Obituaries
Obituaries for Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.
Jeremy W. Masemore
Jul 12, 2025
Jeremy Wade Masemore, of Bonneauville, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 11th, 2025. He was the son of Helen Moffitt of Hanover and Chip and Barbara Masemore of Philadelphia.
Jeremy was a kind soul with a big love for his family and friends. He was a master carpenter and loved helping everyone with his skills. He also marked his skills on...
Gloria L. Sondericker
Jul 11, 2025
Gloria L. Sondericker, 80, of Williamsport, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Williamsport Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Monday, December 4, 1944 in Westminster, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Harry Carr, Jr. and Mary M. Hughes Reese. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Harry J. and Wayne A. Carr.
Gloria...
Marlin J. "Bud" Weber, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Marlin J. “Bud” Weber, Jr., 79, of Johnstown, PA, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Hanover, following a battle with liver cancer.
Born on Monday, March 4, 1946 in Somerset, PA, he was a son of the late Marlin Jennings Weber, Sr. and Mary Ann Hoover Weber. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Gerard and Dorothy...
Douglas W. Green
Jul 7, 2025
Douglas W. “Doug” Green, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Ruth Green, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
Born on Thursday, October 4, 1956 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Betty L. (McElroy) Green and the late William D. Green. Doug loved to write and he was an accomplished author, having written “Awakening –...
Dr. Kathleen Lambe
Jul 4, 2025
A Tribute to Dr. Kathleen Lambe
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Dr. Kathleen Lambe, who was taken from us too soon. This memorial is a celebration of her life, legacy, and the profound impact she had on all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Dr. Kathleen...
Dan Lawrence
Jul 4, 2025
Dan Lawrence, 66, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Harmony Ridge.
Born on Friday, February 13, 1959, in Hanover, he was a son of V. Louise Lingg Lawrence and the late Bernard Joseph Lawrence, Jr.
Dan was a 1977 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and attended Sacred Heart in Spring Grove and St. Vincent de Paul in...
Scott R. Young
Jun 30, 2025
Scott R. Young, 61, of Spring Grove, passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home.
Born on Monday, May 18, 1964, in Hanover, he was the son of Martha “Martie” Young and the late Robert C. Young. Scott was a 1982 graduate of South Western High School and was currently serving as a Mechanical Maintenance Lead...
Kathleen R. Rabenstine
Jun 30, 2025
Kathleen R. Rabenstine, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Homewood at Plum Creek.
Born on Saturday, April 22, 1933 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Leon D. and Hazel M. (Groft) Staub. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Roy C. Rabenstine, who died...
Phyllis M. Moul
Jun 29, 2025
Phyllis M. Leese Moul, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg.
Born on Wednesday, July 29, 1931 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Ernest M. and Treva L. Trone Leese. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas R. Moul, who died in 2010; and four...
Joseph H. Buffington
Jun 27, 2025
Joseph H. “Joe” Buffington, 95, of York, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Encompass Health in York.
Born on Friday, May 2, 1930 in the Midway community of Hanover, he was a son of the late George V. and Mary (Cramer) Buffington. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Janet E. Buffington, who died...
Mary A. Houser
Jun 22, 2025
Mary A. Houser, 87, of Hanover, lifelong companion of Burnell Groft, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Monday, December 20, 1937 in Union Bridge, MD, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Leroy Houser and Alice Genevieve Finn Houser. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry...
Bill Caudill, Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Bill Caudill, Sr., 85, of Glenville, beloved husband of Ethel Ann Sindall Caudill, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg.
Born on Saturday, November 4, 1939 in Wise Co., VA, he was a son of the late Johnnie Lee Caudill and Ruth Elizabeth Dixon Caudill. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Caudill. Bill retired...
David Jones
Jun 18, 2025
David Jones, 77, of Gettysburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, February 24, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Paul Revere Jones and Velma Mae Doss Jones. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Tristan D'Ambrogi; and a brother, Michael Jones. David retired from Baltimore Gas and...
Robert Earl Sanders
Jun 18, 2025
Robert Earl Sanders, 61, of Hanover, beloved husband of SueAnn King Sanders, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 following a brief illness.
Born on Saturday, August 3, 1963 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roseann E. and Raphael L. Sanders, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raphael L. “Smoke” Sanders III. Rob was...
Susan R. Davidson
Jun 15, 2025
Susan R. (Coffman) Davidson, 68, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold P. Davidson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home.
Born on Monday, February 11, 1957 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Raymond William Coffman and Marie (Shipley) Coffman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Karl Coffman. Susan was a loving...
Joan H. Hammersla
Jun 15, 2025
Joan H. (Kammerer) Hammersla, 85, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home.
Born on Wednesday, May 29, 1940 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Zimmerer) Kammerer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George F. Hammersla, Jr., who died in 2022; two...
Betty F. Stembridge
Jun 15, 2025
Betty F. Stembridge, 85, of Littlestown, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Sunday, March 17, 1940 in Moultrie, GA, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Hampton) Weltzbarker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Stembridge; and a brother, Glenn Weltzbarker.
Betty is survived by her...
Bill Meckley
Jun 5, 2025
Bill Meckley, 72, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Cynthia Groft Meckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward Dale Meckley and Evelyn Cashman Meckley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Meckley; and a...
D. Joanne Myers
Jun 2, 2025
D. Joanne Myers, 92, of Hanover, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Monday, August 15, 1932 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry James Rosenberger and Clara R. Brechbil Rosenberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67...
William H. "Bill" Wierman
Jun 1, 2025
William H. “Bill” Wierman, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary (Wise) Wierman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born on Thursday, February 2, 1939 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roland Francis Wierman and Josephine C. (Carbaugh) Wierman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Bealing...
