William Mccauley Ruffin
Mar 14, 2019
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, William “Bill” M. Ruffin, 87, passed away at Country Companions Assisted Living in Taneytown, MD.He was born on June 29, 1931 in Millboro, VA.A very patriotic man who loved his country, William proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War Era.He was an active member of the Habitat for Humanity and was a...
David Robert Denoncourt
Mar 13, 2019
David Robert Denoncourt, 48, of Stewartstown passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA Born in Baltimore he was a son of Carmen (Pelletier) Denoncourt of Stewartstown and the late Gerard H. “Gerry” Denoncourt. David was a graduate of Dulaney Valley High School and enjoyed wildlife, his cat Elsa and worked for Jolly...
Marilyn Patricia Taylor
Mar 12, 2019
Marilyn Patricia Taylor, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Herman Martin and Thelma Lucille (Hoover) Kempske. Marilyn had been employed by Thomas Manufacturing, American Insulator, Rutter’s Farm Stores, and Caraustar Box Company. She was a life member of the American Dairy Goat Association, and her hobbies included raising her guinea birds, cats,...
Ray Anthony Stiffler
Mar 8, 2019
Ray A. Stiffler, 70, of Shrewsbury, passed at Wellspan York Hospital on Friday March 8th, 2019. He was the loving husband of Christi Stiffler, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Ray was born in Railroad, PA to Walter and Helen (Shadle) Stiffer. He was a part of the 1966 graduating class of Susquehannock High School. Ray worked for...
Ray A. Stiffler
Mar 8, 2019
Ray A. Stiffler, 70, of Shrewsbury, passed at Wellspan York Hospital on Friday March 8th, 2019. He was the loving husband of Christi Stiffler, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Ray was born in Railroad, PA to Walter and Helen (Shadle) Stiffer. He was a part of the 1966 graduating class of Susquehannock High School. Ray worked for...
Alfred Richard "Rick" Barbour
Mar 8, 2019
Alfred Richard “Rick” Barbour, Jr., 74, of Stewartstown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was the loving husband of Janice (Bradley) Barbour and they would have celebrated 52 years of marriage next month. Born in New York, NY, Rick was the son of the late Alfred Richard “Al” Barbour, Sr. and Marie (Clark) Barbour....
Harry Bennett Graver,
Mar 6, 2019
Harry Bennett Graver, Jr., 85, died on March 6, 2019, at the homestead he loved. He was the husband of Susan I. Graver, with whom he celebrated 24 years of marriage on August 5, 2018.He was born on February 15, 1934 in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Harry Bennett and Whyona (Koons) Graver.A memorial service will begin at...
Dianne J. Stewart
Mar 5, 2019
Dianne J. Stewart, 59, of Freeland, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Michael Stewart. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Marino) Griffin of New Freedom. Dianne attended Stevenson University and Towson University and worked as a preschool teacher, treasured by...
Ann Nearhoof
Mar 4, 2019
Ann C. Nearhoof, 76, of Shrewsbury died at her residence surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of William E. Nearhoof. In addition to her husband Bill, Ann is survived by her children Michael Nearhoof and wife Laura, Joseph Nearhoof and girlfriend Beth Miller, and Danielle Eveler and husband Stephen; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren with 2 more on...
Harry L. Shorter
Mar 4, 2019
Harry L. Shorter, Sr., 82, of White Hall, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. He was born in Franklin County, VA, son of the late Harry Shorter and the late Pauline Conner Shorter Rakes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia (Meise) Shorter, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in June 2018....
Joanne M. Heaton
Mar 3, 2019
Joanne Margaret Heaton, 61, of Stewartstown passed away from complications of uncontrolled diabetes. Joanne was born October 23, 1957. She is survived by her father, Peyton Anderson; her daughter Julie Heaton (Alex Fernandez), grandchildren Alex and Ellie, her brother Bobby Anderson and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Jean (Eshelman)...
Forrest A. Rutzebeck
Mar 1, 2019
Forrest A Rutzebeck, age 89, of Crystal River, FL, passed away March 1, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice.Forrest was born on January 19, 1930 in Kirby, TX to Jorge and Nellie (Bailey) Rutzebeck.Forrest moved to Citrus County 33 years ago from New Freedom, PA.He was a retired Engineer and a U.S....
Richard Q. Rivers
Feb 28, 2019
Richard Q. Rivers (Dick), 82, formerly of Stewartstown and Delta, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 28, 1936, and raised in Gladstone, MI, he was the son of the late Wilbert G. and Mildred (Anderson) Rivers of Stewartstown. Dick was a graduate of Gladstone High School.While in school, he was...
Michael L. Keeny
Feb 28, 2019
Michael L. Keeny, 64, of Seven Valleys passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at WellSpan York Hospital after a brief illness. Born in York he was a son of the late Lester C. and Doris Day (Myers) Keeny. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Susquehannock High School and worked as a welder with Johnson Controls for 27 years and was...
Willard "Willy" E. Channell
Feb 26, 2019
Willard E. Channell, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was husband of Judy D. (Widener) Channell with whom he was married to for 39 years. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, Willard was the son of the late Robert L. Channell, Sr. and Helen A. (Rohrbaugh) Channell. Willard was...
Anna Margaret Lilley
Feb 26, 2019
Anna Margaret Lilley, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 26, 2019.She was the loving wife of the late John Lilley who died January 28, 1976. Born in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Caleb G. and Margaret Estelle (Campbell) Ward. Anna Margaret was a homemaker, but more importantly, she was a wonderful, caring (and feisty) woman whose...
Susan Carolyn Cavnor
Feb 19, 2019
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, Susan C. Cavnor, 79, passed away at Manor Care South in York.She was the loving wife of Orus J. Cavnor.Sue was born on January 29, 1940 in Baltimore, MD to the late George Herman and Mildred (Gohr) Hilgartner.She worked for Century and then Reliable before her retirement.She was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Susan B. Buttorff
Feb 19, 2019
Susan B. Buttorff, 70, of Stewartstown passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Teddy Stewart Buttorff who passed away in 2018. Born in Stewartstown she was the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Hersey) Boyd. Susan was a graduate of Kennard-Dale High School and worked in various telecommunication companies...
Truman M. Smith
Feb 17, 2019
Truman M. Smith, 92, of Glen Rock passed away at home on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was the husband of Evelyn (Jackson) Smith to whom he shared 71 years of marriage. Born in York he was a son of the late Orville and Erma (Reidel) Smith. Truman worked as a tool and dye maker and later along with his...
Anita Alta Duran
Feb 17, 2019
On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Anita A. Duran, 94, passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home of Shrewsbury.She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Duran, who passed away in 2005.Anita was born on September 15, 1924 in Charleston, WV to the late Bruce and Thelma (Ramey) Akers.She had worked for Reads Pharmacy in Towson, MD for 34 years until...
