Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Leon G. Baker Sr.
Jul 13, 2018
Leon G. Baker, Sr., 84, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Saturday, May 26, 1934 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Marian Baker Nicholson. Leon was a member of New Hope Faith Community and was a retired employee of PH Glatfelter. He was a US Air...
David L. Croghan
Jul 11, 2018
David L. Croghan, 56, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Taipei, Taiwan to a foreign service family, he spent his early childhood in Burma, Korea, the Philippines and finally in London, England. He entered the US Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and participated...
Earl W. "Bill" Wolfe
Jul 11, 2018
Earl W. “Bill” Wolfe, 85, of Hanover, loving husband of Nancy Leaman Wolfe, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Monday, June 5, 1933 in Takoma Park, MD, he was a son of the late Harry William Wolfe and Esther Helen Coulter Wolfe. He was a US Army...
Eugene R. Bollinger
Jul 7, 2018
Eugene R. Bollinger, 81, of York, entered in to God’s eternal care on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, August 25, 1936 in York, he was the son of the late Wilford N. Bollinger and Kathleen Walter Bollinger Burke. He was a 1954 graduate of William Penn High School and was a member of...
Pauline L. "Polly" Hart
Jul 3, 2018
Pauline L. (Polly) Hart, 95, of Hanover, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, November 7, 1922 in Shillington, Polly lived most of her life in Reading before moving to Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover three years ago. The only child of Herbert and Emily Behler Brossman, she attended Shillington...
Fred B. Johnson Sr.
Jun 27, 2018
Fred B. Johnson, Sr., 66, of Hanover, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, May 20, 1952 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Paul B. and Lois M. Hamlen Johnson. Fred was a former employee of Poole & Kent Corporation and a...
Arlene L. Seigman
Jun 26, 2018
Arlene L. Seigman, 87, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, May 21, 1931 in Dillsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ferman L. and Mary Lerew May. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald E. Seigman, who died in...
Romaine E. Klinedinst
Jun 21, 2018
Romaine E. Klinedinst, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services-York North. Born on Friday, February 21, 1936 in York County, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Bertha M. Wildasin Sterner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Elmer E. Klinedinst, who...
Marlita Lynn Costa
Jun 19, 2018
Marlita Lynn Costa, 56, of Hanover, formerly of Glen Rock and Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle- Hanover. Born on Tuesday, June 12, 1962 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of Frank J. Pilkerton of Parkville, MD and Barbara J. Piccione of Sarasota, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years,...
Jean M. Orendorff
Jun 18, 2018
Jean M. Orendorff, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 18, 2018 at The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, March 10, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Lanton and Cora Lookenbill Sterner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Glenn S. Orendorff, who died in...
Todd M. Bolinger
Jun 15, 2018
Todd M. Bolinger, 54, of Windsor, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 15, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital. Born on Thursday, November 28, 1963 in Hanover, he was a son of Frederick K. Bolinger of Hanover and the late Judith Mulkey Bolinger. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Hanover. Todd participated in...
Andrew T. Farley
Jun 5, 2018
Andrew Todd Farley, 57, of Hanover, loving husband of Janice Huff Farley, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home following complications from a stroke. Born on Wednesday, August 10, 1960 in Hanover, he was a son of Judith Klinedinst Farley of Hanover and the late Richard J. “Dick” Farley. A member of the South Western Class of 1979, he...
David Nell
Jun 2, 2018
David Nell, 58, of Hanover, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home. Born on Monday, May 30, 1960 in Gettysburg, he was a son of Elizabeth Miller and the late Ernest Nell, Sr. He enjoyed playing guitar and reading his Bible. For many years, David had attended the PAL lunches and always donated when he could to...
Eugene A. Gladfelter
Jun 1, 2018
Eugene A. “E.G.” Gladfelter, 78, of Abbottstown, beloved husband of Joyce M. Gladfelter, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 at his home. Born on Friday, May 10, 1940 in Biglerville, he was a son of the late Lavere and Ruth Bosseman Gladfelter. A retired employee of Black & Decker, he later became the owner and operator of EG...
Carole J. Hufnagle
May 31, 2018
Carole J. Hufnagle, 65, of Landisville, beloved wife of Daniel G. Hufnagle, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 25, 1952 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. Blouse and Agnes Brillhart Blouse Klinedinst, and step-daughter of the late, Charles R. Klinedinst. Carole earned her...
Karen L. Groft
May 28, 2018
Karen L. Groft, 56, of Hanover, beloved wife of James L. Groft, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 28, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle – Hanover following a lengthy illness. Born on Tuesday, October 24, 1961 in Towson, MD, she was a daughter of the late Richard D. Bosley, Sr. and Mary C. Ford Bosley Turner. A 1979 graduate...
Carl B. Wike
May 26, 2018
Carl Bruno Wike, 62, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle- Hanover. Born on Wednesday, September 14, 1955 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Robert and Carla Wike. He had worked as a carpet installer for many years and was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife of...
Philip E. Bealing
May 23, 2018
Philip E. Bealing, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Lloyd E. Bealing, Sr. and Beatrice A. Baumgartner Bealing. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jean Wierman Bealing, who died...
Shirley Margaret Gelwicks
May 20, 2018
Shirley Margaret Gelwicks, 82, of Hanover passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, September 7, 1935 in Emmitsburg, MD, she was a daughter of the late Scott and Frances McNair. She was also preceded in death her companion of 40 years, Dale K. Miller, who died in 2011; a daughter, Dale Ellen...
June T. Huff
May 19, 2018
June T. Huff, 82, of Bonneauville, beloved wife of Spencer E. Huff, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Spiritrust Lutheran - The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Monday, September 23, 1935 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Bernadine Emma Keiser Clapsaddle. June was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Leon G. Baker Sr.
