Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Shirl Anderson
Dec 7, 2015
Shirl Anderson, 67, of Hanover, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Gettysburg Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on Thursday, March 18, 1948 in Duquesne, she was the only child of the late Edwin R. and Helen Bashista Kopriver. She was employed for many years by Hanover House and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church. She loved...
Kathern Lee Tomaszewski
Dec 7, 2015
Kathern Lee Kirby Tomaszewski, of New Oxford, wife of John “J.T.” A. Tomaszewski, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. A native of Knox County, TN, Kathern was a daughter of the late Addie Ann Nipper. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin D. Kirby, who died in 1972; a son, David Kirby; three step-sons,...
Carol M. Mckeldin
Dec 3, 2015
Carol M. McKeldin, 68, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on Friday, January 17, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late John L. and Marguerite E. Unger Creek. Carol was a former employee of Hanover Pen Company. Survivors include two sons, Nathan McKeldin and his wife, Kimberly,...
Jeanette D. Hershey
Dec 3, 2015
Jeanette D. Hershey, 83, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Spiritrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Wednesday, September 7, 1932 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Hershey, Sr. and Treva Heilman Hershey. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Hershey, Jr.....
Jerry Bowersox
Nov 26, 2015
Geraldine M. "Jerry" Bowersox, 75, of Hanover, died peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Columbia Cottage. Born on Monday, February 12, 1940 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Adrian and Mary Fuller Schuchart and wife of the late Paul Michael Bowersox, who died in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Greg Kendzierski,...
Lauren Elizabeth Feeser
Nov 24, 2015
Lauren Elizabeth Feeser, infant daughter of Kevin Lee Feeser and Cori Lynn Feeser of East Berlin entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at York Hospital.In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents Mitch and Sandy Albright of East Berlin; paternal grandparents Dan and Sally Feeser of Abbottstown; maternal great-grandmother Treva Albright of York; paternal...
Jayden Leigh Metzler
Nov 18, 2015
Jayden Leigh Metzler, infant of Jason D. and Jessica A. Martin Metzler, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.In addition to Jayden’s parents, survivors include three siblings, Alayna, Owen, and Hayley Metzler, maternal grandparents, Sherwood and Sandra Martin of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Joel and Lana Metzler of Greencastle; maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Priscilla Martin...
Darthea L. Dusman
Nov 17, 2015
Darthea L. Becker Dusman, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, June 16, 1927 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Elwood J. and Carrie Dubs Becker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harold H. Dusman, who died...
Shirley A. Richards
Nov 16, 2015
Shirley Ann Gerrick Richards, 77, of Carlisle, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home. Born on Saturday, May 7, 1938 in Littlestown, she had lived most of her adult life in Hanover. She was a daughter of the late Alvin C. and Myra Rebert Gerrick and was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Allen Eugene Altland
Nov 10, 2015
Allen Eugene Altland, 59, of Hanover, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home. Born on Thursday, January 26, 1956, Allen was a son of Lucy I. Cutshall Altland of Hanover and the late Vane E. Altland, and grandson of the late Harry and Doris Cutshall and Merle and Beatrice Altland. He was also preceded in death...
John J. Martz Jr.
Nov 9, 2015
John J. Martz, Jr., 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. As per his wishes, there will be no service. PDF Printable Version
Betty E. Martz
Nov 6, 2015
Betty E. Martz, 82, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, November 6, 2015 at her home. Born on Wednesday, May 17, 1933 in Abbottstown, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Lillie Pascoe Small. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Eller; four sisters, Marie Weaver, Dorothy Rorrer, Mary Menchey...
Ethel M. Jensen
Nov 5, 2015
Ethel M. Jensen died in Bellingham, Washington on November 5, 2015, at the age of 94. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Ethel was born in Ohio on February 24, 1921, to Florence and Lynn Sprague. After high school in Hubbard, she attended the Ohio State University, graduating in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She married...
