✞York - Edith G. "Edie" Heindel, age 91, of York, died at 6:12 AM Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Kelly Manor. She was born May 4, 1930 in Berlin, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Johannes and Gertrud (John) Ruh and wife of the late Albert L. Heindel, Sr. They were married on February 12, 1971 in Stuttgart, Germany. After high school, she pursued a career in the medical field as a medical assistant while living in Germany. She worked for twenty years in pediatrics, internal medicine, and ophthalmology. She entered the United States in April 1971 and was an active member of Union Lutheran Church where she served on the Worship and Music Committee for 21 years and joined the Altar Guild in 1987. She also served as a member of the Stewardship Committee and helped the "Bazaar" ladies with the annual church bazaar. She was active in Alpenrose, the German American Society of York. In this organization she was Membership Chairperson, Trip Coordinator to German events, Dance Ticket Chairperson and Board member. She was also a member of AARP and served as the Chapter Volunteer Hours Chairperson. She was also a member of The White Rose Polka Dances Association and the Capital City Polka Dances Association. She loved to travel with her husband overseas to Germany, Holland, Austria, Italy and Greece. Edith loved people and made many friends throughout her lifetime. She will be greatly missed. She leaves behind two sons, Alan Heindel (Christina), and Albert L. Heindel, Jr. (Rosemarie); three granddaughters, Kristin Gates (Jeremy), Saralyn Durrett, and Laura Heindel; and two great-granddaughters, Miranda Gates and Max Renae Durrett. Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Heindel will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Union Lutheran Evangelical Church, 408 West Market Street, York, with her Visitation Pastor, The Rev. Beth Folkemer, officiating. Viewing will be 1-2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. William E. Little Funeral Homes, Inc., 2150 Carlisle Road, York, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to SpiriTrust Lutheran or Union Lutheran Evangelical Church. KuhnerEquities.com Posted online on November 27, 2021

✞Hellam Township, Paul Eugene Dellinger, 96-1/2, entered into rest on Thursday, October 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Edna L. (Heindel) Dellinger; married July 20, 1947. Paul was born in Hellam Twp. on February 5, 1921 and was the son of the late Raymond E. and Annie Catherine (Libhart) Dellinger. He graduated from Hellam H.S. in 1939 and attended several technical schools. Paul retired in 1982 from York International (formerly York Corporation and York Division of Borg Warner) where he worked for 41 years as a Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Service Engineer at the York plant and served as Service Manager at the Decatur, IL plant. Paul was a member of the 25-year Club at York International, a member of the Hellam VFW Post 7045, and a member of the White Rose Grand Square Dance Club. Paul was a veteran of World War II serving with the 298th General Hospital in England, France, Belgian and Remagen Bridge as a technical sergeant, laboratory, medical and surgical technician and ward master of the Hospital. The Hospital moved from U.S. to Bristol, England then to Cherbourg, France and to Liege, Belgium and at Remagen Bridge (separating Belgium and Germany). Paul is survived by three daughters, Christine L. Raffensberger (Larry), Deborah L. Bullock (John) and Pamela A. Dellinger; three grandchildren, Brian Raffensberger (Andrea), Jodi Sammarco (Timothy) and Daniel Raffensberger (Samantha); four step-grandchildren, Zachary Bullock (Jennifer), Gabrielle Bullock, Noelle Otero (Juan), and Jud Bullock (Stephanie); five great-grandchildren; ten great-step-grandchildren and several nieces/nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Ruth C. (Dellinger) Knisely. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. , Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 2325 Pine Grove Road, York. Funeral Service will commence at 11 a.m., with The Rev. Dr. S. Philip Covert officiating. Burial will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Grove UMC, 2523 Pine Grove Road, York, PA 17403. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com Published in York Sunday News on Oct. 8, 2017

✞Wayne Eugene Spangler, Sr., 92, of Dover, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Florence Irene (Heindel) Spangler for 65 years, who died December 23, 2014. Born August 14, 1928 in Dover, he was a 1946 Dover High School graduate. Surviving are his children, Wayne Spangler, Jr. and Laurie, of Alexandria, Virginia, Ed Spangler and Glenda, of Chicago, Illinios, and Kevin Spangler and Sharon, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia; his two grandchildren, Gregory Spangler and Julianna Spangler; his sisters, Leona Rudy and Hilda Harris; and brother, Paul Drawbaugh. Wayne was a long-time member of the White Rose Polka Club, Traveler's Protection Agency (TPA), and the York County Republican Club. He proudly served all these organizations. Wayne dedicated his life to his family and to making his community where he grew up a better place to live. Come rain or shine, he tirelessly worked the polls at each election. On every Labor Day, he could be found handing out coffee and donuts to travelers at the Welcome Center on I-83. Due to COVID-19, a graveside service for immediate family only is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Prospect Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne's name may be sent to York County Food Bank, 254 West Princess St., York, PA 17401 or Feeding America... To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in York Daily Record from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2020.

