Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Thelma H. Bollinger
Jun 12, 2016
Thelma H. Bollinger, 99, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday June 12, 2016 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Monday, October 23, 1916 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Lulu O. Spangler Hesson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Bollinger, who...
Maureen Herman
Jun 9, 2016
Maureen Herman, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 surrounded by her family at York Hospital.
John K. Purcell
Jun 9, 2016
John Kenneth Purcell, 89, of Lecanto, FL, beloved husband of Helen E. Meadows Purcell, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Brentwood Retirement Community. Born on Sunday, January 23, 1927 in West Union, WV, he was a son of the late George and Myra Ravenscroft Purcell. John was a 1968 graduate of Kenwood High School in...
Jeffrey L. Cashman
Jun 5, 2016
Jeffrey Lynn Cashman, 65, of Hanover, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, May 31, 1951 in Hanover, he was a son of James B. and Gertrude E. Neiderer Cashman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Deborah and Priscilla Cashman. Jeffrey was a former employee of Revonah Pretzels and loved music. ...
Shirley J. Howard
Jun 2, 2016
Shirley Jeanette Howard, 85, of Hanover, beloved wife of James L. Howard, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, July 17, 1930 in Indian Head, MD, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Eunice Speak Throop. She was a member of Trinity Church...
Allen L. Rue Sr.
Jun 1, 2016
Allen Levere Rue, Sr., 64, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Ruth Ellen Rue, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at York Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on Tuesday, July 17, 1951 in the Green Springs community of Adams County, he was a son of the late William E. Rue, Sr. and...
Burnell E. Small
Jun 1, 2016
Burnell Edward Small, 80, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home. Born on Monday, June 10, 1935 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Lillie M. Pascoe Small. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Small; and four sisters, Betty, Marie, Delores,...
Franklin T. Hoke
May 30, 2016
Franklin T. Hoke, 67, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 30 2016 at his home. Born on Saturday, February 5, 1949 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Franklin Hoke and Effie Roadcap Tharp Hoke. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for many years. Frank served with the US Marine...
Evelene "Becky" E. Alwine
May 25, 2016
Evelene E. "Becky" Alwine, 88, of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, February 8, 1928 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Anthony Klunk and Martha Ellen Murren Klunk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clair M. Alwine,...
Lee Richard "Bupp" Wise
May 24, 2016
Lee R. Wise, 75, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on Saturday, July 27, 1940 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Levere R. “Lefty” Wise and Evelyn M. Ports Wise. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Eckenrode Wise with...
William G. Marsh
May 24, 2016
William G. Marsh, 81, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the home he shared with his son after having lived with Alzheimer’s dementia for many years.
Marie V. Helwig Cangelosi
May 21, 2016
Marie V. Helwig Cangelosi, 90, of Spring Grove, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, July 15, 1925 in Hunterstown, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Group Thomas. She was also preceded in death by a husband, James P. “Jake” Helwig, her husband of 53 years, who...
David F. Humbert
May 17, 2016
David F. Humbert, Jr., 88, of Hanover, beloved husband of Virginia S. “Stevie” Humbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home. Born on Saturday, January 21, 1928 in Hanover, he was the son of the late David F. Humbert, Sr. and Hilda Troxell Humbert, and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Naomi Karterman, Ruth...
Ilene Coberly
May 15, 2016
Ilene Coberly, 77, of Hanover, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 15, 2016 following a brief illness.
Rosemary Little
May 14, 2016
Rosemary Fuhrman Little, 77, of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 14, 2016 accompanied in thought by her children and their families. Born on Friday, April 28, 1939 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Arnold J. “Benny” and Irene Musselman Fuhrman. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wendy Sue...
Michael R. Miller
May 11, 2016
Michael R. Miller, 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Born on Thursday, March 11, 1943 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Clyde R. and Twila M. Kline Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Miller. Michael attended Eichelberger High School and was employed...
Preston L. Johnson
May 9, 2016
Preston Lewis Johnson, infant son of Nicholas and Tierra Johnson of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Hanover Hospital. In addition to his parents, survivors include a maternal grandmother; Tabitha Nieves of York and paternal grandparents; William Dwight and Tracey Johnson of Hanover. A private service will be held at New Oxford Cemetery. “There...
George Elwood Miller
May 1, 2016
George Elwood Miller, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a period of declining health. Born on Friday, June 1, 1923 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Mary Epley Miller, and husband of the late Dorothy Penner...
Teresa A. Clouser
Apr 30, 2016
Teresa A. Smith Clouser, 53, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Hanover Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on Wednesday, August 8, 1962 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Linda Kerchner Bigham of Hanover and the late Robert J. Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Chris Smith;...
Edith E. Mcdermitt
Apr 27, 2016
Edith Ellen (Noel) McDermitt was called to heaven on Wed, April 27, 2016 at the home of her youngest daughter and caretaker. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late husband of 69 years, George R. McDermitt, Sr., who died in 2009. Edith was born in Harrisburg, PA, on December 17, 1921, and was the first child of...
