Obituaries

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....

Jan 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" Eugene Lippy, of Dallastown, entered into rest at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the husband of the late Doris J. (Pittinger) Lippy, who died on January 27, 2019.

Bob was born in Hanover on December 12, 1941, to the late Paul R. and Myrtle V. (Zepp)...

Jan 22, 2025

Brian Keith Conley, 58, of Red Lion, entered into rest at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was the husband of Kerry (Kinnier) Conley, whom he married on September 8, 2018.

Keith was born in Baltimore on August 27, 1966, to Howard "Jack" and...

Jan 19, 2025

Deborah S. (Gotwalt) Baker, of Wrightsville, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 72. She was the wife of Jeffrey L. Baker.

Debbie was born in York on August 30, 1952, to Delores Mae (Shouck) Hansford, of York, and the late Cletus Edmund Gotwalt, Sr. Debbie dedicated...

Jan 18, 2025

Larry K. Knill, 76, of Felton, peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Born on January 14, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, Larry was the son of the late Russell Thomas, Sr., and Gladys Ada (Icenhour) Knill. A graduate of Patterson High School, Larry was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly thereafter,...

Jan 16, 2025

Dwight E. Smith, Jr., of Jacobus, died at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 51.

He was born on March 3, 1973, in York, to the late Dwight E. Smith, Sr. and Sue Starn. Dwight worked as a material handler at Utz, where he was highly regarded for his dedication and respect...

Jan 15, 2025

Sandra R. (Geist) Mellott, 80, of Red Lion, peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:02 pm at WellSpan York Hospital.

Sandra was born on March 6, 1944, in York and was the daughter of the late Robert C. Sr. and Betty J. (Disney) Geist. A proud graduate of York High, she went on...

Jan 13, 2025

Arthur "Terry" N. Feelemyer, Jr., of Red Lion, formerly of Baltimore, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Terri Lynne (Thomas) Feelemyer, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years of marriage, having wed on August 14, 1965.

Born on...

Jan 13, 2025

Richard "Joe" E. Smallwood, of Dover, went to his eternal home on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the husband of the late Jolene L. (Markey) Smallwood, who died on March 5, 2009.

Joe was born in Hellam on November 11, 1941, to the late James D. Sr. and Ida M. (Case)...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert "Bob" Eugene Saylor, of Red Lion, died on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:20pm at Wellspan York Hospital at the age of 65.

Bob was born in York on August 24, 1959, to the late Quenton E. and Edna E. (Spyker) Saylor. He was a devoted Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Bob maintained a close relationship with the Amish...