Crystal M. Mullins
Sep 28, 2025
Crystal Marie Mullins, 24, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania passed away September 28, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Michael Kevin and Bette Renee Mullins. In addition to her parents, Crystal is survived by her sister Amie Renee Mullins, cousin Monique Jones (Mike Ziegler), aunts and uncles Jeff Mullins, Debra Mullins, William Jones, Claudine Jones, and Hugh Jones,...
Edward John McKay
Sep 28, 2025
Edward John McKay, 66, of Hanover, Pennsylvania passed away at UPMC/Harrisburg on September 28, 2025. Born in Montreal (Quebec) Canada, he was the son of the late David and Josephine (Lilly) McKay. Edward and his wife Judy (Matthews) McKay were married in 1987 and were inseparable for 38 years. Edward is survived by his wife Judy and his two children...
Billie F. Franczkowiak
Sep 28, 2025
Billie F. (Bozman) Franczkowiak,76, passed away on September 28, 2025. She was loving wife of Lawrence “Larry” J. Franczkowiak of Stewartstown, with whom she shared the last 32 years together.
She grew up in Essex, Md/ Middle River, MD and moved to Stewartstown in 2003. She loved watching Baltimore Orioles baseball. She was an excellent cook and had a talent for...
Michael S. Ford
Sep 25, 2025
Michael Scott Ford, 67, passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, after fighting his battle with cancer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Ash and Nancy (Cockrill) Ford. He was the loving husband to Janet M. (Schulte) Ford.
Mike earned his degree/certificate in Mechanical Trade work and worked as a Lineman and Fleet...
Jean Amspacher
2025
Norma Jean Amspacher, 88, of Shrewsbury went to be with our Lord on September 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John H. Eby, who passed away in April of this year. Born in New Freedom, on March 8, 1937, she was the oldest daughter of Paul A. and Ethel (Bosley) Taylor.
Jean, (as she was known...
Leslie Ann (Arbuckle) Ayers
Sep 22, 2025
Leslie Ann (Arbuckle) Ayers, age 78, of New Freedom, PA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late David Michael Ayers sharing 54 years of marriage together.
Born in Salt Lake City, UT, in 1947, Leslie spent her early years there before relocating with her family to Sacramento, CA, in 1960. While attending Luther...
Karen A. Brown
Sep 21, 2025
Karen A. Brown, 68, of Shrewsbury, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Karen was born on January 9, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to the late William J. Martin, Sr. and Doris M. (Burns) Martin.
She attended St. Clements before moving to Reisterstown, MD where she graduated with honors from Franklin High School, while lettering in field hockey, Class of...
Peryl Etta McDonald
Sep 20, 2025
Peryl E. McDonald (nee Hess), 92, of Stewartstown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born in Stewartstown, she was the daughter of the late Homer Harrison and Sarah Etta (Wright) Hess. She was the loving wife to the late E. Norman “Mac” McDonald who passed in 2012.
Peryl was born and raised in Stewartstown, graduating from Stewartstown...
Almeda B. Crouse
2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Almeda B. Crouse (Mellinger), who was chosen to enter God’s Kingdom on September 17th, 2025. Born on January 19th, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jennings and Ida (Markel) Mellinger. She graduated from Stewartstown High School in 1950, and would then join her hand in...
Tenea M. Sparks
Sep 16, 2025
Tenea M. Sparks, 64, of Pylesville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip A. and Janice B. (Cross) Deller. She was the loving wife of 45 years to Robin R. Sparks.
Tenea grew up in Stewartstown, attended Kennard-Dale High School and went on...
David H. Dubel
Sep 14, 2025
David H. Dubel, 89, passed away on September 14, 2025. David was a loving husband to his wife Mary Lane (Embert) Dubel who he first met while attending Milford Mill High School, graduating, Class of 1954. He joined the National Guard and later married his wife, Mary Lane in 1958, with whom he shared the last 67 years. He graduated...
John "Jack" Robert Maisch
Sep 10, 2025
John Robert Maisch (Jack), age 88 went to be with God on September 10, 2025. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who dedicated his life to his family and serving God. Jesus said in Matthew 23:11 "But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Jack was a true servant to his congregation and to...
J. David MacArthur
Sep 9, 2025
J. David MacArthur, 81, of Felton, PA, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 with this family by his side. Born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late James William and Leona I. (Rousseau) MacArthur. He was the loving husband of the late Bonita Irene (Miller) MacArthur who passed in 2006.
David worked in...
Theresa M. Proffitt
Sep 9, 2025
Theresa M. Proffitt, 91, of Stewartstown, PA, formerly of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in York, PA. Theresa was born on October 23, 1933, in Braddock, PA to the late Stanley and Mary (Misterka) Wozniak. She was the loving wife to the late A. Dale Proffitt who passed in 2009.
She...
Franklin J. Zeller, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Franklin “Frank” J. Zeller, Jr., 75, of New Freedom, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in York, Pa, he was the son to the late Franklin J. Sr. and Geraldine (Butcher) Zeller. He was the loving husband to Barbara A. (White) Zeller.
Frank attended Susquehannock High School and completed Barber school in York. He was the local barber in New...
Marvin T. Blevins
Sep 6, 2025
Marvin T. Blevins, 96, of Stewartstown PA. passed away at home on Saturday. September 6, 2025. Born on February 24, 1929 in Sharon, MD. To the late Tam and Esther Blevins. Marvin was a Army veteran in which he served in the Korean War, stationed in Newfoundland. After the army Marvin went on to work for the Bendix Corporation for...
Paul Edwin Lee Kirby
2025
Paul Edwin Lee Kirby, 80, of Hanover, PA, has passed away at home with his family on September 4, 2025. Born on July 22, 1945 in Baltimore, MD to the late Howard and Audrey Eleanor (Stallings) Kirby.
Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he did 2 tours in Vietnam. After his tours of service he...
Raymond Francis Thompson Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
Raymond Francis Thompson, Jr., 80, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Raymond F., Sr. and Lilly V. (Shoop) Thompson. Raymond married the love of his life Carolyn Joyce (Webster) Thompson in 1963 and was devastated by her passing in February of 2023.
Raymond, Jr. is survived...
Barbara W. Schuessler
Sep 2, 2025
Barbara W. Schuessler passed away on September 2, 2025, at her residence in Shrewsbury, PA, where she had lived for four years.
A daughter of John and Jean Ward, Barbara was born on May 22, 1941, in Windsor, NJ. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hall in Burlington, NJ, in 1959. She then attended Marjorie Webster College for one year. Barb married...
Mae Elizabeth Coleman
Aug 31, 2025
Mae Elizabeth Coleman, 97, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born in Hyattsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Nicholson) Dearstine. She was the wife of the late Albert Q. Coleman for over 40 years.
Mae was a member of Suburban Lions Club in Glenn Dale, MD. She also enjoyed camping with her husband and...
