Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Helen B. Smith
May 25, 2015
Helen B. “Chubb” Smith, 95, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 18, 1919 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John Francis and Adelaide Cecelia Noel Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Howard Joseph Smith, who died in 1985;...
Robert E. Brandt
May 25, 2015
Robert E. Brandt, 82, of Hanover, PA entered the Church Triumphant on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. A native of Phillips, NE, he was born on Sunday, September 4, 1932. He received his bachelor’s degree in Science Education from the University of Nebraska and later earned his master’s degree in Adult Education from George Washington University....
Robert F. Orndorff
May 25, 2015
Robert F. Orndorff, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2015 with his wife, Carole, at his side. Born on Thursday, May 31, 1928, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Claude and Hattie Reichart Orndorff. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Elizabeth M. Eline Orndorff and their eldest...
Harold H. Dusman
May 22, 2015
Harold H. Dusman, 90, of Hanover, beloved husband of Darthea Becker Dusman, died on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, September 21, 1924 in Hanover, he was a son of the late J.W. and Lettie Fuhrman Dusman. He graduated from Eichelberger High School in 1940 and was the owner of Harold H. Dusman Building,...
Ruth A. Leister
May 19, 2015
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Ruth Humbert Leister went to join her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth W Leister. He had preceded her in death in 2008. She also joins her daughter, Jacqueline, a grandson, Michael Forsythe, and a sister, Naomi Karterman. Born December 23, 1921, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of David F. Humbert Sr. and...
June F. Goodermuth
May 9, 2015
June F. (Gouker) Goodermuth, 95, of Littlestown and former longtime resident of Hanover, passed into God’s arms on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Born on Wednesday, June 4, 1919 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Jennie (Sterner) Gouker. She was the loving wife of the late Roy W. Goodermuth to whom she was married to...
Elsa Burns
May 7, 2015
Elsa Burns, 75, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jerry D. Burns, Sr., entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. Born on Friday, February 16, 1940 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Franklin P. and Laura Mister Stone. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Kevin Wayne Stansbury, Bryan Keith...
Mildred G. Little
May 6, 2015
Mildred G. Little, 95, of Hanover, beloved wife of Leroy D. “Bud” Little, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Tuesday, April 27, 1920 in Jefferson, York County, she was the daughter of the late Etta Seigman Garrett Wildasin, and step-daughter of the late, John Wildasin. She was a graduate...
Michael E. Sidor
May 4, 2015
Michael E. Sidor, 30, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 6, 1984 in York, he was a son of Donald A. Sidor and Barbara Shute of Spring Grove. He attended Spring Grove Area High School and graduated from The Browning Academy. He later attended Harrisburg Area Community...
Theresa F. Harbold
May 1, 2015
Theresa F. (Wetzel) Harbold, 61, of Hanover, beloved wife of Paul E. Harbold, Jr., entered into God's eternal care on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Gettysburg. Born on Tuesday, July 14, 1953 in Glen Rock, she was a daughter of the late Alpheus A. and Beulah R. (Sterner) Wetzel. She was also preceded in death...
Sally A. Mummert
Apr 23, 2015
Sally A. Eisenberger Mummert, 72, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord accompanied by His angels on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Monday, November 16, 1942 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Effie P. Whisler Eisenberger. She was a 1960 graduate of Eichelberger High School. Mrs. Mummert...
Wilfert J. Dubs
Apr 21, 2015
Wilfert J. Dubs, 90, beloved husband of Macleta Reichert Dubs, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Friday, November 14, 1924 in Brodbecks, York County, he was a son of the late Jacob F. and Mary P. Bankert Dubs. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Roy Dubs;...
Danny Groft
Apr 17, 2015
J. Daniel Groft, 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Blanche Prokop Groft, died peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Hanover Hospital following a sudden heart attack. Born on July 3, 1934 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Preston John and Beatrice May Bierly Groft. He was employed by SKF, Inc. for 27 years before retiring in...
Leonard J. Kalina
Apr 15, 2015
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Randy S. Whitson
Apr 15, 2015
Randy S. Whitson, 57, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 with his family and friends by his side. Born on Friday, February 28, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of Wanda Anderson Whitson of Hanover and the late Shad J. Whitson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Steven L. Whitson. Randy received...
Doris Schuldt
Apr 12, 2015
Doris Schuldt, 83, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Wednesday, February 17, 1932 in New York, New York, she was an avid New York Mets fan and a passionate bowler, having bowled in all 50 states. Doris traveled extensively throughout Europe during her working career....
Jeune R. Zartman
Apr 11, 2015
Wednesday April 15, 2015, 8:00 pm at Panebaker Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions
Mary Anne Narkates
Apr 8, 2015
View the image gallery Mary Anne Buffington Narkates, of Hanover, wife of Howard E. Narkates, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Friday, May 17, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Edward B. and Virginia M. Buffington. She was a direct descendent of Richard Buffington who came to America from...
Zachary David Laughman
Apr 1, 2015
Zachary David Laughman, infant son of Sara Witmer and Zachary R. Laughman, both of Hanover, was stillborn on April 1, 2015 at York Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Patricia Witmer of Abbottstown; a great-aunt, Cindy Parks of Frederick, MD and a great-aunt and uncle, Sue and Brett Bosserman of York. No services...
Alma Jean Hicks
Mar 26, 2015
Alma Jean Hicks, 72, of Hanover, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Services will be held through Smalls Mortuary in Mobile, Alabama, where she was born. PDF Printable Version
Helen B. Smith
May 25, 2015
Helen B. “Chubb” Smith, 95, of Hanover, entered God’s eternal care on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 18, 1919 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late John Francis and Adelaide Cecelia Noel Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Howard Joseph Smith, who died in 1985;...
