Obituaries

Mar 30, 2025

Linda S. (Wilson) Huffaker, of York, entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Yorkview Nursing and Rehab at the age of 75. She was the wife of the late John R. Huffaker, who died on October 19, 2016.

Linda was born on March 8, 1950, in York, to the late Charles...

Mar 29, 2025

Jerry Paul Farrell, age 86, of York, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Charleston, MO, on March 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Eckenrode) Farrell. He was the devoted husband of 67 years to Virginia "Ginny" Kay (Mitchell) Farrell, with whom he shared a long and fulfilling...

Mar 28, 2025

On a beautiful spring day and surrounded by loving family, Elizabeth Lynne (Betty Lynne) Bernhardt (Harris) passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 83.

Betty Lynne was born on July 18, 1941, at Somerset Hospital in Somerville, New Jersey. She was a 1959 graduate of Dunellen High School and a 1963 graduate of...

Mar 23, 2025

Linda K. (Kingsmore) Grant, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully at Colonial Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife of the late Carroll G. Grant, who preceded her in death on February 19, 2018.

Born to the late William G. Sr. and Doris M. (Mueller) Kingsmore,...

Mar 21, 2025

Lino J. "Lee" Vescovich, of New Holland, peacefully entered into rest at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 70. Lee was the husband of Stella M. (Miller) Vescovich, with whom he shared a loving marriage since October 8, 1977.

Born on March 25, 1954, in Philadelphia, Lee was the...

Mar 19, 2025

Sterling C. Gee, of Wrightsville, entered into rest at Wellspan York Hospital on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 80. He was the husband of Lori J. (Hoffmaster) Gee, whom he married on September 6, 1980.

Born in Waynesboro on September 7, 1944, Sterling was the son of the late Vernon Gerald and Alice Geneva...

Mar 17, 2025

William Warren Stiles, age 64, of York, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lower Paxton Township, he was the cherished only son of the late Robert William and Donna Belle (Milliken) Stiles. Bill was the devoted husband of the late Candy Lynn (Fregm) Stiles, who preceded him in...

Mar 16, 2025

Kelly James "KJ" Donoghue, son of the late James Avery "Jay" Donoghue and Joan Davis Donoghue, of Pylesville, MD, and twin brother of Ryan Avery Donoghue, passed away in his sleep of natural causes on March 16, 2025. KJ was born on Tuesday, September 25, 1984, in Silver Spring, MD.

After attending Fishburne Military School and Springbrook ...

Mar 10, 2025

Marian May Martin Zeigler, age 79, of Hellam Township, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Chester Zeigler Sr. She was born in Dallastown on July 17, 1945, to the late Merle Martin Sr. and the late Clara (Eberly) Martin.

Marian worked at York Hospital in...

Mar 10, 2025

Helen Romaine (Mundis) Markel, of York, entered into rest on Monday, March 10, 2025, at UPMC – York at the age of 97. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest Edward Markel, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2004.

Born on November 5, 1927, in Red Lion, Helen was the daughter of the...

Mar 9, 2025

Joseph Robert Kozlowski, age 76, of Red Lion, PA, formerly of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Stella (Curly) Kozlowski. He was the devoted husband and best friend of 32 years to Yvonne Marie (Goerlich) Kozlowski, with whom...

Mar 5, 2025

Rodney Wayne Schock, 72, of Windsor Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle. Born on November 17, 1952, in Highville, Lancaster County, he was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Pauline (Peters) Schock. Rod was a devoted husband to Margaret N. "Peggy" Schock, sharing 40 wonderful years together.

Feb 24, 2025

James P. Warner, age 85, of New Park, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in New Park on October 9, 1939, he was the son of the late William Porter and Ena (Howett) Warner.

James was the devoted husband of Norma Jean (Braun) Warner, with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of...

Feb 23, 2025

Marie French, age 53, of Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. Born on January 31, 1972, in Baltimore, MD, she was the cherished daughter of Rosa (Clark) Alford and Hector Candelario Sr., and the late Floyd Gilmer Alford. Marie was the devoted wife...

Feb 13, 2025

Joseph Persing, age 93, of Brogue, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  He was born in York on June 1, 1931.  He was the loving husband of the late Jean L. (Howard) Persing, who preceded him in death on November 5, 2015.

Joseph was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Following his time in...

Feb 12, 2025

Donna M. (Thompson) Smeltzer, of Red Lion, went to her eternal home peacefully from Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late Ronald Elwood Smeltzer who died on August 28, 2008.

Donna was born in Red Lion to the late James and Mae...

Feb 11, 2025

Jeffrey Joseph Hewitson, age 66, of Chanceford Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after a hard fight with several cancers.  Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Jeff was the son of the late George and Lois (Payne) Hewitson.

Jeff was a graduate of Midlothian High School.  He was a land surveyor for over 45 years. ...

Feb 4, 2025

Diana M. (Urey) Campbell, of Red Lion, died peacefully at her cousin's home in Dover on February 4, 2025, at the age of 64. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Campbell, who died on October 28, 2020.

Diana was born on August 15, 1960, in York, to Yvonne M. (Alloway) of Red Lion and...

Jan 31, 2025

Jeffrey C. Brenner, of Felton, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 78. He was the husband of Amy I. (Miller) Brenner, whom he married on August 22, 1970.

Jeff was born in York on February 25, 1946, to the late Carl W. and Peggy J. (Innerst) Brenner. He was a 1964 graduate of...

Jan 30, 2025

Christine M. (Scheib) Smith, of Red Lion, entered into rest at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 58. She was the loving wife of Scot A. Smith, Sr., whom she married on February 1, 1986.

Christine was born on January 13, 1967, in York, to the late Barbara "Barbie" Lee (Sullivan) Rineholt....