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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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Jared Michael Lee

Jared Michael Lee

Oct 1, 2021

Jared Michael Lee, 35, died on Friday, October 1st, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1985, in Havre De Grace, MD. He was the son of the late, Dennis Charles Lee and Pamela (Hensley) Lee-McGibney and his stepfather, James McGibney.Jared was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Violet (Anderson) Lee, and Chester...

Norman Spicer

Norman Spicer

Sep 29, 2021

Norman Spicer, Sr., 93, passed away at his residence on September 29th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Freeland, Maryland, on April 7, 1928 to the late Harry N. & Pearl B. (Lentz) Spicer. Norman was the loving husband of 63 years to the late, Lillan (Coppersmith) Spicer. Norman was a mechanic in the automotive industry and...

Charles G. Ryan

Charles G. Ryan

Sep 29, 2021

Charles G. Ryan, 88, of Shrewsbury passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. Ryan who passed away in 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland he was a son of the late Martin and Margaret (Goeb) Ryan. Charles spent 32 years at Lever Bros.Upon retirement, he and Evelyn moved to the...

Eugene L. Hansel

Eugene L. Hansel

Sep 28, 2021

Eugene L. “Gene” Hansel, Jr., 48, of Stewartstown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Cathy Ruth Lutman and the late Eugene Leonard Hansel. He was the husband of Jennifer Anne (Nolan) Hansel, sharing five years of marriage together. In addition to his mother, Cathy and wife, Jennifer, Gene is survived...

Thomas A. Doonan

Thomas A. Doonan

Sep 28, 2021

Thomas A. Doonan, 77, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House in Forest Hill, Maryland. He was the loving husband of Carol “Joyce” (McNamara) Doonan to whom he was married 54 years. Born in Baltimore, Maryland he was a son of the late Michael Joseph and Mary Regina (Ford) Doonan. Tom retired from...

James Ray Topper

James Ray Topper

Sep 22, 2021

James Ray Topper, 73, of New Freedom, PA (formerly of Glen Burnie, MD) passed away on September 22 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Linda (Theal) Topper, to whom he was married for 51 years. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Raymond M. and Helena (Redding) Topper. Ray served as...

Patricia Ann Cranston

Patricia Ann Cranston

Sep 22, 2021

Patricia Ann Cranston, 79, of New Freedom passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas W. Cranston who passed away in 2019. Born in Sparks, Maryland she was a daughter of the late Raymond S. and Frances E. (Wirtz) Ryan. She married the love of her life, Thomas W. Cranston,...

Lowell A. Wallace

Lowell A. Wallace

Sep 21, 2021

Lowell A. Wallace passed away peacefully at his home on September 21st, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Gardenia L. (Tampsett) Wallace.Lowell was born in Long Level, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph H. and Anna C. (Kline) Wallace. Lowell graduated from Red Lion High School in 1949 and completed his college degree...

James D. Harris

James D. Harris

Sep 16, 2021

James D. Harris, 60, of York passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at home. He was the husband of Crystal (Bell) Harris to whom he was married 36 years. Born in York, he was a son of Naomi (Hoover) Reimold of Stewartstown and the late Howard F. Harris and step-son to Sam Reimold also of Stewartstown. James was an owner...

Eleanor E. Low

Eleanor E. Low

Sep 15, 2021

Eleanor E. Low, 73, of New Freedom passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the loving wife of Roy O. Low to whom she was married 25 years. Born in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Harold J. Cusick, Jr. and Emma E. (Thomas) Cusick. Eleanor started working with Penn-Mar in Freeland, MD...

Tiffaney Lynn Sweitzer

Tiffaney Lynn Sweitzer

Sep 15, 2021

The family of Tiffaney Lynn Minor Sweitzer, age 33, is saddened to announce her passing suddenly on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Stewartstown, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Ginny Lynn Sweitzer.She is also survived by her parents, Clay L. Minor and his spouse Nancy (Erck) Minor and Lisa L. (Carter) Minor Kummer and her spouse Brian E. Kummer,...

Eva Theresa Lucabaugh

Eva Theresa Lucabaugh

Sep 14, 2021

Eva Theresa Lucabaugh, 88, of Glen Rock, PA entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at York Hospital.She was the wife of the late Elmer L. Lucabaugh to whom she was married for 62 years. Born on May 29, 1933 in Bonneauville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Eva A. (Weaver) Kuhn. Eva is...

Geraldine Carol “Jeri,” “Butchie” Mc Lemak

Geraldine Carol “Jeri,” “Butchie” Mc Lemak

Sep 11, 2021

Geraldine Carol “Jeri,” “Butchie” McLaughlin Lemak, 82, of Shrewsbury, PA, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, in York, PA.Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Duquesne, PA.She was the daughter of the late John McLaughlin and Pearl M. (Septer) McLaughlin Budai, step-father Nicholas Budai. She was the wife of the late Nicholas E. Lemak. She was preceded in death...

Paul G. Martin

Paul G. Martin

Sep 10, 2021

Paul G. Martin, Sr., 99, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. He was the husband of Thelma Mae (Kerns) Martin. Born in Hagerstown, Md., Paul was the son of the late Henry N. and Nannie E. (Mace) Martin. He owned and operated Blaustein Building Barber Shop for many years in downtown Baltimore. He enjoyed camping and bike...

Austin Charles Herman

Austin Charles Herman

Sep 8, 2021

Austin Charles Herman, age 30, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Amanda Lyn Herman and the loving son of Albert C. and Darla M. Herman. Austin was employed as a Steamfitter at Flo-Tron in Cockeysville, MD., and was a proud member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local #486. Austin grew up in Joppa, MD....

Eugene Leroy Miller

Eugene Leroy Miller

Sep 8, 2021

Eugene Leroy Miller, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was the loving husband of Hilda I. (Schnetzka) Miller and the late Virginia Joines Miller. Born in Stewartstown, he was the son of the late Calvin P. and Lottie (Keesey) Miller. A graduate of the Stewartstown High school, he worked on the family...

Milton Fisher

Milton Fisher

Sep 3, 2021

Milton K. Fisher, 96, passed away on Friday September 3, 2021 at Spiritrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury, PA. He was the loving husband of 64 years to the late, Robena W. (Dutton) Fisher. He was born in Shrewsbury Township, PA on June 2, 1925 to the late Edward B. and Katie (Krebs) Fisher. Milton worked at Southern York Turf & Tractor...

Richard Michael Rafferty

Richard Michael Rafferty

Sep 2, 2021

Richard M. Rafferty passed away at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on October 5, 1941 in New York City to the late James and Mary (Staunton) Rafferty. Richard was raised in the The Bronx, NY with his six beloved siblings: James Rafferty, John Patrick “Jack” Rafferty, Thomas Rafferty, George Rafferty, Martha Jane Rafferty and Martin Rafferty....

Joyce Ann Raivel

Joyce Ann Raivel

Sep 2, 2021

Joyce Ann Raivel, 60, of New Freedom passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home. She was the loving wife of Ralph J. Raivel. Born in Baltimore, she was a daughter of Bruce Wagner and the late Carole (McClanahan) Wagner. Joyce worked as a department manager for Wal-Mart and loved camping and going to the beach with her girlfriends....

Paul C. Lamberson

Paul C. Lamberson

Sep 1, 2021

Paul Chute Lamberson passed away suddenly on September 1, 2021, at the age of 76.He was born January 18, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Russell and Dolly Lamberson.Paul worked for the Maryland State Hall of Records for over 27 years and was recognized by the governor for his services.After retiring from the state, he worked a number of...

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