✞Beverly Ann "Nan" Heindel, 84, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, September 28, 2014, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lecester J. "Jake" Heindel. Born April 24, 1930, in York, she was the last surviving of 13 children to the late Levi and Margaret (Duffey) Frey. She worked in the cafeteria of William Penn High School for 27 years, and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. She also was a member of the Golden Nuggets of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, and was a volunteer at York Hospital and Saint Mary's Thrift Store. Mrs. Heindel is survived by two daughters, Joyce E. Stough and Catherine G. Crider, both of York; former son-in-law, Leroy Stough of Red Lion; five grandchildren, Jason Stough, and his wife Andrea, Jen Crider, Justin Stough, Sr. and his companion Shadda Brabham, Julie Crider, and Jodi Crider; four great grandchildren, Jacob Stough, Justin Stough, Jr., Jillian Stough and Joseph Stough. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth L. Heindel and two great grandchildren, Jisiah and Jacepia Brabham Stough. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 S. George St., York, with her Pastor, The Rev. Melinda Carlson, officiating. Viewings will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Sept. 30, 2014

✞ALICE EILEEN KOPP was born on March 16, 1923 to Ingolf and Alma (Halverson) Sunde on the Harter Hovde farm in Minnehaha County, Logan Township, near Dell Rapids, SD. She moved with her parents to Rock County, near Kenneth, MN when she was only about six months old. She attended elementary school in Kenneth and high school in Luverne, graduating in 1941. She then attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN for one year. Eileen was employed by Cargill, Inc. in Minneapolis and Wayzata, MN and finally at Marietta, PA. While in Pennsylvania, she met and was later united in marriage to Walter Heilman Kopp on December 22, 1951 at Kenneth Lutheran Church. Following their marriage the couple lived near Goldsboro, PA for five years. In the fall of 1956 they moved to Eileen's parents' farm and raised their five children while farming. In 1971, Eileen became employed by the Magnolia Public School in the school office and continued to work there until her retirement on June 30, 1990. In 2004, the couple moved off the farm and into Luverne, MN. Eileen remained active serving on many boards and doing volunteer work. On Sunday, December 30, 2012, she died peacefully with family by her side at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage at the age of 89 years, nine months and 14 days. Eileen was a member of Kenneth Lutheran Church where during her life she served as a Sunday School teacher, ladies aid officer, ALCW conference officer, women of ELCA conference officer and sang in the Kenneth Choir. She also served as a 4-H club leader, Magnolia School Mother's Club, R.S.V.P. (volunteer), and on the Rock County Historical Board and Rock County Senior Citizens Board. Eileen enjoyed quilting, reading, taking trips with her grandchildren to Hot Springs, South Dakota and Pennsylvania, and making cookies with her great-grandchildren. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Walter; five children, Timothy (Becky) of Renton, WA, Jonathan (Peggy) of Kenneth, Thomas (Marlene) of Luverne, Daniel (Pam) of Luverne, and Kristine (Daniel) of Fulda, MN; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Sunde of Luverne, and Dave (Kay) Sunde of Preston, MN; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth James and Avis Schroeder; two brothers, Mervin Sunde and Burnell Sunde. 

✞Louise (Kopp) Heistand, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in the Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Saturday, July 28, 1923 in Mt. Joy to the late Walter G. and Emma (Heilman) Kopp. She was predeceased by her two loving husbands, Elmer Forwood and Melvin Heistand. Louise was a graduate of East Donegal High School. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 25 dedicated years at the Mt. Joy Post Office. She was a faithful member of the former English Presbyterian Church in Marietta. Louise enjoyed keeping her hands busy crocheting and made over 100 dolls for friends and family. Most importantly she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Jodi Breese and husband Peter of Oswego, NY, Jon Bixler and wife Kimberly of Elizabethtown, and Jessica Fry and husband Jim of Mt. Joy; and 4 great-grandchildren, Kevin and Justin Bixler and Hailey and Logan Fry. She was predeceased by a daughter, Martha Forwood Bixler; and 2 siblings, Walter Kopp and Ruth Rineer. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 11 AM at Smedley-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 29 N. Gay St., Marietta 17547 with Pastor David C. Stauffer officiating. Family and friends are invited for viewing from 10 AM until time of the service. Burial will follow the services in Camp Hill Cemetery, Mt. Joy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Dr., PO Box 4125, Lancaster 17604. LNP (Lancaster, PA) - Thursday, September 17, 2015

