5th 2019, Another Earth Angel gained her wings, Audrey Verna Adams (née Eckert). Audrey was born in St. Mary’s, PA on March 21st 1936 to the late Herbert and Frances Eckert from St. Mary’s. She was very much loved by George Adams, her wonderful husband of 30 years, and was treasured by her siblings & their spouses; Steve...
Sharon L. Lovelace
May 1, 2019
Sharon L. Lovelace, 72, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 30, 1946 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Maude Grove Schwartz. A graduate of Hanover High School, Sharon later worked as a beautician. She enjoyed gardening, antiques, and cats. Survivors include her...
Marlo N. Scarangella
Apr 29, 2019
Marlo N. Scarangella, 44, of Fayetteville, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born on Tuesday, May 28, 1974 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Louis A. Scarangella of Harrisburg and Susan Noel Strambaugh of Hanover. Marlo was a member of the Brownsville Church of God, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #...
Theron E. "Jim" Cline
Apr 21, 2019
Theron E. “Jim” Cline, 85, of Hanover, loving husband of Phyllis Rohrbaugh Cline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Camp Hill with his family by his side. Born on Saturday, June 10, 1933 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Nevin J.A. and Treva Mummert Cline. He was a 1951 graduate...
Lucille V. Chapman
Apr 15, 2019
Lucille Velma Chapman, 84, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, following complications from a stroke. Lucille was raised in Adams County, as the second of nine children. She graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952 where she played basketball, softball, and track and sang in various clubs and performances. After graduation she moved to Gettysburg to work...
Ervin J. Graybill
Apr 14, 2019
Ervin J. Graybill, 79, of Hanover, died on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Friday, November 17, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Carrie Romaine Kopp Graybill. Ervin is survived by several cousins. Burial will be held privately at St. Paul's (Dubs) Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery.
Richard "Red" Holmes
Apr 13, 2019
Richard “Red” Holmes, 81, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda Holmes, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, July 11, 1937, in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late James M. and Sophie Schnitzler Holmes. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Holmes Maley, and a brother James...
Janet Barnhart
Apr 13, 2019
Janet L. Barnhart, 93, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community, where she resided for nearly six years. Born on April 18, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Sterner Hartman and wife of over 61 years to the late George H. Barnhart, who...
Doris A. Livelsberger
Apr 10, 2019
Doris A. Livelsberger, 95, of Hanover, loving wife of Henry C. “Bud” Livelsberger, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover. Born on Monday, February 11, 1924 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Maude Smith Wilt. Doris was a member of the first graduating class of Delone Catholic High...
Merle E. Dubbs
Apr 9, 2019
Merle E. Dubbs, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Arlene Baumgardner Dubbs, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Friday, September 23, 1932 in Glen Rock, he was the son of the late Lloyd M. and Hattie Rohrbaugh Dubbs. A 1950 graduate of Glen Rock High School, he proudly...
Mary E. Watson
Apr 9, 2019
Mary E. Watson, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at ManorCare in Dallastown. Born Friday, January 28, 1927 in Aspers, she was a daughter of the late Burnie and Rose Strosnider Bierkamp and wife of more than 52 years to the late Charles R. Watson, who died in 2000. She was also preceded in death...
James C. Picarelli
Apr 8, 2019
James C. Picarelli, 57, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at 11;13 PM Monday April 8, 2019 at Hanover Hospital with his loved ones by his side. Quick to laugh and eager to help someone in need, he was loved and respected by those that knew him. Jimmy, as he was called by everyone that knew him, was employed as...
William C. "Bill" Spangler
Apr 7, 2019
William C. “Bill” Spangler, 82, of Spring Grove, husband of Sandra Rohrbaugh Spangler, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Hanover Hall Nursing Center surrounded by his family. Born on Monday, January 11, 1937 he was a son of the late John M. and Grace Dubs Spangler. He was also preceded in death by a...
John R. "Dick" Herman
Apr 6, 2019
John R. “Dick” Herman, 94, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Cross Keys Village- The Brethren Home Community surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, November 15, 1924 in New Oxford, he was a son of the late John W. and Bessie Mummert Herman and husband of nearly 59 years to...
Louis G. Milstreed Sr.
Apr 4, 2019
Louis G. Milstreed, Sr., 81, of Fayetteville, husband of Sara K. Milstreed, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on Friday, October 8, 1937 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Louis A. and Grace Darling Milstreed. Louis was employed as a plumber in the Baltimore...
Beatrice "Jean" Calder
Apr 3, 2019
Beatrice “Jean” Calder, 87, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, December 15, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late William Patrick Foley and Beatrice Rita Tait Foley and wife of 55 years to the late Robert Edward Calder, who died in 2007....
Raymond A. Williams
May 11, 2019
Raymond A. Williams, 91, of Hanover, husband of Lynne Williams, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home. Born on Sunday, January 8, 1928 in Utica, NY, he was a son of the late Ellis O. and Anna Smith Williams. Raymond was a Vice President and Trust Officer with the former CoreStates Bank. He was a history...
Laurel I. Bateman
May 8, 2019
Laurel I. Bateman, 94, of Ellicott City, MD, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born on Saturday, May 2, 1925 in Ripley, NY, she was a daughter of the late Carleton S. and Mary Dillaman Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John G. “Gil” Bateman, who died in 2016,...
