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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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William B. Kiser

William B. Kiser

May 20, 2016

William B. Kiser, Jr., 77, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Joy L. (Bressler) Kiser. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m....

Jessie R. Allen (Pigg)

Jessie R. Allen (Pigg)

May 19, 2016

Jessie R. Allen, 79, died on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. She was the loving wife of the late William J. "Bill" Allen, Sr. for 57 years. Jessie was born July 19, 1936 in Chatham, Va. to the late Lysander Pigg and Teresha (Abshire) McDonald. A public viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until...

Evelyn A. Godfrey (Gibbs)

Evelyn A. Godfrey (Gibbs)

May 19, 2016

Evelyn A. Godfrey entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was the wife of Donald E. Godfrey, to whom she was married 66 years. Evelyn was born on August 23, 1929 in Stewartstown to the late Joseph and Mary (Swift) Gibbs. Public visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 11 am until a funeral...

James L. Mann

James L. Mann

May 18, 2016

James Leroy Mann, 76, of Stewartstown, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. He was the son of the late John and Olive (Dinsmore) Mann, and stepson of the late Arvella Mann. A memorial service will be held at a later date, as well as interment in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Park. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., Stewartstown,...

Margaret E. Heaps

Margaret E. Heaps

May 17, 2016

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Heaps, 65, died Tues., May 17, 2016 at York Hospital. Born Feb. 27, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Everett A. Heaps, Sr. and Laura M. (Amspacher) Heaps. She is survived by two sons; grandchildren; and great grandchildren; and four siblings. Services are private. Peg will be sadly missed by family and friends and will...

Bisker R. Hollingshead

Bisker R. Hollingshead

May 12, 2016

Bisker R. "Jr." or "Cricket" Hollingshead, Jr., 68, entered into the open arms of his loving father on May 12 at Stella Maris in Timonium, Md. He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Grothe) Hollingshead and they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26. Public viewings will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to...

Karen Marie Heintz

Karen Marie Heintz

May 8, 2016

Karen Marie Heintz, 64, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at York Hospital. She was the wife of Steve G. Buttner. A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA. The service will begin at 8 p.m. Friday at the Mortuary with Fr. Michael T....

Mary E. Knecht (Ebberts)

Mary E. Knecht (Ebberts)

May 8, 2016

Mary E. Knecht, 93, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services-South, York. She was the loving wife of Martin J. “Ducky” Knecht, Jr., and they celebrated 63 years of marriage in January 2016. A viewing will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Saturday, May 14, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The...

Louis M. Sentman

Louis M. Sentman

May 7, 2016

Louis M. Sentman, 74, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Colonial Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, York. He was the husband of Linda G. Snapp-Sentman. Funeral services are at the convenience of the family. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., Stewartstown, is assisting the family. Louis was born June 28, 1941, in Philadelphia, a son of the late Eli S. and...

Arthur H. Macqueen

Arthur H. Macqueen

May 4, 2016

Arthur H. Macqueen, 81, formerly of Towson, MD, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. He was the loving husband of Eleanor L. (Eschmann) Macqueen and they celebrated 52 years of marriage June 2015. There will be a memorial service honoring Arthur’s life on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 3 PM at Towson Presbyterian Church, Towson, MD. Inurnment...

Lois L. Jay (Orwig)

Lois L. Jay (Orwig)

May 2, 2016

Lois L. Jay, 85, formerly of Spry, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Sprenkle Drive, York, PA. She was the wife of the late Wendell Lee Jay. There will be no public viewing or visitation. A public Graveside Service will be held at New Freedom Cemetery, Campbell Road, New Freedom, PA at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9,...

Mollie Mills (Caldwell)

Mollie Mills (Caldwell)

May 1, 2016

On May 1, 2016, Mollie (Caldwell) Mills, 82, died at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury. She was the wife of the late William L. "Bill" Mills. Public viewings will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, where a funeral service will...

Elva A. Olewiler (Tampsett)

Elva A. Olewiler (Tampsett)

Apr 30, 2016

Elva Alverta McCullough Olewiler, 90, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. She was the wife of the late Gerry E. McCullough, Sr., and the late Barry F. Olewiler. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon Saturday, May 7, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, with a funeral...

Elbert E. Noonkester

Elbert E. Noonkester

Apr 29, 2016

Elbert E. Noonkester, 74, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Darway Elder Care, Forksville, Pa. He was the husband of the late Amy J. (Lane) Noonkester. There will be a visitation from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Woodbine Believers Assembly, 9463 Woodbine Road, Airville, with a celebration of Elbert's life to begin at 11 a.m. The Rev....

Nathle Virginia Stahl

Nathle Virginia Stahl

Apr 25, 2016

Nathle Virginia Stahl, 93, of Westminster, MD, died Monday, April 25, 2016, at Carroll Hospice Dove House, Westminster.BornAugust 1, 1922, in Parkton,MD, she was a daughter of the late Norman Mayes and Nina Agnes (Gemmil) Griffin.She was wife of the late Walter Stahl. Nathle had been employed at Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, Inc., retiring in 1987. She loved spending time with her...

Frances M. Schuppert (Wilson)

Frances M. Schuppert (Wilson)

Apr 24, 2016

Frances M. Schuppert, 99, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York. She was the wife of the late Leo V. Schuppert. A viewing will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA. The Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m....

Mazie Ann "Susie" Rogers (Thompson)

Mazie Ann "Susie" Rogers (Thompson)

Apr 19, 2016

Mazie Ann "Susie" (Thompson) Rogers, 73, died at her home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was the wife of Philip A. Rogers, living at home. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Captivate Community Church, 95 Pumping Station Road, Hanover, followed by an 11 a.m. service with the Rev. Vern Annis officiating....

Alvin L. "Allie" Jones

Alvin L. "Allie" Jones

Apr 19, 2016

Alvin L. "Allie" Jones, 88, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. He was the husband of Jeanelle F. (Rennoll) Jones for 66 years. Public visitation will be from 10 a.m. until a funeral service begins at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom....

Lillian L. Dubbs

Lillian L. Dubbs

Apr 17, 2016

Lillian L. Dubbs, 75, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Dubbs. A viewing will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mortuary, officiated by...

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