Local obituaries for
Shirley A. Smith
Jul 18, 2021
It is with a heavy heart, I must share the passing of my mother, Shirley A Smith. Mom passed away Sunday 7/18/2021. Shirley was born in New Lebanon Ohio, She lived in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania throughout her life. Shirley was Survived by Ed Smith her husband, Tim and his wife Melinda, and Doug and his wife Amy Grand...
Means Johnston, Iii
Jul 16, 2021
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Means Johnston, III, 66, of York, succumbed to a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born on October 18, 1954, in Washington, DC, to the late Hope (Larken) and Means Johnston, Jr. He graduated from the Mercersburg Academy in 1973, then took classes from American University, University of Mississippi, and the University of...
Herman J. Starklauf
Jul 13, 2021
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Herman John Starklauf, 91, passed away at Zimmerman Place in Shrewsbury. He was the husband of Betty A. Decker Starklauf and the late Betty J. (Beard) Starklauf. Herman was born on August 17, 1929 in Baltimore, MD to the late Amelia (Dunn) and Herman J. Starklauf, Sr. He is a retired Master Sergeant from...
Richard Boyd
Jul 10, 2021
Richard L. "Dick" Boyd of Glen Rock, a World War II combat veteran and longtime labor leader in Central Pennsylvania, died Saturday July 10 in York, Pa. He was 96. Dick Boyd spent more than 50 years tirelessly fighting for the rights of working men and women. He served several terms as president of United Steelworkers Local 4407, representing...
John W. "Jack" Sullivan
Jul 6, 2021
John "Jack" W Sullivan, age 76, of Glen Rock, entered peacefully into God's eternal care on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Rest Haven. He was the loving husband of Linda Sullivan, and together they shared 47 years of marriage. His family and friends called him Jack & his grandchildren called him Buddy. Jack was born in Rochester, NY on...
Lawrence J. Hefner
Jul 1, 2021
On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Lawrence J. "Larry" Hefner, 79, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was born on March 29, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late John L. and Mary (Cannoles) Hefner. Larry graduated from Parkville High School in 1960, then worked for Lafarge (formerly Harry T. Campbell and Genstar) for...
Henry H. Whitcomb, Jr.
Jun 28, 2021
On Monday, June 28, 2021, Henry H. Whitcomb, Jr., 91, passed away at his home in Glen Rock. He was the loving husband of the late Ruby V. (Mosley) Whitcomb. Henry was born on June 4, 1930 in Owings Mills, MD, to the late Ada F. (Turnbaugh) and Henry H. Whitcomb, Sr. He graduated from Harford County High School,...
Betty Bortner
Jun 27, 2021
Betty M. Bortner passed away June 27, 2021 after a brief illness at Wellspan Hospital. She was born September 9, 1943 to Myrtle (Jackson) Myers and Ervin "Jake" Myers (late) of Jacobus. She married Douglas Lee Bortner, June 13, 1964. They were married 56 ½ years until Doug's death, December 13, 2020. Betty is survived by her mother and...
Leonard L. Thoman
Jun 25, 2021
Leonard L. Thoman, age 86, of Jefferson, entered peacefully into God's eternal care on Friday, June 25, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Beverly (Smith) Thoman, and together they shared 60 years of marriage. Leonard was born in Seven Valleys on December 31, 1934, and was the youngest son of Alfred E. and Verna...
Michael Shawn Treadway
Jun 16, 2021
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Michael S. Treadway, of Spring Grove, passed away at home. He was born on February 21, 1973 in Baltimore, MD to John and Jeanne (Parker) Treadway. After graduating high school, Mike worked in the pest control industry his entire career. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and practicing his marksmanship at the...
Jocelyn M. Lytle
Jun 9, 2021
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Jocelyn M. (Kroft) Lytle, 66, of York, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1954 in York, to the late Donalene (Altland) and Lester Kroft, Sr. She graduated from Susquehannock High School, and delivered newspapers around Glen Rock for many years. Jocelyn was an inspector for Wellspring Gifts in...
Gary L. Wolf
Jun 7, 2021
On Monday, June 7, 2021, Gary L. Wolf, 73, of North Codorus Township, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Beverly (Smith) Wolf for 55 years. Gary was born on July 7, 1947, in York, to the late Ervin and Doris (Sweitzer) Wolf. He attended Spring Grove High School before building roof trusses for...
Beverly Ann Stoner
Jun 5, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, Beverly A. (Bailey) Stoner, 72, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully at home. She was the loving wife of Brian R. Stoner for 47 years. Beverly was born on September 4, 1948 in Glen Rock, to the late Mervin L. and Arlene I. (Fair) Bailey. She graduated from Susquehannock High School in 1966, then...
Ronald D. Shaulis
Jun 4, 2021
Ronald D. Shaulis, age 74, of York Township, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care, in Mt. Joy, PA. Born April 16, 1947 in Johnstown and later moved to York County, he was the son of the late Earl & Anna Louise Shaulis. He retired as a Tool & Die maker after 30+ years at...
Ernest Chester Waters
May 29, 2021
Ernest Chester Waters, 74, born October 28, 1946 died May 29, 2021 peacefully at his home from natural causes surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janice (Sweitzer) Waters. She was the love of his life, and they celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary together last year. Mr. Waters was the son of the late Maude (Thomas) Waters...
Lacy Price, Jr.
May 21, 2021
On Friday, May 21, 2021, Lacy Lee Preston Price, Jr., 62, of New Freedom passed away suddenly while driving in Luzerne County. He was the devoted husband to Phyllis Marie (Klunk) Price. Lacy was born on November 12, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to Patsy Ann (Cox) and Lacy Lee Preston Price, Sr. He was a 1977 graduate of Harford...
Robert E. "Jake" Haugh
May 17, 2021
Robert E. (Jake) Haugh, 88, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away at Dallastown Nursing Center Monday, May 17. He was the husband of the late Rosie (Lane) Haugh, who passed away in 2004, and the long time companion of Janelle Klinedinst. Jake was born March 29, 1933 in East Hopewell Township to the late Joseph Edward and Esther (Krouse)...
Mary E. Lint
May 12, 2021
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Mary E. (Staley) Lint, 97, of Seven Valleys passed away at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in York. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Lint, Sr., who passed away in 2008. Mary was born on January 27, 1924 in York to the late Stanley L. and Anna M. (Smith) Staley. She...
Mary S. Mccullough
May 10, 2021
Mary (Straub) Mccullough, 90, passed away on May 10, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of Robert McCullough. She was born in Selinsgrove, PA to the late Oliver and Myra (Reichenbach) Straub. Mary graduated from Selinsgrove High School in 1949 and then worked for AMP, Inc. as a machine operator for 30 years until she retired....
Emory E. Becker
May 2, 2021
On Sunday, May 2, 2021, Emory E. Becker, 84, passed away at his home in Spring Grove. He was the loving partner of the late Lee E. Leatherman. Emory was born on April 22, 1937 in York, to the late Philip and Annie Mary (Hetrick) Becker Bollinger. He served his country in the US Army, then worked for P.H....
