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Iva  Glatfelter (Thoman)  Shaffer

Iva Glatfelter (Thoman) Shaffer

Jul 7, 2011

YORK Iva K. (Thoman) Glatfelter Shaffer, 94, entered into rest after a brief illness at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Normandie Ridge. She was the wife of Raymond C. Glatfelter, who died January 29, 1969, and Walter R. Shaffer, who died September 25, 1976. Born in Heidelburg Twp., on May 31, 1917, she was the daughter of the...

Kiku (Miyagi)  Smith

Kiku (Miyagi) Smith

Jul 6, 2011

EAST PROSPECT The world lost a unique and adventurous spirit, Kiku Smith, on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was a 76-year-old who threw the peace sign for photographs and believed in wearing mink coats, lipstick, and paint on her toes. She greeted visitors with, "You eat. I made fried rice," and always departed with "See you later alligator," while waiting...

Mervin  L. Mckinsey,

Mervin L. Mckinsey,

Jun 24, 2011

RED LION Mervin L McKinsey, Jr., 58, entered into rest at 12 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011, his residence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Carroll) McKinsey. Mervin was born in York, on August 31, 1952, and was the son of the late Mervin L., Sr. and Ruth H. (Harrison) McKinsey. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in York....

Leroy  "Pap" Shultz

Leroy "Pap" Shultz

Jun 11, 2011

WRIGHTSVILLE Leroy "Pap" N. Shultz, 78, entered into rest on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 8:40 p.m. at his residence. He was the husband of Bonnie K. (Lane) Shultz to whom he was married on September 21, 1999, celebrating 12 years together. He was also the husband of the late Audrey (Laughman) Shultz. Pap was born in Lycoming County, on...

Donald  J. Witmer

Donald J. Witmer

May 26, 2011

DOVER Donald J. Witmer, 72, entered into rest on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11:40 a.m. at York Hospital. He was the husband of Mary G. (Diehl) Witmer whome he married January 10, 1959, celebrating 52 years together. Born in Windsor on May 30, 1938, he was a son of the late Hazel A. (Knisley) and Russell W. Witmer, Sr....

Robert  H. Shipp

Robert H. Shipp

May 17, 2011

YORK Rev. Robert Harris Shipp, 101, formerly of Windsor, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 11:55 p.m. at Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Village at Sprenkle Drive in York. He was the husband of Lillie P. (Henkel) Shipp to whom he was married on August 2, 1937, celebrating 74 years together. Robert was...

Thomas  G. Bray

Thomas G. Bray

May 13, 2011

WINDSOR Thomas G. Bray, 57, entered into rest unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2011, at 10:15 p.m., at his residence. He was born in York the son of Thelma M. (Schnetzka) Bray of Windsor and the late Guy F. Bray. Thomas was an electrician, working for the Electricians Union IBEW #229. He enjoyed golf, fishing and most of all, spending...

Henrietta (Heikes)  Kahler

Henrietta (Heikes) Kahler

May 8, 2011

RED LION Henrietta (Heikes) Kahler, 88, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at 9:15 p.m. She was the wife of Richard J. Kahler, of York, to whom she was married on December 7, 1940, in Palacios, Texas, celebrating 71 years together. Henrietta was born in York on February 26, 1923, the daughter of the late Sarah E....

Christine  L. Wise-Allen

Christine L. Wise-Allen

Apr 11, 2011

YORK Christine L. Wise-Allen, 50, entered into rest unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident while visiting friends in Huntington, Texas on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 9:05 a.m. She was the wife of Kevin K. Allen of York, to whom she was married on October 12, 1991. Christine was born in York on August 28, 1960, and...

Edgar  "Ted" Urey

Edgar "Ted" Urey

Apr 5, 2011

HALLAM Edgar E. "Ted" Urey, 97, entered into rest at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center, York. He was the husband of Betty L. (Baldwin) Urey of Hallam, and Mildred L. (Flaharty) Urey, who entered into rest in 1982. He was born in Chanceford Twp., on February 5, 1914, and was the son of the late...