Marion Lynn Carter
May 7, 2019
Marion Lynn Carter, 78, of Littlestown, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD. Born on Wednesday, June 26, 1940 in North English, Iowa, he was a son of the late Marion G. and Gertrude Blanche King Carter. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 38 years,...
William J. Sappington
May 7, 2019
William “Bill” J. Sappington, 91, of Chambersburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at SpiritTrust Lutheran Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover. Born on Sunday, August 21, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, he was son of the late William Herbert Sappington and Augusta Schwartz Sappington. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years,...
Audrey V. Adams
May 5, 2019
On May 5th 2019, Another Earth Angel gained her wings, Audrey Verna Adams (née Eckert). Audrey was born in St. Mary’s, PA on March 21st 1936 to the late Herbert and Frances Eckert from St. Mary’s. She was very much loved by George Adams, her wonderful husband of 30 years, and was treasured by her siblings & their spouses; Steve...
Sharon L. Lovelace
May 1, 2019
Sharon L. Lovelace, 72, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 30, 1946 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Maude Grove Schwartz. A graduate of Hanover High School, Sharon later worked as a beautician. She enjoyed gardening, antiques, and cats. Survivors include her...
Marlo N. Scarangella
Apr 29, 2019
Marlo N. Scarangella, 44, of Fayetteville, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born on Tuesday, May 28, 1974 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Louis A. Scarangella of Harrisburg and Susan Noel Strambaugh of Hanover. Marlo was a member of the Brownsville Church of God, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #...
Theron E. "Jim" Cline
Apr 21, 2019
Theron E. “Jim” Cline, 85, of Hanover, loving husband of Phyllis Rohrbaugh Cline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Camp Hill with his family by his side. Born on Saturday, June 10, 1933 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Nevin J.A. and Treva Mummert Cline. He was a 1951 graduate...
Lucille V. Chapman
Apr 15, 2019
Lucille Velma Chapman, 84, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, following complications from a stroke. Lucille was raised in Adams County, as the second of nine children. She graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952 where she played basketball, softball, and track and sang in various clubs and performances. After graduation she moved to Gettysburg to work...
Ervin J. Graybill
Apr 14, 2019
Ervin J. Graybill, 79, of Hanover, died on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Friday, November 17, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Carrie Romaine Kopp Graybill. Ervin is survived by several cousins. Burial will be held privately at St. Paul's (Dubs) Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery.
Richard "Red" Holmes
Apr 13, 2019
Richard “Red” Holmes, 81, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda Holmes, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Sunday, July 11, 1937, in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late James M. and Sophie Schnitzler Holmes. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Holmes Maley, and a brother James...
Janet Barnhart
Apr 13, 2019
Janet L. Barnhart, 93, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cross Keys Village—The Brethren Home Community, where she resided for nearly six years. Born on April 18, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Sterner Hartman and wife of over 61 years to the late George H. Barnhart, who...
Doris A. Livelsberger
Apr 10, 2019
Doris A. Livelsberger, 95, of Hanover, loving wife of Henry C. “Bud” Livelsberger, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover. Born on Monday, February 11, 1924 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Maude Smith Wilt. Doris was a member of the first graduating class of Delone Catholic High...
Merle E. Dubbs
Apr 9, 2019
Merle E. Dubbs, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Arlene Baumgardner Dubbs, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Friday, September 23, 1932 in Glen Rock, he was the son of the late Lloyd M. and Hattie Rohrbaugh Dubbs. A 1950 graduate of Glen Rock High School, he proudly...
Mary E. Watson
Apr 9, 2019
Mary E. Watson, 92, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at ManorCare in Dallastown. Born Friday, January 28, 1927 in Aspers, she was a daughter of the late Burnie and Rose Strosnider Bierkamp and wife of more than 52 years to the late Charles R. Watson, who died in 2000. She was also preceded in death...
James C. Picarelli
Apr 8, 2019
James C. Picarelli, 57, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at 11;13 PM Monday April 8, 2019 at Hanover Hospital with his loved ones by his side. Quick to laugh and eager to help someone in need, he was loved and respected by those that knew him. Jimmy, as he was called by everyone that knew him, was employed as...
William C. "Bill" Spangler
Apr 7, 2019
William C. “Bill” Spangler, 82, of Spring Grove, husband of Sandra Rohrbaugh Spangler, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Hanover Hall Nursing Center surrounded by his family. Born on Monday, January 11, 1937 he was a son of the late John M. and Grace Dubs Spangler. He was also preceded in death by a...
John R. "Dick" Herman
Apr 6, 2019
John R. “Dick” Herman, 94, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Cross Keys Village- The Brethren Home Community surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, November 15, 1924 in New Oxford, he was a son of the late John W. and Bessie Mummert Herman and husband of nearly 59 years to...
Louis G. Milstreed Sr.
Apr 4, 2019
Louis G. Milstreed, Sr., 81, of Fayetteville, husband of Sara K. Milstreed, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on Friday, October 8, 1937 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Louis A. and Grace Darling Milstreed. Louis was employed as a plumber in the Baltimore...
Beatrice "Jean" Calder
Apr 3, 2019
Beatrice “Jean” Calder, 87, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, December 15, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late William Patrick Foley and Beatrice Rita Tait Foley and wife of 55 years to the late Robert Edward Calder, who died in 2007....