Thelma H. Bollinger
Jun 12, 2016
Thelma H. Bollinger, 99, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday June 12, 2016 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Monday, October 23, 1916 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Lulu O. Spangler Hesson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Bollinger, who...
Maureen Herman
Jun 9, 2016
Maureen Herman, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 surrounded by her family at York Hospital.
John K. Purcell
Jun 9, 2016
John Kenneth Purcell, 89, of Lecanto, FL, beloved husband of Helen E. Meadows Purcell, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Brentwood Retirement Community. Born on Sunday, January 23, 1927 in West Union, WV, he was a son of the late George and Myra Ravenscroft Purcell. John was a 1968 graduate of Kenwood High School in...
Jeffrey L. Cashman
Jun 5, 2016
Jeffrey Lynn Cashman, 65, of Hanover, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, May 31, 1951 in Hanover, he was a son of James B. and Gertrude E. Neiderer Cashman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Deborah and Priscilla Cashman. Jeffrey was a former employee of Revonah Pretzels and loved music. ...
Shirley J. Howard
Jun 2, 2016
Shirley Jeanette Howard, 85, of Hanover, beloved wife of James L. Howard, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Thursday, July 17, 1930 in Indian Head, MD, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Eunice Speak Throop. She was a member of Trinity Church...
Allen L. Rue Sr.
Jun 1, 2016
Allen Levere Rue, Sr., 64, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Ruth Ellen Rue, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at York Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on Tuesday, July 17, 1951 in the Green Springs community of Adams County, he was a son of the late William E. Rue, Sr. and...
Burnell E. Small
Jun 1, 2016
Burnell Edward Small, 80, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home. Born on Monday, June 10, 1935 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Lillie M. Pascoe Small. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Small; and four sisters, Betty, Marie, Delores,...
Franklin T. Hoke
May 30, 2016
Franklin T. Hoke, 67, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 30 2016 at his home. Born on Saturday, February 5, 1949 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Franklin Hoke and Effie Roadcap Tharp Hoke. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for many years. Frank served with the US Marine...
Evelene "Becky" E. Alwine
May 25, 2016
Evelene E. "Becky" Alwine, 88, of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Tuesday, February 8, 1928 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late George Anthony Klunk and Martha Ellen Murren Klunk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clair M. Alwine,...
Lee Richard "Bupp" Wise
May 24, 2016
Lee R. Wise, 75, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on Saturday, July 27, 1940 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Levere R. “Lefty” Wise and Evelyn M. Ports Wise. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Eckenrode Wise with...
William G. Marsh
May 24, 2016
William G. Marsh, 81, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the home he shared with his son after having lived with Alzheimer’s dementia for many years.
Marie V. Helwig Cangelosi
May 21, 2016
Marie V. Helwig Cangelosi, 90, of Spring Grove, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, July 15, 1925 in Hunterstown, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Group Thomas. She was also preceded in death by a husband, James P. “Jake” Helwig, her husband of 53 years, who...
David F. Humbert
May 17, 2016
David F. Humbert, Jr., 88, of Hanover, beloved husband of Virginia S. “Stevie” Humbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home. Born on Saturday, January 21, 1928 in Hanover, he was the son of the late David F. Humbert, Sr. and Hilda Troxell Humbert, and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Naomi Karterman, Ruth...
Ilene Coberly
May 15, 2016
Ilene Coberly, 77, of Hanover, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 15, 2016 following a brief illness.
Rosemary Little
May 14, 2016
Rosemary Fuhrman Little, 77, of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, May 14, 2016 accompanied in thought by her children and their families. Born on Friday, April 28, 1939 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Arnold J. “Benny” and Irene Musselman Fuhrman. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wendy Sue...
Michael R. Miller
May 11, 2016
Michael R. Miller, 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Born on Thursday, March 11, 1943 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Clyde R. and Twila M. Kline Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Miller. Michael attended Eichelberger High School and was employed...
Preston L. Johnson
May 9, 2016
Preston Lewis Johnson, infant son of Nicholas and Tierra Johnson of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Hanover Hospital. In addition to his parents, survivors include a maternal grandmother; Tabitha Nieves of York and paternal grandparents; William Dwight and Tracey Johnson of Hanover. A private service will be held at New Oxford Cemetery. “There...
George Elwood Miller
May 1, 2016
George Elwood Miller, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a period of declining health. Born on Friday, June 1, 1923 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Mary Epley Miller, and husband of the late Dorothy Penner...
Teresa A. Clouser
Apr 30, 2016
Teresa A. Smith Clouser, 53, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Hanover Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on Wednesday, August 8, 1962 in Hanover, she was a daughter of Linda Kerchner Bigham of Hanover and the late Robert J. Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Chris Smith;...
Edith E. Mcdermitt
Apr 27, 2016
Edith Ellen (Noel) McDermitt was called to heaven on Wed, April 27, 2016 at the home of her youngest daughter and caretaker. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late husband of 69 years, George R. McDermitt, Sr., who died in 2009. Edith was born in Harrisburg, PA, on December 17, 1921, and was the first child of...

