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John Joel Benedictos Sayo

John Joel Benedictos Sayo

Nov 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished husband and father, John Joel Benedictos Sayo, who passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2025 at the age of 50.

John Joel was born in Plaridel Bulacan, Philippines on November 23, 1974 to Pepito and Maria Sayo. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 17 years, Marion May Sayo,...

Joan Wiley

Joan Wiley

Oct 28, 2025

Nellis Joan Wiley, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born on January 7, 1929, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Earl Anderson “Joe” Carpenter and Ettie Muriel “Merle” Carpenter (Telford).

Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Paul Wiley, whom she married on October 2, 1948, in Iuka, MS; her brothers Earl Gene...

Nyella Branch

Nyella Branch

2025

Nyella Virginia Irene ( Hammond) Branch of New Park, PA passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on January 27, 1930 in White Hall, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Emerson Hammond and Alphonsus (Buchanan) Hammond.

Nyella is survived by her 5 children Mary Branch, Ernest Branch, Jr.(Christine), Catherine Rice (David), Brenda Branch and Patricia Branch; 7 grandchildren;...

Jack Willis Chambers Jr.

Jack Willis Chambers Jr.

Oct 25, 2025

Jack Willis Chambers, Jr. 80 of New Freedom, PA passed away on October 25, 2025, in Baltimore, MD where he was born in 1944 to Jack Willis Chambers, Sr. and Evelyn Elizabeth (Matthews) Chambers. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Julianna Chambers, whom he married in 1999 sharing 22 years of marriage until her passing in 2021.

He is...

Catherine H. Ennis

Catherine H. Ennis

Oct 23, 2025

Catherine (Cathi) Eileen Harman Ennis entered into Heaven on October 23, 2025.

Cathi was born December 7, 1949 to Edward J. Harman, Jr. and Harriet E. (Mellott) Harman.

Cathi was the wife to the late John L. Ennis with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Jim Ennis and Nikki Griggs, wife of Alex Griggs. Cathi...

John A. Pugh, Sr.

John A. Pugh, Sr.

Oct 23, 2025

John A. Pugh, Sr., 90, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2025. Born in Perry County, he was the son to the late Mr. Pugh and Hazel (McGowan). He was the loving husband of 64 years to Regina M. Pugh.

John enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jimmy Johnson when he drove. His favorite pastimes were fishing, crabbing, and camping at the Eastern Shore...

Debra Ann James

Debra Ann James

Oct 23, 2025

Debra Ann (Michael) James, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Peggy A. (Stroh) Michael. She was the loving wife of 51 years to George B. James.

Debra enjoyed planting flowers around the house and crafting. She was well known as a strong,...

Pauline Mildred Miller

Pauline Mildred Miller

Oct 22, 2025

Pauline Mildred Miller, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Pauline (Eckenrode) McGuigan.

She is survived by her 7 children, Brenda M. Cossentino and her husband John, Eugene D. Miller, John Miller, Theresa Nickolas, Joan Aldinger, Susan Miller, and...

Joshua Michael Wareheim

Joshua Michael Wareheim

Oct 22, 2025

Joshua Michael Wareheim, 29, of York passed away on October 22, 2025.

He is survived by his loving children Camden, Caiden, and Mia, brothers David, Tyler, and Reed, parents Blake and Mishelle, grandparents Beryl, Mary & Kenny and Warren & Helen.

He will be dearly remembered as an amateur Motorcross Rider with a huge heart who loved his children.

Joseph C. Lloyd

Joseph C. Lloyd

Oct 21, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Charles Lloyd, 94, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Fawn Grove, he is the son of the late Paul E. and Hazel (Knopp) Lloyd. He was the loving husband of 71 years to Iantha E. (Hammons) Lloyd.

Joe worked at Brown’s Orchard for over 20 years...

Nancy L. Mays

Nancy L. Mays

2025

Our beloved mother, Nana, and cherished friend, Nancy Lee Michael Mays passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 90.Nancy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 17, 1934 and was the daughter of Edna Richards and John Michael.After graduating from high school, she worked in many positions, lastly as a legal assistant at the Farm Credit Banks...

Michael “Eggy” “Pop” Gerard Aherne, Sr.

Michael “Eggy” “Pop” Gerard Aherne, Sr.

Oct 17, 2025

Michael “Eggy” “Pop” Gerard Aherne, Sr., 70, of Shrewsbury, passed away on October 17, 2025. Born in County Cork, Ireland, he was the son of the late Philip Aherne and Hanorah (Geary) Aherne. He is survived by his wife Cindy Simms Aherne of Shrewsbury, son Michael Aherne, Jr. (Monica) and daughter Kelsi Gornick (Brandon), grandchildren Branson, Lily, Hope and Mykayla,...

Norma J. Wheeler

Norma J. Wheeler

2025

Norma J. Wheeler, 69, of Parkton, MD passed away on October 11, 2025. Born on September 5, 1956 she was the daughter of the late George A. and Phyllis R. (Armacost) Rosier.

Norma worked for Baltimore County Public Schools where she was a custodian, a school bus attendant and a school bus driver. She loved going to country music shows and...

Duane Franklin Root, Jr.

Duane Franklin Root, Jr.

2025

Duane Franklin “Sid” Root Jr., 88, of Fawn Grove Pennsylvania passed away on October 6, 2025. Born on February 8, 1937 he was the son of Duane Franklin Root Sr. and Hannetta (Crone) Root.

“Sid” was born, raised and worked on the family dairy farm for 18 years. He then went on to work for Bendix corporation for 21 years and...

Sara C. Morris

Sara C. Morris

Oct 6, 2025

Sara (Campbell) Morris, 100, passed away at home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born in Fawn Township, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Olie J. (Sanders) Campbell. She was the loving wife to the late Roger F. Morris who passed in July 1998.

Sara was a member of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association) and...

Crystal M. Mullins

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

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

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

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

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...

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