Obituaries

Aug 14, 2024

Cindy Ann Vinson, 63, of York, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 with her daughter by her side.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia Ann (Hartman) Edler. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Vinson.

Cindy is survived by her daughter Sheri A....

Aug 11, 2024

Veronica Griffin Eichelberger (Ronnie), 78, of York, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

Born on September 10, 1945 in Reisterstown, MD; she was a daughter to the late James Joseph and Virginia S. (Shugars) Griffin.

Veronica graduated from Linden Hall School for Girls...

Aug 10, 2024

Michael Eugene Myers, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024. A devoted family man, Mike is survived by his wife, Linda, children Shelley, Mike, Chris and Amy, six precious grandchildren Wayne, William, Harrison, Jack, Jenna & Olivia, daughters-in-law Allison & Tracy, son-in-law Clay, brother Joe and his wife Nancy, sister Theresa, brother-in-law Bruce, sister-in-law Jackie, and countless extended...

Aug 10, 2024

Joseph Thurlow, 79, passed from this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Balt., MD, He was the son of the late Henry and Delores (Hurd) Thurlow.

Surviving are two daughters, Katie Stinski and her husband, Bryan, and Amy Thurlow, and fiancé Chase Stammer; 2 grandchildren, Lorelai Stinski and Charlotte Stammer; 2 brothers, Roger Thurlow and...

Aug 9, 2024

Anna Mable Bankert, 85, of New Freedom, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 with her partner of 12 years Clyde Erhart II, by her side.

Born in Parkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Clinton and Emma Violet (Cummings) Almony and the wife of the late Dale Richard Bankert.  She was also preceded...

Aug 7, 2024

We lost Jon Allen Thompson, Sr. at his home in Parkton, Maryland, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 83 years old. Jon was born on May 9, 1941, in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Howard C. and Mabel E. (Spicer) Thompson. After graduating from Hereford High School in 1959, he attended Maryland Institute of Art....

Aug 6, 2024

Gary Kevin LaBarre, 70, of Lineboro, MD passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Gary was the loving husband of Debbra “Deb” Ann (Hobbie) LaBarre. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Bertha “Bert” (Biddison) and Willard LaBarre.

In addition to his wife Deb, he...

Aug 4, 2024

There will be a visitation held on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA 17349. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Aug 1, 2024

Manford “Manny” L. Heaton, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Born in Pylesville, Maryland, he was the son to the late William F. and Hazel E. (Waltemyer) Heaton. Manny graduated in the class of 1954 from North Harford High School. He worked for Brunswick Corporation for over 40 years building bowling alleys when he retired in 1999. Manny...

Jul 29, 2024

Susan Jane Waltemire, 72, passed from this life on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was the loving wife of George C. Waltemire and they celebrated 53 years of marriage on February 6, 2024. Born in Dauphin Co., she was the daughter of the late Ned and Janice (Moore) Creager.

A graduate of Kennard-Dale H.S. in Fawn Grove,...

Jul 28, 2024

Suzanne Marie Steffy, 77, of Stewartstown, formerly of Hawaii, Saipan, and Florida passed from this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Valentine (Bezaire) Steffy.

Suzanne grew up on O’ahu, Hawaii, where her family owned a collision repair shop. She relocated to Seattle to attend University. She was a...

Jul 27, 2024

Harry Adolphus Scopinich Jr., 63, of York passed away on Sat., July 27, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean Scopinich who died in 2007. Born in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of Antoinette M. ( Metz) and the late Harry A. Scopinich. Harry worked for Greiner for 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking, building...

Jul 26, 2024

Samantha Maria Lansinger, 44, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 with her family and friends surrounding her. Samantha met her best friend and husband, Michael, at age 17 and together they shared the last 27 years building a life full of joy. Samantha is survived by her husband Michael Robert Caum, Esq. and their two children Michael...

Jul 26, 2024

Sylvia McGreal, 94 of York Township, Pennsylvania, a beacon of faith, love, kindness, warmth, and a cherisher of life’s every moment, passed away on July 25, 2024 of natural causes with her loving husband of 68 years by her side.

Born on December 4, 1929 to Henry and Jane Tobin in Chicago, Illinois with her siblings Hank...

Jul 26, 2024

Sandra L. Ambrose, 81, of Glen Rock, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late George L. Ambrose who passed in 2021. Born in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Howard and Cora Frances (Alder) Gill.

Sandra worked at the deli at A&P for many years....

Jul 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David W. Heath, 85, of New Freedom, from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Dave was a man of unwavering faith, deep love, and a boundless spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him. He shared a beautiful,...

Jul 17, 2024

Suzanne Paterra, 99, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her residence.

She was born in Vanderbilt, PA, daughter of the late George and Mary ( Friedman) Lovas.

Suzanne received her diploma after three years of nursing school and worked as a registered nurse for 26 years at the Loch Raven...

Jul 16, 2024

Sharon Ann (Slavin) Krafft, 83, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John Murray Krafft, Sr.; devoted mother of John Krafft, Jr., David Krafft and his wife Stacy, Amy Krafft Bandiere and her husband Brant, Andrew Krafft and his wife Kathyren, and the late Timothy Krafft; loving grandmother of Decklan Rogers,...

Jul 15, 2024

Frances Lee Gier, 74, of Stewartstown, passed away at home Monday, July 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Nettie Riley.

Frances had many different hobbies, interests, and talents. She loved doing her crafts and painting and hiding Kindness rocks for others to find. Frances was a meticulous person, making sure everything she...

Jul 13, 2024

Pearl Absher, 96, of Red Lion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in High Rock, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Marian (Anderson) Tollinger.

Pearl worked for Superior Mold / Key Plastics and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Red Lion. She cared...