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Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.

Linda J. Gibson

Linda J. Gibson

Apr 9, 2024

Linda J. Gibson, 72, of Hanover, beloved wife of Gary R. Gibson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. Born on Saturday, April 28, 1951 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Lorraine Joan Donnelly Smith. She was a retired executive assistant with Black & Decker and later worked for the...

Barry E. Brown

Barry E. Brown

Apr 9, 2024

Barry E. Brown, 81, passed away on April 9, 2024 at the Village at Utz Terrace. He was born May 8, 1942 in Williamsport, PA, the son of the late Loren Ross Brown and Gladys Mae (Rohrbaugh) Brown. Barry graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's Degree in History, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington with advanced degrees...

Nancy A. Sanders

Nancy A. Sanders

Apr 7, 2024

Nancy A. Sanders, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home. Born on Sunday, February 9, 1936 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Saint James and Emma Jane Weimert Crabbs. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard E. Sanders, who died in 2021;...

Judy A. Wright

Judy A. Wright

Apr 6, 2024

Judy A. Wright, 76, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare – Gettysburg Center while surrounded by her family and holding her nephew Denny’s hand. Born on Monday, December 15, 1947 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Agnes Runk Wright. She was also preceded in death by her...

Arthur H. "Dewey" Kress

Arthur H. "Dewey" Kress

Apr 1, 2024

Arthur H. “Dewey” Kress, 91, of Hanover, beloved husband of Patricia Schuchart Kress, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, July 14, 1932 in Littlestown, he was a son of the late Roy Jules and Florence Mae Crist Kress. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Roy Kress; and...

Ronald E. Hockensmith

Ronald E. Hockensmith

Mar 29, 2024

Ronald E. Hockensmith, 65, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home. Born on Sunday, August 17, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Donald and Hilda Parrill Hockensmith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randal A. “Randy” Hockensmith; and his beloved German Shepherd, Spanner. Ron attended South Western...

Betty Jane Wright

Betty Jane Wright

Mar 27, 2024

Betty Jane Wright, 93, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare- the Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, August 16, 1930 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Cora A. Sipling Little. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ellsworth Wright, who died in 1985; and three sisters, Mary Heck,...

Joan C. Thomas

Joan C. Thomas

Mar 14, 2024

Joan C. Thomas, 87, of Cross Keys Village, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Brethren Home. Born on Tuesday, August 11, 1936 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late W. Raymond and Caroline Dietz Thomas. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Thomas and Claire Simms. Joan was a...

James D. Scheibe

James D. Scheibe

Mar 14, 2024

James D. Scheibe, 92, of Hanover, beloved husband of Delma M. Scheibe, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on Sunday, February 7, 1932 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James D. and Francis L. Ellerman Scheibe. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Daniel E. Bosley

Daniel E. Bosley

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel E. Bosley, 83, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, January 24, 1941 in Cockeysville, MD, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Helen May Albright Bosley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail Smith Bosley, who died in 2005; a daughter, Julie Millar; and...

Richard Gochenauer

Richard Gochenauer

Mar 4, 2024

Richard Gochenauer, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Donna M. Smith Gochenauer, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. Born on Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Leroy G. and Arlene F. Shepard Gochenauer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Gochenauer, Jr.; his four brothers,...

Melba F. Black

Melba F. Black

Mar 2, 2024

Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Feb 28, 2024

Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...

Jim Masenheimer

Jim Masenheimer

Feb 24, 2024

Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...

Jean E. Becker

Jean E. Becker

Feb 20, 2024

Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...

James C Starr

James C Starr

Feb 19, 2024

James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...

Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...

Fay J. Swartz

Fay J. Swartz

Feb 14, 2024

Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...

John Stiffler Jr.

John Stiffler Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Feb 11, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...

Linda J. Gibson

Linda J. Gibson

Apr 9, 2024

Linda J. Gibson, 72, of Hanover, beloved wife of Gary R. Gibson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home. Born on Saturday, April 28, 1951 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Lorraine Joan Donnelly Smith. She was a retired executive assistant with Black & Decker and later worked for the...

Barry E. Brown

Barry E. Brown

Apr 9, 2024

Barry E. Brown, 81, passed away on April 9, 2024 at the Village at Utz Terrace. He was born May 8, 1942 in Williamsport, PA, the son of the late Loren Ross Brown and Gladys Mae (Rohrbaugh) Brown. Barry graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's Degree in History, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington with advanced degrees...

Nancy A. Sanders

Nancy A. Sanders

Apr 7, 2024

Nancy A. Sanders, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home. Born on Sunday, February 9, 1936 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Saint James and Emma Jane Weimert Crabbs. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard E. Sanders, who died in 2021;...

