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Recent Obituaries in New Freedom & Stewartstown, PA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the New Freedom & Stewartstown, PA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Kristina Olson Sebastian

Kristina Olson Sebastian

Apr 15, 2017

Kristina Olson Sebastian, 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of James F. "Chip" Sebastian and they celebrated 26 years of marriage on August 4, 2016. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, and on Wednesday morning,...

Nola Jean Swope (Walker)

Nola Jean Swope (Walker)

Apr 9, 2017

Nola J. Swope, 88, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at ManorCare Kingston Court, York. She was the wife of Merle S. Swope and the late Curvin Dunnick. Viewings will be held from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, April 12 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St. New Freedom, and from 10 to 11 am Thursday, April 13,...

Warren Franklin Dell

Warren Franklin Dell

Apr 9, 2017

Warren Franklin Dell, 63, answered the call of the Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Warren was born November 18, 1953 to the late Miriam (Tracey) and John Dell. He was a loving father, grandfather and best friend. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Bonnie Entler and husband, Lawerance Entler, Jr., Julia Walls and husband, Bradley and...

Edward Emory "Speed" Rehmeyer

Edward Emory "Speed" Rehmeyer

Apr 5, 2017

Edward Emory “Speed” Rehmeyer, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2017. He was living in New Freedom at his daughter’s home, his granddaughter was by his side during his peaceful passing. Born September 28, 1924, in Hungerford, PA, he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Essie (Sutton) Rehmeyer. Speed was the youngest of 10 children, which all...

Venus E. Whittington (Arney)

Venus E. Whittington (Arney)

Apr 5, 2017

Venus E. Whittington, 86, died April 5, 2017. Wife of the late James W. Wittington, Jr. Viewing Monday, April 10, from 1-2 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom; funeral service beginning at 2 p.m.

Eunice P. Webb (Payne)

Eunice P. Webb (Payne)

Apr 5, 2017

Eunice P. Webb, 91, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul Webb who had died this past March 16. There will be a viewing on Saturday, April 8, from 12 noon until 2 p.m., from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. A funeral service will begin at...

Christine Mary Munsey

Christine Mary Munsey

Apr 4, 2017

Christine Mary Munsey, 34, passed away April 4, 2017. Born in Silver Spring, MD, she was the loving daughter of James E. and Susan (Borowy) Munsey of Shrewsbury. There will be a viewing from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, with a Funeral Liturgy beginning...

Norman Charles Wales

Norman Charles Wales

Mar 30, 2017

Norman C. Wales, 85, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Vada M. (Lawson) Wales with whom he had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past October 6. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc. of New Freedom is assisting the family. Norman was born...

Alice Kathryn Ecker

Alice Kathryn Ecker

Mar 24, 2017

On March 24, 2017, Alice Kathryn Ecker, 100, died at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Sterling M. Ecker. Public viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until a funeral service begins at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Interment...

Lorraine E. Weaver (Bush)

Lorraine E. Weaver (Bush)

Mar 21, 2017

Lorraine E. (Bush) McCleary Weaver, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Gary E. McCleary, who died in January of 1990, and the late Jacob Weaver. There will be a public viewing on Monday, March 27, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 19 S. Main St.,...

Beulah L. Ober (Poe)

Beulah L. Ober (Poe)

Mar 20, 2017

Beulah L. Ober, 83, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home. She was the wife of the late Duncan R. Ober, Sr. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with Chaplain Rodger Stenger officiating. Burial is in Norrisville United Methodist Cemetery. Friends...

Lisa J. Runkle

Lisa J. Runkle

Mar 20, 2017

Lisa J. Runkle, 53, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at York Hospital. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday, March 25 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc. 19 S. Main St. Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin at Noon with the Rev. Marellen M. Mayers, M.A. officiating. Burial will follow at Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery, Felton. Born May...

Helen W. Stewart (Wright)

Helen W. Stewart (Wright)

Mar 19, 2017

Helen W. Stewart, 95, died Sunday at Shrewsbury Retirement Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Stewart. Born April 28, 1921, in New Freedom, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and James Wright. Helen graduated from New Freedom High School, West Chester College, and Millersville University. She began a 52-year teaching career in a one-room...

Wes Courtney

Wes Courtney

Mar 18, 2017

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, John Wesley “Wes” Courtney, 54, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was the husband of Kimberly Ann (Huber) Courtney. Wes was born on December 26, 1962 in Baltimore to Dolores Marie (Poffel) Courtney and the late Ralph Winfield Courtney. He is survived by his wife; mother; three children, Shane Wesley Courtney and wife,...

Trilla June Shrewsbury (Osborne)

Trilla June Shrewsbury (Osborne)

Mar 18, 2017

Trilla June Shrewsbury, 82, passed Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was the loving wife of Almo Edward Shrewsbury who died in 2000. Born in Beckley, WV, June was the beloved daughter of the late Roma and Margaret (Stewart) Osborne. She is survived by six children; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four siblings. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m.to...

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