Local obituaries for
Kathleen Mesler
Sep 22, 2025
On Monday, September 22, 2025, Kathleen L. (Lininger) Mesler, 75, of York, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Mesler for 53 years. Kathy was born on July 28, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Samuel L. and Evelyn (Schroeder) Lininger. After graduating high school from Bethel Park High School, she...
Thomas Downey
Sep 20, 2025
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Thomas W. Downey, 80, of Glen Rock, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Miliman) Downey. The family is composing his obituary. Please check back later for updated information.
Services are private at the request of the family.
Emma Case
Sep 19, 2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Emma E. (Hensel) Case, 93, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Allan R. Case, Sr. for 48 years before his passing in 1997. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Flemington, NJ, to the late Paul and Katherine (Balg) Hensel. Emma was owner/operator of The Corner...
Jodi Stiffler
Sep 18, 2025
On Thursday September 18, 2025, Jodi L. Stiffler, 61, passed away after a brief illness at WellSpan York Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on February 9, 1964, in York, to the late Bertha A. (Conrad) and Rome Stiffler, Sr. In the past, Jodi has enjoyed horses; taking care of her cats; volunteering for the Chincoteague Pony Swim...
Bessie Kiser
Sep 12, 2025
Bessie M (Grimm) Kiser, 97, of Seven Valleys, entered into Heaven peacefully on September 12, 2025. She was the wife of late David C. Kiser, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. She was born July 10, 1928 in Cockeysville, Maryland to the late George and Mary (Ryan) Grimm. She was a member of...
David Smith
Sep 5, 2025
David William Smith, 90, of York, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2025 in Dallastown. He was born November 21st, 1934 in Springfield Township to the late Grover and Ethel (Miller) Smith. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys M. Smith on January 15th, 2025 with whom he graduated from Susquehannock High School in 1953 and married on August 27, 1955 (yes...
Dona Stopper
Sep 3, 2025
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Dona Wagoner Stopper, 90, formerly of Williamsport, PA, was welcomed into heaven after a short stay at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive, York, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Robert H. Stopper for 51 years.
Dona was born on March 21, 1935 in Ridgway, PA, to the late John "Jack" and...
Joseph Smith
Sep 1, 2025
On Monday, September 1, 2025, Joseph B. Smith, 67, of Glenville, PA passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was the husband of Kathy L. (Kagarise) Smith. Joe was born on August 1, 1958, in Adams County, PA, to the late Richard Joseph and Mabel Ellen (Decker) Smith. He was a truck driver for over 45 years, driving...
Joann Striewig
Aug 22, 2025
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Joann V. Striewig, 86, of Seven Valleys, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Clarence H. "Red" Striewig, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2018.
Joann was born on October 8, 1938 in Freeland, MD, to the late...
Wanda Elliott
Aug 17, 2025
Wanda Elliott, 73, of Jacobus, passed away peacefully at her home on August 17, 2025. She was born in York, PA on October 31, 1951 to the late Russell E. and Emma Jane (Flinchbaugh) Shearer. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Mike Elliott and is survived by her daughters, Coby Bloss and her husband Walt, and Sara Minot; granddaughters Laken,...
Florence Thompson
Aug 13, 2025
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Florence V. (Raver) Thompson, 97, of York, formerly of Seven Valleys, residing at Country Meadows of Leader Heights went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was the devoted wife of the late E. Gerald Thompson for 60 years before his passing in 2007. Florence was born on January 13, 1928 in North...
Larry Lytle
Aug 13, 2025
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Larry E. Lytle, Jr., 44, of York, passed away suddenly at home. He was born on January 18, 1981, in York, PA to Larry E. Lytle, Sr. and the late Jocelyn M. (Kroft) Lytle.
Larry was a graduate of Susquehannock High School and enjoyed playing video games in his spare time.
Larry is survived by his father;...
Beverley Reindollar
Aug 10, 2025
Beverley Reindollar, 80, of Jacobus, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. She was born September 3, 1944 in York, PA to the late Frank and Marie (Stine) Kirchner. She is survived by her son Brett Reindollar; niece Kristen Powell ; nephews Grant and Eric Kirchner; sister-in-law Carol Kirchner and her cat Manny. She was predeceased by her brother George...
Joyce Lehman
Aug 8, 2025
Joyce Marie (Forry) Lehman, 58, of York, passed away on August 8, 2025 at the Residence at Fitz Farm in York, PA. She was born October 15, 1966 in York to Doris E. Forry and the late Walter L. Forry, Jr. Joyce is survived by her siblings, Rodney Forry (Gail) of Haymarket, VA, James Forry (LouAnn) of Glen Rock, Lisa...
Rosalie Gaeckler
Aug 6, 2025
Rosalie Marie Gaeckler, 82, of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in Glen Rock. Born on July 25, 1943, Rosalie recently celebrated her 82nd birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Southern York County, retired from AMP Inc., and also worked part time at Brown's Orchards & Farm Market. Rosalie left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Rosalie found...
Erma Raver
Aug 2, 2025
Erma P. (Henry) Raver, 98, died August 2, 2025 at Seaton Springwood, in York. She was the wife of the late Clinton E. Raver for 65 years.
Erma was born May 20, 1927 in Red Lion, PA to the late Michael E. Henry and Amanda A. (Krout) Henry. She was the youngest of their ten children.
She graduated from Red Lion high...
Lowell "Dave" Wakeland
Aug 1, 2025
Lowell "Dave" Wakeland, 91, of York, passed away Friday August 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Lois Elaine Wakeland.
Dave was born December 24, 1933, and was the son of the late James Hall Wakeland and Nora Spahr Wakeland. He was a very proud servant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He graduated...
Gladys Wright
Jul 22, 2025
Gladys A. Wright, 95, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with her daughter Amy by her side. Born on July 13, 1930, Gladys lived a long and meaningful life marked by love, wisdom, music, and unwavering devotion to God, her church, and her family.
She was the beloved wife of Kenneth E. Wright for 72 years...
Sterling Rinehart
Jul 22, 2025
Sterling Leroy Rinehart, 81, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. He was born January 2, 1944 in York, PA to the late Charles and Nancy (Rupp) Rinehart. Sterling is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet, children; Lea Weigandt (Nelson) of New Freedom, Jason Rinehart (Carol) of Holly, MI, Owen Rinehart (Kathy) of Hanover, and...
Brian Baer
Jul 18, 2025
Brian L. Baer, 71 of Glenville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at York Hospital surrounded by family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was the loving husband of Ruth A. (Schuman) Baer with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.Brian was born October 31, 1953, to Elvin and Maretta (Thomas) Baer of Freeland, MD. Brian graduated from Hereford...
