Obituaries

Mar 11, 2023

Henry James McDougall, Jr., 64, of Stewartstown passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Terry Lynn (Mahler) McDougall; together they shared 20 years of marriage. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Henry McDougall, Sr., Mary JoAnn (Presser) Pappas and stepfather William Pappas. Henry was a chef for...

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Dr. Arthur L. Copp, 78, passed away surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of the late Diana L. (Bowers) Copp, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Arthur was born May 4, 1944 in Hanover, PA to the late Kathryn Leona (Shearer) and Elwood L. Copp.  He was...

Mar 8, 2023

Beth Lyn Waltemire, 50, of York, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born in York, Pennsylvania to George C. and Susan J. (Creager) Waltemire.

Beth graduated from Kennard-Dale High School in 1990 with honors and was class president all four years. She continued her education at the York College of Pennsylvania where she...

Mar 6, 2023

In memory of Shirley Loretta Walker

Shirley Loretta Walker, 96, of New Freedom passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Born in 1927 in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Marshall) Rocha. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald G. Walker.

She lived during a time of historical...

Mar 3, 2023

Wanda Y. Magsamen, 72, of Fawn Grove passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born in York, PA; she was the daughter of the late Craig and Margaret (Miller) Leitheiser. She was the wife of Charles F. Magsamen of Fawn Grove; they were married on May 16, 1978, sharing 44 years of marriage. In addition to her husband Charles she...

Feb 28, 2023

Mildred M. Mitchem, 86, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the loving wife of James R. Mitchem, and they were joined in marriage on April 11, 1953, just short of 70 years. Born in the small town of Leckie, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ottis and Ellen (Sexton) Newsome. Mildred had...

Feb 28, 2023

Elaine E. Schmitt, 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the loving wife of Charles ‘Ed’ Schmitt for over 61 years. Elaine and Ed were two soul mates who shared the same birth date, only two years apart. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Elizabeth (Murray)...

Feb 27, 2023

Malinda Menteer (Johnson), 70, died February 27, 2023 at her home. She was born August 13, 1952 to the late Betty (Adams) Kifer and the late Theodore Menteer. She was the oldest of 6 brothers, a sister, and several step siblings. She was the second mother to them and the boss of the family whether they liked it or not....

Feb 27, 2023

Norman Lee Holmes, 57, of Felton, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Gatchelville, PA, he was the son of David Lee Holmes and Ina R. (Fletcher) Evans.

Norman loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his heart of gold and bringing life to any party. He was known...

Feb 27, 2023

Charles Edward DiDomenico, 64, passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was the loving husband of Karen (Nicholas) DiDomenico and they shared 19 years of marriage in 2022. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late August and Mary Colleen (O’Hara) DiDomenico. ‘Butch’, as most people knew him as, was a roofer for...

Feb 27, 2023

Sandra Lee Webb, 75, of Stewartstown passed onto her heavenly home on February 27, 2023 . She was born on November 23, 1947, in Wrightsville, PA. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Webb, 3 sons, Christopher and his wife Nancy, Patrick and his partner, Shauna Strickler, and Joshua, all of Stewartstown; 4 grandchildren, Chelsie Winemiller...

Feb 25, 2023

Bonnie Sue Rinker-Walker, 81, passed from this life on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was the loving wife of Donald E. Walker and they were together for 31 years. Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Yolanda (DelVecchio) Thomas. Bonnie worked as a manager for Budget Hotel, as a hostess at San Carlos,...

Feb 25, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” “Bobby” Harmon of Stewartstown, passed away February 25, 2023. He was the husband of Ida M. (Swartz) Harmon, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2018. Robert was born in Woodbine, PA on February 14, 1937. He was the fourth son of Lawrence W. Harmon and Anna May (Strawbridge) Harmon....

Feb 24, 2023

Catherine D. Lonas, 83, of Stewartstown, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Hobbs) Sergent. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Stanley E. Lonas.

Catherine loved gardening, knitting, and crocheting. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved her grandchildren and spending...

Feb 24, 2023

Lois May Paules, 81, of New Freedom, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Born on May 4, 1941 in York, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Mary M. (Hardwick) Decker.  She was the loving wife of Daryl Weston Paules of New Freedom, celebrating 63...

Feb 24, 2023

Steven G. Buttner, 69, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was the husband of the late Karen Heintz Buttner who passed away in 2016.

Steven was born April 12, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Edelbert and Mary Catherine (Riley) Buttner. He served in the United States Navy, the Submarine...

Feb 24, 2023

Dorothy Ann Smith, 90 passed from this life on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Buddie Franklin Smith, whom she was married to for 72 years before his passing, on August 7, 2022.  Born in Scarboro, WV, Dorothy was the daughter of Adam Eugene Sturgill and Ida Keatley.

Dorothy was a homemaker and...

Feb 22, 2023

Raymond “Ray” E. Biser, 66, passed away on Wed. February 22, 2023, following a battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Kathy A. Biser who passed away in 2015; together they celebrated 35 years of marriage.

Ray was born April 9, 1956, in York, a son of the late Fred S. and Margaret H....

Feb 21, 2023

"Paddy” Lewis Hay Eichelberger III, 79, of White Hall, MD, passed away peacefully with his children at his bedside on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Born on February 19, 1944 in Baltimore, MD; he was a son to the late Lewis Hay Eichelberger Jr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Callahan) Eichelberger.

After graduating Greenbrier Military School, Paddy was...

Feb 21, 2023

Linda Marie Kowalewski, 80, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD after a battle with multiple myeloma cancer. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 9, 1942, daughter of the late George and Lillian Sobus.

Along with raising three boys Linda spent 15 years in the Baltimore...