Judy A. Wright

Judy A. Wright

Apr 6, 2024

Judy A. Wright, 76, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare – Gettysburg Center while surrounded by her family and holding her nephew Denny’s hand. Born on Monday, December 15, 1947 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Agnes Runk Wright. She was also preceded in death by her...

Arthur H. "Dewey" Kress

Arthur H. "Dewey" Kress

Apr 1, 2024

Arthur H. “Dewey” Kress, 91, of Hanover, beloved husband of Patricia Schuchart Kress, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, July 14, 1932 in Littlestown, he was a son of the late Roy Jules and Florence Mae Crist Kress. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Roy Kress; and...

Ronald E. Hockensmith

Ronald E. Hockensmith

Mar 29, 2024

Ronald E. Hockensmith, 65, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home. Born on Sunday, August 17, 1958 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Donald and Hilda Parrill Hockensmith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randal A. “Randy” Hockensmith; and his beloved German Shepherd, Spanner. Ron attended South Western...

Betty Jane Wright

Betty Jane Wright

Mar 27, 2024

Betty Jane Wright, 93, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare- the Gettysburg Center. Born on Saturday, August 16, 1930 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Cora A. Sipling Little. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ellsworth Wright, who died in 1985; and three sisters, Mary Heck,...

Joan C. Thomas

Joan C. Thomas

Mar 14, 2024

Joan C. Thomas, 87, of Cross Keys Village, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Brethren Home. Born on Tuesday, August 11, 1936 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late W. Raymond and Caroline Dietz Thomas. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Thomas and Claire Simms. Joan was a...

James D. Scheibe

James D. Scheibe

Mar 14, 2024

James D. Scheibe, 92, of Hanover, beloved husband of Delma M. Scheibe, entered into God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on Sunday, February 7, 1932 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James D. and Francis L. Ellerman Scheibe. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Daniel E. Bosley

Daniel E. Bosley

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel E. Bosley, 83, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Friday, January 24, 1941 in Cockeysville, MD, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Helen May Albright Bosley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail Smith Bosley, who died in 2005; a daughter, Julie Millar; and...

Richard Gochenauer

Richard Gochenauer

Mar 4, 2024

Richard Gochenauer, 79, of New Oxford, beloved husband of Donna M. Smith Gochenauer, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. Born on Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Leroy G. and Arlene F. Shepard Gochenauer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Gochenauer, Jr.; his four brothers,...

Melba F. Black

Melba F. Black

Mar 2, 2024

Melba Faye Black, 97, better known as “Grandma” entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at The Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA where she lived for the last six years. Born on Thursday, February 3, 1927, in Morgantown, TX, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Frances Swain Chennault. She was also preceded...

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Marion Francis "Eck" Kagarise

Feb 28, 2024

Marion Francis “Eck” Kagarise, 86, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lorien Taneytown. Born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Bedford, PA, he was a former longtime resident of Littlestown and had lived in Great Falls, Montana in his later years. A son of the late Willard and Bertha Grace Colebaugh Kagarise, he was also...

Jim Masenheimer

Jim Masenheimer

Feb 24, 2024

Jim Masenheimer, 71, of Hanover, loving husband of Linda A. Masenheimer, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 9, 1952 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Edward F. Masenheimer, Jr. and Margel Hutter Masenheimer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Masenheimer, III; and a son-in-law,...

Jean E. Becker

Jean E. Becker

Feb 20, 2024

Jean E. Becker, 88, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 in Littlestown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Ruth Mayers Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert F. Becker; brother, Richard Miller; and sister,...

James C Starr

James C Starr

Feb 19, 2024

James C. Starr, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center. Born on Friday, June 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Hubert Patrick Starr and Margaret Mary Leahey Starr. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as in insurance investigator. He enjoyed...

Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

Amanda Lynn, 41, of New Oxford, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. Born on Thursday, April 29, 1982, she was the daughter of Arlene Hinckley Dougherty. Amanda was preceded in death by her step father, Richard C. Dougherty; brother in law, Eddie Jung; nephew, Ashton Thomas; and her two beloved pets, Chewy and Kahlani. She enjoyed...

Fay J. Swartz

Fay J. Swartz

Feb 14, 2024

Fay Janet Snoke Swartz, 89, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek following a long illness. Born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Janet Booz Snoke. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57...

John Stiffler Jr.

John Stiffler Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

John Stiffler, Jr., 68, of York, beloved husband of Janet Homola Stiffler, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955 in Colver, PA, he was a son of the late John Stiffler, Sr. and Betty Mahute Stiffler. John was previously employed with Bethel Mines and the former P.H...

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Robert E. "Bob" Kuhn

Feb 11, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Kuhn, 71, of York, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Richard K. and Catherine M. Dickensheets Kuhn. Bob was a devoted and loving caregiver to his wife of 35 years,...

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