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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Patricia Hollingshead

Patricia Hollingshead

Jan 13, 2020

Patricia A. “Pat” Hollingshead, 74 of Parkton, MD passed away Monday January 13, 2020 at Wellspan Hospital in York, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Bisker R. Hollingshead, Jr. Pat was born in 1945 to Ellsworth and Catherine (Barben) Grothe in Maryland Line, MD. She was a graduate of Hereford High School, class of 1964. When she...

Gary L. Lemasters

Gary L. Lemasters

Jan 12, 2020

Gary L. Lemasters, 79, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at UPMC Memorial – York, PA. He was the husband of Linda (Remke) Lemasters, whom he married on November 21, 1962, sharing 57 years together. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Norman E. and A. Elaine (Underwood) Lemasters. He was...

Lester James Miller

Lester James Miller

Jan 8, 2020

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Lester J. Miller, 87, passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury.He was the loving husband of B. Lucille “Lucy” (Tollinger) Miller for 64 years.He was born on June 22, 1932 in Sunnyburn, PA to the late Howard E. and Martha A. (Martin) Miller. Lester graduated from Lower Chanceford High School in 1950.For over 40 years...

Quincy R. "Dick" Dell

Quincy R. "Dick" Dell

Jan 8, 2020

Quincy R. “Dick” Dell, 91, of White Hall passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was the husband of the late Edith Elsie (Six) Dell who passed away in 2008. Born in Freeland he was a son of the late David E. Dell, Sr. and Ruth E. (Wilson) Dell. He retired from Black & Decker in 1988 after 40 years...

Mary K. Gable

Mary K. Gable

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Kathryn (Church) Gable, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Benson Gable, who passed away February 27, 2007. Born in Stewartstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard T. and Bessie Agnes (Kerlinger) Church. She was a member of Stewartstown United Methodist Church and former organist at Stewartstown Presbyterian...

Peggy Ann Thomas

Peggy Ann Thomas

Jan 2, 2020

On Thursday, January 02, 2020, Peggy A. (Bollinger) Thomas, 78, passed away in York.She was the devoted wife of Kenneth L. Thomas for 56 years.Peggy was born on February 13, 1941 in New Freedom to the late Leroy Bollinger and Christine (Keeney) Bollinger-Stake. She graduated in 1959 from Susquehannock High School.Peggy was a former employee of the Glen Rock State...

Eleanor L. Myers

Eleanor L. Myers

Dec 28, 2019

Eleanor L. Myers, 98, of Stewartstown passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Orville G. Kayler and the late Marvin S. Myers. Born in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Frank L. and Lula D. High Murphy. Eleanor retired from the A & P Grocery Store where she...

Gerald Floyd Jacque

Gerald Floyd Jacque

Dec 28, 2019

Gerald F. “Jerry” Jacque, 87, of Glen Rock passed away December 28, 2019 in York. He was the loving husband of the late Theresa (Ryncewicz) Jacque. Jerry was born in Caribou, ME to Euclide and Arselia (Bouchard) Jacque. He honorably served his country in the Army, during the Korean conflict. He worked for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point for over...

Paul D Hess

Paul D Hess

Dec 27, 2019

Paul D. 'Danny' Hess, 72, of New Freedom, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. He was born in Shrewsbury, the son of the late Kenneth Paul and Aroma (Ehrhart) Hess. Paul had worked as a truck driver, most recently with Wells Brothers of York. He enjoyed hunting. Surviving is a son, Barry Hess and his wife Heather of New Freedom;one...

Lucille M Everding

Lucille M Everding

Dec 25, 2019

Lucille “Sue” Everding, 97, of Shrewsbury, passed away on December 25, 2019 at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury. She was the loving wife of the late Frank D. Everding. Sue was born to Oliver Gardenier and Rita (Damsguard) Gardenier in St. Paul, MN as 1 of 3 children. Sue worked for the St. Timothy’s School in Stevenson, MD as a bookstore...

Ronald B. Annesley

Ronald B. Annesley

Dec 23, 2019

Ronald B. Annesley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 23, 2019.He was the loving husband of Janis (Link) Annesley, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.Born in Baltimore, MD on October 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Betty L. (Hoddinott) Annesley. Ronald received his Bachelor of Science degree from...

Marguerite R. Goodfellow

Marguerite R. Goodfellow

Dec 22, 2019

On Sunday, December 22, 2019, Marguerite R. “Margie” Goodfellow passed away at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in York.She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Goodfellow, Jr.She was born on August 6, 1923 in Patalaska, OH to the late Bernard H. and Frances E. (Bergman) Flynn. Margie served in the US Army during WWII as a surgical technician.She...

Florence Alden Finlayson

Florence Alden Finlayson

Dec 21, 2019

On Saturday, December 21, 2019, Florence A. Finlayson, 89.Born Jan. 23, 1930 to the late Lieutenant Commander Prince George Finlayson and Sarah Holt (Park) Finlayson.Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Prince David and James P.R. Finlayson.Funeral service will be 10am Friday, December 27 at North Bethesda UMC, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD.Interment will be private.

Lucretia A. Klinedinst

Lucretia A. Klinedinst

Dec 20, 2019

Lucretia A. (Kinard) Klinedinst, 85, formerly of Loganville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis C. Klinedinst to whom she was married 58 years. Born in Rehmeyer’s Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Lester M. and Sara A. (Bailey) Kinard. Lucretia...

Mary Louise Kilburn

Mary Louise Kilburn

Dec 20, 2019

On Friday, December 20, 2019, Mary C. (Cochran) Kilburn, 95, passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury.She was the loving wife of the late Clifton W. “Kip” Kilburn.Mary was born on July 16, 1924 in Fawn Township, York County, to the late Howard and Sally (Stephens) Cochran. She was most recently employed as a license technician for PennDot at the...

Marvin L. Matthews

Marvin L. Matthews

Dec 20, 2019

Marvin L. Matthews, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after an extended illness on Friday, December 20, 2019. He was the husband of the late Lois (Rehmeyer) Matthews, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Bon Air, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Mildred (Bupp) Matthews. Marvin worked...

James "Frank" Poe,

James "Frank" Poe,

Dec 19, 2019

James “Frank” Poe, Sr., 89, of Stewartstown passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Catherine M. (Reider) Poe who passed away in 2003. Born in Norrisville, MD he was a son of the late Hugh L. and Lillian M. (Coe) Poe. Frank as he was known by many worked as...

Robert C. "Bob" Zeigler

Robert C. "Bob" Zeigler

Dec 13, 2019

Robert C. “Bob” Zeigler, 73, of York passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. He was the husband of Linda S. (Bailey) Zeigler to whom he was married 39 years. Born in York he was a son of the late Carl and Alverta Mae (Baugher) Zeigler. Bob was a graduate of William Penn High School and retired...

Diana Kay Blough

Diana Kay Blough

Dec 8, 2019

Diana Kay Blough, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Born November 5, 1938 in Stony Creek Twp., Somerset County, PA. She was the eighth of nine children of the late Merle R. and Edna N. (Martz) Hillegas. She was the wife of the Donald L. Blough of New Freedom, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage...

Steven D. Kelley

Steven D. Kelley

Dec 4, 2019

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, Steven D. Kelley, 53, passed away at Wellspan York Hospital.He was born on March 30, 1966 to the late Cecil and Thelma (Schroyer) Kelley.Steven served in the US Army, ending his stint with a rank of Sergeant.He was employed for UPS for 26 years until his passing.He enjoyed outdoor activities, riding his motorcycle, and was...

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