Obituaries

Mar 30, 2026

Luckey Lee Powlas, age 90, of York, PA, formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Levi Luckey Powlas and the late Myrtle (Smallwood) Powlas. He was the devoted and loving husband of Margaret G. “Peggy” (Jefferson) Powlas, with whom he shared 67...

Mar 30, 2026

Michael A. McCleary, 79, died on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rest Haven.

He was the husband of Mary Jane (Stein) McCleary.

Michael was born in York on October 22, 1946, son of the late Clarence and Romona (Gentzler) McCleary.

Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he drove armored mechanized vehicles. Following his military...

Mar 26, 2026

Cora Sue Herbst, age 79, of Felton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Horace J. and Anna (Fink) Hedges. She was the devoted wife and best friend of Lynn E. Herbst, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage after they were united on August 8,...

Mar 20, 2026

Sara M. (Mundis) Mackentire, 94, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, March 20, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late James Mackentire.

Sara was born in York on September 29, 1931, daughter of the late Paul P. and Pauline C. (Jacobs) Mundis.

Sara graduated from West York High School. She worked at York Hospital and JC Penny’s. Sara enjoyed...

Mar 9, 2026

Leslie “Lee” Jean Marks entered into rest at her home in Red Lion on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 65. She was the loving partner of Susan P. Nechamkin for 20 years.

Lee was born on February 22, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Berle Marks and the stepdaughter of Rosemary Hines. She was raised...

Mar 9, 2026

Scott A. Lightner, 56, died on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Amanda A. (Krebs) Lightner, sharing almost 17 years of marriage and over 20 years together.

Scott was born in York on August 19, 1969, son of Carole E. (Gingerich) Lightner and the late Bruce E. Lightner.

Scott was a graduate of...

Mar 3, 2026

Allen Edward Dellinger, age 79, of Red Lion, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born in York on April 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Allen and Dorothy Lucille (Wood) Dellinger. He was the loving husband of Judy Lynn (Grothe) Dellinger. The couple met at a square dance that Allen’s father was calling. They...

Mar 2, 2026

Ronald F. Taylor, 87, died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Kingston Court Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

He was the husband of Jane F. Taylor, sharing almost 32 years of marriage.

Ronald was born in Dallastown, PA, on January 28, 1939, son of the late Francis and Alverta I. (Geesey) Taylor.

Ronald graduated from William Penn High School and went on to serve...

Feb 22, 2026

Richard “Rick” A. Bowers, 64, of Airville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home.

Rick was born on March 27, 1961, in Muncy Creek Township, PA, a son of the late Burton L. Bowers and Dorothy R. (Smith) Bowers.

He is survived by his daughters; Bambi Bowers, Taysha Burns, Angel Bowers, Yvette Turner, and Rani Goldsborough; 14 grandchildren...

Feb 22, 2026

Chief Master Sergeant Clair Emerson Kauffman, U.S. Air Force (Retired), age 81, husband of the late Kathie E. (Dumaw) Kauffman, of Red Lion, died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services for Clair will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home, 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, with Pastor Roger Hunter officiating....

Feb 17, 2026

Richard A. “Rich” Hersey, 47, of Red Lion, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Born in York on April 17, 1978, he was the beloved son of Phil A. Hersey and Cynthia L. (Myers) Hersey.

Rich was a proud graduate of Red Lion Area High School, Class of 1997. He dedicated his career to serving his community as a...

Feb 15, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” W. Massicot, 84, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Rest Haven.

He was the husband of Edith L. (Strait) Massicot, sharing almost 51 years of marriage.

Larry was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 9, 1941, son of the late Bernard T. Massicot, Sr., and Ruth V. (White) Massicot.

Larry worked at Black and Decker and Caterpillar, retiring after 30...

Feb 9, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce Patricia “Patti” H. (Jackson) Wanbaugh, of Stewartstown, entered into rest at her home on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 64. She was the beloved wife of Brian A. Wanbaugh, whom she married on August 3, 1990.

Patti was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 10, 1961, to Barbara Rather of...

Feb 2, 2026

On February 2, 2026, Ronald Lee Wiland, 63, passed away at his home.

Ronald was born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, and later moved to Brogue, Pennsylvania during his high school years. He was the son of the late Raymond Earl Wiland, Sr. and Ethel L. (Wollschlager) Wiland. He graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School with the Class...

Jan 29, 2026

Jeanne Elizabeth (Wackerow) Kleve, age 67, of Red Lion, PA, formerly of Rochester and Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, with her devoted husband and best friend, Norman Lawrence Kleve, by her side on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born in Rochester, NY, on March 7, 1958, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herman Raymond...

Jan 27, 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Cody Allen Eisenhart, Sr., age 30, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Cody was a resident of Dallastown, where he made his home with his wife and soulmate, Elizabeth, and his best friend and pal, Cody, Jr., age 8.

Cody was born in York on...

Jan 16, 2026

Donna Catherine "Kathy" Groff, age 67, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in York on July 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Donna (Minick) Walker. Kathy was the devoted wife and best friend of Harry P. "Phil"...

Jan 14, 2026

Lance Mikiel Massey, age 37, of York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Tacoma, WA, he was the beloved son of Betty and John Trembly and Gary and Michele Massey.

Lance had a creative spirit and enjoyed mixing music, gaming, and expressing himself through his talented artwork and drawings. He had a deep...

Jan 9, 2026

Donald Lee Ness, age 82, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born in Felton on July 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert and Esther (Waltimyer) Ness. He was the devoted and loving husband of RoAnn P. (Moats) Ness, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage...

Jan 7, 2026

Sarah Ann (Kellinger) McLane, of York, entered into eternal rest at UPMC Memorial on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 63. She was the loving wife of David F. McLane, Jr.

Born on March 30, 1962, Sarah was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Kellinger. She was a graduate of Manheim High School and was employed by...