Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Marie Therese “Nickie” Cornwell, 77, of Fairfield, PA, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer Cornwell for over 50 years. Born May 14, 1947, in Ontario, Canada, she was the devoted daughter of the late Gerard Joseph and JeanDac (Dorion) Lapierre.

Marie was a loving, caring, giving, gracious individual who would give...

Oct 7, 2024

Jack Arnold Wallington, age 89, passed away peacefully in Gettysburg, PA, in the early morning hours of October 7, 2024, with his daughter, Angela, and granddaughter, Chelsea, by his side. 

Jack was born on May 16, 1935, the eldest child of Arnold and Edith (Rahm) Wallington. He graduated in 1953 from Swanton High School and married his lifelong partner, Wilma Heuerman,...

Oct 6, 2024

Beverly Lorraine Lehigh, 76, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 26, 1948, she was the loving daughter of the late Irene (Coulison) Lehigh.

Beverly loved wrestling, music, walking, and fellowship at Bethel Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Wendy; siblings, Connie, Jan, Sandra, Timothy, and Terry; many nieces, nephews, and...

Oct 4, 2024

Robert Jacob Bishop, 84, of Littlestown, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home, while surrounded by his daughters. 

Born January 20, 1940 in Reisterstown, MD, he was the son of the late Jacob H. and Mary Viola (Sprinkle) Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Joseph Bishop;...

Sep 25, 2024

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Sep 10, 2024

Curtis David Hoff died peacefully at the age of 97 at his home in Hanover on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 

He was the beloved husband for 73 years to Ladora (Stremmel) Hoff and loving father of Brian R. Hoff and his wife Debra, and Erin Hoff Coyne and her husband Thomas. A loving grandfather to Jeremiah Hoff and wife Dona, Madison...

Sep 9, 2024

Diane Kathryn (Study) Kuhn, 65, of Hanover, passed away at home on September 9, 2024. She was the loving wife of George Kuhn for 27 years. 

Born September 19, 1958, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the devoted daughter of the late Clair and Nancy Lee (Leese) Study.

Diane was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the beach, trips to the...

Sep 9, 2024

Edward "Doc" Fuller, 74 of Glenville, PA, passed away on September 8, 2024 at his home, peacefully in his sleep. 

He is again with his wife Clara, and no longer suffering.

Doc will be greatly missed by his son and daughter-in-law; stepdaughters and son-in-laws; brothers; sisters; grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

He didn't want a formal funeral, but a celebration of life will be...

Sep 6, 2024

Marian Lynn Elkins, 71, of Hanover, PA, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 5, 2024. 

She was the loving wife of Lloyd Elkins for 32 years. Born January 7, 1953, in Baltimore City, she was the devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Bollinger) Martin. 

Marian was a graduate of North Carroll High School, who worked with...

Aug 24, 2024

Setsuko Simmons (Yasaku), 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Frederick, MD on August 24, 2024. Born in Tokyo, Japan to Seizo and Koto (Táte) Yasaku, she was the 4th of 9 children.

Setsuko lived a full life after coming to the United States in 1959 at the age of 29 for what became an...

Aug 23, 2024

Ronald Bruce Reeley, 74, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, followed by a brief illness. He was the husband of Brenda Kay (Tull) Reeley, his loving wife of 55 years.

Born January 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Margret (Hobbs) Reeley.

He was a graduate of Wheaton High School in...

Aug 21, 2024

Gary Alexander Carr, 72, of East Berlin PA, passed away at home on August 21, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease. 

Born July 25, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, and growing up with his mother’s Italian family, Gary was the loving son of the late Wadsworth and Mary (Tempera) Carr and was an only child. He loved being in the...

Aug 4, 2024

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