✞Ruth E. Rineer, 75, of Mount Joy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was the loving wife of Joseph A. Rineer, and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in July of 2014. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Heilman) Kopp. She was a graduate of Donegal High School. She was employed at Hy-Line International of Elizabethtown for 25 years before retiring in 2010. Her interests included embroidery, working in her flower beds, and spending time with her black Lab, "Lady." She is survived by a daughter, 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. LPN Lancaster Pennsylvania Thursday, March 26, 2015

✞John H. Lyle, 82, of 234 N. 5th St., Columbia, died on Tuesday at Hospice of Lancaster Co. following an illness of several months. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane Lyle who preceded him in death in 1978. Born in Columbia he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn Swarr Lyle. He retired in 1986 as a messenger with PPL where he was employed for 37 years. John was a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church and the PPL Retirement Club. Surviving is his companion of 22 years, Doris M. Smith, of Columbia; a brother: Elmer, husband of Julie Lyle, of York; and a sister: Barbara, wife of Richard Budesheim, Sr., of Columbia. He was predeceased by a daughter: Rena Lyle Heller; brothers: Amos, Sr. Joseph, Edward, George, and Kenneth Lyle; and sisters: Ella Kramer and Margaret Sadie Myers. Funeral Services for John will be held from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with his pastor Rev. Jeffrey A. Snyder officiating. Friends may call at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Services in Silver Spring Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard at the Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions in John's memory to Hospice of Lancaster Co., 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 would be deeply appreciated. Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, PA) - Thursday, March 1, 2007

✞K. Jane Sargen, 74, was receptionist - K. Jane Sargen, 74, of 400 Mill St., Columbia, died Tuesday evening at home after a lengthy illness. She was a retired switchboard operator and receptionist at Donegal Steel Co. She had also worked at the former Sylvania Shoe Co. in Marietta. During World War II, she served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. She was a member of the Paul Revere Laber Post 372, American Legion in Columbia, and the American Association of Retired Persons. Born in Marietta, she was a daughter of the late Maxwell and Kathryn Markley Sargen. Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Stiles of Shillington; five brothers, George H. and.E. Scott, both of Elizabethtown. Robert of Wrightsville, Armond of Jacksonville, N.C., and Cleon of Lancaster; and two sisters, Nan, wife of Norman Ney of Mountville, and Artennis Gohn of Arlington, Va.

✞Annie L. Ney, Nan to those who knew her, 80, of Mount Joy, died peacefully Saturday, January 22, 2005. Born in Marietta, she was one of 14 children born to the late Maxwell and Kathryn Sargen. Nan met her husband, Norman, at the old Marietta hangout "Charlie the Greeks". They were married in 1946. Nan and Norm lived throughout the United States, wherever Norm's military assignments took him. After Norm's retirement they moved back to their "roots". In addition to her husband of 58 years, three children survive Nan, Don, husband of Debbie Ney, Tom, husband of Carrie Ney and Marsha Ney-Wallace; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Artennis Gohn and 2 brothers, Scott Sargen and Armand Sargen. She is loved and missed by her friends and family. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 28, 2005 at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA at 2:00 PM with Reverend Jan Gingrich officiating. Please omit flowers. Contributions in Nan's memory to: American Cancer So-ciety-Lancaster County Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

✞Joseph R. Sargen, 65, of 2 Ν. Mulberry St., Marietta, died Saturday at Columbia Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Margaret A. Bauserman Sargen. They celebrated their fourth anniversary in December. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late Maxwell and Katheryn Markly Sargen. He was a dock worker for Mislin Trucking in Milton Grove, before retiring in 1988. He previously worked for the former Cargill Inc., in Marietta, and East Donegal Township Sewer Authority. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. An avid hunter and golfer, he also was a member of William Brenner Post No. 4467 American Legion of Marietta. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Daniel H. Sargen, of Columbia; two stepsons, Charles D. Marley Jr., of York, and G. Stephen Marley, of Landisville; two stepdaughters, Tina K., wife Garry McElwee, of Mount Joy, and Kimberly A., wife of David Leibfried, of Wrightsville, and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are six brothers, George and Louis, both of Elizabethtown, Cleon, of Lancaster, E. Scott, of Falmouth, Armand, of North Carolina, and Robert, of Marietta, and three sisters, Jane, of Columbia, Nan, wife of Norman Ney, of Denver, Colo., and Artenas, wife of Wil-liam Gohn, of Arlington, Va. 

