Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Robert Eugene ‘Bob’ Brenneman Jr., 65, passed from this life on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert E. Brenneman Sr. and Norma J. (Weitkamp) Brenneman. Bob had an A.S. in Police Science from York College and was a retired FADO for the Baltimore County Fire Department.

Surviving are three daughters, Angela...

Apr 2, 2023

Richard Alan Torbert, Sr., 88, passed away at Autumn House in York, PA, on April 2, 2023. He was the loving husband of 30 years to the late Janet S. (Engle) Torbert. Richard was born in New Freedom, PA to the late Everyl M. Torbert and Dorothy I. (Billet) Torbert. Richard began his career at AMP Corp. in New Freedom,...

Apr 1, 2023

Louise L. Fair, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter to the late Lester M. and Sara A. (Bailey) Kinard. Louise was the loving wife to Jerome M. Fair until he passed in 2017.

Louise was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church Hametown 50-year club...

Mar 30, 2023

Calvin Donald Chandler, 74, passed from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Thelma E. (Doster) Miller and had been employed as an elevator inspector for many years. He proudly served in the US Army. Calvin was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed jigsaw...

Mar 30, 2023

Michael Lewis Wilson, 69, passed away Thursday, March 30 th , at home. He was the loving husband of Pamela Jo (Miller) Wilson, for 48 years. Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar G. and Frances I. (Phillips) Wilson.

Michael graduated from Hereford High School in 1972. He worked for Baltimore Gas...

Mar 27, 2023

Charlie “ Butch” Eugene Warner 73, entered in to eternal rest Monday, March 27,2023.

Born March 31,1949 in York County, to the late Charles Wayne and Evelyn Mae (Blouse) Warner, he was the oldest of 8 children. He was the long time partner of Linda Henry.

Butch attended Kennard-Dale High School . He didn’t receive...

Mar 27, 2023

Arlene  E. Bush, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in South Carolina on Monday, March 27, 2023. Born in Hopewell Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy G. and Anna Mary (Orwig) Schmuck. She was the loving wife of the late Emory N. Bush.

Arlene owned and operated a beauty...

Mar 26, 2023

William Earl Long, 83, formerly of Stewartstown, PA passed away on March 27 th 2023 at Yorkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in York, PA. He was the son of late Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Long of Roxboro, NC. Earl was preceeded in death by Rachel, his beloved wife of 50 years, and his sisters, Betsy Bucks & Alice...

Mar 25, 2023

Susanne M. Stewart, 61, of New Freedom, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was a wonderful wife to Clifford A. Stewart, III, a loving devoted mother, grandmother and sister; also known by her family as their beloved Cita. Susanne is survived by her husband Cliff; their two children, Carrie Stewart Fullem and her husband Paul and Ryan...

Mar 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023, Steven Ray Saubel, 72, of Glen Rock, was ushered into Heaven by his late wife, Anna ‘Marie’ Saubel, just 3 months after her passing. Born in Hametown, Steve was the son of the late Leon C. and Doris A. (Diehl) Saubel, and a proud 1968 graduate of Susquehannock High School. After high school Steve attended...

Mar 20, 2023

Charles A. Ecker, 82, of Stewartstown, PA, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on September 13, 1940 to late Sterling and Alice (Riffle) Ecker at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA.

Charles graduated from Kennard Dale High School in 1958, where he played basketball, baseball, and football. He attended the York...

Mar 19, 2023

Selina M. Savinell, 71, passed from this life on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was the loving wife of Christopher Savinell and they celebrated 36 years of marriage in August of 2022. Born in Hong Kong, Selina was the daughter of the late Kwan Hing and Kwan Yiu Lai Yin.

Selina was born and educated in Hong...

Mar 16, 2023

Maude “Jeannette” (Badders) Michal, 93, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in York, PA. She was the loving wife of 72 years to the late William W. Michal. Born in Freeland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Maude M. (Marshall) Badders.

Jeannette graduated from Sparks High School...

Mar 11, 2023

Henry James McDougall, Jr., 64, of Stewartstown passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Terry Lynn (Mahler) McDougall; together they shared 20 years of marriage. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Henry McDougall, Sr., Mary JoAnn (Presser) Pappas and stepfather William Pappas. Henry was a chef for...

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Dr. Arthur L. Copp, 78, passed away surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of the late Diana L. (Bowers) Copp, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Arthur was born May 4, 1944 in Hanover, PA to the late Kathryn Leona (Shearer) and Elwood L. Copp.  He was...

Mar 8, 2023

Beth Lyn Waltemire, 50, of York, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born in York, Pennsylvania to George C. and Susan J. (Creager) Waltemire.

Beth graduated from Kennard-Dale High School in 1990 with honors and was class president all four years. She continued her education at the York College of Pennsylvania where she...

Mar 6, 2023

In memory of Shirley Loretta Walker

Shirley Loretta Walker, 96, of New Freedom passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Born in 1927 in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Marshall) Rocha. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald G. Walker.

She lived during a time of historical...

Mar 3, 2023

Wanda Y. Magsamen, 72, of Fawn Grove passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born in York, PA; she was the daughter of the late Craig and Margaret (Miller) Leitheiser. She was the wife of Charles F. Magsamen of Fawn Grove; they were married on May 16, 1978, sharing 44 years of marriage. In addition to her husband Charles she...

Feb 28, 2023

Mildred M. Mitchem, 86, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the loving wife of James R. Mitchem, and they were joined in marriage on April 11, 1953, just short of 70 years. Born in the small town of Leckie, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ottis and Ellen (Sexton) Newsome. Mildred had...

Feb 28, 2023

Elaine E. Schmitt, 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the loving wife of Charles ‘Ed’ Schmitt for over 61 years. Elaine and Ed were two soul mates who shared the same birth date, only two years apart. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Elizabeth (Murray)...