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Local Obituaries For Gettysburg, PA, Adams County, & Surrounding Areas

Dennis S. Smith

Dennis S. Smith

Oct 6, 2023

Dennis Standly Smith, 79, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Lester and Cecilia (Eckenrode) Smith.

Dennis retired after 35 years from P. H. Glatfelter Paper Company in Spring Grove.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years,...

Bruce A. Sailes

Bruce A. Sailes

Aug 13, 2023

 

Bruce Alexander Sailes, 67, of Hanover, PA, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Born January 13, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce is survived by his wife Helen Paine, children; Tiffani and Jason, stepchildren; Dara Baxter and husband Jason, Laurel Lunn, and Dillon Lunn and wife...

Michael David Day

Michael David Day

Aug 6, 2023

 

Michael D. Day, 56, of Hanover, passed away on August 6, 2023.

He was the son of Betty Riley of McSherrystown and the late Fred Day.

He leaves behind a brother, Brian Day of Abbottstown, 2 daughters: Earlena and Charlie, also 6 grandchildren.

“After a courageous battle, Michael has found his peace and gone to be with...

Jeannette Finkbeiner

Jeannette Finkbeiner

Jun 22, 2023

 

Jeannette Elaine (Smith) Finkbeiner – Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Artist, Naturalist

 

Jeannette “Jaie” Elaine Finkbeiner, 83, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in York, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her children.  She was born April 24, 1940 in Aurora, Illinois to parents Irving Wedell Smith and Sophia Constance Czarnik.  She spent her life full of...

Michael Clayton McLaughlin

Michael Clayton McLaughlin

Jun 16, 2023

Michael Clayton "Plumber" McLaughlin, 70, of Sellbyville, DE, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 16th 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on June 16th 1953, in Santa Monica, CA and grew up in Maryland and Delaware.   A life long plumber by trade, Michael also installed storm shutters for East Coast Shutters before...

Kurt D. Vought

Kurt D. Vought

Jun 13, 2023

Kurt Douglas Vought, 64, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home after a brief illness.

Born October 15, 1958 in New York, he was the son of the late Donald J. and Patricia (Rogers) Vought.

Kurt worked as a horse trainer at Hanover Shoe Farms.

He was a member of the McSherrystown Fish & Game...

Anthony "Tony" W. Buenger

Anthony "Tony" W. Buenger

Jun 11, 2023

Anthony Warren “Tony” Buenger, 83, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 25, 1940, in Baltimore City, MD, he was one of ten children (3 brothers and 6 sisters) to the late Leo and Wilhelmina (Bosse) Buenger.

Tony was a 1959 graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

He was...

Michael C. Feeser

Michael C. Feeser

May 25, 2023

 

Michael Claude Feeser, 77, of New Oxford, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2023. He was the loving husband of Yong Cha “Kim” Feeser. Born January 10, 1946, in Hanover, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Wilbur and Audrey Cramer Feeser.

Michael was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

Dorothy "Dottie" Waybright

Dorothy "Dottie" Waybright

May 18, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Waybright, 90, of Littlestown, PA passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home after being wonderfully cared for by Hospice & Community Care Of Lancaster & York Counties for almost 8 months.  She had a long list of dedicated Caregivers! 

Dottie was born October 4th, 1932 in Gettysburg to Joel D. Musselman and Blanche M. (Zimmerman) Musselman. ...

George "Ed" Livering

George "Ed" Livering

May 16, 2023

 

George "Ed" Livering, 82, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, while surrounded by his wife and children.

 

He was born February 17, 1941, to the late Arthur "Bud" and Ethel Livering and the second eldest to seven brothers and sisters.

 

He was a skilled salesman in the upholstery business to which he had many lifelong friends and...

Crystal Dawn Virginia Durruty

Crystal Dawn Virginia Durruty

Apr 30, 2023

Crystal Dawn Virginia (Henning) Durruty, 38, of Hampton, VA., formerly of Thurmont, MD., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

She was a 2003 graduate of Catoctin High School, in Thurmont.

Crystal was a proud Navy veteran serving in Kabul, Afghanistan.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Heather E. (Fraser) Souders and husband James, and her stepmother,...

John Andrew Clemens

John Andrew Clemens

Apr 27, 2023

John Andrew Clemens passed away on April 27, 2023.

Born December 22, 1956, he grew up in Mantua, Ohio, graduating from Crestwood High School.

John is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lynn Clemens and granddaughter, Cassidy Lynn Kotouc; stepdaughters, Christina Lee Gemmel and Angela Marie Beiber (Gemmel); sisters, Carole Simon (Barry), Mary Alice Dixon (Rex), and Barbara Clemens....

Randy Sampson Green

Randy Sampson Green

Apr 19, 2023

Randy Sampson Green, 80, of Littlestown, PA, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Patricia, son Tony and wife Missy, and his grandchildren; Christopher and Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Ralph Samuel Green.

Randy worked as a commercial...

Karen Sue Duff

Karen Sue Duff

Apr 12, 2023

 

Karen Sue Duff, 75, of Hanover, PA, died peacefully at her home with her family. Born in Baltimore to John Ira Alexander and Dorothy Nell McGraw, Karen grew up on her grandparents’ (John and Mary Belle McGraw) farm in Baltimore County with her five brothers and sister. Her grandmother Mary Held, who was a Flying Grandmother, flew with Amelia Earhart,...

Nancy Carol Zavilla

Nancy Carol Zavilla

Mar 6, 2023

Nancy Carol (Huff) Zavilla, 84, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. Born March 30, 1938 in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle (Kemp) Huff. She was a graduate of Olean High School. Nancy worked in the cafeteria at Meadowbrook High school...

Kenneth Sterling Petry, Jr.

Kenneth Sterling Petry, Jr.

Mar 3, 2023

Kenneth Sterling Petry, Jr. 83, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2023. He was the loving husband of his wife Betty for 61 years. He was born July 23, 1939, in Westminster, MD to the late Kenneth, Sr. and Margaret. Ken worked for Black and Decker for 38 years and was a...

Margaret "Peggy" Gibson-Fisher

Margaret "Peggy" Gibson-Fisher

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Gibson Fisher joined her husband on February 6, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1935, to Pete and Winnie Gibson in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She graduated with the class of 1953 from Oil City High School. She was a nurse graduate from Oil City Hospital nursing program. She worked as the head lead RN at Pittsburgh Hospital...

Francis "Ed" Fisher

Francis "Ed" Fisher

Feb 5, 2023

Francis Edward Fisher "Ed" passed away early Sunday morning, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ed was a wonderful husband to Izetta with whom he shared 65 years of life and love. He was a Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and uncle within his family and each and all of us have memories and stories of life lived together,...

Janet Gloria Griffith

Janet Gloria Griffith

Feb 5, 2023

On February 5, 2023, Janet lost the battle she valiantly fought for so long. With her three daughters by her side and throughout her struggle, she left this earth in peace. She had so much more to do, see and experience, but time wasn't on her side. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, day trip excursions, shopping for antiques, and...

Herbert Kurt Dubin

Herbert Kurt Dubin

Jan 23, 2023

Herbert Kurt Dubin, 90, of Fairfield, PA passed away on January 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband to Ann Lethbridge Dubin for nearly 65 years. Herbert was born December 18, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY. His family moved to Ashton, MD two years later where he they expanded the nursery business that was established by...

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