Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

William B. "Bill" Ridley, Jr., 83,died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at ManorCare South, York. He was the husband of the late Eileen M. (Benoit) Ridley. A graveside service will be held 3:30 pm Monday, August 15 at St. John the Baptist Cemetery 315 N. Constitution Ave. New Freedom with full military rites by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Born September...

Aug 11, 2016

On Thursday, August 11, 2016, Brian E. Clocker died at Rest Haven in York, Pa. He was the husband of Nancy (Thomas) Clocker for 54 years. He retired from the Baltimore Sun Newspaper in 2002 after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Chrysti (Dave) Bason, Cari (Jeff) Heyne and Casi (Mike) Babinchak; six grandchildren,...

Aug 10, 2016

On August 10, 2016, the Lord's angels welcomed Bonnie Louise O'Connor, 68, to heaven. Born March 19, 1948 in Eastman, GA to the late Burdis and Louise Bush. The family moved to Baltimore when she was five years old. She was a graduate of Southern High School. She lived her life as a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Bonnie...

Aug 8, 2016

Thomas G. Trhlik, Sr., 81, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Donna M. (Eyster) Trhlik. Viewing will be held from 10 to 12 noon on Monday, August 15 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin at noonwith Rev. George M. Schneider officiating. Burial with follow...

Aug 6, 2016

Sasha Lynn Tompkins, 32, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Terry and Terry (Kellison) Tompkins, and David Tompkins and Connie Phillips, all of Fawn Grove. A viewing will be held from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Thursday, August 11, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin...

Aug 6, 2016

Aug 4, 2016

Jesse D. Arnold, 69, died with his children by his side on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Wilson) Arnold. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin at 11...

Aug 3, 2016

Lisa C. Bischoff, 52, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of William “Bill” Bischoff, III, and they celebrated thirty-one years of marriage on February 16, 2016. She was the daughter of Gene and Kathryn “Kitty” (Frank) Rene’ of Stewartstown. Lisa was full of life and was passionate about her family...

Aug 3, 2016

Aug 1, 2016

J.C. Cross, 81, died August 1, 2016, at home. He was the loving husband of Theda (Hammons) Cross and they celebrated 59 years of marriage in January 2016. A viewing will be held from 12 noon until 2 pm Friday, August 5, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with a funeral service beginning at 2...

Aug 1, 2016

Sue Ann Chlumsky, 75, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury. She and her husband, Charles A. "Chuck" Chlumsky, shared almost 48 years of marriage. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Friday, August 5, at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. A funeral...

Jul 31, 2016

Dale W. Smith, 80, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Geisinger-Lewiston Hospital in Lewiston. He was the husband of Marie Smith. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 am on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA. The funeral service will begin at 11 am Monday with Pastor...

Jul 30, 2016

On July 30, 2016, Ralph W. Stahler, 93, died at home with family by his side. He was the husband of Doris (Palmer) Stahler, with whom he was married to for 70 years. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at Parke Memorial United Methodist Church, 18910 York Road, Parkton, MD 21120. Interment will...

Jul 27, 2016

Donald Lewis Wilson, 77, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Crystal Turner.Donald was husband of the late Elsie May (Hare) Wilson.Born, March 28, 1939, in Walkers, Baltimore County, MD, he was a son of the late Joseph Frank and Blanche Ester (Bell) Wilson. Viewings will be held on Tuesday, August 2, from 3-5 and 7-9...

Jul 27, 2016

Edmund J. Kittelt, Sr., 62, died Wed., July 27, 2016. A viewing is Wed., Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. with a funeral service starting at 4 p.m. at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Surviving is a son, Edmund J. Kittelt, Jr.

Jul 25, 2016

Helen J. Hildebrand, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Monday, July 25, at her residence in York. She was wife of the late Quinton R. "Shorty" Hildebrand. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, at 1 p.m. at Stewartstown United Methodist Church, 26 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with the Revs. David E. McDowell and Robert V. McDowell officiating....

Jul 25, 2016

Emma F. Tomasic, 79, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Tomasic. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Sunday, July 31 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 am...

Jul 24, 2016

Jul 21, 2016

Janet L. Shuman, 78, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover. She was the daughter of the late Elmer G. and Margaret E. (Brenneman) Fisher. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, with the funeral service beginning...

Jul 16, 2016

Wilbur Grant “Wil” Mays, Jr., 55, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Patricia “Patti” Mays. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m....