Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

William F. “Rocky” Whipperman, 62, of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Born in York, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Mary (Thompson) Whipperman.

Rocky was dedicated to working at Fidelity Engineering, LLC for 32 years where he became a supervisor. You could not get him to stop...

Mar 31, 2025

Emily Murphy Cope, 42, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, leaving behind a cherished community of family, friends, students and colleagues. Emily’s time with us was far too brief, but the warmth of her kindness and the depth of her intellect will continue to shine in the lives she touched.

A distinguished scholar,...

Mar 30, 2025

Willie Willis Womack, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born on March 27, 1937, in Clover, Virginia, Willie was the son of the late James Edwin and Josephine Noel (Ashby) Womack. He was raised in a tight-knit rural community and was the son of a tobacco farmer—a hardworking upbringing that taught him the values of responsibility,...

Mar 30, 2025

Stella M. Ness, 94, of Dallastown, formerly of New Freedom, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born in West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late George and Delphia (Lewis) Tharp. She was the loving wife of 67 years to the late S. Kenneth Ness when he passed in 2018.

Stella...

Mar 29, 2025

Jeffrey L. Reider, 78, of Red Lion, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in York, PA, he was a son to the late Llewellyn C. and Gloria D. (Kinard) Reider. He was the loving partner for over 27 years to Sandra L. Smith.

Jeff was a graduate of Red Lion High School...

Mar 25, 2025

Carlie Roselinda "Linda" Wiley (Beavers), 76, entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus on March 25, 2025, at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Born on August 30, 1948, in Pinnacle, West Virginia, she was 1 of 10 children to the late Carr H. and Frankie Elizabeth (Bostic) Beavers.

Linda attended North Harford and Bel Air High...

Mar 24, 2025

Nadine J. (Almoney) Laucks, 66, of Windsor Township, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Jack H. Almoney, Sr. and Irene R. Almoney, who passed away April 23, 2025.

Born on March 11, 1959, Nadine spent her life devoted to her family and friends. Nadine worked for many years at Gichner, where...

Mar 24, 2025

Joyce May Kutz, 81, passed from this life and onto her heavenly eternal home with her Lord and savior on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Darrell Lewis Kutz. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helen (Mitchell) Nugent. Joyce spent her life serving the Lord and caring...

Mar 20, 2025

Kasey Trent, 29, of Freeland, Maryland, passed away tragically in a car accident on March 20, 2025.

A beloved son, devoted brother, and loyal friend, Kasey was the light and heart of his mother, Zhanna Dalsheimer’s life. He was the cherished son of Steven Trent of Pylesville, Maryland, and the loving stepson of David Dalsheimer of Freeland,...

Mar 20, 2025

Troy Richard Faw of Stewartstown, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20. Born in N. Wilkesboro, NC, he was the son of the late Buck and Louise Faw. Troy is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Coyle) Faw, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage, and his brother Roy Faw of Columbia, South Carolina.

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Mar 20, 2025

Katherine Ann Freemon, 67, of New Freedom, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Cheverly, Maryland, she was a daughter to Helen (Watts) Freemon and the late Robert Earl Freemon.

Katherine enjoyed the family trips to Emerald Isle Beach in North Carolina. Kathy was a fantastic Aunt to her nieces & nephews.  She...

Mar 19, 2025

Lydia E. (Bednego) Hoeck, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born in Illinois, she was a daughter to the late Charles R. and Frances F. (Laffoon) Bednego. She was the loving wife of 15 years to the late John J. Hoeck, Jr.

Lydia was a very loving and hospitable...

Mar 16, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” Merritt was born 11/14/1991. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his mother Mellanie, step father Dave, siblings Michael, Zachary (Samantha), and Casey, as well as his nephews, Luke, Rhett, and niece, Ella.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nicholas’ memory to the links...

Mar 14, 2025

William “Bill” K. Stiffler, 80, of New Freedom, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in York, PA, he was a son to the late Ira K. and Helen A. (Cox) Stiffler. He was the loving husband of Tanya “Tonie” L. (Schuler) Stiffler for 36 years. Bill was a longtime resident of New Freedom. He...

Mar 8, 2025

Salvatore A. “Reb” Scavone of Freeland, MD, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Reb, a first generation Italian-American,  was born in Baltimore City, MD; a son of the late Giacomino Scavone and Catena Scavone née Guarino, who immigrated in the early 20th century from Villarosa, a village near Palermo, Sicily.

He was the...

Mar 5, 2025

A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, PA 17363.

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Kenneth Wylie Anderson. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 16, 1984, he left us too soon on March 4, 2025. Paul was a beloved husband, son, brother, friend, musician, and teacher who touched the lives of all who knew him and experienced his passion for life, music, and his desire...

Mar 4, 2025

Marilyn L. (Russell) Torbert, 88, of York, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was the wife of William “Bill” Darryl Torbert, with whom she shared nearly 67 years of marriage.

Marilyn was born February 2, 1937, in Bentley Springs, Maryland. She was the firstborn and only daughter of Ernest E. and the late Ruth I....

Mar 3, 2025

Paul Richard Lesko, 60, of Stewartstown, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday evening, March 3, 2025.

Paul was born May 10, 1964 in Altoona, PA. He was the son of Andrew Edward Lesko, Sr. and the late Virginia May (Strohm) Lesko. He attended school in Hollidaysburg and spent most of his life in the area. In...

Mar 1, 2025

Helen L. (McWilliams) Wright, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Shrewsbury Township, she was a daughter to the late George S. and Rosella E. (Lehman) McWilliams. She was the loving wife of 66 years to the late Charles “Sonny” Wright who passed in July 2017.

Helen grew up attending the one-room Waltemyer’s...