Obituaries

May 7, 2025

Elmer L. Ward, of Airville, died at his home on May 7, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born in York on March 5, 1962, Elmer was the beloved son of the late Marvin L. Vanhart and the late Sarah Anna Ward. A hardworking and resourceful man, Elmer was self-employed as a handyman, a role in which...

May 2, 2025

Betty Jane (Shenk) Engle, age 91, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, on April 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin W. and Esther Jane (Stitely) Shenk. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, the late Paul C. Engle, who preceded her in death on July...

Apr 21, 2025

Bettie Lou (Fisher) Fourhman, age 92, of York, formerly of Red Lion, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lower Chanceford Township, York County, on November 3, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Franklin E. and Sadie E. (McKinsey) Fisher.

Bettie Lou was the...

Apr 18, 2025

Evelyn L. (Fink) Snyder, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 3:00 am. She was 92 years old. Evelyn was the devoted wife of the late Charles C. Snyder, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage before his passing on September 1, 2014.

Born on July 18, 1932, in...

Apr 12, 2025

Shawn Michael Bosley, age 35, of Red Lion, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Born in York, he was the son of his father Brian T. Bosley and his wife Tammy, and his mother Joell D. (Hillegass) Zortman and her husband Joseph.

Shawn was the devoted husband and soul mate of Amanda Jo...

Apr 8, 2025

Donald C. Taylor, Sr., of Lower Windsor Township, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at York Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was 72 years old. Donald was the husband of the late Sandra M. Taylor, who died on October 7, 1987.

Born in York, on August 13, 1952, Donald was the son of...

Apr 7, 2025

Mildred Jean Grim, 91, of York, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born in York on January 10, 1934, to the late Larry Delmas Wert and Mildred (Kearns) Wert. She was the wife of the late Palmer W. Grim, who preceded her in death on August 4, 1985.

Mildred graduated from Red Lion...

Apr 6, 2025

Ray Franklin Fuller, Jr., of Dallastown, gently took the hand of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 3:03 a.m., when He called his name and ushered him into His Heavenly Kingdom at the age of 82. Born in York on September 15, 1942, Ray was the cherished son of the late Ray F. Fuller, Sr.,...

Apr 1, 2025

Mary M. (Blessing) Kline, of York, died peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 5:47 pm. She was 72 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Kline, who preceded her in death on September 6, 2017.

Born on March 11, 1953, in York, Mary was the daughter of...

Mar 30, 2025

Pauline Mae (Spangler) McWilliams died at her home, surrounded by family members, at the age of 99. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Goldie (Diehl) Spangler of York, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burnell, with whom she enjoyed 69 years of marriage; a sister, Nellie Spangler of...

Mar 30, 2025

Brian Keeney, age 49, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by the embrace of his loving family. After a long and courageous battle, he found rest. Born in York on September 21, 1975, Brian was the beloved son of Michael and Darlene (Noecker) Keeney. He was not only a devoted husband but also the...

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...