Obituaries

Mar 1, 2026

Carolyn Marie Tracey, 78, of Hampstead, MD, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was the wife of the late David Tracey for 25 plus years. Born April 4, 1947, in Manchester, MD, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pauline (O’Keefe) Ruby.

Carolyn was an amazing, caring woman with a great love for people and animals. A woman...

Feb 24, 2026

Loretta Phyllis Miller, 83, of Abbottstown, PA, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was the wife of Joseph A. Miller. 

Born September 10, 1942, in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Lillian Burkhart.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Nancy Super, Patricia Waring, Debra McGuire, and Jennifer Miller; grandchildren, Michael...

Feb 23, 2026

Melvin Lee Baker, 59, of Brushtown, PA, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was the loving husband of Brooke (Ostrowski) Baker for 22 years. Born June 9, 1966, in Hanover, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Claude, Sr. and Hazel (Hippensteel) Baker.

Melvin was a simple guy and when he loved something, he loved it hard. He...

Feb 23, 2026

Rhoda Crouse "Boots" Conover, 96, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Homewood of Plum Creek.

Born September 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Hobson Dewey and Pauline (Worley) Crouse. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Irvin S. Conover; a son, Bobby L. Conover; nine...

Feb 1, 2026

Jay Lewis Waybright, 93, of Littlestown, passed away early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026 in In-Patient hospice care at Gettysburg Wellspan Hospital. His wonderful caregivers and daughter could see him reaching and smiling. His family of Saints were extending a warm invite to Jay’s forever home.

Jay was born March 31, 1932, to Lida Mae (Rohrbaugh) Waybright and Willis Oliver Waybright,...

Jan 28, 2026

Robert Reeves King Jr., 67, of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2026. Born in Baltimore in 1958, he was the devoted son to Lily Tassou and the late Robert King. 

He grew up to become a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Corporal (E-4).

In addition to his mother, Robert is also survived...

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Joanna Gilbride (1947-2026), avid lover of cooking, antiques, and American history, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. 

Married to Neil Gilbride for 23 years, she leaves behind their son, Matthew (Meegan), grandchildren Annika and Ian, her sisters Carol and Deborah (Carl), and her beloved Japanese Chin, Chibi. 

May she rest in peace.

A private family funeral will be held on Friday January...

Jan 13, 2026

Constance “Connie” Zink, 73, of Hanover, PA., passed away on January 13, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Bernard “Bernie” Zink for 33 years. Born October 2, 1952, in Carrollton, MD, she was the devoted daughter of the late Russell and Mable Dixon Hughes.

Connie was a true fighter who was very loving and caring. She loved to...

Jan 4, 2026

Paul Cabral, aged 83, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026. Born on December 4, 1942, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Paul entered the world as the beloved first son of Augustus Joseph Cabral and Helen Cecelia (Kelleher) Cabral. From the beginning he carried a quiet strength, a sharp mind, and a heart that would one day anchor...

Dec 19, 2025

Steven Rory Warrick, 59, of Frederick, MD, died on December 19, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born April 6, 1966 in Nashville, TN, and raised in Findlay, OH, Steve was the son of Marilyn K. (Peterman) Warrick and the late William J. Warrick. Steve and Michele Hartley were married for nearly 27 years.

In elementary school, Steve attended an international festival...

Dec 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Ray Mooney, 72, of Gettysburg on December 14, 2025. John was born in Shippensburg on May 6, 1953, to the late Floyd and Hazel Mooney. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Donna; children: Valerie, Aaron (Sol) and Sarah (Brian); grandchildren: Willow, Abigail, Juniper,...

Dec 11, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Barbara Ellen Miller, 86, of Hanover, PA, passed away on November 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of George Miller for 54 years. Born September 26, 1939, in Schenectady, NY, she was the devoted daughter of the late Charles and Aline (Hertzog) Brown.

Barbara was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover, PA...

Nov 10, 2025

Paul Stanton Stull, Jr., aged 76, went home to be with the Lord whom he loved so much on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Paul was born on January 15, 1949, in Walkersville, MD to Paul Stanton Stull, Sr. and Eileen Francis (Rice) Stull. He was married to the love of his life, Susan A. Stull, for 44+ years. In addition to...

Oct 29, 2025

On October 29, 2025, the world lost an exceptional human being. Oscar “Willis” Crow, 84, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed quietly at home in the company of his loving family. They were blessed with the chance to say goodbye.

Willis was born in Lyles, Tennessee, on September 2, 1941, to Arthur David Crow and Bertie Lucille (Littleton) Crow. He is survived by...

Oct 22, 2025

Carole Ann Beal, 83, of Littlestown, PA, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late, Joseph H. Beal, for 60 years. Born August 24,1942, in Baltimore, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Claggett D.Snyder and Geraldine M. (Ziegler) Snyder.

Carole lived in Woodlawn, MD and...

Oct 18, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Gerald Alvin Thomas (8/8/37 – 10/14/25)

A historian, a woodworker, and a teacher.

“He was a Good Man”

He was a good man, yet afraid of people’s love – both giving and receiving.

He loved to read because it was safe.

When he died, he asked the nurse to call him ‘Pops’.

He was a good man yet feared connection with people.

Michelle - Your dad deeply...