Obituaries

Nov 2, 2025

Lori L. Fourhman, 55, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Lori was born in York on April 26, 1970, the daughter of the late Stanley Dale and Bettie Lou (Fisher) Fourhman.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Ken Huth, of Durham, NC. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 22, 2025

Donna Marie Knaub, age 75, of Felton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born in York on February 10, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Randall and Mary (Miller) Garner.

Donna was a proud 1968 graduate of Red Lion High School. She dedicated many years to the York Newspaper, where she first worked...

Oct 20, 2025

Kathleen Jacques went home to God on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Born on June 12, 1946, in Oyster Bay, New York, to John and Katherine Amott (both deceased), she was the third of nine children.

Coming of age in the '60s, Kathy was an advocate for equal pay and equal education for women.

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Oct 17, 2025

Maria A. (Frey) Polli, of York, entered into rest at WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 60. She was the devoted wife of John M. Polli, whom she married on September 3, 1999.

Born in York on September 13, 1965, Maria was the daughter of Terry L. Frey of Windsor and...

Oct 10, 2025

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (One of dad's favorite Scriptures)

James Salley, Jr., was born October 15, 1934 in Baltimore City, MD, to the late James and Lousie Salley. James was the fourth...

Oct 5, 2025

Troy P. Gwinn, 85, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Hermine M. (Schmidt) Gwinn.

Troy was born in Abraham, West Virginia, on January 28, 1940, son of the late Nelson N. and Kayulah (McDaniel) Gwinn.

Troy retired from General Motors. He proudly...

Sep 29, 2025

Robert E. Livingston, 95, of Dallastown, entered into rest on Monday, September 29, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Shelby I. Mitchell, who passed away on August 19, 2021.

Born on December 5, 1929, in Dallastown, Robert was the son of the late Edward and Ida (Daugherty) Livingston. A proud...

Sep 21, 2025

Terry Bluett, 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the devoted husband of Bonnie (Hock) Bluett for 42 years.

Born January 16, 1944, in Elmhurst, IL, Terry was the son of the late John and Ruth (Sifferman) Bluett. He grew up...

Sep 19, 2025

Gerard J. Dieter, age 86, of West York, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born in Baltimore on October 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Nicholas Walter Dieter and the late Josephine Marie (Troch) Dieter. Jerry, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was the devoted husband and best friend of Glenna...

Sep 17, 2025

Detective Sergeant Cody Michael Becker, 39, of Spring Grove, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on September 17, 2025, while serving with the Northern York County Regional Police Department. He was the beloved husband of Jordan L. (Mitzel) Becker, whom he married on June 30, 2018.  Born on September 19, 1985, at Hanover Hospital, Cody was the cherished...

Sep 17, 2025

Mark Edward Baker, 53, of Dover, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born on July 1, 1972, at Chester-Crozier Medical Center in Chester, PA, Mark lived a life of honor, service, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Mark was the husband of Peggy Baker, whom he married on November 17, 1992. He was...

Sep 17, 2025

Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, 43, of York, gave his life in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, while faithfully serving and protecting the community he loved.

Born on November 19, 1981, in York, Isaiah was the son of Donald E. Emenheiser and Lynda S. (Bowser) Lloyd. Isaiah grew up with a passion for sports and competition,...

Sep 15, 2025

Gene Lewis Badders, 91, died on Monday, September 15, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

He was the husband of JoAnn K. (Sweitzer) Badders, sharing 13 years of marriage.

Gene was born in Street, Maryland, on July 8, 1934, son of the late Milford Alexander and Willie Dean (Pruett) Badders.

Gene was a stone...

Sep 5, 2025

Lisa Gale (Richter) Flaharty, of Red Lion, entered into rest at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 68. She was the loving wife of Dirk M. Flaharty.

Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, on April 30, 1957, Lisa was the daughter of Nancy E. (Bean) Richter, of Stuart, Florida, and the late William H....

Sep 1, 2025

Joan Nuzum, age 94, died at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Joan was born on July 8th, 1931, in Yoe, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Wilmer C. Wilt and Salynda Mae Wilt (Miller). She was the wife of the late Herman R. Nuzum.

Loving family and friends surrounded...

Aug 29, 2025

Clair L. "Bill" Hess, 90, passed from his earthly life to life eternal August 29, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Pottstown, PA to Lester C. Hess and Mary A. Ness, his early childhood was spent at Glatfelter Station, PA. Bill moved to Winterstown at the young age of six and lived there his entire life.

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Aug 28, 2025

Robert Lee "Bobby" Blackburn, age 74, of Darlington, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on December 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Rev. Kyle Blackburn and the late Margaret Faye (Hamm) Blackburn. He shared 54 years of marriage with the love of his life, Debra Faye (Williams)...

Aug 28, 2025

Phyllis Marie Miller, age 88, of York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Autumn House-East. Born in Brogue on April 3, 1937, she was one of six children of the late Grant and Violet (Tome) Enfield. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph L. Miller, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2010....

Aug 25, 2025

Richard Allen DeStefano, Sr., age 74, of Delta, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 31, 1950, he was the son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Diel) DeStefano. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth (Kammann) DeStefano.

Richard proudly...

Aug 22, 2025

Suzanne M. (Markwood) Yowell, 87, of Fawn Grove, entered into rest at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was the wife of the late Kemper Rea Yowell, Jr. who preceded her in death on December 6, 2008.

Born on December 1, 1937, in Grayson County, VA, Suzanne was the daughter of the late William Francis...