✞James S. Sargen, 54, a training manager for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at Columbia Hospital. A life long resident of Marietta, he resided at 130 W. Walnut St. He was the husband of Virginia Eurich Sargen. Sargen was a past president of the Marietta Jaycees. He also belonged to Zion United Church of Christ, Marietta; the Walter Ebersole Post of the American Legion, Mount Joy; and the Cold Cabin Hunting Club of York County. During the Korean War Sargen served in the U.S. Navy. Born in Marietta, he was a son of the late Maxwell and Kathryn Markley Sargen. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, James C., Columbia; seven brothers: Joseph, Rheems; Louis, Columbia; Cleon, Strasburg; Armand, North Carolina; E. Scott, Bainbridge; Robert, Reading; and George, Elizabethtown; and five sisters: K. Jane, Columbia; Anna, wife of Norman Ney, Denver, Colo.; Josephine, wife of Douglas Reichart, Reading; Artennis, the wife of William Gohn, Arlington, Va.; and Helen, wife of Ross McElroy, Elizabethtown.

✞Dorothy (Doll) McCurdy Sargen, 74, of Steelton, died Monday, May 13, 2019 in her home. She was born July 12, 1944 in Lancaster, PA, daughter of the late Freeman S. and Sarah (Louise) Statler McCurdy. She was a retired waitress at Bratina Steakhouse, Middletown and a social member of St. Lawrence Club, Steelton, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Libhart-Dyer American Legion Post 197, Bainbridge. Doll was the widow of Louis M. Sargen, Sr. and is survived by her children, Deborah Bates and her husband, Robert of Elizabethtown; Jeffrey Funck and his wife, Lisa of New York; Tracy A. Funck of Harrisburg; and Gregory Funck and his companion, Cathy of Chambersburg; stepson, Louis M. Sargen, Jr. and his companion, Gail of Rheems; a brother, Ronald Parker of Delaware; two sisters, Joyce Zeager and her husband, Charles of Georgia and Donna Funk of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard McCurdy and sisters, Jean Myers and Patricia Detz. Doll loved her family, relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 357 S. Second St., Steelton with Rev. Dr. Alan C. Wenrich officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Private burial will be held in Bainbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Libhart-Dyer American Legion Post 197, 213 N. Front St., PO Box 335, Bainbridge, PA 17502. www.wiedemanfuneralhome.com (LNP Media Group, Inc. 5/16/2019)

✞Cleon Sargen, 64, Schick retiree - Cleon L. "Bus" Sargen, 64, of 71 Cedar Acres Drive, died Wednesday evening at the Essa Flory Hospice Center after a year-long illness. He was the husband of Connie Hughes Sargen. They observed their 43rd wedding anniversary in November. He was a purchasing manager at the former Schick Inc. for 21 years, retiring in 1977. Earlier, he worked at the former Playskool Inc. and the Franklin Mint in Philadelphia. Sargen was a part-time clerk at the Willow Valley Market in Willow Street before becoming ill. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late M. Maxwell and Kathryn Markley Sargen. A 1951 graduate of the former Marietta High School, he earned varsity letters in baseball and basketball. From the 1960s to the 1980s he was an umpire for Lancaster Recreation League softball, American Legion League baseball and the Lanco Midget Baseball Association. He also coached basketball in the Hempfield Youth Association league and was a basketball referee in the Lancaster Recreation League. He was a member of the Lancaster Host Golf Club. A hunter and fisherman, he belonged to the Perry Hilton Hunting Club in Perry County, the Cold Cabin Hunting Club and the Red Dog Lodge in Fulton County. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Lancaster, where he served on the kitchen committee. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Jeffery L., husband of Beth Eyman Sargen of Manheim; two daughters, Jodie L., wife of Kent Moore of Dublin, and Judy L., wife of Rand Rockey of Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren; four brothers, George and E. Scott, both of Elizabethtown, Armand of Jacksonville, N.C., and Robert of Marietta, and two sisters, Nan Ney and Artennis Gohn, both of Mountville.

✞GySgt Armand D. Sargen, USMC Ret., 73, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at Onslow Memorial Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 11:00 am at Jones Funeral Home, Reverend Steve Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. Armand was born in Lancaster, Pa on December 11, 1934 and was the son of the late Maxwell and Catherine Markley Sargen. He served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corps and retired with the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW Post # 9133 of Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kathleen Dursco Sargen; four sons, Michael Prussock of Virginia, Stephen and David Prussock of Texas and Robert Prussock and his wife Lori of North Carolina; one daughter, Kathleen Westcott and her husband, Kean of Virginia; one brother, Scott Sargen of Pennsylvania; one sister, Artennis Gohn of Pennsylvania; two granddaughters, Kathy Slavin and Angela Moreno; two great grand children, Jasmine Moreno and Ashton Parker. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, NC and at other times at the home. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Navy-Marine Relief Society, 14 McHugh Blvd., Camp Lejeune, NC 28540.

