Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Willis William Shrader, Sr., 86, of Hanover, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of May (Ludwig) Shrader for 68 years. 

Born August 5, 1937, in Millcreek, West Virginia, Willis was the devoted son of the late Howard and Laura (Collins) Shrader.

Willis was a regular, old country man who loved...

Jul 31, 2024

Anna Claire (Kelly) Harris, 85, of Gettysburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at The Gardens at Gettysburg.

Anna was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Anna never left her husband's side, showing her unwavering devotion and love to Theodore, until the end. As a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she passed her strength, determination, and stubbornness to the next...

Jul 21, 2024

On the morning of July 21, 2024, Katrinka Sylvia Sipling, 68, of Abbottstown, PA, entered glory land while in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Katrinka lived most of her life in Hanover, PA and surrounding towns. As a young girl she enjoyed playing baseball with her brothers. Later in life she enjoyed going to carnivals, playing Bingo, lottery tickets,...

Jul 20, 2024

John Richard Felix, 56, of Gettysburg, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024. He was the loving husband of Kathryn M. Felix for 27 years. 

Born January 16, 1968, in Johnstown, PA, he was the devoted son of Elaine Marie Michels and the late Ronald Herbert Felix.

John’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his family, fishing, and going to...

Jul 18, 2024

Tony Howard Neighoff, 65, of Littlestown, PA, passed at home while surrounded by his loving family. Born August 5, 1958 in Baltimore County, Tony was the loving son of the late Alfred and Joan (Haines) Poland.

Tony was a Veteran of the United States Navy who loved jigsaw puzzles, horses, and the Houston Texans along with being a big fan of...

Jul 10, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

Robert “Bob” Sleeper, 72, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 24, 2024.

Bob graduated from Towson High School in 1970. He joined the Navy in 1971, dedicating five years of serving his country with honor. After the Navy, Bob attended Howard Community College and then began an illustrious career as a New Home Construction Manager in...

Jun 19, 2024

Doris Ethyl Menchey, 93, of Hanover, PA passed away at home on June 19, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Howard David Menchey for 28 years. 

Born March 27, 1931, in Hanover, PA, she was the devoted daughter of the late George and Beulah Wolf.

Doris was a proud homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, feeding friends, relatives, and anyone...

Jun 17, 2024

Harold John Nugent, 67, of Hanover, PA passed away on June 17, 2024. Born June 4, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the loving son of the late Harold and Rose (Nappa) Nugent.

He is survived by sons, Gerald and Eric; daughters, Lisa Prevete and Karen Ott; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...

Jun 14, 2024

Jun 5, 2024

Our beautiful Barbara Jean Stephens (nee Howard) went home to be with our Lord on June 5, 2024. She fought an eight-year battle with breast cancer and died peacefully surrounded by her family. She was devoted to her family and is survived by her husband, Kent and son, Jake. 

Barb was born in 1959 in Aston, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn...

Jun 5, 2024

Kevin Michael Mummert, lovingly known as "Mums", 67, of Hanover, PA, passed away on June 5, 2024 at his home after a brief illness.

 

Born September 28, 1956, in Hanover, he was the son of Shirley (Spangler) Mummert of Spring Grove and the late Lester R. Mummert, Jr.

 

Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Spring Grove High School. He also graduated from...

May 30, 2024

John Herman Karsseboom, 77, of New Oxford, PA, passed away at home on May 30, 2024. Born February 6, 1947, John was the devoted son of the late Carl, Sr and Mildred (Ulrich) Karsseboom.

John served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969 during Vietnam. He loved classic cars, playing cards, and most of all joking and laughing...

May 29, 2024

Larry Kellison, 65, of New Bloomfield, formerly Lewisberry, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. 



Born on November 12th, 1958, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Larry was the loving son of the late Roy William Kellison and Brenda Kellison (Winters). 



Larry enjoyed going to yard sales searching for hidden gems. He also enjoyed attending Silver Spring and William's Grove flea markets. 



Larry was preceded in...

May 28, 2024

Donna Marie Williams, 76, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Gettysburg surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald Williams for 43 years. Born June 14, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, she was the devoted daughter of the late Charles Perry and Pauline (Bosley) Drawbaugh.

Donna’s greatest joy...

May 26, 2024

Barbara Ann (Carney) Amos, 70, of New Oxford, died May 26, 2024, at her home.

Born March 26, 1954 in Natrona Heights, PA, she was the daughter of the late Veryle and Thelma (Claypool) Carney.

Barbara Ann liked traveling the Northeast looking at the different light houses along the coast and eating lobster rolls while watching the snow falling on the docks....

May 9, 2024

Our beloved Michael passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 54, after fighting a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

  He grew up in the Glasgow/ Newark area of Delaware and lived in New Oxford, Pennsylvania with his long-time love Cathy Hardy. 

  Mike attended Cecil County Community College where he received his high school diploma, then...

May 9, 2024

Brian G. Kahler, 75, of Boiling Springs, died Thursday, May 9, 2024.

He was born to Thomas and Marian Kahler on September 22, 1948 in Lancaster, PA. Brian graduated from Penn State University ’70 Anthropology, and remained a devoted and rabid fan for the remainder of this life.

Brian was a founding member of the Arcona Reel Band and delighted thousands of...

May 8, 2024

Apr 25, 2024

Troy Rick Heininger, 50, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born July 1, 1973, in York, PA, he was the loving son of Rick Heininger and his wife Jeanne as well as his mother Bonnie Heininger. 

In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his daughter, Lexi Heininger; twin brother, Mark Heininger and...