Obituaries

Oct 14, 2026

Oct 12, 2026

Richard Eugene Varish, 87, died Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home following a 10-year battle with vascular dementia.

 Born August 18, 1939, in Meadville, PA., he was the son of the late Thomas and Jean (Walters) Varish. A basketball player at Spartansburg High School, he met Donna, a high school cheerleader, whom he would eventually marry. Their love story began...

Oct 11, 2026

Joseph Anthony Martin Hood, Sr., 82, of Gettysburg, PA., passed away on October 11, 2026. He was the loving husband of Colette (Clauss) Hood for 61 years. Born December 3, 1943, in Baltimore, MD., he was the devoted son of the late John W. and Mary Katherine (Martin) Hood.

Joseph was a Civil War Re-enactor who portrayed Major General John Bell...

Oct 2, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 25, 2026

Elinor “Ellie” (Small) Lewis, 77, of Thomasville, PA, passed away on September 25, 2026. Ellie was born on March 25, 1949, in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, to the late Clifford and Louise (Mays) Small.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Steven Floyd; and her children, Lisa (Jensen) Little and Mathew Jensen.

Ellie is survived by her son,...

Sep 9, 2026

Patricia Ann (Berk) Tallman, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Gettysburg, on September 9, 2026, surround by her loving husband of 35 years, Steve. Born September 18, 1939, in Chester, PA, she was the devoted daughter of the late George and Anna Berk.

Pat was known for her feisty spirit and great sense of humor. She had careers at both...

Aug 26, 2026

Mae Louise Miller, 88, of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late John S. Miller.

Mae loved her family more than anything else. She loved being with them, talking constantly, and spending time with them on many family outings. She loved Pen Mar Park in Cascade, MD and going...

Aug 23, 2026

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Aug 19, 2026

Brenda Gertrude Wesley passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79.

She was born in New York City to Arthur and Virginia Robinson and was the older sister of Paula and Elyse. Despite her New York roots, she always considered herself a Philadelphian. She attended Philadelphia High School for Girls and later graduated from...

Aug 14, 2026

Deborah Elaine Stitely, 64, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. Born October 23, 1961 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, she was the devoted daughter of the late Elwood and Magnolia (Tanner) Thurston.

Deborah was a caretaker, worked in retail, and a cafeteria aide who in her spare time enjoyed...

Aug 3, 2026

Margaret Anne (née McCool) Lidz, affectionately known as Peggy, was born on February 3, 1943, to John and Emily (née Pue) McCool.

Peggy attended Pelham Memorial High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a teachers certification from the University of Michigan. She taught in both public and private schools in Michigan, Connecticut, and Maryland. Education was...

Aug 2, 2026

Rosalie Juris, 82, from York, PA, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Juris. Born November 8, 1943, in Queens, NY, she was the devoted daughter of the late Gregory and Violet DeLuca.

Rosalie was a member of the United Methodist Church Red Hats, who loved her church, her many birds, traveling the...

Jul 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Hobbie Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on July 24 at the age of 88. Elizabeth, known fondly as Beth, was born on Nov. 23, 1937, in Sodus, New York, to Dr. Thomas C. Hobbie and Elizabeth Morgan Hobbie.

Beth’s life...

Jul 22, 2026

Barbara Ann Conan, 73, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1952, in Merced, California, to the late Charles and Eleanor Sarabun.

Barbara's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted mother and best friend to her daughters, Meghan and Jennifer, and her love for them was unwavering.

Known lovingly...

Jul 20, 2026

Mary Louise Higgins, 76, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered the gates to her heavenly home on July 20, 2026.

She was born on April 4, 1950, in Enola, Pennsylvania to her parents, Jean Brewbaker (Mother) and Lester Muncher (Father). She graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1968.

Her most important and enjoyable job was being a dedicated babysitter to her beloved...

Jul 4, 2026

Martha Lena Wallace, 87, of Littlestown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Born on March 31, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Augusta Bidinger, Sr. and Christine (Peacher) Bidinger. 

Martha dedicated more than 30 years of service as a bus driver for the Baltimore County Public School System before her retirement. Throughout her career,...

Jul 2, 2026

Norris Lloyd Minter, 92, a lifelong resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026.

Born in Gettysburg on April 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Lloyd Glenn Minter and Patricia O’Rean (Hubbell) Minter.

He was a 1952 graduate of Gettysburg High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954...

Jun 12, 2026

Robert Charles Ladner, who was quick to introduce himself as “Bob,” passed away at the age of 82 at Frederick Health Hospital on June 12, 2026.

Bob was born April 4, 1944 – "four, four, forty-four" – in Houston, Texas, a son of the late Charles Ladner and Christine Ladner (née Hall).

"I was born in Houston, Texas and obtained a BA...