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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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David W. Heath
Jul 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David W. Heath, 85, of New Freedom, from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Dave was a man of unwavering faith, deep love, and a boundless spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him. He shared a beautiful,...
Suzanne Paterra
Jul 17, 2024
Suzanne Paterra, 99, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in Vanderbilt, PA, daughter of the late George and Mary ( Friedman) Lovas.
Suzanne received her diploma after three years of nursing school and worked as a registered nurse for 26 years at the Loch Raven...
Sharon A. Krafft
Jul 16, 2024
Sharon Ann (Slavin) Krafft, 83, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John Murray Krafft, Sr.; devoted mother of John Krafft, Jr., David Krafft and his wife Stacy, Amy Krafft Bandiere and her husband Brant, Andrew Krafft and his wife Kathyren, and the late Timothy Krafft; loving grandmother of Decklan Rogers,...
Frances L. Gier
Jul 15, 2024
Frances Lee Gier, 74, of Stewartstown, passed away at home Monday, July 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Nettie Riley.
Frances had many different hobbies, interests, and talents. She loved doing her crafts and painting and hiding Kindness rocks for others to find. Frances was a meticulous person, making sure everything she...
Pearl Absher
Jul 13, 2024
Pearl Absher, 96, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in High Rock, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Marian (Anderson) Tollinger.
Pearl worked for Superior Mold / Key Plastics and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Red Lion. She cared...
Daniel Carlos Eaton
Jul 13, 2024
Daniel Carlos Eaton, 51, passed from this life on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the loving husband of Tracey L. (Curtis) Eaton and they were married on April 9, 2016. He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, a son of Lucia ‘Carmen’ (Gutierrez) of Dundalk, MD, and the late Robert Lawrence Eaton.
Daniel was a talented musician,...
Ronald W. Thornton
Jul 9, 2024
Ronald W. Thornton, 61, of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He is survived by his brother Michael A. Thornton and his wife Melissa. Born in Baltimore, MD, Ronald was the son of the late John Ross and Etta Mae (Harris) Thornton, who preceded him in death. Ronald graduated from Susquehannock High School, class of 1981. He...
Dean L. Mitzel
Jul 8, 2024
Dean L. Mitzel, 85, of Stewartstown, PA, passed away at home after his battle with cancer. Born in Windsor Township on January 26, 1939, he was a son to the late Millard and Marie (Mundis) Mitzel. Dean was the husband of the Late Glenda Raines Mitzel. They were married for 43 years at the time of her death.
...Michael Hughes Bailey
Jul 8, 2024
Michael Hughes Bailey, 27, passed from this life on Monday, July 8, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the loving son of Rouse Roby Bailey Jr. and Vernelle (Steingass) Bailey.
Mike graduated in 2015 from Hereford High School in Parkton, Maryland. Later, in 2019 he graduated from University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in computer...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Everett
Jul 8, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Everett, 66, of Red Lion passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of the late James "Jimmy" David Everett who passed in 2013, together they shared 37 years of marriage. As a married couple, they enjoyed crabbing, traveling with their family and motorcycle rides.
...Garry Lee Schaeffer, Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Garry Lee Schaeffer, Sr., 86, of White Hall, MD passed away on Sat., July 6, 2024. He was the loving husband of Dorcas E. (Ensor) Schaeffer for 68 years. Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Dorothy (Nonemaker) Schaeffer.
Garry graduated from Hereford High School, class of 1955. He retired from...
John L. Keenan
Jul 5, 2024
John has been called home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024, 26 years young. He has been greeted with open arms by loved ones who have gone on before him. He is survived by parents, siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, a girlfriend with 2 kids and a multitude of family, friends, coaches, mentors, and work...
Velma M. Holloway
Jul 5, 2024
Velma M. Holloway, 91, passed from this life on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was the loving wife to the late Norman G. Holloway Sr. who passed in 2018. Born in Renick, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Myrtle Maude (Roberts) Boyce. Velma had been employed with AMP of Loganville for over 20 years.
...Fuji A. Smith
Jul 4, 2024
Fuji A. Smith, 96, passed from this life from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on July 4, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Merle L. Smith who passed in 2018. Born in Japan, she was the daughter of the late Kamasaburo and Nami Aihara. Fuji had worked at AMP for many years.
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Mary Darlene Widener
Jun 29, 2024
Mary Darlene Widener, 84, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 with her loving family surrounding her. She was the wife of the late Bobby Widener Sr. who passed in 1997. Born in White Hall, MD, she was the daughter of the late John McKinley Baker and Bessie Marie (Openshaw) Baker.
Mary enjoyed being a...
Gloria Ann Kidder Tauzin
Jun 29, 2024
SHREWSBURY -
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gloria Ann Kidder Tauzin on June 29, 2024 of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Gloria was born on January 9, 1945 in Opelousas, Louisiana; she was the daughter of the late Wade J. Kidder and Sibyl M. Carriere Kidder. For the past 58 years she was the...
Helen Mae Bricker Blasser
Jun 28, 2024
Helen Mae Bricker Blasser, 93, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday June 28. Born in Shrewsbury, the daughter of the late Melvin Eugene Bricker and Mabel Irene (Trout) Bricker she graduated from West York High class of 1948 then attended the former Thompson Business College in York, PA.
Helen quickly had to get used to being in...
Ellen Anderson Harvey
Jun 27, 2024
Ellen Anderson Harvey, 94, of Delta, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 24, 1930, in Delta to the late Stewart W. and Emma E. (Johnson) Anderson. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Harvey, whom she was married to...
Leopold "Lee" Kittelt
Jun 21, 2024
Leopold “Lee” Kittelt, 74, of Airville, passed away at home on June 21, 2024. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Patricia A. “Pat” (Lawson) Kittelt. Born in Graz, Austria, he was a son to the late Edmund and Ida (Skibak) Kittelt.
Lee met his sweetheart, Pat, in 9th grade in high school. After high...
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