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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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Ralph W. Stahler
Jul 30, 2016
On July 30, 2016, Ralph W. Stahler, 93, died at home with family by his side. He was the husband of Doris (Palmer) Stahler, with whom he was married to for 70 years. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at Parke Memorial United Methodist Church, 18910 York Road, Parkton, MD 21120. Interment will...
Donald L. Wilson
Jul 27, 2016
Donald Lewis Wilson, 77, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Crystal Turner.Donald was husband of the late Elsie May (Hare) Wilson.Born, March 28, 1939, in Walkers, Baltimore County, MD, he was a son of the late Joseph Frank and Blanche Ester (Bell) Wilson. Viewings will be held on Tuesday, August 2, from 3-5 and 7-9...
Edmund J. Kittelt
Jul 27, 2016
Edmund J. Kittelt, Sr., 62, died Wed., July 27, 2016. A viewing is Wed., Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. with a funeral service starting at 4 p.m. at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Surviving is a son, Edmund J. Kittelt, Jr.
Helen Jane Hildebrand (Mcdowell)
Jul 25, 2016
Helen J. Hildebrand, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Monday, July 25, at her residence in York. She was wife of the late Quinton R. "Shorty" Hildebrand. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, at 1 p.m. at Stewartstown United Methodist Church, 26 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with the Revs. David E. McDowell and Robert V. McDowell officiating....
Emma F. Tomasic (Finyo)
Jul 25, 2016
Emma F. Tomasic, 79, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Tomasic. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Sunday, July 31 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 am...
Janet F. Shuman
Jul 21, 2016
Janet L. Shuman, 78, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover. She was the daughter of the late Elmer G. and Margaret E. (Brenneman) Fisher. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, with the funeral service beginning...
Wilbur G. Mays,
Jul 16, 2016
Wilbur Grant “Wil” Mays, Jr., 55, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Patricia “Patti” Mays. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m....
Mildred Marie Myers (Nace)
Jul 14, 2016
Life Story for MildredMyers (Nace) After 102 years, Mildred M. "Sis" Myers was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2016. She was the second of eight children born to the late Charles E. Nace Sr. and Effie M. (McCann) Nace of Railroad, Pa. on September 23, 1913. Sis was a quiet and soft spoken...
Jonathan M. "Jon" Abbott
Jul 14, 2016
On July 14, 2016, Jonathan M. "Jon" Abbott, 37, died at York Hospital. He was the son of the late Kathy (Weaver) Biser and Raymond Biser. A public visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. A graveside service will take place at 10:30...
Charles E. Stroup
Jul 8, 2016
Charles E. “Charlie” Stroup, Sr., 70, died Friday, July 8, 2016, in York, PA. Formerly of White Hall, MD, he was the loving husband of Patricia (Mariani) Stroup and they celebrated 51 years of marriage in August 2015. There will be a viewing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 15, at J.J....
Alison M. Haak
Jul 7, 2016
On July 9, 2016, Alison M. Haak, 38, of Kensington, MD. Beloved daughter of Rose M. (nee Shanklin) Haak and the late George C. Haak, loving sister of Cindy Volk and husband Donald, and the late George M. Haak. She is also survived by two nephews, Stephen and Eric Volk. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 14,...
Matthew Steven Bull
Jul 6, 2016
Matthew Steven Bull, 32, died unexpectedly at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Matt was born May 18, 1984, in York. He was employed as a carpenter for Close Construction, learning the trade from his family. He loved being in the outdoors. Matt always put others before himself and enjoyed spending endless hours with friends and family. He is...
Carole M. Lohrmann (Ashburn)
Jul 5, 2016
Carole M. (Ashburn) Lohrmann, 61, died July 5. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., Stewartstown. Burial is in Stewartstown Cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Jenkins (Lovas)
Jul 4, 2016
On July 4, 2016, Mary E. (Lovas) Jenkins, 94, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died at York Hospital. All services are private. Mary was born August 27, 1921, in Vanderbilt, Pa. to the late Mary (Friedman) and George B. Lovas, Sr. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Jenkins. She is survived by one brother, George Lovas, Jr. and...
Richard T. "Dick" Bowser
Jun 27, 2016
Richard T. "Dick" Bowser passed away at home after an extended battle with lung disease on June 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. Dick was married to the love of his life, Phyllis Arlene (Christianson) Bowser for over 60 years this past September. He was the son of the late George Walter Bowser and Helen Naomi (Chynoweth) Bowser. Dick would...
Sharon Lynn Doll (Stiffler)
Jun 24, 2016
Sharon “Sherry” Lynn (Stiffler) Doll, 51, of Stewartstown, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24th, at home. Sharon was born in Baltimore, MD on August 23, 1964, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann “Judy” Heath and the late Robert “Bobby” Eugene Stiffler. Sharon attended Hereford High School in Monkton, MD and was very proud to...
George E. Taylor
Jun 23, 2016
George Elvin Taylor, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away Thursday, June 23, after a brief battle with cancer. His wife, with whom they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on June 3, Glenda (Royston) Taylor, survives him. Born July 2, 1940, in Glen Rock, George was the eldest son of the late Elvin Taylor and the surviving Edna (Wolf) Taylor....
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