Jul 13, 2018
Leon G. Baker, Sr., 84, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Saturday, May 26, 1934 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Marian Baker Nicholson. Leon was a member of New Hope Faith Community and was a retired employee of PH Glatfelter. He was a US Air...
David L. Croghan
Jul 11, 2018
David L. Croghan, 56, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Taipei, Taiwan to a foreign service family, he spent his early childhood in Burma, Korea, the Philippines and finally in London, England. He entered the US Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and participated...
Earl W. "Bill" Wolfe
Jul 11, 2018
Earl W. “Bill” Wolfe, 85, of Hanover, loving husband of Nancy Leaman Wolfe, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born on Monday, June 5, 1933 in Takoma Park, MD, he was a son of the late Harry William Wolfe and Esther Helen Coulter Wolfe. He was a US Army...
Eugene R. Bollinger
Jul 7, 2018
Eugene R. Bollinger, 81, of York, entered in to God’s eternal care on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, August 25, 1936 in York, he was the son of the late Wilford N. Bollinger and Kathleen Walter Bollinger Burke. He was a 1954 graduate of William Penn High School and was a member of...
Pauline L. "Polly" Hart
Jul 3, 2018
Pauline L. (Polly) Hart, 95, of Hanover, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, November 7, 1922 in Shillington, Polly lived most of her life in Reading before moving to Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover three years ago. The only child of Herbert and Emily Behler Brossman, she attended Shillington...
Fred B. Johnson Sr.
Jun 27, 2018
Fred B. Johnson, Sr., 66, of Hanover, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, May 20, 1952 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Paul B. and Lois M. Hamlen Johnson. Fred was a former employee of Poole & Kent Corporation and a...
Arlene L. Seigman
Jun 26, 2018
Arlene L. Seigman, 87, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, May 21, 1931 in Dillsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ferman L. and Mary Lerew May. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald E. Seigman, who died in...
Romaine E. Klinedinst
Jun 21, 2018
Romaine E. Klinedinst, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services-York North. Born on Friday, February 21, 1936 in York County, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Bertha M. Wildasin Sterner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Elmer E. Klinedinst, who...
Marlita Lynn Costa
Jun 19, 2018
Marlita Lynn Costa, 56, of Hanover, formerly of Glen Rock and Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle- Hanover. Born on Tuesday, June 12, 1962 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of Frank J. Pilkerton of Parkville, MD and Barbara J. Piccione of Sarasota, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years,...
Jean M. Orendorff
Jun 18, 2018
Jean M. Orendorff, 82, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 18, 2018 at The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Tuesday, March 10, 1936 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Lanton and Cora Lookenbill Sterner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Glenn S. Orendorff, who died in...
Todd M. Bolinger
Jun 15, 2018
Todd M. Bolinger, 54, of Windsor, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 15, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital. Born on Thursday, November 28, 1963 in Hanover, he was a son of Frederick K. Bolinger of Hanover and the late Judith Mulkey Bolinger. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Hanover. Todd participated in...
Andrew T. Farley
Jun 5, 2018
Andrew Todd Farley, 57, of Hanover, loving husband of Janice Huff Farley, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home following complications from a stroke. Born on Wednesday, August 10, 1960 in Hanover, he was a son of Judith Klinedinst Farley of Hanover and the late Richard J. “Dick” Farley. A member of the South Western Class of 1979, he...
David Nell
Jun 2, 2018
David Nell, 58, of Hanover, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home. Born on Monday, May 30, 1960 in Gettysburg, he was a son of Elizabeth Miller and the late Ernest Nell, Sr. He enjoyed playing guitar and reading his Bible. For many years, David had attended the PAL lunches and always donated when he could to...
Eugene A. Gladfelter
Jun 1, 2018
Eugene A. “E.G.” Gladfelter, 78, of Abbottstown, beloved husband of Joyce M. Gladfelter, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 at his home. Born on Friday, May 10, 1940 in Biglerville, he was a son of the late Lavere and Ruth Bosseman Gladfelter. A retired employee of Black & Decker, he later became the owner and operator of EG...
Carole J. Hufnagle
May 31, 2018
Carole J. Hufnagle, 65, of Landisville, beloved wife of Daniel G. Hufnagle, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 25, 1952 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. Blouse and Agnes Brillhart Blouse Klinedinst, and step-daughter of the late, Charles R. Klinedinst. Carole earned her...
Karen L. Groft
May 28, 2018
Karen L. Groft, 56, of Hanover, beloved wife of James L. Groft, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 28, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle – Hanover following a lengthy illness. Born on Tuesday, October 24, 1961 in Towson, MD, she was a daughter of the late Richard D. Bosley, Sr. and Mary C. Ford Bosley Turner. A 1979 graduate...
Carl B. Wike
May 26, 2018
Carl Bruno Wike, 62, of Hanover entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle- Hanover. Born on Wednesday, September 14, 1955 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Robert and Carla Wike. He had worked as a carpet installer for many years and was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife of...
Philip E. Bealing
May 23, 2018
Philip E. Bealing, 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Lloyd E. Bealing, Sr. and Beatrice A. Baumgartner Bealing. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jean Wierman Bealing, who died...
Shirley Margaret Gelwicks
May 20, 2018
Shirley Margaret Gelwicks, 82, of Hanover passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Saturday, September 7, 1935 in Emmitsburg, MD, she was a daughter of the late Scott and Frances McNair. She was also preceded in death her companion of 40 years, Dale K. Miller, who died in 2011; a daughter, Dale Ellen...
June T. Huff
May 19, 2018
June T. Huff, 82, of Bonneauville, beloved wife of Spencer E. Huff, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Spiritrust Lutheran - The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Monday, September 23, 1935 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Bernadine Emma Keiser Clapsaddle. June was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