Robert E. Brandt
May 25, 2015
Robert E. Brandt, 82, of Hanover, PA entered the Church Triumphant on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. A native of Phillips, NE, he was born on Sunday, September 4, 1932. He received his bachelor’s degree in Science Education from the University of Nebraska and later earned his master’s degree in Adult Education from George Washington University....
Robert F. Orndorff
May 25, 2015
Robert F. Orndorff, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2015 with his wife, Carole, at his side. Born on Thursday, May 31, 1928, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Claude and Hattie Reichart Orndorff. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Elizabeth M. Eline Orndorff and their eldest...
Harold H. Dusman
May 22, 2015
Harold H. Dusman, 90, of Hanover, beloved husband of Darthea Becker Dusman, died on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Sunday, September 21, 1924 in Hanover, he was a son of the late J.W. and Lettie Fuhrman Dusman. He graduated from Eichelberger High School in 1940 and was the owner of Harold H. Dusman Building,...
Ruth A. Leister
May 19, 2015
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Ruth Humbert Leister went to join her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth W Leister. He had preceded her in death in 2008. She also joins her daughter, Jacqueline, a grandson, Michael Forsythe, and a sister, Naomi Karterman. Born December 23, 1921, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of David F. Humbert Sr. and...
June F. Goodermuth
May 9, 2015
June F. (Gouker) Goodermuth, 95, of Littlestown and former longtime resident of Hanover, passed into God’s arms on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Born on Wednesday, June 4, 1919 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Jennie (Sterner) Gouker. She was the loving wife of the late Roy W. Goodermuth to whom she was married to...
Elsa Burns
May 7, 2015
Elsa Burns, 75, of Hanover, beloved wife of Jerry D. Burns, Sr., entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. Born on Friday, February 16, 1940 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Franklin P. and Laura Mister Stone. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Kevin Wayne Stansbury, Bryan Keith...
Mildred G. Little
May 6, 2015
Mildred G. Little, 95, of Hanover, beloved wife of Leroy D. “Bud” Little, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Tuesday, April 27, 1920 in Jefferson, York County, she was the daughter of the late Etta Seigman Garrett Wildasin, and step-daughter of the late, John Wildasin. She was a graduate...
Michael E. Sidor
May 4, 2015
Michael E. Sidor, 30, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Thursday, September 6, 1984 in York, he was a son of Donald A. Sidor and Barbara Shute of Spring Grove. He attended Spring Grove Area High School and graduated from The Browning Academy. He later attended Harrisburg Area Community...
Theresa F. Harbold
May 1, 2015
Theresa F. (Wetzel) Harbold, 61, of Hanover, beloved wife of Paul E. Harbold, Jr., entered into God's eternal care on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Gettysburg. Born on Tuesday, July 14, 1953 in Glen Rock, she was a daughter of the late Alpheus A. and Beulah R. (Sterner) Wetzel. She was also preceded in death...
Sally A. Mummert
Apr 23, 2015
Sally A. Eisenberger Mummert, 72, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord accompanied by His angels on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. Born on Monday, November 16, 1942 in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Effie P. Whisler Eisenberger. She was a 1960 graduate of Eichelberger High School. Mrs. Mummert...
Wilfert J. Dubs
Apr 21, 2015
Wilfert J. Dubs, 90, beloved husband of Macleta Reichert Dubs, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Hanover Hospital. Born on Friday, November 14, 1924 in Brodbecks, York County, he was a son of the late Jacob F. and Mary P. Bankert Dubs. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Roy Dubs;...
Danny Groft
Apr 17, 2015
J. Daniel Groft, 80, of Hanover, beloved husband of Blanche Prokop Groft, died peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Hanover Hospital following a sudden heart attack. Born on July 3, 1934 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Preston John and Beatrice May Bierly Groft. He was employed by SKF, Inc. for 27 years before retiring in...
Leonard J. Kalina
Apr 15, 2015
Share your thoughts and memories about Leonard J. Kalina in the guestbook. Sign the guestbook Read the guestbook
Randy S. Whitson
Apr 15, 2015
Randy S. Whitson, 57, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 with his family and friends by his side. Born on Friday, February 28, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of Wanda Anderson Whitson of Hanover and the late Shad J. Whitson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Steven L. Whitson. Randy received...
Doris Schuldt
Apr 12, 2015
Doris Schuldt, 83, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. Born on Wednesday, February 17, 1932 in New York, New York, she was an avid New York Mets fan and a passionate bowler, having bowled in all 50 states. Doris traveled extensively throughout Europe during her working career....
Jeune R. Zartman
Apr 11, 2015
Wednesday April 15, 2015, 8:00 pm at Panebaker Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions
Mary Anne Narkates
Apr 8, 2015
View the image gallery Mary Anne Buffington Narkates, of Hanover, wife of Howard E. Narkates, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born on Friday, May 17, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Edward B. and Virginia M. Buffington. She was a direct descendent of Richard Buffington who came to America from...
Zachary David Laughman
Apr 1, 2015
Zachary David Laughman, infant son of Sara Witmer and Zachary R. Laughman, both of Hanover, was stillborn on April 1, 2015 at York Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Patricia Witmer of Abbottstown; a great-aunt, Cindy Parks of Frederick, MD and a great-aunt and uncle, Sue and Brett Bosserman of York. No services...
Alma Jean Hicks
Mar 26, 2015
Alma Jean Hicks, 72, of Hanover, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Services will be held through Smalls Mortuary in Mobile, Alabama, where she was born. PDF Printable Version

