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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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Larry D. Orwig
Dec 20, 2015
Larry D. Orwig, 74, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Mundis) Orwig. A viewing will be held from Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. A Funeral Service will follow at the Mortuary at 2 p.m. with the Rev....
Robert G. Thomas
Dec 18, 2015
Robert G. "Bob" Thomas, 85, died Friday, December 18, 2015, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Sally (Kiser) Thomas. All services are private. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, is in charge of arrangements. Born June 7, 1930, Bob was the son of the late Roy H. and Mary B. (Peterman) Thomas. Bob was...
Robert E. Heaps
Dec 17, 2015
Robert E. Heaps, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He served the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Robert was Honorably Discharged from the army on September 15, 1954. He was 22 years old. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart in combat. He was granted the United Nations Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The...
Benson E. Tawney
Dec 17, 2015
Benson E. Tawney, Jr., 84, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was the husband of Shirley (Hare) Tawney. They were married for 51 years before her passing on April 18, 2006. A public viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service...
Jerry E. Schimming
Dec 14, 2015
Jerry Eugene Schimming, 73, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. He was born in Hammond, Ind., on July 16, 1942, and came to DeLand in 2012 from Shrewsbury. He served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps. Jerry retired as a detective with 30 years of service from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of Stewartstown...
John S. "Jack" Thompson
Dec 14, 2015
John S. "Jack" Thompson, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, December 14 at home. He was the loving husband of Betty Lou (Rehmeyer) Thompson with whom he had celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this past September 30th. Jack was born May 9, 1930, in Hametown, York County, a son of the late Llewelyn O. and A. Harriet...
Mary L. Wilson (Russell)
Dec 11, 2015
Mary Louise Wilson, 90, of Monkton, MD, died December 11, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late George Ernest “Moe” Wilson. Private services and interment in Wiseburg Cemetery are at the convenience of her family. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA, is assisting her family. Born in Glen Rock, Mary was the daughter...
Michael R. "Dick" Caum
Dec 11, 2015
Michael R. "Dick" Caum, 73, died Friday, December 11, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. He was the loving husband of Janet (Bollinger) Caum, whom he married July 15, 1967. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N....
Frank Robert "Bob" Mohar
Dec 9, 2015
F. Robert "Bob" Mohar, 88, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at ManorCare Health Services, South. He was husband of Norma Mae (Hendrix) Mohar who died Monday, December 7, 2015. A visitation for both Bob and his wife, Norma, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 11, at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New...
Daniel T. "Dan" Buck
Dec 8, 2015
Daniel Thomas Buck, III, of Logan Road, Felton, PA, died Tuesday, December, 8, 2015, at York Hospital.He was the loving husband of Gail (Lindt) Buck and they celebrated 14 years of marriage in April 2015. Born in Prince Georges, MD, Dan was the son of the late Daniel Thomas Buck, Jr. and Loretta (Sprinkles) Buck. There will be a Celebration...
Norma Mae Mohar (Hendrix)
Dec 7, 2015
Norma Mae Mohar, 82, died Monday, December 7, 2015, at ManorCare Health Services, South. She was the wife of F. Robert "Bob" Mohar, with whom she had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 1st.Norma was born March 10, 1933, in Freeland, Baltimore County, Md., a daughter of the late Walter L. and Alverta M. Masimore Hendrix. Norma was employed...
Connie Lou Reuter
Dec 2, 2015
Connie Lou Reuter, 58, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at North Greenville Hospital, Travelers Rest, S.C. A viewing will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 7, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Melissa A. McDade officiating. Following cremation, interment...
Earline Nova Neal (Wertz)
Dec 1, 2015
Earline Nova Neal, 91, from Freeland, MD passed away on Dec. 1, 2015 at the Dove House-Carroll Hospice, Westminster, MD. Born on May 16, 1924 in New Freedom, PA to the late Thomas J. and Leola (Marshall) Wertz. Loving wife of the late Edgar P. "Butch" Neal. Earline was a member of St. Paul's Independent Church in Millers, MD. She...
Ralph Edward Martin
Dec 1, 2015
Ralph E. Martin, 73, died December 1, 2015 at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Tracey) Martin. Together they shared 47 wonderful years of marriage. A public viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral service which will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St.,...
Brenda Lenora Covington (Williams)
Nov 27, 2015
Brenda Lenora Covington, 74, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015. She was the loving wife of Gordon E. Covington and they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on December 2. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. until a Memorial Service begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 4, at Hunt Valley Church, 13015 Beaver Dam Road,...
Joyce M. Mccallister (Farley)
Nov 26, 2015
Joyce M. McCallister, 90, died Thursday, November 26, 2015,at the home of her daughter, Margaret R. Brannon. She was the wife of the late J. Edward McCallister. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, December 3, at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom. The funeral liturgy will begin...
Guy M. Gilbert
Nov 23, 2015
Guy M. Gilbert, 58, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at his home. He was the husband of Sharon (Davis) Gilbert with whom he celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on June 6, 2015. There will be a visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at Stewartstown Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 14 College Ave., Stewartstown, followed by a 3 p.m....
John Harvey Bradbury
Nov 22, 2015
John Harvey Bradbury left planet Earth to join his beloved wife, Jean, in Heaven's glory. John was born in Toronto, Canada, on March 29, 1925, and died on November 22, 2015, in New Freedom. Following cremation any services will be at the convenience of the family. Preceding him in death were his son, Randy Bradbury; his wife, Jean Ilene Bradbury;...
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