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John Joseph Hamilton, Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
John Joseph Hamilton, 78, of Stewartstown, PA died Saturday January 6th, 2024.
He was born on September 21st, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He was the oldest of 5 children born to the late John and Margaret (Maloney) Hamilton.
He was the husband to Carol (Schaedel) with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
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H. Kathy Waugh
Jan 6, 2024
Helen Kathleen Waugh passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2024, following a brief illness.
Kathy was born in Baltimore to the late Howard and Jane Waugh.
Kathy is survived by her brother Edward (Lynne), her niece Jennifer (Brian), her nephew Zachary (Marlena), and great nieces and nephews – Colby, Emma, Charlotte, Dylan, and...
Leonard Alphonse Marchineck
Jan 3, 2024
Leonard Alphonse Marchineck, 83, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was the loving husband of Beverley (Harman) Marchineck. Born in Coal Twp., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Alphonse John and Cecelia Marie (Wilk) Marchineck. Leonard owned an electrical contracting business. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 24,...
Cynthia Doreen Tubbs
Dec 31, 2023
Cynthia Doreen Tubbs, 53, passed from this life after a long battle with brain cancer on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Carl Franklin Atwell Jr. and the late Shirley Ann (Hotte’) Atwell and was the wife of the late Anthony Allen Tubbs. Cynthia attended North Harford High School as well as...
Jacqueline Gail Mcfarland (Grothe)
Dec 31, 2023
Jacqueline Gail McFarland (Grothe), 57, formerly of Maryland Line and Millsboro, DE, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Born in York, PA she was the daughter of Dorothy I. (Reider) Grothe of Freeland, MD and the late Robert “Bob” E. Grothe, Sr.
She graduated from Hereford High School, Class of 1984. Jacqueline worked as...
Walter L. Cayce
Dec 31, 2023
Walter L. Cayce passed away December 31, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Arthur & Clara Cayce. Walt was married for 61 years to the love of his life, Mary Lou (Mauck) Cayce, who passed away in 2017.
Walt worked for the Maryland National Guard from June 21, 1948...
Mary Ellen Deavers
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...
Beverly Ann Painter
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...
John L. Hyatt, Sr.
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...
Laura Mae Swords
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-...
Wayne Donald Deshong
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...
Vada L. (Gantz) Wantland
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...
Lois M. (Drager) Hammond
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...
Katherine P. Criswell
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...
Charles "Chuck" Sutton
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,...
Richard Lee Weller
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...
Kris F. Miller
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,...
John "Jack" M. Robey, Jr.
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...
Mary Alt
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.
...George "Wendell" Hostler
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.
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