Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Richard “Rick” A. Bowers, 64, of Airville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home.

Rick was born on March 27, 1961, in Muncy Creek Township, PA, a son of the late Burton L. Bowers and Dorothy R. (Smith) Bowers.

He is survived by his daughters; Bambi Bowers, Taysha Burns, Angel Bowers, Yvette Turner, and Rani Goldsborough; 14 grandchildren...

Feb 22, 2026

Chief Master Sergeant Clair Emerson Kauffman, U.S. Air Force (Retired), age 81, husband of the late Kathie E. (Dumaw) Kauffman, of Red Lion, died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services for Clair will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home, 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, with Pastor Roger Hunter officiating....

Feb 17, 2026

Richard A. “Rich” Hersey, 47, of Red Lion, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Born in York on April 17, 1978, he was the beloved son of Phil A. Hersey and Cynthia L. (Myers) Hersey.

Rich was a proud graduate of Red Lion Area High School, Class of 1997. He dedicated his career to serving his community as a...

Feb 15, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” W. Massicot, 84, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Rest Haven.

He was the husband of Edith L. (Strait) Massicot, sharing almost 51 years of marriage.

Larry was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 9, 1941, son of the late Bernard T. Massicot, Sr., and Ruth V. (White) Massicot.

Larry worked at Black and Decker and Caterpillar, retiring after 30...

Feb 9, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce Patricia “Patti” H. (Jackson) Wanbaugh, of Stewartstown, entered into rest at her home on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 64. She was the beloved wife of Brian A. Wanbaugh, whom she married on August 3, 1990.

Patti was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 10, 1961, to Barbara Rather of...

Feb 2, 2026

On February 2, 2026, Ronald Lee Wiland, 63, passed away at his home.

Ronald was born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, and later moved to Brogue, Pennsylvania during his high school years. He was the son of the late Raymond Earl Wiland, Sr. and Ethel L. (Wollschlager) Wiland. He graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School with the Class...

Jan 29, 2026

Jeanne Elizabeth (Wackerow) Kleve, age 67, of Red Lion, PA, formerly of Rochester and Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, with her devoted husband and best friend, Norman Lawrence Kleve, by her side on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born in Rochester, NY, on March 7, 1958, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herman Raymond...

Jan 27, 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Cody Allen Eisenhart, Sr., age 30, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Cody was a resident of Dallastown, where he made his home with his wife and soulmate, Elizabeth, and his best friend and pal, Cody, Jr., age 8.

Cody was born in York on...

Jan 16, 2026

Donna Catherine "Kathy" Groff, age 67, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in York on July 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Donna (Minick) Walker. Kathy was the devoted wife and best friend of Harry P. "Phil"...

Jan 14, 2026

Lance Mikiel Massey, age 37, of York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Tacoma, WA, he was the beloved son of Betty and John Trembly and Gary and Michele Massey.

Lance had a creative spirit and enjoyed mixing music, gaming, and expressing himself through his talented artwork and drawings. He had a deep...

Jan 9, 2026

Donald Lee Ness, age 82, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born in Felton on July 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert and Esther (Waltimyer) Ness. He was the devoted and loving husband of RoAnn P. (Moats) Ness, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage...

Jan 7, 2026

Sarah Ann (Kellinger) McLane, of York, entered into eternal rest at UPMC Memorial on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 63. She was the loving wife of David F. McLane, Jr.

Born on March 30, 1962, Sarah was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Kellinger. She was a graduate of Manheim High School and was employed by...

Jan 6, 2026

Wilbur Henry Latshaw III, 63, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UPMC Memorial. Wilbur was born at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital in North Carolina on January 10, 1962, son of Wilbur Henry Latshaw, Jr., and Barbara A. (Ettinger) Latshaw of York.

Wilbur graduated from Eastern York High School and attended Windsor Assembly of God. In his...

Jan 1, 2026

Charles Jacob Welter, 83, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born on May 7, 1942, in Swanton, Ohio, Charles was the son of the late Jacob and Esther Welter. Known as Charlie in his youth, Chuck to friends, and lovingly as PopPop or "Sir Charles" to his grandchildren, he was...

Dec 25, 2025

Franklin D. Sowards, age 79, of Brogue, PA, peacefully passed away at home on December 25, 2025. Born in Wise County, VA, on December 28, 1945, he was one of 13 children born to the late George Burton and Alta Pearl (Sturgill) Sowards.

Franklin worked for many years at Montgomery Mill in Delta, PA, and later at...

Dec 22, 2025

Ann M. (Coad) Orwig, of Red Lion, entered into rest at WellSpan York Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 70. She was the wife of Daniel E. Orwig, whom she married on May 16, 1981.

Ann was born in Washington, D.C., on September 14, 1955, to the late Robert and Suzanne (Gilman) Coad....

Dec 22, 2025

Dale M. Tome, 67, died on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Yorkview Nursing and Rehab. He was born in York on March 24, 1958, son of the late Lester D. and Elsie Mae (Markel) Tome.

Dale graduated from Red Lion High School and was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan.

He is survived by his brother,...

Dec 19, 2025

Phyllis C. (Barnhart) Holtzapple, 96, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Holtzapple.  Born on October 13, 1929, in York, PA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Edna R. (Dellinger) Barnhart.

She was a 1947 graduate of William Penn Senior High School,...

Dec 15, 2025

Aaron Robert Fritz, 39, of York, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at York Hospital.

Born on May 27, 1986, in York, Aaron was the son of Dr. Robert A. Fritz and Dr. Lisa A. (Ost) Fritz, of York. He was a 2007 graduate of the Dallastown Area School District. Throughout his life, Aaron was a...

Dec 6, 2025

Zelma L. (Kupp) Dellinger Beck, 97, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of York, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital, Brooksville. She was the wife of the late Walter H. Dellinger and the late Paul J. Beck, Jr. Zelma was born in Craley, PA, on February 18, 1928, the daughter of the late Paul A. Kupp and...