Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

Troy Richard Faw of Stewartstown, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20. Born in N. Wilkesboro, NC, he was the son of the late Buck and Louise Faw. Troy is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Coyle) Faw, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage, and his brother Roy Faw of Columbia, South Carolina.

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Mar 20, 2025

Katherine Ann Freemon, 67, of New Freedom, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Cheverly, Maryland, she was a daughter to Helen (Watts) Freemon and the late Robert Earl Freemon.

Katherine enjoyed the family trips to Emerald Isle Beach in North Carolina. Kathy was a fantastic Aunt to her nieces & nephews.  She...

Mar 19, 2025

Lydia E. (Bednego) Hoeck, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born in Illinois, she was a daughter to the late Charles R. and Frances F. (Laffoon) Bednego. She was the loving wife of 15 years to the late John J. Hoeck, Jr.

Lydia was a very loving and hospitable...

Mar 16, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” Merritt was born 11/14/1991. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his mother Mellanie, step father Dave, siblings Michael, Zachary (Samantha), and Casey, as well as his nephews, Luke, Rhett, and niece, Ella.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nicholas’ memory to the links...

Mar 14, 2025

William “Bill” K. Stiffler, 80, of New Freedom, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in York, PA, he was a son to the late Ira K. and Helen A. (Cox) Stiffler. He was the loving husband of Tanya “Tonie” L. (Schuler) Stiffler for 36 years. Bill was a longtime resident of New Freedom. He...

Mar 8, 2025

Salvatore A. “Reb” Scavone of Freeland, MD, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Reb, a first generation Italian-American,  was born in Baltimore City, MD; a son of the late Giacomino Scavone and Catena Scavone née Guarino, who immigrated in the early 20th century from Villarosa, a village near Palermo, Sicily.

He was the...

Mar 5, 2025

A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, PA 17363.

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Kenneth Wylie Anderson. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 16, 1984, he left us too soon on March 4, 2025. Paul was a beloved husband, son, brother, friend, musician, and teacher who touched the lives of all who knew him and experienced his passion for life, music, and his desire...

Mar 4, 2025

Marilyn L. (Russell) Torbert, 88, of York, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was the wife of William “Bill” Darryl Torbert, with whom she shared nearly 67 years of marriage.

Marilyn was born February 2, 1937, in Bentley Springs, Maryland. She was the firstborn and only daughter of Ernest E. and the late Ruth I....

Mar 3, 2025

Paul Richard Lesko, 60, of Stewartstown, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday evening, March 3, 2025.

Paul was born May 10, 1964 in Altoona, PA. He was the son of Andrew Edward Lesko, Sr. and the late Virginia May (Strohm) Lesko. He attended school in Hollidaysburg and spent most of his life in the area. In...

Mar 1, 2025

Helen L. (McWilliams) Wright, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Shrewsbury Township, she was a daughter to the late George S. and Rosella E. (Lehman) McWilliams. She was the loving wife of 66 years to the late Charles “Sonny” Wright who passed in July 2017.

Helen grew up attending the one-room Waltemyer’s...

Mar 1, 2025

Frederick ‘Fred’ L. Henry Sr., of Dallastown, entered peacefully into rest at the Dallastown Nursing Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fred was 90 years of age.  He was the husband of the late Etta M. (Overmiller) Henry, to whom he was married to for over 50 years. Born in York on November 10, 1934, he was the son...

Feb 26, 2025

V. Darlene Kitzmiller, 84, formerly of Parkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was the wife of Alan E. Kitzmiller with whom she shared 40 years together.

Darlene was born September 10, 1940 in Stewartstown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Amoss and Pauline (Brown) Hollingshead.

Darlene loved to be...

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Ima (Nonemaker) Badders, 85, of New Freedom, PA passed away peacefully at WellSpan York Hospital on Tuesday, February 25th. Mary was the beloved wife of 66 years to Clayton “Ted” Marshall Badders.

Mary was born August 24th, 1939, to the late Harvey Francis Nonemaker and Gladys Elizabeth (Swartz) Nonemaker.

Mary was a 1957 graduate...

Feb 24, 2025

Elwood “Woody”  Eugene Walker, 92, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in New Freedom, he was a son to the late Walter and Mildred (Heindel) Walker, and was raised from a young age by his grandparents Eranius and Edna Heindel. He was the loving husband to Linna (Day) Walker. The couple celebrated...

Feb 22, 2025

Gloria Mae Schmitt, 79, formerly of New Freedom, PA, a 43-year resident of Lewisburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was the wife of Harry Richard Schmitt with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.  Gloria was born on April 19, 1945, in York, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles Alfred and Amanda...

Feb 19, 2025

William Kenneth "Bill" Gorrell, 79, of Felton, PA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Howard S. Sr., and Naomi (Irwin) Gorrell. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Smithson) Gorrell, with...

Feb 19, 2025

Betty Lou Miller, 89, of Freeland, MD, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was the wife of Carl E. Miller, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born November 7, 1935, Betty was the daughter of the late Kinzel and Pearl (Womelsdorf) Larrick.

Betty was part of Hereford High School’s first graduating class in 1954. She...

Feb 17, 2025

Earl E. Heindel, Jr., 84, of New Freedom, died Monday, February 17, 2025. He was the husband of the late Gloria M. Heindel, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born May 27, 1940, in New Freedom. Earl was the son of the late Earl E., Sr. and Mary S. (Walker) Heindel.

He was a 1958...

Feb 17, 2025

Frederick Joseph Lockard passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 17, 2025 in Baltimore, MD at the age of 57.

Fred fought a very hard battle with a relentless form of leukemia for one year with so much strength and perseverance.

He was born May 8, 1967 to Louis Calvin Lockard Jr. and Sandra...