Raymond B. Kuhn
Nov 4, 2015
Raymond B. Kuhn, 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Darla Geiman Kuhn, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Alfred B. and Helen Mae Brown Kuhn. He was preceded in death...
Kelly Anne Lovell
Oct 30, 2015
Kelly Anne Lovell, 19, of Hanover, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Born on Thursday, November 9, 1995 in Columbia, MD, she was a daughter of Daniel P. Lovell and Amy M. Smith and has been lovingly cared for by Gary R. and Kimberly S....
Gayle E. Smith
Oct 30, 2015
Gayle E. Smith, 85, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, July 3, 1930 in New Oxford, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Grace Myers Rickrode. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Bernard S. Smith, who died in 2001; three sisters, Maribel...
Donna J. Edwards
Oct 30, 2015
Donna J. Edwards, 59, of Hanover died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Wednesday, June 6, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially going to the family cabin in New Chester. Donna is survived by her husband, Steven A. Edwards. No service is planned. PDF Printable Version
Keith E. Rodgers
Oct 26, 2015
Keith E. Rodgers, 51, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015 at his home. Born on Tuesday, July 14, 1964, Keith was a son of the late Robert D. and Verdella J. DeRone Rodgers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Rodgers and a brother, Rich Hoff. A 1982 graduate of New Oxford High...
Marilyn L. Miller
Oct 21, 2015
Marilyn L. Miller Hanover Marilyn L. Miller, 91, a longtime resident of Homewood at Plum Creek, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Homewood. Born on Tuesday, August 19, 1924 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ernest P. and Estelle Narwold Miller. A 1942 graduate of William Penn High School in York,...
James F. Mcmaster
Oct 20, 2015
James F. “Jim” McMaster, Sr., 67, of Hanover, longtime companion of Sharon Miller, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at York Hospital, surrounded by his family following a hard fought battle with cancer. Born on Saturday, June 19, 1948 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary Catherine Bunty McMaster and husband of 37 years to...
Shirl Anderson
Dec 7, 2015
Shirl Anderson, 67, of Hanover, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Gettysburg Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born on Thursday, March 18, 1948 in Duquesne, she was the only child of the late Edwin R. and Helen Bashista Kopriver. She was employed for many years by Hanover House and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church. She loved...
Kathern Lee Tomaszewski
Dec 7, 2015
Kathern Lee Kirby Tomaszewski, of New Oxford, wife of John “J.T.” A. Tomaszewski, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. A native of Knox County, TN, Kathern was a daughter of the late Addie Ann Nipper. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin D. Kirby, who died in 1972; a son, David Kirby; three step-sons,...
Carol M. Mckeldin
Dec 3, 2015
Carol M. McKeldin, 68, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on Friday, January 17, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late John L. and Marguerite E. Unger Creek. Carol was a former employee of Hanover Pen Company. Survivors include two sons, Nathan McKeldin and his wife, Kimberly,...
Jeanette D. Hershey
Dec 3, 2015
Jeanette D. Hershey, 83, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Spiritrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace. Born on Wednesday, September 7, 1932 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Hershey, Sr. and Treva Heilman Hershey. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Hershey, Jr.....
Jerry Bowersox
Nov 26, 2015
Geraldine M. "Jerry" Bowersox, 75, of Hanover, died peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Columbia Cottage. Born on Monday, February 12, 1940 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Adrian and Mary Fuller Schuchart and wife of the late Paul Michael Bowersox, who died in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Greg Kendzierski,...
Lauren Elizabeth Feeser
Nov 24, 2015
Lauren Elizabeth Feeser, infant daughter of Kevin Lee Feeser and Cori Lynn Feeser of East Berlin entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at York Hospital.In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents Mitch and Sandy Albright of East Berlin; paternal grandparents Dan and Sally Feeser of Abbottstown; maternal great-grandmother Treva Albright of York; paternal...
