Obituaries

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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Jennifer Lynn Saunders

Jennifer Lynn Saunders

Nov 11, 2022

Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn Saunders passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 11, 2022. She was born at Reynolds Army Hospital, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, on March 29, 1977 to Steven and Diane (Strawderman) Webster.

From her childhood travels overseas, to the most recent weekend get-away, Jenny embraced every adventure that came her way with equal enthusiasm and...

Lee Christian Habeeb

Lee Christian Habeeb

Nov 11, 2022

Lee Christian Habeeb, 42, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2022 in Milton, Delaware. He was the loving son of Richard W. Habeeb and the late, Cheryl (Christman) Habeeb.

Lee worked as a bartender in the restaurant industry for many years.

Lee was an accomplished Pool APA Player and took two teams to Las Vegas....

Ruth Harriet Walker

Ruth Harriet Walker

Nov 10, 2022

Ruth Harriet Walker, 89, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick V. Walker, Sr. to whom she was married 48 years. Born in Athens, WV, she was a daughter of the late Bessie (Pettrey) Shaffer and step-daughter of the late Frank Shaffer.

Ruth retired as...

Barbara J. Cimbolo

Barbara J. Cimbolo

Nov 9, 2022

Barbara J. Cimbolo (nee Anderson) of Parkton, MD, age 80, passed away on November 9, 2022.  Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. Anderson and Frances L. Hittel.  She was the loving wife of the late Frank Cimbolo for 57 years before he passed in 2021.

Barbara was a devout Catholic,...

Mark David Wolfe

Mark David Wolfe

Nov 8, 2022

Mark David Wolfe, 63, of New Freedom, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Baltimore, MD on March 22, 1959, he was the son of Burl L. Wolfe of New Freedom and the late Doris L. Wolfe.

Mark graduated from Poly- Tech High School, Class of 1977. He attended two years of...

Jane T. Traynor

Jane T. Traynor

Nov 8, 2022

Jane T. Traynor, 87, passed away at her home on November 8, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1935 in Darby, PA to the late, Charles and Matilda (Curlott) Rice. Jane was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Thomas J. Traynor.

Jane worked for 25 years as the parish secretary for St. John...

John Jacob Bach

John Jacob Bach

Nov 8, 2022

John Jacob Bach, 93, of Stewartstown, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. ''Peggy'' (Horn) Bach, to whom he was married 55 years. Born October 2, 1929 in the home of his parents, Jacob and Edna (Milewski) Bach in the small coal town of Atlas, PA. While attending Mt. Carmel Catholic High School,...

Oskar Schroeder

Oskar Schroeder

Nov 5, 2022

Oskar Schroeder, 78, of New Park, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022.  Oskar was the loving husband of Susan (Gibbons) Schroeder, sharing 55 years of marriage.  Born March 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Florentine Schroeder.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son,...

Mary Bell Mcdonald

Mary Bell Mcdonald

Nov 5, 2022

Mary Bell McDonald, 74, formerly of Stewartstown, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Jim R. McDonald and Helen May (Wilson) McDonald Dix. Mary worked on the janitorial staff for the Baltimore County Schools for over 30 years.

Surviving is a son, John McDonald of New Freedom;...

Kathleen Pearl Rutzebeck

Kathleen Pearl Rutzebeck

Nov 1, 2022

Kathleen Pearl Rutzebeck, 88, passed away on November 1, 2022 at her home in Westover, PA, in the loving care of her family. Kathleen was born on August 8, 1934 at her family homestead, in Maryland Line, Maryland, to the late Richard & Jeannette (Early) Phillips.  She was the loving wife of the late, Forrest A. Rutzebeck.

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Daniel J. Leckrone

Daniel J. Leckrone

Nov 1, 2022

Daniel J. Leckrone, 69, of Stewartstown passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. It’s hard to believe that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother has left us. And in true Dan fashion, he did it on his own terms.

Born May 10, 1953, to Joe and Florence Leckrone, Daniel Joseph Leckrone was second in a line...

Virginia L. Smith

Virginia L. Smith

Nov 1, 2022

Virginia L. Smith, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Born in Railroad, she was the daughter of the late Howard Carroll Thompson Sr. and Mabel E. (Spicer) Thompson. She was the loving wife to the late Medford W. Smith who passed in 1985.

Virginia was very active in the community. She was a member of the...

Ronald Lee Boellner

Ronald Lee Boellner

Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Lee Boellner Sr, 67, of New Freedom, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Ronald was born in Baltimore, MD,  to the late Albert Herman and Beatrice Jeannette (Adolph) Boellner. He was the husband of Nancy M (Sheets) Boellner of New Freedom with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage, on January 7th 2022.

Ronald graduated...

Nancy Mary Ostovitz

Nancy Mary Ostovitz

Oct 31, 2022

Nancy Mary Ostovitz, 78, passed away at her home on October 31 st , 2022. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 19, 1944 to the late Joseph F. and Catherine T. (Borig) Oberle, Jr.  Nancy was the loving wife of 50 years to Martin L. Ostovitz.

Nancy worked as the Assistant to the Vice President...

George Robert Solyan

George Robert Solyan

Oct 30, 2022

George Robert Solyan, of Stewartstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2022. Robert, most fondly known as Bob, was born on May 16, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late George Solyan and Ann Mattesi née Chernotowich. He was a devoted husband to Donna Solyan née Entrop for 56 years and a loving father and grandfather. While Bob had...

Timothy E. Patterson

Timothy E. Patterson

Oct 30, 2022

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Timothy E. Patterson, loving husband, son, doggy-father, brother, godfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away at age 51.  His life did not come to an end with his death, and his family and friends take comfort knowing that he ran with a body restored, into the loving arms of the Father.

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John "Rick" Smith

John "Rick" Smith

Oct 29, 2022

John R. (Rick) Smith, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 2, 1942 to the late John W. and Martha (Given) Smith. He celebrated 35 years of marriage with Judi Giberson-Smith on April 9, 2022.

Rick worked for Will Scientific in Ohio and then  for VWR Scientific in Maryland...

Emma Catherine Mosca

Emma Catherine Mosca

Oct 26, 2022

Emma Catherine Mosca (aka-Kay), 92, passed away on October 26, 2022. Kay was born on November 15, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, to the late William P. and Julia R. (Kubin) Theis. Kay was a loving wife for 66 years to the late John J. Mosca, Sr.

Kay worked for Franklin Square Hospital for 30 years, wearing her...

Mary Patricia Bauer

Mary Patricia Bauer

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Patricia Bauer, 69, of Stewartstown, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was the wife of Robert Francis Bauer of Stewartstown with whom she celebrated 39 years of marriage on October 1st.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Catherine Patricia (Cunningham) Weiner and the late Ronald William Weiner.

Mary graduated...

George N. Marshall, Jr.

George N. Marshall, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

George Norman Marshall Jr., 51, of Millers, MD received his wings to Heaven on October 15, 2022. He was born on May 23, 1971, in Millers, MD to his parents George Sr. and Doris Marshall. Although his passing was sudden, he never skipped a beat in life; he took every opportunity and chance he had head on, and his...

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