Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Mary Ellen Deavers, 95, passed away on December 31, 2023. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lillian L. (Snellbecker) Erney. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard M. Deavers.

Mary Ellen graduated from William Penn Senior High School in 1947. After graduation, she attended the York Hospital School...

Dec 30, 2023

Beverly Ann Painter, 75, of Delta passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born on March 16, 1948 in White Hall, MD; she was the daughter of the late Jarvis “Jerry” Green and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Green and wife of the late James Findley Painter.

She is survived by her three children Chip Painter, Laura Painter, and...

Dec 30, 2023

John L. Hyatt, Sr., 71, formerly of Fawn Grove, died on Sat., December 30, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen Hyatt with whom he shared 42 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2015.

Born on July 5, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Alvin L. and...

Dec 26, 2023

Laura Mae Swords, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Clarence S. “Sam” Swords, Jr. with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Born January 30, 1943, in York, she was the daughter of the late John W. Hyson, Sr. and Cora (Taylor) Hyson.

Laura graduated from Kennard-...

Dec 25, 2023

Wayne Donald DeShong, 75, of Stewartstown, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Donald and Velda (Shore) DeShong and the husband of Sandra (Black) DeShong. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a painter with York Heating & Air Conditioning, retiring in...

Dec 24, 2023

Vada L. (Gantz) Wantland, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2023. Vada was born in Glen Rock, PA, December 4, 1927 to Grover E. and Ethel M. (Waltemyer) Gantz. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Wantland to whom she devoted herself for 64 years. Vada graduated from Glen Rock High School...

Dec 23, 2023

Lois M. (Drager) Hammond, 96, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home in Asheville, North Carolina – surrounded by her immediate family members. She was active and engaged up to her death – enjoying her extended family and home in NC.  Lois was married to Spencer Benjamin Hammond for 54 years – who died in 2003, and she...

Dec 21, 2023

Katherine Procter Criswell passed away on December 21, 2023 at UM St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, Maryland at the age of 71. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 26, 1952 to Harriett and Nicholas VanSant, Kathy was educated in local schools graduating from The Hannah More Academy. She furthered her education at Queen’s College in Charlotte, North Carolina where...

Dec 19, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Sutton of Freeland, MD, received his wings to heaven on December 19, 2023. Born in 1952 to Charles and Shirley Sutton of Sparks, MD. He was a loving husband for 51 wonderful years to wife Daryl; and caring father of daughters Melissa “Missy” L. Marshall of Millers and Christel (Dan) McElfish of Freeland.

At 18,...

Dec 13, 2023

Richard was called to Heaven on December 13, 2023, at 2:17 p.m. to bring joy and laughter to the angels. Richard graduated from Hereford High School in 1967. He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore with a bachelor’s in business in 1971.

He was employed by Giant Food through college until he joined the Baltimore...

Dec 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kris Franklin Miller, of New Freedom, on Tuesday December 12, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Kristle (Hahn) Miller with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage, a beloved Father and a beloved PawPaw. Kris was born on April 6, 1958, in York,...

Dec 8, 2023

With sadness we announce the death of John “Jack” M. Robey, Jr. Jack was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by a sister, his wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 2 stepsons, a stepdaughter, 7 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Jack was preceded in death by his son Andy. Jack served with distinction as a...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary Alt, aged 80, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA, but set deep roots in southern York County, PA. Mary was a compassionate and kind-hearted woman who laughed easily and loved to share stories where the facts never got in the way. Mary dedicated her life to serving her family and community.

Dec 4, 2023

George “Wendell” Hostler, 94, of Jarrettsville, MD, passed away Monday, December 4,2023. Born on November 22, 1929, in Fawn Grove, PA, he was the son of the late G. Walter and Margaret Belle (Wilson) Hostler.

He was the loving husband to Franie “Elizabeth” Hostler, who passed in April 2023. They shared 68 years of marriage together.

Dec 3, 2023

Donald Eugene Dietz found final rest at age 79 after a long struggle with COPD on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Peggy J. (Kirk) Dietz. He was born at his family home in New Park in Fawn Township, on April 14, 1944, and was the son of the late William J. and...

Dec 1, 2023

Betty ‘Jean’ Cochran, 90, passed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Randoulph Cochran who passed in 2001. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Zimmerman) Zimmerman. Jean had been a bank teller for many years.

Surviving are two children, Tamara...

Nov 30, 2023

Dale Lionel Kurtz, 77, of Glen Rock, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is the loving husband of Diane L. (Reed) Kurtz of Glen Rock with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

Born in York, he was the son of the late Fulton L. and Miriam L. (Bubb) Kurtz.

Nov 25, 2023

Albert Donald Clemente, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his son's home.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Albert Louis and Gladys Mae (Meise) Clemente.

Albert proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He worked in quality control for Harley Davidson for many...

Nov 18, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Russell Wilson, 74, died Saturday November 18, 2023 at the home of his niece, Crystal Turner. Joe was born, April 26, 1949, in Freeland, Baltimore County, Maryland. He was a son of the late Joseph Frank and Blanche Ester (Bell) Wilson.

Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army in April of 1969 and served one...

Nov 10, 2023

Cynthia Rose Kline, 85, of New Freedom, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Plattsburg, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald Brown and Edith (LaFave) LaPoint. She was the beloved wife to Larry S. “Poppy” Kline, Sr. for 54 years until he passed in 2021.

Cynthia lived in the Cottages of Perry Hall,...