Jayden Leigh Metzler
Nov 18, 2015
Jayden Leigh Metzler, infant of Jason D. and Jessica A. Martin Metzler, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.In addition to Jayden’s parents, survivors include three siblings, Alayna, Owen, and Hayley Metzler, maternal grandparents, Sherwood and Sandra Martin of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Joel and Lana Metzler of Greencastle; maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Priscilla Martin...
Darthea L. Dusman
Nov 17, 2015
Darthea L. Becker Dusman, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Thursday, June 16, 1927 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Elwood J. and Carrie Dubs Becker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harold H. Dusman, who died...
Shirley A. Richards
Nov 16, 2015
Shirley Ann Gerrick Richards, 77, of Carlisle, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home. Born on Saturday, May 7, 1938 in Littlestown, she had lived most of her adult life in Hanover. She was a daughter of the late Alvin C. and Myra Rebert Gerrick and was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Allen Eugene Altland
Nov 10, 2015
Allen Eugene Altland, 59, of Hanover, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home. Born on Thursday, January 26, 1956, Allen was a son of Lucy I. Cutshall Altland of Hanover and the late Vane E. Altland, and grandson of the late Harry and Doris Cutshall and Merle and Beatrice Altland. He was also preceded in death...
John J. Martz Jr.
Nov 9, 2015
John J. Martz, Jr., 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. As per his wishes, there will be no service. PDF Printable Version
Betty E. Martz
Nov 6, 2015
Betty E. Martz, 82, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, November 6, 2015 at her home. Born on Wednesday, May 17, 1933 in Abbottstown, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Lillie Pascoe Small. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Eller; four sisters, Marie Weaver, Dorothy Rorrer, Mary Menchey...
Ethel M. Jensen
Nov 5, 2015
Ethel M. Jensen died in Bellingham, Washington on November 5, 2015, at the age of 94. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Ethel was born in Ohio on February 24, 1921, to Florence and Lynn Sprague. After high school in Hubbard, she attended the Ohio State University, graduating in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She married...
Raymond B. Kuhn
Nov 4, 2015
Raymond B. Kuhn, 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Darla Geiman Kuhn, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born on Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Alfred B. and Helen Mae Brown Kuhn. He was preceded in death...
Kelly Anne Lovell
Oct 30, 2015
Kelly Anne Lovell, 19, of Hanover, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Born on Thursday, November 9, 1995 in Columbia, MD, she was a daughter of Daniel P. Lovell and Amy M. Smith and has been lovingly cared for by Gary R. and Kimberly S....
Gayle E. Smith
Oct 30, 2015
Gayle E. Smith, 85, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, July 3, 1930 in New Oxford, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Grace Myers Rickrode. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Bernard S. Smith, who died in 2001; three sisters, Maribel...
Donna J. Edwards
Oct 30, 2015
Donna J. Edwards, 59, of Hanover died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Wednesday, June 6, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially going to the family cabin in New Chester. Donna is survived by her husband, Steven A. Edwards. No service is planned. PDF Printable Version
Keith E. Rodgers
Oct 26, 2015
Keith E. Rodgers, 51, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015 at his home. Born on Tuesday, July 14, 1964, Keith was a son of the late Robert D. and Verdella J. DeRone Rodgers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Rodgers and a brother, Rich Hoff. A 1982 graduate of New Oxford High...
Marilyn L. Miller
Oct 21, 2015
Marilyn L. Miller Hanover Marilyn L. Miller, 91, a longtime resident of Homewood at Plum Creek, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Homewood. Born on Tuesday, August 19, 1924 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ernest P. and Estelle Narwold Miller. A 1942 graduate of William Penn High School in York,...
James F. Mcmaster
Oct 20, 2015
James F. “Jim” McMaster, Sr., 67, of Hanover, longtime companion of Sharon Miller, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at York Hospital, surrounded by his family following a hard fought battle with cancer. Born on Saturday, June 19, 1948 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary Catherine Bunty McMaster and husband of 37 years to...

