Gail Elaine Shirey
Mar 28, 2019
Gail Elaine Shirey, 61, formerly of New Freedom passed at the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center on Thursday March 28, 2019. She was the loving mother of Clint and Crystal Walker. Gail was born to Arthur Shirey, Jr. and Jane (Harris) Shirey in York, PA. Gail graduated from York County School of Technology in 1975. She received and associates...
James Francis Fousek
Mar 28, 2019
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, James F. Fousek, Jr., 75, passed away at his home in Stewartstown.He was the beloved husband to Jacqueline “Jackie” A. (Kayler) Fousek.James was born on March 12, 1944 in Baltimore City, MD to the late Grace J. (Wallace) and James F. Fousek, Sr. James proudly served his country in the US Army for 22 years...
William Robert Ferguson
Mar 25, 2019
William Robert Ferguson, 85, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at Wellspan York Hospital. Born in Fawn Twp., he was the son of the late Everett and Myrtle (Bartenslager) Ferguson. Bill was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Olewiler) Ferguson who passed away in 2011 and was the former husband of Lois A. (Dunlap) Ferguson. A graduate of Delta...
Larry Gene Hutson
Mar 23, 2019
Larry Gene Hutson, 78, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was the husband of the late Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Hutson. Born in Forest Hill, MD, he was the son of the late Charles James Hutson and Doris Lucille (DeVoe) Hansen. Larry was a United States Army Veteran, serving as an interpreter during Vietnam between 1964-1965. He was employed at...
Justine Narice Boyle
Mar 19, 2019
Justine N. Boyle, 18, of Dallastown, passed away March 19, 2019 in Cleveland, OH. She was the daughter of Patrick and Hermina (Popig) Boyle. Born in Rockford, IL, Justine was one of five girls to Patrick and Hermina Boyle. She was a 2018 graduate of Dallastown High School where she participated in marching/concert band and pit for spring musical, playing...
George W. Doxzon
Mar 17, 2019
George W. Doxzon passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019 at the Pappus House, York, Pennsylvania at the age of 96. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 24, 1922, he was the son of the late Elmer Mathew Doxzon, and Beulah Miller Doxzon. He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Evelyn Hine Doxzon, and sisters, Ethel...
Edward Reed Pletzer
Mar 16, 2019
On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Edward R. Pletzer, 84, passed away at Wellspan York Hospital.He was born on January 24, 1935 in Baltimore to the late Reed Edward and Mildred (Gorsuch) Pletzer.Ed attended Edison Vo Tech, then served in the 61st Military Police Company in Europe during the Korean War.He was an electrician at Western Electric for 27 years, and...
William Mccauley Ruffin
Mar 14, 2019
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, William “Bill” M. Ruffin, 87, passed away at Country Companions Assisted Living in Taneytown, MD.He was born on June 29, 1931 in Millboro, VA.A very patriotic man who loved his country, William proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War Era.He was an active member of the Habitat for Humanity and was a...
David Robert Denoncourt
Mar 13, 2019
David Robert Denoncourt, 48, of Stewartstown passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA Born in Baltimore he was a son of Carmen (Pelletier) Denoncourt of Stewartstown and the late Gerard H. “Gerry” Denoncourt. David was a graduate of Dulaney Valley High School and enjoyed wildlife, his cat Elsa and worked for Jolly...
Marilyn Patricia Taylor
Mar 12, 2019
Marilyn Patricia Taylor, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Herman Martin and Thelma Lucille (Hoover) Kempske. Marilyn had been employed by Thomas Manufacturing, American Insulator, Rutter’s Farm Stores, and Caraustar Box Company. She was a life member of the American Dairy Goat Association, and her hobbies included raising her guinea birds, cats,...
Ray Anthony Stiffler
Mar 8, 2019
Ray A. Stiffler, 70, of Shrewsbury, passed at Wellspan York Hospital on Friday March 8th, 2019. He was the loving husband of Christi Stiffler, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Ray was born in Railroad, PA to Walter and Helen (Shadle) Stiffer. He was a part of the 1966 graduating class of Susquehannock High School. Ray worked for...
Ray A. Stiffler
Mar 8, 2019
Ray A. Stiffler, 70, of Shrewsbury, passed at Wellspan York Hospital on Friday March 8th, 2019. He was the loving husband of Christi Stiffler, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Ray was born in Railroad, PA to Walter and Helen (Shadle) Stiffer. He was a part of the 1966 graduating class of Susquehannock High School. Ray worked for...
Alfred Richard "Rick" Barbour
Mar 8, 2019
Alfred Richard “Rick” Barbour, Jr., 74, of Stewartstown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was the loving husband of Janice (Bradley) Barbour and they would have celebrated 52 years of marriage next month. Born in New York, NY, Rick was the son of the late Alfred Richard “Al” Barbour, Sr. and Marie (Clark) Barbour....
Harry Bennett Graver,
Mar 6, 2019
Harry Bennett Graver, Jr., 85, died on March 6, 2019, at the homestead he loved. He was the husband of Susan I. Graver, with whom he celebrated 24 years of marriage on August 5, 2018.He was born on February 15, 1934 in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Harry Bennett and Whyona (Koons) Graver.A memorial service will begin at...
Dianne J. Stewart
Mar 5, 2019
Dianne J. Stewart, 59, of Freeland, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Michael Stewart. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Marino) Griffin of New Freedom. Dianne attended Stevenson University and Towson University and worked as a preschool teacher, treasured by...
Ann Nearhoof
Mar 4, 2019
Ann C. Nearhoof, 76, of Shrewsbury died at her residence surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of William E. Nearhoof. In addition to her husband Bill, Ann is survived by her children Michael Nearhoof and wife Laura, Joseph Nearhoof and girlfriend Beth Miller, and Danielle Eveler and husband Stephen; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren with 2 more on...
Harry L. Shorter
Mar 4, 2019
Harry L. Shorter, Sr., 82, of White Hall, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. He was born in Franklin County, VA, son of the late Harry Shorter and the late Pauline Conner Shorter Rakes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia (Meise) Shorter, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in June 2018....
Joanne M. Heaton
Mar 3, 2019
Joanne Margaret Heaton, 61, of Stewartstown passed away from complications of uncontrolled diabetes. Joanne was born October 23, 1957. She is survived by her father, Peyton Anderson; her daughter Julie Heaton (Alex Fernandez), grandchildren Alex and Ellie, her brother Bobby Anderson and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Jean (Eshelman)...
Forrest A. Rutzebeck
Mar 1, 2019
Forrest A Rutzebeck, age 89, of Crystal River, FL, passed away March 1, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice.Forrest was born on January 19, 1930 in Kirby, TX to Jorge and Nellie (Bailey) Rutzebeck.Forrest moved to Citrus County 33 years ago from New Freedom, PA.He was a retired Engineer and a U.S....
Richard Q. Rivers
Feb 28, 2019
Richard Q. Rivers (Dick), 82, formerly of Stewartstown and Delta, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 28, 1936, and raised in Gladstone, MI, he was the son of the late Wilbert G. and Mildred (Anderson) Rivers of Stewartstown. Dick was a graduate of Gladstone High School.While in school, he was...