Jeremy W. Masemore
Jul 12, 2025
Jeremy Wade Masemore, of Bonneauville, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 11th, 2025. He was the son of Helen Moffitt of Hanover and Chip and Barbara Masemore of Philadelphia.
Jeremy was a kind soul with a big love for his family and friends. He was a master carpenter and loved helping everyone with his skills. He also marked his skills on...
Gloria L. Sondericker
Jul 11, 2025
Gloria L. Sondericker, 80, of Williamsport, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Williamsport Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Monday, December 4, 1944 in Westminster, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Harry Carr, Jr. and Mary M. Hughes Reese. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Harry J. and Wayne A. Carr.
Gloria...
Marlin J. "Bud" Weber, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Marlin J. “Bud” Weber, Jr., 79, of Johnstown, PA, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Hanover, following a battle with liver cancer.
Born on Monday, March 4, 1946 in Somerset, PA, he was a son of the late Marlin Jennings Weber, Sr. and Mary Ann Hoover Weber. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Gerard and Dorothy...
Douglas W. Green
Jul 7, 2025
Douglas W. “Doug” Green, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Ruth Green, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
Born on Thursday, October 4, 1956 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Betty L. (McElroy) Green and the late William D. Green. Doug loved to write and he was an accomplished author, having written “Awakening –...
Dr. Kathleen Lambe
Jul 4, 2025
A Tribute to Dr. Kathleen Lambe
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Dr. Kathleen Lambe, who was taken from us too soon. This memorial is a celebration of her life, legacy, and the profound impact she had on all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Dr. Kathleen...
Dan Lawrence
Jul 4, 2025
Dan Lawrence, 66, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Harmony Ridge.
Born on Friday, February 13, 1959, in Hanover, he was a son of V. Louise Lingg Lawrence and the late Bernard Joseph Lawrence, Jr.
Dan was a 1977 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and attended Sacred Heart in Spring Grove and St. Vincent de Paul in...
Scott R. Young
Jun 30, 2025
Scott R. Young, 61, of Spring Grove, passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home.
Born on Monday, May 18, 1964, in Hanover, he was the son of Martha “Martie” Young and the late Robert C. Young. Scott was a 1982 graduate of South Western High School and was currently serving as a Mechanical Maintenance Lead...
Kathleen R. Rabenstine
Jun 30, 2025
Kathleen R. Rabenstine, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Homewood at Plum Creek.
Born on Saturday, April 22, 1933 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Leon D. and Hazel M. (Groft) Staub. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Roy C. Rabenstine, who died...
Phyllis M. Moul
Jun 29, 2025
Phyllis M. Leese Moul, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg.
Born on Wednesday, July 29, 1931 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Ernest M. and Treva L. Trone Leese. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas R. Moul, who died in 2010; and four...
Joseph H. Buffington
Jun 27, 2025
Joseph H. “Joe” Buffington, 95, of York, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Encompass Health in York.
Born on Friday, May 2, 1930 in the Midway community of Hanover, he was a son of the late George V. and Mary (Cramer) Buffington. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Janet E. Buffington, who died...
Mary A. Houser
Jun 22, 2025
Mary A. Houser, 87, of Hanover, lifelong companion of Burnell Groft, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Monday, December 20, 1937 in Union Bridge, MD, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Leroy Houser and Alice Genevieve Finn Houser. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry...
Bill Caudill, Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Bill Caudill, Sr., 85, of Glenville, beloved husband of Ethel Ann Sindall Caudill, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg.
Born on Saturday, November 4, 1939 in Wise Co., VA, he was a son of the late Johnnie Lee Caudill and Ruth Elizabeth Dixon Caudill. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Caudill. Bill retired...
David Jones
Jun 18, 2025
David Jones, 77, of Gettysburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home.
Born on Tuesday, February 24, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Paul Revere Jones and Velma Mae Doss Jones. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Tristan D'Ambrogi; and a brother, Michael Jones. David retired from Baltimore Gas and...
Robert Earl Sanders
Jun 18, 2025
Robert Earl Sanders, 61, of Hanover, beloved husband of SueAnn King Sanders, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 following a brief illness.
Born on Saturday, August 3, 1963 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roseann E. and Raphael L. Sanders, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raphael L. “Smoke” Sanders III. Rob was...
Susan R. Davidson
Jun 15, 2025
Susan R. (Coffman) Davidson, 68, of Hanover, beloved wife of Harold P. Davidson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home.
Born on Monday, February 11, 1957 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Raymond William Coffman and Marie (Shipley) Coffman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Karl Coffman. Susan was a loving...
Joan H. Hammersla
Jun 15, 2025
Joan H. (Kammerer) Hammersla, 85, of Glenville, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home.
Born on Wednesday, May 29, 1940 in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Zimmerer) Kammerer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George F. Hammersla, Jr., who died in 2022; two...
Betty F. Stembridge
Jun 15, 2025
Betty F. Stembridge, 85, of Littlestown, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
Born on Sunday, March 17, 1940 in Moultrie, GA, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Hampton) Weltzbarker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Stembridge; and a brother, Glenn Weltzbarker.
Betty is survived by her...
Bill Meckley
Jun 5, 2025
Bill Meckley, 72, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Cynthia Groft Meckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward Dale Meckley and Evelyn Cashman Meckley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Meckley; and a...
D. Joanne Myers
Jun 2, 2025
D. Joanne Myers, 92, of Hanover, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Monday, August 15, 1932 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry James Rosenberger and Clara R. Brechbil Rosenberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67...
William H. "Bill" Wierman
Jun 1, 2025
William H. “Bill” Wierman, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Mary (Wise) Wierman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born on Thursday, February 2, 1939 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Roland Francis Wierman and Josephine C. (Carbaugh) Wierman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Bealing...