Obituaries

Nov 23, 2025

Sarah Jane (Wilson) Hengst, 87, of York, entered into rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. She was the wife of Lonnie Eugene Hengst, whom she married on November 25, 1978.

Born in Carlisle on July 14, 1938, Jane was the daughter of the late Helen Wilson. She was a 1955 graduate...

Nov 22, 2025

Delores M. (Becker) Poff, 98, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Normandie Ridge.

She was the wife of the late Harold F. Poff whom she married on September 17, 1949.

Delores was born in York, PA on October 30, 1927, daughter of Late John F. and Myrtle M. (Schroll) Becker. She was a seamstress...

Nov 22, 2025

Gerald Ray "Jerry" Boggs, 86, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his daughter's residence in Middle River, Maryland. He was the husband of the late Alice Faye (Greenwood) Boggs. Jerry was born in Wise, Virginia, on March 18, 1939, son of the late Newton and Bonnie (Mullins) Boggs.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army and went...

Nov 11, 2025

Edward Ray Keiser, 66, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence.

He was the husband of Stephanie A. (Engles) Keiser, sharing 41 years of marriage.

Edward was born in York on June 6, 1959, the son of the late Henry and Betty (Snyder) Keiser.

Edward loved anything to do with cars...

Nov 11, 2025

Rosalie Marie Messersmith, 64, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her daughter's residence. She was the wife of Barry L. Messersmith. The couple would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in January. Rosalie was born in York on July 3, 1961, daughter of the late Mervin L. and Ruth H. (Harrison) McKinsey.

Rosalie was a graduate...

Nov 11, 2025

Carol S. Miller, age 83, of Dallastown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born on Bull Road in Craley on July 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lester R. and Verna K. (Arnold) Reichard.

Carol worked for many years as a presser for the former Danskin in York. After her time at...

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....