All Obituaries

Keith E. Ness EAST BERLIN – Keith E. Ness, 57, entered into rest at 4:27 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Vicki L. Anderson-Ness who passed away January 19, 2013. Born March 21, 1963 in Hanover, Keith was a son of the late Donald E. and Anna R. (Kaltreider) Ness. He graduated from New Freedom Christian School in 1981. Keith worked as a truck driver for 37 years and most recently was employed with Cedar Hill Farms. He was a...

Ruth I. Becker DOVER – Ruth I. Becker, 88, entered into rest at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville.  She was the wife of the late Sherman L. Becker, Jr. Born October 7, 1932 in Warrington Township, she was a daughter of the late A. Ray and Rosie E. (Spangler) Wentz. Ruth worked for Raycom Electronics in Dover.  She was a member of Bermudian Church of the Brethren in East Berlin. Ruth is survived by a son, Randy S. Becker and...

Shawn E. Gentzler YORK – Shawn E. Gentzler, 48, entered into rest at 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born January 27, 1972 in York, he was the son of Ronald R. Gentzler of York and the late Elsie M. (Lightner) Gentzler. Shawn graduated from Dover High School and he loved to play guitar. In addition to his father, Shawn is survived by a sister, Tammy King and husband, Arthur of Dover and a brother, Roy Gentzler and wife, Lisa of York.  In...

Merle W. Shank WELLSVILLE – Merle W. Shank, 84, entered into rest at 12:48 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Dorothy E. (Stermer) Shank.  The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage on February 5, 2020. Born June 8, 1936 in Kralltown, Merle was a son of the late Gordon J. and Tressie E. (Kroft) Shank. He retired from Continental Signs in York and enjoyed antique and classic car restoration. In addition to his wife, Merle is...

Patricia K. Yost  “Absent from the body, present with the Lord,” 2 Corinthians 5:8 MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – Patricia K. Yost, 79, a former resident of Wellsville, entered into rest at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center in Titusville, FL. She was the loving wife of Maynard L. Yost. The couple would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 14, 2020. Born January 24, 1941 in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of...

Cavan R. Irvine YORK - Cavan Ryan Irvine, 26, of York, PA passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020. From a young age, Cavan was a very driven, goal oriented, intelligent, and determined young man. In his short 26 years, he accomplished so many things. Cavan was a 2012 graduate of Northeastern High School where he graduated with honors. During those years, he was a referee of youth soccer starting at the age of 14. He worked his way up to being a referee of elite games and PIAA events. In...

Margaret E. Haney YORK – Margaret E. Haney, 85, entered into rest at 2:16 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Country Meadows of York – West.  She was the wife of the late Donald M. Haney. Born April 13, 1935 in Philadelphia, Margaret was a daughter of the late James and Alice (Holiday) Kelly. She was a homemaker. Margaret is survived by four children, Dawn Williams of New Jersey, James S. Haney of Dover, Karen A. Sheffer and husband, David A. of Dover and John E. Haney...

Mary Lou Peters    DOVER – Mary Lou Peters, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 28, 2020 at ManorCare Kingston Court.  She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Peters. Born October 10, 1939 in York, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Percival and Mary Jane (Hardner) Coover. She was a homemaker and a hostess at The Lutheran Home at both Kelly and Sprenkle Drives for 11 years. Mary Lou enjoyed reading and crocheting. She is survived by two...

Gloria J. Emig DOVER – Gloria J. Emig, 75, entered into rest at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home. Born May 5, 1945 in York, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Laura (Banos) Luckenbaugh. Gloria retired from Dover Area School District where she worked as a custodian. She loved playing with her dog, Josh. Gloria is survived by a daughter, Christine J. Emig of York; a son, Randy G. Emig of Dover; a companion, Earl Stutz of Dover; a sister, Sandra...

Betty J. Jacobs DOVER – Betty J. Jacobs, 84, entered into rest at 8:06 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home.  She was the loving wife of Albert I. Jacobs, Jr.  The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage on October 24, 2019. Born August 11, 1936 in York, Betty was a daughter of the late Paul and Martha E. (Dietz) Schrum. She was a homemaker and member of Harmony Grove Community Church in Dover.  She enjoyed adult coloring books and loved spending time with...