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Michael T. Wiles
Feb 7, 2024
Michael Todd Wiles of New Park, 53, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born in York, he was the dear son of Marcene Fix of New Park and the late Robert B. Wiles. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his partner of 29 years, Nikki Kreeger and their daughter Brooklyn Wiles; and his...
Eva Joanne (Joyner) Krause
Feb 6, 2024
Eva Joanne (Joyner) Krause, 90, passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late William “Bill” Krause who she was married to for 59 years. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Eva was the daughter of the late Harmon Cook and Elizabeth Cooper (Smith) Joyner.
Surviving her are three children,...
Kevin M. Lamond
Feb 6, 2024
Kevin M. Lamond, 54, passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Lois M. (Jenkins) Lamond.
He is survived by his three children Kelsey Schopp and her husband Adam, Jamie Lamond and Benjamin Lamond and their mother Bobbie Lamond; brother Robert Lamond...
Joshua Michael Ambrose
Feb 5, 2024
Joshua Michael Ambrose, 36, passed from this life on Monday, February 5, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was the beloved son of Calvin W. Ambrose Jr. and Zina (Fitzpatrick) Ambrose of New Freedom.
Josh was very intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and a heart of gold. He...
Rose Roppelt
Feb 4, 2024
Rosalie T. Roppelt (Kalinowski), 85, of New Freedom, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, joining her beloved husband of 58 years, William C. Roppelt, Sr., in eternal rest. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Rose left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her.
Rose was born to the...
Ralph A. Nelson
Feb 3, 2024
On February 3, 2024, Ralph A. Nelson, Retired Deputy Chief of Baltimore County Fire Department was taken to his heavenly home.
Ralph, beloved husband of Chris Nelson (Nee Krokowski), devoted father of Carla Nelson, Michael Nelson, and the late Karen Howlett; grandfather of Bethany Epperson, Rachel Martin, Timothy Nelson; great grandfather of Nevaeh Epperson and Nataliya Epperson;...
Linda H. Wood
Feb 3, 2024
Linda H. Wood, 59, passed from this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was the loving wife of Richard N. Wood and they celebrated 38 years of marriage in May of 2023. Born in Aurora, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Richard Clayton and Dorothy Joanne (Lemmon) Hopkins. Surviving in addition to her husband are three...
John Anthony Fornadel
Feb 2, 2024
John Anthony Fornadel, 81, passed from this life on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Townend) Fornadel and they would have celebrated 61 years of marriage in April 2024. Born in Loydell, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Francis and Helen Mary (Patrick) Fornadel.
John proudly served his country...
George V. Miles
Feb 2, 2024
George V. Miles, 88, of New Freedom, PA, passed away on February 2, 2024.
Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon and Mary Alice Miles. He was the husband to the late Rita E. Miles.
George loved to golf and fish. He was an avid Ravens and Orioles fan and...
Geraldine Morrow
Feb 2, 2024
Geraldine (Gerri) M. Morrow, 81, of Stewartstown, PA, peacefully passed away from this life on February 2nd.
Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter to the late Mary E. and Martin J. Knecht.
Gerri and husband, Thomas E. Morrow Jr. moved to Jarrettsville, Maryland in the late 1960s where she raised her 3 loving...
Yvonne Marie Cyr
Feb 1, 2024
Yvonne Marie Cyr, 93, of Glen Rock, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born in Lincoln, NH, she was the daughter to the late Edmond and Clara (Cassidy) Plourde. She was the beloved wife to the late Elie A. Cyr, who shared 60 years of marriage together before he passed in 2010.
Yvonne loved playing games of...
Howard H. Merkel
Jan 26, 2024
Captain Howard Henry Merkel passed away in the early hours of January 26th, 2024. He was a dedicated Christian and had attended Stewartstown Baptist Church, The Church of the Open Door in York as well as Antioch Baptist Church in Stewartstown.
Howard was born in Moline, Illinois on August 14, 1946. He lived in various locations in...
Donna M. Hake
Jan 25, 2024
Donna M. Hake, 72, of Seven Valleys, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 after a difficult battle with Glioblastoma. Born in York to the late Richard Eugene and Lyle Marie (O’Keefe) Hake, Donna's journey was marked by love and dedication.
A graduate of Dallastown Area High School, Class of 1969, Donna's educational journey led her to earn...
Wayne D. Swartz
Jan 23, 2024
Wayne Doyle Swartz, 81, of White Hall, MD passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Born in Hanover, PA, where he attended a one room elementary school. He went on to be awarded his BA degree from Penn State University and his MSW from the University of Maryland. He was the son to the late Raymond and Virginia (Doyle) Swartz....
Mary Carolyn Yopp
Jan 18, 2024
Mary Carolyn Yopp, 97, of York, PA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Claude Yopp who passed in 1996. Born in Balt., Md., she was the daughter of the late Rev. John and Edna (Kildow) DeBenedetto. Carolyn was a registered nurse.
Surviving are 4 children, Jan...
Philip A. Piermatteo, Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
Philip A. Piermatteo, Jr., 89, of Shrewsbury passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Philip A. Piermatteo, Sr. and Gertrude (Thomas) Piermatteo. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Ann (Parker) Piermatteo in 1997. He is survived by five children Michael P. Piermatteo of York, Philip A. Piermatteo...
Kathleen Mcconnell
Jan 17, 2024
Kathleen Dorothy McConnell, 76, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter to the late William and Regina (Zacharko) Schisler. She was the beloved wife to Michael McConnell, with whom she has shared 13 years of marriage.
Kathleen was an exceptionally talented artist with a concentration on realism in...
Richard L. Wilson
Jan 14, 2024
Richard Leroy Wilson, 83, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, and Margate, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Richard was born to John Hyson Wilson and Erma Pearl (Dellinger) Wilson on July 8, 1940, in York, Pennsylvania, and husband of DeEtta Elaine (Godfrey) Wilson (married January 21, 1960).
From his earliest years, farming was in his blood. Through...
Chloe F. Brown
Jan 13, 2024
Chloe Faith Brown, 21, tragically passed away suddenly, on January 13, 2024. She was born in York, Pennsylvania on August 19, 2002 to George W Brown Jr. and Jennifer (Schmuck) Brown.
Along with her loving and supportive parents, she is survived by her devoted siblings; brother Darian Brown and sister Trinity Brown; loving great-grandmother JoAnne Rowley; caring...
Janis Ann Cook
Jan 11, 2024
Janis Ann Cook, 72, of New Freedom passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Bette Rae (Cary) Henderson and wife of the late Kenneth L. Cook.
Janis retired from Sun Automation Group.
She is survived by her sister Linda Watson (Owen Watson), her daughters Christy Windon (Daniel Windon),...
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