Obituaries

Feb 20, 2016

Norma V. Lange, 94, of White Hall, died Mon. Feb. 22, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Dallastown, PA. Born May 9, 1921, she was the wife of the late Frederick Carl Lange, Jr. and sister of the late Evelyn Ann Kellogg and her husband, William Henry Kellogg. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Private interment will take place...

Feb 19, 2016

Glenn W. Bittner, 62, died suddenly on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Carol L. (Henderson) Bittner and they celebrated 39 years of marriage on September 11, 2015. Services are at the convenience of his family. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Born October 18, 1953,...

Feb 19, 2016

Margaret Kay McAllister, 64, formerly of Fawn Grove, died Friday, February 19, 2016, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. A viewing will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jonathan W. Batchelder officiating. Interment will follow...

Feb 14, 2016

Laura Elizabeth “Aunt Laura” McElwain, 96, died February 14, 2016 at her home. Born November 29, 1919 in New Park, Laura was the daughter of the late Robert Carl and Golda (Wiley) McElwain. Laura earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Millersville University. She taught for over 40 years.She began her career at two one-room school houses, first...

Feb 13, 2016

L. Marie Lingg, 91, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at ManorCare Health Service, Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Richard Calvin Lingg. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday, February 18, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The Funeral Service will be at 12 noon, Thursday...

Feb 13, 2016

Delmos S. Rill, 81, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his home. He is the husband of Sharron Lee (Covert) Rill. A viewing will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Mason-Dixon Baptist Church, 713 Campbell Road, New Freedom. The Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Church, with Pastor Terry...

Feb 13, 2016

Gladys M. Green, 89, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at her home. She was the wife of the late Myles "Dick" Green. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until a funeral service begins at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. Interment will be...

Feb 11, 2016

Herbert Randy Harris, 57, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia. He was the husband of Loretta "Lynne" (Eagan) Harris. A Public Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, PA,...

Feb 10, 2016

Vivian Ruth Ford, 82, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at home. She was the devoted wife of Herbert P. Ford, and they celebrated 41 years of marriage on September 13, 2015. A viewing will be held from 3-5 & 7-9 P.M. Sunday, February 14, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. There will be a funeral...

Feb 8, 2016

Mary Doris (Heine) Cornwell, 85, died Monday, February 8, 2016, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Cornwell. Public viewings will be held on Friday, February 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. A funeral service will be held on...

Feb 8, 2016

On February 8, 2016, William R. Wirtz, 49, of Freeland, son of James F. and Sharon B. (nee Cranston) Wirtz of White Hall. He is also survived by two brothers; James G. Wirtz and wife Blanche of Freeland, Robert F. Wirtz and wife Jane of New Freedom, PA and a sister; Debra L. Walton and husband Michael of Forest Hill....

Feb 7, 2016

Teresa Smith, 53, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was the wife of Martin "Marty" Smith. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Inurnment will be private. Teresa was born June 5, 1962, in Essex, Md., a daughter of the late Charlotte...

Feb 5, 2016

William W. "Bill" Burkins, 82, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Beulah M. Burkins. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, from Stewartstown United Methodist Church,...

Feb 4, 2016

Feb 1, 2016

Kenneth E. Rohler, 59, passed away on February 1, 2016 at his residence. He was the husband of Lisa A. (Inners) Rohler. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 p.m. until a memorial service begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Kenneth was born on March 15,...

Jan 31, 2016

Leroy B. "Smitty" Smith, 95, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Shrewsbury. He was the husband of the late Lucile T. "Nootie" (Strasbaugh) Smith. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3 and again from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St.,...

Jan 30, 2016

Charlotte H. (Hamje) Thompson, 86, died Saturday, January 30, 2016, at York Hospital. A private celebration of Charlotte's life will be held at the convenience of her family. Born January 10, 1930, in Floral Park, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Nicklas D. and Irene A. (Ulrich) Hamje. Charlotte was a member of Grace Church Shrewsbury, the New...

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Jan 27, 2016

Marguerite V. (Mays) Ensor, 88, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Ensor, Sr. with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Viewings will be held from 7 to 9 pm on Thurs., Feb. 4, and from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Fri., Feb. 5...