✞Richard B. Yingling Sr., 74, of Box 343, Hanover RD 10, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Jacquelin L. (Myers) Yingling. The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Wetzel Funeral Home Inc., 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Burial will be in the York Road Cemetery in Heidelberg Township. Viewing will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Yingling was born July 21, 1923, in Manchester. He was the son of the Rev. William E. and Tillie (Helsley) Yingling. He was an electrician for Mechanicsburg Naval Depot, retiring in 1985 after nine years of service. He was a graduate of Burnham High School in Lewistown. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific 11th Airborne Division, and was a 36-year member of the Army Reserve in Gettysburg and combat support unit in Harrisburg. He was member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 229 in York, Heidelberg Township Zoning Hearing Board and was former member of Heidelberg Township Planning Commission. He was also a member of Hanover Area Historical Society and volunteered with Union Mills Homestead Association. Mr. Yingling also is survived by two sons, Barry E. Yingling of Alexandria, Va., and R. Bruce Yingling Jr. of Thomasville; two daughters, Barbara Y. Wert of Northumberland and Susan E. Davies of Hanover; four grandchildren; and a sister, Iona Betlyon of Hanover. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard D. Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 55 Albright Drive, Hanover 17331; or to Visiting Nurse Association, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover 17331. York Daily Record (PA) - Wednesday, September 10, 1997

✞Allen J. Pittenger Sr., 83, of York, died at 5:18 a.m. Sunday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Etta J. (Miller) Pittenger. The couple observed their 49th wedding anniversary May 8. The service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home Inc., 2290 School St., Shiloh. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Viewings will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Pittenger was born April 28, 1917, in York. He was the son of the late George W. and Minnie M. (Forry) Pittenger. He was a self-employed painter and paper hanger, retiring in 1981. He was a life member of Prince Athletic Association, where he was a former board member, and of Viking Athletic Association and South End Democratic Club. Mr. Pittenger also is survived by a son, Allen J. Pittenger Jr. of Lake City, Fla.; six grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Dean R. Pittenger of Jacobus. Mr. Pittenger was preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Pittenger. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas D. Bellis, pastor of Paradise United Church of Christ. York Daily Record (PA) - Tuesday, March 20, 2001

✞Hanover - Betty M. (Miller) Baker, 93, passed Thursday, August 16, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital in Hanover. She was the wife of the late Glenn E. Baker, Sr, her husband of 40 years. Betty was born November 18, 1924, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Irvin W. and Jennie E. (Stambaugh) Miller. Betty was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Abbottstown. Betty is survived by a daughter, Patsy A. Groupe and her husband Nelson of York, a son Rickie A. Baker and his wife Leona of Hanover, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and one sister, Mary Becker of Lancaster. She was predeceased by six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at 10 AM from the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with Rev. Shawn Berkebile officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Abbottstown. A viewing will be held Monday at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com. Published in York Sunday News on Aug. 19, 2018

✞Margaret J. (Cleary) Miller, 92, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Providence Place in Dover. She was the wife of the late Welton G. Miller. Mrs. Miller was born in York on September 18, 1923, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Gentzler) Cleary. Margaret was employed by the former J.M. Fields in the camera department. She loved to cook and travel. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth R. Koons and his wife, Linda of Shiloh, Dale A. Koons and his wife, Joann of York and John D. Koons and his wife, Karen of York, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a half brother, Raymond E.P. Cleary of Hanover. She was preceded in death by a sister, Regina A. Krout. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., 2290 School St., York (Shiloh). There will be a viewing from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Final resting place will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York. At the family's request, memorial contributions may be made to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr., 1st Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the S.P.C.A., 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. www.leroyleberfuneralhome.com Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Aug. 23, 2016

✞Garnett E. Tolbert - He was the son of Charles E. and Susan J. Foster Tolbert. He was a veteran of World War II and also served in the U. S. Navy. He married Madeline N. Miller. They had three children: Lester, Grant and Barbara. He was foreman of the machine maintenance department at Dentsply for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He was a resident of Jackson Township, York County, PA.

✞East Berlin, Geraldine M. (Bechtel) Miller, 84, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Specialty Select Hospital in York. She was the wife of Irvin W. Miller, Jr, who died August 8, 2006. Geraldine was born November 30, 1931, in Carroll Co., MD, the daughter of the late Curvin and Esther (Dall) Bechtel. Geraldine was a member of Paradise "Holtzschwamm" E.C.C. in Thomasville. Geraldine is survived by a son, Gary L. Miller and his wife, Diane of Abbottstown; a daughter, Judy A. Miller of Spring Grove; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Larry G. Miller. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Paradise "Holtzschwamm" E.C.C., 6777 Lincoln Highway, Thomasville, with her pastor, the Rev. Paul Guiliano officiating. Burial will be in Holtzschwamm Union Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 306 Harrisburg St, East Berlin. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 924N Colonial Ave, York, PA 17403. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com. Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on June 12, 2016

