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Dorothy A. (Dixon) Andrus

Dorothy A. (Dixon) Andrus

Apr 15, 2026

Dorothy Ann (Dixon) Andrus, of York and formerly of Red Lion, passed away at Country Meadows of York – West on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Ronald G. Andrus, the love of her life.

Born in Nathan’s Creek, North Carolina, on April 5, 1936, Dorothy was the daughter of the...

Kathy A. (Delmotte) Troxel

Kathy A. (Delmotte) Troxel

Apr 11, 2026

Kathy A. (Delmotte) Troxel, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born in Lancaster on February 2, 1962, she was the daughter of Betty J. (Miller) Delmotte of Manheim and the late Michael G. Delmotte. Kathy was a proud graduate of West Hempfield High...

Calvin D. Joines

Calvin D. Joines

Apr 7, 2026

Calvin D. Joines, 85, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Brenda D. (Frey) Joines, sharing 63 years of marriage.

Calvin was born in Laurel, PA, on March 13, 1941, son of the late Lester Major and Lessie Bell (Grace) Joines.

Calvin proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he...

Myles H. Godfrey, Jr.

Myles H. Godfrey, Jr.

Apr 5, 2026

Myles H. Godfrey, Jr., 86, died on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at York South Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

He was the husband of the late Jean L. (Fink) Godfrey.

Myles was born in Felton on October 14, 1939, son of the late Myles H. Godfrey, Sr. and Erma D. (Kohler) Godfrey.

Myles graduated from Dallastown High School and went on to serve honorably...

Stephanie Lynn (Miller) Meloni

Stephanie Lynn (Miller) Meloni

Apr 2, 2026

Stephanie Lynn (Miller) Meloni, of Red Lion, entered into rest at her home on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 57. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey A. Meloni, whom she married in May of 2018.

Born in York on January 31, 1969, Stephanie was the daughter of the late Robert Truman and Barbara (Wells) Miller and a...

Violet L. Harrison

Violet L. Harrison

Apr 2, 2026

Violet L. “Dumpy” Harrison, 86, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Yorkview Nursing and Rehab.

She was the wife of the late Harvey C. Harrison.

Violet was born in Chanceford Twp. on February 4, 1940, daughter of the late Norman P. and Nora Irene (Waughtel) Godfrey.

Violet was a seamstress at Tighe Industries in East Prospect for over 20 years. She was...

Luckey Lee Powlas

Luckey Lee Powlas

Mar 30, 2026

Luckey Lee Powlas, age 90, of York, PA, formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Levi Luckey Powlas and the late Myrtle (Smallwood) Powlas. He was the devoted and loving husband of Margaret G. “Peggy” (Jefferson) Powlas, with whom he shared 67...

Michael A. McCleary

Michael A. McCleary

Mar 30, 2026

Michael A. McCleary, 79, died on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rest Haven.

He was the husband of Mary Jane (Stein) McCleary.

Michael was born in York on October 22, 1946, son of the late Clarence and Romona (Gentzler) McCleary.

Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he drove armored mechanized vehicles. Following his military...

Cora Sue Herbst

Cora Sue Herbst

Mar 26, 2026

Cora Sue Herbst, age 79, of Felton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Horace J. and Anna (Fink) Hedges. She was the devoted wife and best friend of Lynn E. Herbst, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage after they were united on August 8,...

Sara M. Mackentire

Sara M. Mackentire

Mar 20, 2026

Sara M. (Mundis) Mackentire, 94, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, March 20, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late James Mackentire.

Sara was born in York on September 29, 1931, daughter of the late Paul P. and Pauline C. (Jacobs) Mundis.

Sara graduated from West York High School. She worked at York Hospital and JC Penny’s. Sara enjoyed...

Lee Jean Marks

Lee Jean Marks

Mar 9, 2026

Leslie “Lee” Jean Marks entered into rest at her home in Red Lion on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 65. She was the loving partner of Susan P. Nechamkin for 20 years.

Lee was born on February 22, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Berle Marks and the stepdaughter of Rosemary Hines. She was raised...

Scott A. Lightner

Scott A. Lightner

Mar 9, 2026

Scott A. Lightner, 56, died on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Amanda A. (Krebs) Lightner, sharing almost 17 years of marriage and over 20 years together.

Scott was born in York on August 19, 1969, son of Carole E. (Gingerich) Lightner and the late Bruce E. Lightner.

Scott was a graduate of...

Allen Edward Dellinger

Allen Edward Dellinger

Mar 3, 2026

Allen Edward Dellinger, age 79, of Red Lion, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born in York on April 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Allen and Dorothy Lucille (Wood) Dellinger. He was the loving husband of Judy Lynn (Grothe) Dellinger. The couple met at a square dance that Allen’s father was calling. They...

Ronald F. Taylor

Ronald F. Taylor

Mar 2, 2026

Ronald F. Taylor, 87, died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Kingston Court Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

He was the husband of Jane F. Taylor, sharing almost 32 years of marriage.

Ronald was born in Dallastown, PA, on January 28, 1939, son of the late Francis and Alverta I. (Geesey) Taylor.

Ronald graduated from William Penn High School and went on to serve...

Richard A. Bowers

Richard A. Bowers

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...

Clair Emerson Kauffman

Clair Emerson Kauffman

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....

Rich A. Hersey

Rich A. Hersey

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...

Lawrence "Larry" W. Massicot

Lawrence "Larry" W. Massicot

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...

Patricia H. (Jackson) Wanbaugh

Patricia H. (Jackson) Wanbaugh

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...

Ronald Lee Wiland

Ronald Lee Wiland

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...

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