Dean Kinard

Dean Kinard

Mar 31, 2011

WINDSOR Dean L. Kinard, 73, entered into rest unexpectedly at 10:47 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Phyllis (Hake) Kinard, who entered into rest on July 7, 2004. He was born in Martinsville, York County, on June 22, 1937, and was the son of the late Wilbert and Ruth (Beaverson) Kinard. Dean was...

Connie Ridley

Connie Ridley

Mar 27, 2011

DALLASTOWN Connie E. Ridley, 70, entered into rest, after a lengthy illness, Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 6:30 a.m. at his residence. He was the husband of Helen A. (Ruth) Ridley, to whom he was married on October 5, 1985, celebrating 26 years together. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on February 20, 1941, the son of the late William...

Betty (Koons)  Smallwood

Betty (Koons) Smallwood

Mar 18, 2011

DOVER Betty J. (Koons) Smallwood, 87, entered into rest after a brief illness on Friday, March 18, 2011, at 2:13 a.m. at Providence Place Retirement Community in Dover. She was the wife of James D. Smallwood, who entered into rest March 26, 1988. Betty was born in Chanceford Twp., on December 19, 1923, the daughter of the late Roy C....

Andrew  R. Palacios

Andrew R. Palacios

Mar 18, 2011

YORKANA Andrew R. 'Andy' Palacios went home to be with his Lord and Saviour unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 8:50 a.m. at his residence at the age of 31. He was born in York on November 14, 1979 and was the son of Rodolfo R. and Ruthann M. (Mellinger) Palacios of Yorkana. He was a swimmer aboard the...

Miriam  A. Roseman

Miriam A. Roseman

Mar 17, 2011

DALLASTOWN Miriam L. (Anderson) Roseman, 89, entered into rest after a brief illness at 4:56 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, at York Hospital. She was the wife of Guy B. Roseman, who entered into rest on January 22, 1972. She was born in Winterstown, on May 6, 1921, and was the daughter of the late John W. and Addie (Zellers)...

Doris (Weaver)  Shearer

Doris (Weaver) Shearer

Mar 12, 2011

MANASSAS, VA Doris W. (Weaver) Shearer, 92, formerly of York, entered into rest at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at her residence in Manassas. She was the wife of Robert W. Shearer whom she married on March 19, 1953. They would have celebrated 58 years together this year. She was born in York, on June 7, 1918, and was...

William  T. Wright

William T. Wright

Mar 9, 2011

BROGUE William T. Wright, 63, formerly of Delta entered into rest after a brief illness on Wedneday March 9, 2011, at 2:55 p.m at his residence. He was the husband of Gloria J. (Tompkins) Wright, to whom he was married on October 11, 1969, celebrating 41 years together. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., on September 10, 1947 , he...

Shirley  C. Burke

Shirley C. Burke

Mar 7, 2011

YORK Shirley C. Burke, 74, formerly of Windsor, entered into rest after a lengthy illness at 2:15 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Chanceford Twp., on January 18, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Elwood P. and Mary O. (Campbell) Burke. Shirley started working at the former Grimms...

Mervin  "Buck" Grove,

Mervin "Buck" Grove,

Mar 2, 2011

RED LION Mervin L. " Buck" Grove, Jr., 78, entered into rest after a lengthy illness at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Taylor) Grove, whom he married on January 7, 1956. The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage. Mervin was born June 13, 1932, in Red Lion. He was...

Virginia (Gracey)  Richards

Virginia (Gracey) Richards

Mar 1, 2011

THOMASVILLE Virginia R. (Gracey) Richards, 83, entered into rest after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 3 a.m. from ManorCare Health Services South. She was the wife of the late Frank Richards. She was born in Brogueville on June 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Emma H. (Swartz) Gracey. Virginia was a homemaker. She...

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