✞Esther I. (Sullivan) Miller, 88, of Thomasville, PA, entered into God’s eternal care, Friday, May 31, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Born December 10, 1930, in Deep Run, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Annie V. (Garvick) Sullivan. Esther was the loving wife of the late Glenn R. Miller with whom she shared fifty-nine years of marriage until his passing on January 7, 2011. Esther was a member of Hanover Church of the Brethren, Hanover, PA, and the New Life Sunday School Class. Esther retired after twenty-five years as a housekeeper at The Brethren Home. Esther enjoyed reading, crocheting, playing her guitar, watching baby blue birds, and especially spending time with her family. Esther is survived by her son, Richard A. Miller of West York, PA, her daughter, Brenda L. Dell of Thomasville, PA; three grandchildren, Amy M. Livingston, Adam S. Livingston, and Brian J. Miller; three great-grandchildren, Katie, Collin, and Jordyn; and a sister, Helen Yingling. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Herbert A. Sullivan, Harold G. Sullivan, David L. Sullivan, and Marlin Sullivan; and one sister, Mary M. Cunningham. A funeral service to celebrate and remember Esther will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Hanover Church of the Brethren, 601 Wilson Avenue, Hanover, PA with her pastor the Rev. Geraldine Godfrey officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.

✞Dorothy Jane (Shearer) Rearich, of York, and formerly of Zions View where she was a member of Quickel's Lutheran Church, and West York where she was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, passed away on the morning of September 16, 2012. She was the wife of John P. "Phil" Rearich who passed away November 11, 1999. Jane was born during the Great Depression on May 24, 1932, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Jessie Boyer Shearer Senft and Warren William Shearer. A few days after her birth, her father was furloughed from the railroad and they moved to the Shearer farm in Port Royal, Juniata County. In 1943 the family moved to York where she lived on East Philadelphia St., attended York City schools, and worked as a tray girl at York Hospital where she made "the grand and glorious sum of 32 cents an hour." Jane was a 1950 graduate of York High and a proud member of the clarinet section of the high school marching band. Many times she related how the band, under the direction of Elwood Sprigle, would march through the York square playing the St. Louis Blues. She was also a member of the Pensupreme Band. She was a history buff, enjoyed reading, music, feeding and watching birds, going to Hanover for a chili dog, word search puzzles, and cooking. Jane raised her family with a firm hand and had many colorful expressions her children called Janieisms, the best and most frequently used being: "Our name is Rearich, not Rockefeller." Her children's friends and her neighbors' children were treated no differently than her own. She is survived by the nine children, Deborah Firebaugh, Steven Rearich, Roberta Rishel, Scott Rearich, Charles W. Rearich, and John Rearich II, of the York area; Barbara Glick and Laura Glick of Lancaster; and Timothy Rearich of Las Vegas. Also two sisters, Barbara (Jack) Horstick of Dover, Delaware, and Mary Ann "Sue" (Ralph) Hoover of Port Royal; a brother-in-law, Charles L. (Shirley) Rearich of Mt. Wolf; an uncle, Walter Boyer of Texas; 21 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held at 11 a.m., September 21, 2012, at Paradise Holtzschwamm E.C.C. Church, Thomasville, with her Pastor Paul Guiliano and retired Pastor Thomas Bellis officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hanover, at 2 p.m.

✞Francis D. Miller, New Oxford: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice Evening Sun, The (Hanover, PA) - April 16, 2002 Deceased Name: Francis D. Miller, New Oxford - Francis D. Miller, 75, of 320 Park Lane, New Oxford, died Monday,April 15, 2002, at his home. Born March 15, 1927, in Penn Township, York County, he was a son of Daniel E. Miller of Gettysburg and the late Elsie G. (Stair) Miller. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, York Street, Hanover, and served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Kay F. Overbaugh of Gettysburg and Cande Fulco of Hanover; one sister, Patricia Pittinger in Hanover; three brothers, Charles F. Miller of Littlestown, Lewis P. Miller of East Berlin and Phares Miller of Tacoma, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rest Haven Cemetery in Hanover, with the Rev. Larry A. McConnell, interim pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. There will be no viewing. Feiser Funeral Home Inc., 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, is in charge of the arrangements.

✞Joyce E. (Bechtel) Miller, 79, of Littlestown, passed peacefully Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of Charles F. "Fred" Miller, of Littlestown. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with Rev. Matthew B. Pensinger officiating. A viewing will be held between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Born May 19, 1928, in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Earl Leroy and Lottie (Stump) Bechtel. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover. She was a Past Board Member of the Auxiliary to the Gettysburg Lutheran Home and volunteered with the Gettysburg Home Anniversary Day. After growing up in Hanover, Mrs. Miller moved with her family throughout the country during which time she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at various churches. Upon returning to Hanover in 1988, she continued her lifelong hobby of knitting, especially Afghans and baby blankets. She loved tending to her flowers with her husband and was often thought of as the "favorite aunt." She will be dearly missed. Surviving are three sons, Gregory C. Miller of Hanover, Keith R. Miller and wife Linda J. of Littlestown, and Kevin E. Miller of Littlestown; four sisters, Doris B. Simpson, Shirley J. Neiderer, Annette B. Sell, and Brenda J. Shank, all of Hanover; one brother, Robert L. Bechtel, of Hanover, and her grandson, Jeremy J. Miller, of Littlestown. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy J. Miller, Thomas E. Sell, Jr., Todd R. Sell, Wayne H. Trump, Sr., Wayne H. Trump, Jr., Craig Miller, and Wyatt Trump. 

✞Phares D "Pete" Miller passed away on January 5, 2018, in Olympia Washington. Joann, his loving wife of 32 years, was at his side. Pete was born in Hanover Pennsylvania on July 28, 1930. He enlisted in the Army May 1948. His 22 year career would take him many places including Germany, where he met his first wife, Marie. They had three children and later divorced. He served in Korea, and Vietnam. His last assignment was at Fort Lewis where he retired in 1970 with the rank of CWO3. His second career was with Industrial Safety and Health for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Pete retired in 1995 after 23 years of service. After Joann retired, they traveled around the U.S. At home Pete and Joann kept busy with Mall walking, visiting family & friends, concerts and treats from the Dairy Queen. Pete is survived by his wife Joann, his children, Nancy (David), Ken (Linda) and Jeff, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, sister Pat and brother Lewis (Ruthann). He was preceded in death by his parents and older brothers Frank and Fred. Services will be held February 3, 1 PM at Mills and Mills in Tumwater. Interment will be at the Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Published by The Olympian on Jan. 21, 2018.

✞HANOVER Frederick N. "Pitt" Pittinger, 70, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Miller) Pittinger for 52 years. Frederick was born December 5, 1936, in Hanover, a son of the late Norman Asa and Hester Romaine (King) Pittinger. 'Pitt' was a 1954 graduate of Eichelberger High School. He was employed with EMECO in Hanover for 30 years. He was later employed with Wege Pretzel and Rental Uniform Service, Hanover, retiring in 1999. "Pitt" was a member of the Republican Club, Hanover, the McSherrystown Home Association, and the Baresville Hunting Camp in Shinglehouse, Pa. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved his boxer/lab dog "Carmel". Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Pamela Denise McWilliams and her husband, Lenny of Hanover, and Charisse Michele Pittinger and her companion, Navin Krideler of New Oxford; one sister, Cheryl Ann Shaffer and her husband, Dwight of Spring Grove; three grandchildren, Melissa Potter of Gettysburg, Susan Marie Zinn of Alexandria, Pa., and Cory Lee Pittinger of Hanover; six great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Andrew Shaffer of Spring Grove. 'Pitt' was preceded in death by a son, who died at birth, Perry Wayne Pittinger; a brother, Ronald Allen Pittinger; and a grandson, Chad Frederick Hoff. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with the Rev. Timothy J. Kielley officiating. Burial will be in Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover. A viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Lenny McWilliams, Navin Krideler, Sean Potter, Steve Hossler, Steve Bassler, and Glen Rohrbaugh. Published in the York Daily Record & York Dispatch on 5/3/2007.

✞Ruthanna (Trostle) Miller, 84, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lewis P. Miller, who passed October 10, 2020. Ruthanna was born December 23, 1939, in Adams Co., the daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret (Burgard) Trostle. Ruthanna, who was called Sis by many, was an avid gardener and loved to cook and bake. She was a member of the Bermudian Church of East Berlin. Ruthanna is survived by two daughters, Kim A. Reichert and her husband Ralph of Dillsburg, and Tamie M. Miller of Fernandina Beach, FL, a son, Craig A. Miller of Dillsburg, two grandchildren, Shane Reichert and his wife Becca, and Joshua Reichert, three great grandchildren, Bryant Reichert, Amelia Reichert and Clara Reichert, two brothers, Wayne Trostle and Clyde Trostle, both of East Berlin, and two sisters, Sandy Hughes of York Springs, and Deb Williams of East Berlin. She was predeceased by a sister, Grace Lowery. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bermudian Church, 279 Bermudian Church Rd, East Berlin, PA 17316, or to New Hope Ministries, PO Box 448, 99 W. Church St, Dillsburg, PA 17019. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 306 Harrisburg St, East Berlin, is in charge of arrangements. Memories may be shared at ww.feiserfuneralhome.com.

