Local obituaries for
Jennie M. Lehman
Apr 22, 2021
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, Jennie M. (Stanton) Lehman, 89, passed away at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edmund "Skip" Dittenhafer from 1951 until his passing in 1979. She then married the late Earle "Foxy" Lehman, who passed away in 2013. Jennie was born on June 1, 1931 in Spring Grove, to the late Kenneth...
Dale E. Brenneman
Apr 17, 2021
Dale E. Brenneman, 91, of Seven Valleys, died Saturday April 17, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of T. Joann (Pigg) Brenneman with whom he would have celebrated at 68th wedding anniversary on May 30. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Geiple-Predicce Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 53 Main Street,...
Susan Dell Smith
Apr 15, 2021
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, Susan D. (Hoke) Smith, 70, of Dover passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1950 in York, to the late Milton and Evelyn Hoke. Susan graduated from Spring Grove High School and, in her younger days, enjoyed working for Maple Donuts. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching NASCAR,...
Delores V. Godfrey
Apr 15, 2021
Delores V. "Dorrie" (Stremmel) Godfrey, 90, of York, died Thursday April 15, 2021 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stanley L. "Stan" Godfrey. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Codorus Church of the Brethren, 1129 Dunkard Valley Road, Dallastown, (Route 214, 1 mile east of Loganville). Burial...
Walter L. Matthews
Apr 4, 2021
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Walter L. "Bub" Matthews, 82, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was the husband of the late Marian M. (Sipe) Matthews for 50 years. Bub was born on September 25, 1938 in Codorus Township to the late Walter E. and Elsie Mae (Myers) Matthews. He attended Susquehannock High School, where he...
Larry L. Keener
Apr 4, 2021
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Larry L. Keener, 76, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Warner) Keener for 51 years. Larry was born on July 26, 1944 in Winterstown, PA to the late Charles A. and Hazel (Rineholt) Keener. He worked for LWB Refractories in York...
Russell Thayer Cook
Apr 2, 2021
On Friday, April 2, 2021, Russell T. Cook, 89, of York, formerly of Ocean City, MD passed away at ManorCare-Dallastown. He was born on December 5, 1931 in Newton, MA to the late Alton A. Cook and Marcella J. (Russell) Cook. Russell served in the US Army for two years, then attended McDaniel's College (Formerly Western Maryland College) where...
Dean L. Bortner
Mar 31, 2021
Dean L. Bortner, 81, of Glen Rock, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Donna Jean (Ganther) Bortner, with whom he was married to for over 62 years. A public viewing will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, April 5, 2021 Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 53 Main Street, Glen Rock....
Patricia Ann Smith
Mar 28, 2021
Patricia A. Smith, 86, of Seven Valleys, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of Paul E. Smith. The couple would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 28, 2021. Ms. Smith was born in McClure, PA on May 30, 1934, the daughter of the late Russell Richard and Mary Kaltreider....
Theda A. Strayer Taylor
Mar 24, 2021
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Theda A. (Rupp) Strayer Taylor, 85, of York passed away at Rest Haven-York. She was the wife of Glenn E. Taylor for 37 years. Theda was born on July 30, 1935 in York Township, to the late Raymond and Pansy (Strayer) Rupp. She graduated from Dallastown High School, where she was the class of...
Willetta Ann Copello
Mar 23, 2021
Willetta Ann (Brenneman) Copello, 67, passed away peacefully at home after a life long battle with multiple sclerosis, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was the wife of Charles A. Copello, Jr. for 45 years. She was born on August 26, 1953 in York, PA to the late John and Ethel (Markel) Brenneman....
Malcom D. Cherry
Mar 17, 2021
Malcom Cherry of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania passed away on Mar 17, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robert J. Kessler
Mar 16, 2021
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Robert J. Kessler, 83, of Glen Rock, passed away at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD. He was the loving husband of M. Barbara (Smith) Kessler for 21 years. Robert was born on July 12, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late Althea "Al" and Olga B. (Sipes) Kessler. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic...
Louise J. Krebs
Mar 16, 2021
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Louise J. (Shearer) Krebs, 90, of Glen Rock, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Melvin A. Krebs, who passed away in 2009. Louise was born on October 16, 1930 in Codorus Township to the late Luke and Mabel (Bechtel) Shearer. She was a life-long member of...
Esther M. Bricker
Mar 6, 2021
Esther M. (Fuhrman) Bricker, 88, of Glen Rock, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Irvin D. Bricker. A public viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday March 10, 2021 at the Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 53 Main St., Glen Rock with a public graveside service...
Calvin Arthur Sotdorus
Mar 5, 2021
Calvin A. Sotdorus, 89, of Glen Rock, died Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of the late Ruby J. (Brillhart) Sotdorus. Due to the Covid-19 guidelines, the family is choosing to honor Calvin with a public graveside service to be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. Paul's (Dub's) Church Cemetery,...
Chapman John Gobrecht, Jr.
Mar 1, 2021
On Monday, March 1, 2021, Chapman John Gobrecht, Jr. of Felton peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Rose E. (Cason) Gobrecht of 53 years. Children, TammyLee Kennedy and husband Brian, Amy E. Moffitt and husband Chris, Jennifer L. Pyle and husband Kevin, and Peggy L. Gobrecht and husband Jason Ellis; 20...
Charles D. Lytle
Feb 27, 2021
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, Charles D. Lytle, 89, passed away at Fair Havens Assisted Living in Hanover, PA. He was the husband of the late Marie E. (Routson) Lytle. Charles was born on January 19, 1932 in Sterns, MD to the late Elmer W. and Ida (Baker) Lytle. He was a die-hard Oriole’s and Ravens fan and he...
Delores J. Deaner
Feb 26, 2021
Delores Deaner, 85, passed away on February 26, 2021, in Pylesville, MD. She was the wife of the late John Deaner. Delores was born on June 15, 1935 in Glen Rock, PA to the late Lloyd J. and Rachal S. (Tyson) Mummert. Delores was a custodian for Sherwin Williams, Inc., Havre de Grace, MD until she retired. She then...
Dennis W. Godfrey
Feb 26, 2021
Dennis W. Godfrey, 53, of Glen Rock, entered into rest peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1967 at Memorial Hospital to Clarence (Bud) and Darlene (Herbst) Godfrey. After graduating from York County Vocational Technical School in 1986, Dennis worked as an electrician spending most of his...
