Obituaries

Nov 4, 2026

Anna Matilda Amirault, 76, of Hanover, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2026. Born July 31, 1950, in Baltimore, MD., she was the loving daughter of Edward and Anna (Krausch) Smardon.

Anna was a member and raised her family in St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in Baltimore, MD. She loved card games, board games, watching a good movie, bird watching, baking...

Nov 4, 2026

Debra "Debbie" Ann Zimmerman, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by love in her final moments.

Born on November 10, 1948, in Kentucky, Debbie was the cherished only daughter of Meda Hall and the late Romie Goble. She spent her life creating a warm, welcoming haven for everyone who crossed her path. Debbie was an incredible wife,...

Oct 29, 2026

Oct 27, 2026

Donald L. Brindle, 90, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at home.

Born in Newville, PA, on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Alfred Oliver and Erma Mae Keefer Brindle. Paternal grandparents were Ulysses S. Grant Keeter and Alla May Shade, and maternal grandparents were John Q. Brindle and Emma R....

Oct 16, 2026

Montgomery

“Monty”

04/22-10/16/2026

He lived so much in those 4 short years. Enjoying everyday laid in the windows watching the squirrels and birds. Spending evenings loving his mama and chasing his brother and favorite toys around. Tuna lover. Remote biter. Charger thief. Fetch champion. My Best Friend. Beautiful sweet little angel boy. Feisty, silly, loving and sweet. He brought so much love, laughter...

Oct 14, 2026

Doris Catherine “Dori” Lawson, 69, of Gettysburg, PA., passed away on October 14, 2026. Born November 24, 1956, in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Adelaide (Tubbs) Lawson.

Upon graduating from Nether Providence High School in 1974, Dori attended Thomas Jefferson University Medical School as the Class Valedictorian earning a diploma in Nursing. She...

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

Obituary to be posted soon. Please feel free to leave a condolence or memory of Bob in the meantime.

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...