Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

Barbara Ann (Snyder) Hoskins, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Homeland Center after a long battle with dementia. Born September 20, 1929, in Palmerton, PA, she was the only child of the late Ralph David Snyder and Anita Williams (Steckel) Snyder.

Barbara was a graduate of the former Indiana State Teacher’s College (now known as...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert Bernard Allen, 82, of Taneytown, Maryland, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a lengthy battle with illness.

Born April 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Burton and Francis (Crone) Allen. Robert transitioned from a career working for the State of Maryland as a truck driver to specializing as a mechanic later in life.

His hobbies included a...

Mar 20, 2025

Judith Claire (Sturgill) Royston, 56, of East Berlin, PA, passed away on March 20, 2025 at home, while surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Timothy Royston, whom she married 23 years ago.

Born November 9, 1968, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Aubrey and Patricia (Gawronski) Sturgill.

Judith’s greatest joy in life was her children, grandchildren,...

Mar 13, 2025

Donald Eugene Bolin, 78, of Hanover, PA, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born July 19, 1946, in Rochester, NY, he was the devoted son of the late Kenneth and Sussie (Scamp) Bolin.

Don loved to spend time with his family, stock trading, watching television and movies, and tinkering with electronic gadgets.

He is survived by his sons, James K. Bolin and...

Mar 12, 2025

Terry Lynn Miller, 66, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Terry is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond K. Miller. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Michael D. Miller and his wife Jennifer of Westminster, Maryland, Stephanie R. Broomall...

Mar 11, 2025

Paula Jean Hutta, 71, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away March 11, 2025. She was the loving wife of Ed Hutta. 

Born April 11, 1953, in Palmerton, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Momrock) Caffrey.

Paula loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Ed, she is survived by her children, Jennell Bennett...

Mar 2, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Barry Eugene Riddle, 87, of Hanover, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 17, 2025. He was the loving husband of Yvonne "Bonnie" (Stambaugh) Riddle for 64 years. Born June 15, 1937, in Harrisonburg, VA, he was the devoted son of the late Raymond Sr. and Blanche (Wine) Riddle.

Barry loved to spend time with his family and...

Feb 7, 2025

P. David Walker, age 78, died at home on February 7, 2025 in Carlisle PA.

David was born on October 16,1946 in Gap, PA (which he referred to as “the wilds of Lancaster County”). He was named Peter David Walker, but was always known as David or Dave. He graduated from Pequea Valley High School and Lebanon Valley College. David worked...

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

William "Bill" Ralph Condit Porter, 84, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, died on Friday, February 3, 2025 at his home.

Born June 5, 1940 in New Milford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Fred Howard Porter, Jr. and Marjori (Matthew) Porter.

Bill was a graduate of Millbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated from USAF Academy in Colorado in...

Jan 31, 2025

Christina Marie Gue, 49, of Hanover, PA., passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2025.

Born September 22, 1975, in Baltimore, MD., she was the loving daughter of Mary (Smardon) and the late Carl Raymond Gue.

Christina loved reading, watching movies, shopping, doing crafts, and listening to music.

In addition to her mother, Christina is survived by her aunts, Anna...

Jan 30, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Jackie W. Laughman, Sr., 84, of New Oxford, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025. 

Born September 6, 1940, in Hanover, PA, he was the devoted son of the late John and Dorothy R. Laughman.

Jackie was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports fan who was a member of the Yellow Breeches Anglers, McSherrystown Fish & Game, and the Green Springs...

Jan 28, 2025

April 3, 1944 - January 28, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

"Family was the most important part of her life"

Rita Marie (Ardisson) (Troy) Ireland, 90, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died peacefully January 15, 2025 at her home. Rita was the widow of Weldon Ireland and the widow of Gerard "Gary" Troy, whom she was married to for 39 years.

Rita was born September 2, 1934 in Turtle Creek, PA a daughter of...

Dec 14, 2024

Martin Richard "Rick" Rhodes, 78, of Thurmont, MD died on December 14, 2024 after an 8 year battle with cancer.

Born on November 11, 1946 in Westernport, MD. He was the son of Martin Ellsworth Rhodes and Lola Dorothea Uhl. He served in the US Navy from 1964-1968. Afterwards he did construction work until he retired in 2007.

He was a DEVOTED...

Dec 8, 2024

Hugh Edward Redding, 66, of Taneytown, MD, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Debra Redding for 34 years. Born August 30, 1958, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Henry and Marie (Robertson) Redding.

Hugh, who was known as everybody’s “Little Leprechaun”, was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Nov 28, 2024

Gary Lee Kauffman, Sr., passed away at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 77. 

Born April 8, 1947, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Miller) Kauffman.

Gary dedicated 35 years of his career as a glass processor at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries (PPG).

Gary engaged in various personal...

Nov 19, 2024

Patrick Michael McGeeney, Sr, 77, of Glenville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2024 at home. He was the loving husband of the late Patricia Geneva McGeeney, who passed away on March 19, 2024. Born March 18, 1947, in Baltimore, MD he was the devoted son of the late Richard and Marie (Starr) McGeeney.

A Celebration of Life will be...