All Obituaries

Janet M. Krone   DOVER – Janet M. Krone, 94, entered into rest Saturday evening, June 5, 2021 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Stuart S. Krone, with whom she shared over 67 years of marriage.   Born October 11, 1926 in Dover Township, Janet was a daughter of the late George N. and Rachael E. (Owens) Gross.   She was a homemaker who previously worked for Fluhrer’s Jewelry Store in York.  Janet was a life member of Salem Lutheran...

Joseph E. Barshinger, Jr.   DOVER – Joseph E. Barshinger, Jr., 72, entered into rest at 6:32 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Linda K. (Wire) Barshinger.  The couple celebrated 52 years of marriage on November 30, 2020.   Born July 22, 1948 in York, Joseph was the son of the late Gladys M. Boyer.  He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1966.    Joe began working at a young age and had a...

Michael L. Bievenour   DOVER – