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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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...
Robert Calvin Smith
Dec 3, 2019
Robert Calvin Smith, 51, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was the son of Sally E. (Maus) Smith and Charles Smith. Born in Baltimore, MD, he attended Susquehannock High School. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, fishing, gardening, writing poetry, and camping. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him....
Peggy H. Zeigler
Dec 3, 2019
Peggy H. (Fischer) Zeigler, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the wife of J. Barry Zeigler with whom she was married to for 54 years. Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Helen V. (Parks) Fischer. Peggy attended two years at the Maryland Institute College of Art,...
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