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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Leona S. Miller

Leona S. Miller

Sep 22, 2019

The gentle soul of Leona S. Miller, age 87, passed to her Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2019. For 40 years, she was the wife of the late Glenn C. Miller who passed away in 2003. Born January 28, 1932 in Red Lion, she was the daughter of the late Ralph C. Stitely Sr. and Urcelia E. Miller Stitely. She...

Thelma Driver

Thelma Driver

Sep 20, 2019

Thelma V. Driver, 81 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord, grandmother King and little Theador on Friday September 20, 2019. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years J. Ferdinand “Ferd” Driver, Jr. Thelma was born to Elmer and Florence (King) Ford in Baltimore and she attended Kenwood High School where she met her future husband J....

Ruth I. Gibbs

Ruth I. Gibbs

Sep 15, 2019

Ruth I. Gibbs, 101, formerly of New Freedom, Stewartstown and Railroad passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Maynard G. “Bud” Gibbs, Sr. who passed away in 2005. Born in Railroad, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Estie Ellen (Rabenstine) Rinehart. Ruth worked at the former Greif Bros. Sewing Factory...

Henry Stanley Stull

Henry Stanley Stull

Sep 13, 2019

Henry Stanley Stull, 83, of Red Lion, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at home. He was the loving husband of Betty Lou (McCleary) Stull and they would have been married for sixty years on September 26. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Henry Carr and Helen A. (Baer) Stull. Henry worked for various different...

Joan Keller

Joan Keller

Sep 10, 2019

Joan Elizabeth Keller, a retired Baltimore County teacher died September 10, 2019 at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Emma (Kramer) Keller. She was born in York, PA as 1 of 4 children. Joan was in the first graduating class of Hereford High School. She then graduated from Towson State Teachers College...

Helen Ruth (Wiley) Dickson

Helen Ruth (Wiley) Dickson

Sep 10, 2019

Helen Ruth (Wiley) Dickson, 88, entered into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born on July 26, 1931, she was the only child of Harlan D. and Nora E. (Smith) Wiley. Helen was born, raised, and spent the majority of her life on the original farm owned by her grandparents in Fawn Grove. She loved the...

Vanessa Mae Dick

Vanessa Mae Dick

Sep 7, 2019

Vanessa Mae Dick, 60, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away at Gilchrist Center Hospice on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late William Dick. Born in Harrisonburg, VA, Vanessa was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Callie (Mick) Lambert. She worked in the restaurant industry as a server and enjoyed sewing, drinking coffee, and...

Ruth Miller Colvin

Ruth Miller Colvin

Sep 5, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Miller Colvin announces her passing at Wellspan York Hospital on Thursday September 5, 2019 at the age of 87. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Debra Pickel and her husband Jan, two grandsons Jacob Pickel and his wife Kristen, and Samuel Pickel. She is also remembered for sharing...

Evelyn M. Johnson

Evelyn M. Johnson

Sep 5, 2019

Evelyn M. Johnson, 84, of Felton passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Johnson who passed away in 1995. Born in Spartanburg, SC she was a daughter of the late Claude J. and Louise (Fain) Smith. Evelyn was a homemaker who created a warm and inviting home for her family...

Eric Ryan Hoeck

Eric Ryan Hoeck

Sep 3, 2019

Eric R. Hoeck, 30, of Stewartstown, PA passed away September 3, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Ronald and Joann (Marano) Hoeck. Eric was born in New Freedom in 1989. He very much enjoyed his teachers and friends at Penn-Mar, and was always excited to go to school. He came to love the Residential Assistants...

Eric Ryan Hoeck

Eric Ryan Hoeck

Sep 3, 2019

Eric R. Hoeck, 30, of Stewartstown, PA passed away September 3, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Ronald and Joann (Marano) Hoeck. Eric was born in New Freedom in 1989. He very much enjoyed his teachers and friends at Penn-Mar, and was always excited to go to school. He came to love the Residential Assistants...

Carolee Ann Altmeyer

Carolee Ann Altmeyer

Sep 1, 2019

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Carolee Ann Altmeyer, 73, devoted Wife, loving Mother and Grandmother and true animal lover passed away at her home in Freeland, Maryland.She was surrounded by family and friends who unselfishly took time to support and care for her throughout her courageous battle with cancer. Carolee is survived by her husband of 48 years, John Altmeyer...

Walter D. "Dewey" Hyle,

Walter D. "Dewey" Hyle,

Sep 1, 2019

On Sunday, September 01, 2019, Walter D. “Dewey” Hyle, III, 74, passed away at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson, MD.He was the beloved husband of Christie M. (Pickett) Hyle. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this November.He was the loving father of Dawn Bloss and husband Kelly, Debbie Joines and husband Major and Walter D. Hyle, IV...

Susan Hunt

Susan Hunt

Aug 30, 2019

Susan C. Hunt, 58, of York passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA on Friday, August 30, 2019. Sue was one of 7 children born to Paul and Maureen (Sullivan) Chamberlain. Sue will be sadly missed by all, but her soul is at peace reunited with her Lord and Savior, her son Kevin Michael, and...

Susan Hunt

Susan Hunt

Aug 30, 2019

Susan C. Hunt, 58, of York passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA on Friday, August 30, 2019. Sue was one of 7 children born to Paul and Maureen (Sullivan) Chamberlain. Sue will be sadly missed by all, but her soul is at peace reunited with her Lord and Savior, her son Kevin Michael, and...

Susan Hunt

Susan Hunt

Aug 30, 2019

Susan C. Hunt, 58, of York passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA on Friday, August 30, 2019. Sue was one of 7 children born to Paul and Maureen (Sullivan) Chamberlain. Sue will be sadly missed by all, but her soul is at peace reunited with her Lord and Savior, her son Kevin Michael, and...

Elton Ray Allen

Elton Ray Allen

Aug 29, 2019

On Thursday, August 29, 2019, Elton Ray Allen, 86, passed away at Legacy at South Plains in Lubbock, TX.He was the husband of the late Nancy Messersmith Allen, who passed away in 1995. Elton was born on July 19, 1933 in Van, TX.A military man, he served his country proudly for 30 years in the US Army at various bases...

Robert Mack Jarrett

Robert Mack Jarrett

Aug 28, 2019

Robert Mack Jarrett, formerly of Glen Rock died peacefully on August 28th at his home in Shrewsbury, after a courageous battle with Cancer. Robert was born in Roan Mountain, East Tennessee, and had the good fortune to be brought up in a Christian home where he came to know Jesus in 1953 at the age of 16. He always followed...

Vicki Zembas

Vicki Zembas

Aug 26, 2019

On Monday, August 26, 2019, Vicki L. (Joy) Zembas, 57, passed away at Wellspan York Hospital.She was the devoted wife to Michael P. Zembas. Vicki was born on September 8, 1961 in Towson, MD to Harry Joy and the late Kay (Polen) Glatfelter.She attended Susquehannock High School where she graduated in 1979.She worked for Giant Foods, from which she retired...

Catherine Louise Robinson

Catherine Louise Robinson

Aug 25, 2019

On August 25, 2019, Catherine Louise Robinson (nee Oliver); beloved mother of Sharon A. Nichols and her husband J. Thomas. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Kelley Citro, Shannon Rathell and her husband Dennis, and Megan Nichols and her spouse Elise Nichols; two great grandchildren, Emily and Brayden Rathell; and two sisters, Patricia Phillips and her husband Bill, and Nancy Vecera...

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