Veronica E. "Ronnie" Pesta (Karasek)
May 19, 2017
On Friday, May 19, 2017, Veronica E. "Ronnie" Pesta, 75, passed away at York Hospital. She was the wife of Raymond F. Pesta and loving mother of children, Laura and David. Ronnie was born March 17, 1942 in Spangler, to the late Stephen and Katherine (Linsky) Karasek. She was one of ten children. One of her first jobs was as...
Nancy Lee Turner
May 19, 2017
Nancy Lee Smith Hannah McBride Turner passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017. Born August 17, 1936, Nancy Lee Smith graduated from Forest Park High School in 1954 and maintained life-long friendships with some of her high school friends, never missing a Forest Park reunion. She was an accomplished needle pointer. Nancy also has been an active member of the...
Phyllis M. Hess (Hildebrand)
May 17, 2017
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Phyllis M. (Hildebrand) Hess, 83, passed away at her residence in York. She was the wife of the late Ivan F. Hess. A graveside service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 20 in Joseph Giesey Memorial Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Rev. Dr. Martha Butkofsky Boyer will officiate. Phyllis was born March 23, 1934 to the...
Barbara A. Ayres (Myers)
May 16, 2017
Barbara Ann Ayres, 77, formerly of Butler died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francis D. Ayres, Sr. Following cremation a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., New Freedom, PA is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 18, 1940 in...
Josephine T. Roudebush (Wilks)
May 15, 2017
Josephine Thelma Roudebush, 93, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Manor Care, Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Barrett Allen Roudebush. Following cremation a Funeral Liturgy will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 22 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, in Our Ladies Chapel, 315 N. Constitution Ave. New Freedom. Officiating will be the Rev. Anthony...
Loretta C. Simon (Toolan)
May 14, 2017
On Sunday, May 14, 2017, Loretta C. (Toolan) Simon, 95, passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury. She was the wife of Charles F. Simon for 40 years. Public viewing will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, where a funeral service will be held...
Doris E. Leas (Jacobs)
May 10, 2017
Doris E. Leas, 84, died at her home in North Carolina on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was the widow of Paul E. Leas, Jr. There will be a viewing on Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St, New Freedom. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday,...
Joan L. "Joanie" Vinup
May 4, 2017
On May 4, 2017, Joan L. “Joanie” Vinup, 61, passed away at York Hospital. A funeral service will be at 10 am on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Interment will follow in Centre Presbyterian Cemetery, New Park. Pastor James L. Biller will officiate. Joanie was born November 10, 1955 in York...
John Wilbur Snyder
Apr 28, 2017
John Wilbur Snyder, 98, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie M. (Miller) Snyder for 72 years. A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. A funeral service will...
Joseph Stephen Fabula
Apr 26, 2017
On Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Joseph S. Fabula, 93. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Barbara K. (Pilarski) Fabula; six children; 21 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and four brothers. Public viewing will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. Funeral...
Evelyn A. Stough (Russell)
Apr 25, 2017
Evelyn A. (Russell) Stough, 87, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Stough. Following cremation a Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Yellow Church Road, Seven Valleys. Officiating will be Pastor Thomas E. Beck. Born April 15,...
Randy J. Mellinger
Apr 22, 2017
On April 22, 2017, Randy J. Mellinger, Jr., 33, went to join his grandma and popie, the late Irvin P. and Janet Shiflett of Seven Valleys. He leaves behind his parents, Cheryl D. (Shiflett) and Randy J. Mellinger, Sr. of Seven Valleys; his nana, Shirley Mellinger of New Freedom; along with his two doggies, Arles and Mya. Randy graduated from...
Leona Mae Shaffer (Freed)
Apr 19, 2017
On April 19, 2017, Leona Mae (Freed) Shaffer, 99, passed away at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Russel S. Shaffer. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. Interment will follow in New Freedom Cemetery. Leona was born December 8,...
Mark J. Sechrist
Apr 19, 2017
Mark J. Sechrist, 59, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence in Ocean City, MD. Following cremation any services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., New Freedom. Born September 13, 1957 in York County, Mark was the son of the late Charles R. and Dolores G. (Yost) Sechrist. He is...
Henry L. Sterner
Apr 16, 2017
Henry L. Sterner, 78, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Glenda J. (Henry) Sterner to whom he was married 56 years, July 1, 2016. Viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin on...
Kristina Olson Sebastian
Apr 15, 2017
Kristina Olson Sebastian, 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of James F. "Chip" Sebastian and they celebrated 26 years of marriage on August 4, 2016. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, and on Wednesday morning,...