✞William A. "Brownie" Brown, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was the husband of the late Nadine M. (Miller) Brown who died April 2, 1999. Born February 15, 1929, in Hampstead, Md., he was the son of the late William H. and Anna (Mancha) Brown. Mr. Brown owned and operated his family dairy farm in Brodbecks for many years before moving to Missouri. While in Missouri, he had a repair shop servicing everything from farm tractors to weed-eaters. After thirty years, Brownie moved back to Hanover two years ago. He enjoyed attending Golden Visions Adult Day Care, watching NASCAR and going to tractor shows. He loved being a farmer and watching other farmers taking care of their farms. He had a real passion for Oliver Tractors, insisting that they were the very best. William is survived by three children, Quay Brown and his wife Patricia of Asbury, Mo., William E. Brown and his wife Rhelda of Hershey, and Peggy J. Thoman and her husband Ronald of Hanover; three siblings, Eugene Brown of Oregon, Marjorie Trump of Spring Grove and Donald Brown of Hanover; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce Owen Brown; three sisters, Phyllis and Janet Bollinger and Ruth Hicks; and his brother, Norman Brown. A service to celebrate the life of William A. Brown will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27 at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331, with Pastor Elizabeth George officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Marburg Memorial Gardens. Published in Evening Sun on Aug. 22, 2014.

✞Sandra "Sandy" A. (Becker) Miller, age 81, of Spring Grove, passed away on August 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Paul C. Miller who passed away on June 6, 2021; together they shared 58 years of marriage. Sandy was born in Hanover, PA on November 6, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Earl and Edna (Brenneman) Becker. She graduated from Spring Grove Area High School Class of 1961. Sandy was a longtime and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson having faithfully attended the church for over 50 years and volunteering with many different duties and activities. She was also a member of the Jefferson Fire Company, volunteered at the Jefferson Dutch Suppers alongside her husband, and was active in the Spring Grove Band Boosters for her children. She also enjoyed gardening and plants. Above all, Sandy cherished her loving family and the time she spent with them. Sandy is survived by her children Timothy Miller of Spring Grove, Tammy O'Brien and husband David of Hanover, and Cindy Kuhn and husband Tony of Abbottstown; her daughter-in-law Deb Hull; her grandchildren Ashten Gentzler and husband Nathan, Andrew O'Brien, Cheyenne Miller, Justin Kuhn, and Gabby Miller; and her great-grandchildren Annabelle, Aleiah, Thad, and Larry. She is also survived by her brothers Donald Becker and companion Linda and Bob Becker and wife Rose. Sandy was preceded in death by her sisters Susan Garvick and Cathy Becker. A Funeral Service in celebration of Sandy's life will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:00AM at Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., of Spring Grove, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove, PA 17362 with Rev. Matthew Folkemer-Leonard, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson, officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Jefferson Cemetery. Viewings will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM and on Tuesday from 10:00AM – 11:00AM both at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sandy's memory may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 218, Codorus (Jefferson), PA 17311, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Share condolences at www.beckfunerals.com Posted online on August 15, 2024 Published in York Dispatch, York Daily Record

✞Edward W. Gentzler, 81, died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005, at Essa Flory Hospice Center in Lancaster. He was the loving husband of Margaret C. (Jones) Wolfe Gentzler whom he married November 25, 1984. He was the husband of the late Helen L. (Becker) Gentzler who died December 6, 1983. Mr. Gentzler's funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's (Wolf's) United Church of Christ, 4501 Wolf's Church Road, York, with his pastor, the Rev. Matthew H. Stillman officiating. Viewings will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Irwin Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church. He will be laid to rest in St. Paul's (Wolf's) Church Cemetery following the service. Mr. Gentzler was born September 17, 1924, in Nashville, Jackson Township, a son of the late Earl E. and Mabel M. (Smith) Gentzler. Ed was a Prudential Insurance Representative in the Spring Grove Area, retiring in 1986 following 26 years of employment with the agency. Throughout his career Ed was the recipient of numerous awards for sales and quality, including 10 consecutive President's Citations. He also qualified as a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He graduated from West York High School in 1942, and from 1946 to 1961 was owner of Gentzler Brothers Meat Market in Spring Grove. Mr. Gentzler was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1946. Ed was a dedicated member of St. Paul's (Wolf's) United Church of Christ in West Manchester Township. In addition to his wife, Margaret, Ed will be sadly missed by his children, Gary L. Gentzler of York and Karen L. Stambaugh of Shippensburg; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, D. Dale Gentzler of York. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Mae Roth, who died in 2003.