Richard W. Huggins
May 20, 2026
It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of Richard "Rick" Wayne Huggins, 73, of Freeland, Maryland. Rick left this world peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 surrounded by his children, exactly as he wanted. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Catherine Marie (Staehlin) Huggins.
A LIFE WELL LIVED
Rick had an endless...
George William "Bud" Claypoole
May 19, 2026
George William “Bud” Claypoole, III, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late George W. Claypoole Jr. and Joyce A. Claypoole. George is survived by his sister Sandra Clark and her husband, Jeffrey, his brother Gary Claypoole and his wife, Mary and his sister Joann Claypoole; nieces and nephews Justin...
Betty Ann Adams
May 16, 2026
Betty Ann Adams, 101, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born on February 13, 1925, in Washington, D.C. to the late Robert E. Varty and Katharine B. (Harlan) Mathiot. She was married to the late James Patrick Adams for 38 years.
She worked in the accounting department at Pepco for 25 years and as a resident manager for Cafritz Enterprises...
Michael Matthew Oelke
2026
Michael Matthew Oelke, 53, of Loganville PA passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born on August 31, 1972 in Baltimore City Maryland. He was the son of Timothy William Oelke and Carmen Belinda (Puente).
Michael graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in 1990 and Edinboro University of PA in 1999 where he received his Masters Degree. He worked at the...
Robert G. Kosko, Sr.
2026
Robert G. Kosko, Sr., 76, of Seven Valleys Pennsylvania passed away on May 13, 2026. Born on September 21, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of the late John Kosko, Sr. and Sue (Rauso).
Robert served in the United States Navy from 1969-1974 as a sonar man on the USS Hawkins. In the Navy he got to travel...
John Jacob O'Keefe II
May 12, 2026
John Jacob O’Keefe II, 77, of Lewisberry, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born March 13, 1949, in York, PA, John was a son of John Jacob and Anna Mary (Ryer) O’Keefe.
John was a graduate of Susquehannock High School class of 1967. Following high school, John attended Penn State College and earned...
Carol Maxzine Bishop
May 11, 2026
Carol Maxzine Bishop, 77, formerly of Stewartstown, passed away on May 10, 2026.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Carl Walter and Lucille Ollie Stutz. She was the loving wife of 62 years to Carl W. Bishop of Stewartstown; they were together 64 years.
Carol enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for decorating the best cakes....
Linda McElwain
May 11, 2026
On Monday, May 11, 2026, Linda Joyce McElwain passed away at Wellspan York Hospital. Linda is survived by her husband Bruce Stephen “Steve” McElwain. Linda was the loving mother of son Brian McElwain and daughter Leslie Jurado (husband Richard). Also surviving Linda is her grandson Owen Jurado and a sister, Susan Dootson and her son, Jonathan.
Linda was born in Havre...
Patricia "Pat" A. Walkowiak
May 11, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann (Doyle) Walkowiak, 73, of Hobe Sound, FL, and formerly of Stewartstown, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Peekskill, NY.
Born January 31, 1953, in the Bronx, NY, Pat was the daughter of George Edward and Evelyn Jane (Cockrill) Doyle. She was the loving wife to Robert “Bob” R. Walkowiak, with whom she shared...
Mazie "Macy" Stanley Wells
May 11, 2026
Mazie “Macy” Stanley Wells, 88, of New Freedom, passed away on May 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of her daughter.
Born in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cecelia ( Hicks) Stanley. She was the loving wife of the late John “Johnny” Wells who died January 5, 2018.
She survived by her daughter Scarlett Elizabeth Wells; 3...
Kenneth E. Kohler
May 10, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Kenneth E. Kohler, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who departed this earthly life on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85, at his home in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. He was born on May 21, 1940, and spent a life full of love, dedication, and cherished memories.
Kenneth was the cherished husband...
Gardenia L. Wallace
May 10, 2026
Gardenia Laverne (Tampsett) Wallace, 89, of New Freedom, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Leese) Tampsett. She was the loving wife of 66 years to the late Lowell A. Wallace when he passed in 2021. She was a 1955 graduate of Susquehannock High School.
Gardenia worked in...
Bisker Wilson Doll
2026
Bisker Wilson Doll, 91, of Parkton Maryland passed away on May 10, 2026. Born on July 1, 1934 in Baltimore Maryland he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Doll and Emma Johnson (Stoker).
Bisker played several guitars and banjos, he also played in different bands. He loved doing his yardwork especially mowing. He enjoyed Bowling and he had a...
Iantha E. Lloyd
May 9, 2026
Iantha E. (Hammons) Lloyd, 87, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mason and Hattie (Crouse) Hammons. She was the loving wife of 71 years to the late Joseph C. Lloyd who passed in October 2025.
Iantha absolutely loved vegetable and flower gardening. She could do...
Rosalie Bond
May 6, 2026
Rosalie “Rosie” L. Bond, 82, of New Freedom, was called home on Tuesday, May 6, 2026. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hedrick. She was the loving wife of James “Jim” P. Bond.
Rosie was the owner and operator of Four Paws Pet Shop before retiring. She was also a longtime member of...
Robert Francis Duckworth
May 6, 2026
Robert Francis Duckworth, 73, of Shrewsbury, entered God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital.
Born July 4, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Marks and Angela Maria (Lawrence) Duckworth.
Robert was a graduate of Kenwood High School in Essex, MD, class of 1970. He worked as a machinist in the manufacturing...
Jeannette Cox
2026
Edith Jeannette Cox, 84, of Stewartstown Pennsylvania passed away on May 6, 2026. Born on March 27, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Floyd E. Cox and Dorothy Edith (Cornett).
Jeannette (or, Nettie) loved her favorite TV shows: Judge Judy, I Love Lucy, Andy Griffith, Everybody Loves Raymond and various Game shows. She played ladies softball and was an...
Dr. William Joseph Solomon, VMD
2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Joseph (“Doc”) Solomon who died peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 84.
Doc was born on January 20, 1942, the youngest of four siblings. He grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he attended Catholic school, played baseball and basketball, and closely followed Notre Dame football. In...
Marilyn E. Paton
May 5, 2026
Marilyn E. (Willett) Paton, 91, of York, formerly of Hampden, MD, passed away on SpiriTrust Lutheran in York on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Dorothy (Smith) Willett. She was the loving wife of 45 years to the late John T. Paton, Jr. when he passed in 2000.
Marilyn graduated...
Robert Douglas Sparks
May 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Douglas Sparks, 58, of New Freedom, PA, and formerly of Maryland, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Celts Sparks and Grace Irene Ellis.
Bob was employed by PCA, an RR Donnelley company, in Timonium, MD, as a pressman. In a career that spanned roughly 40 years,...
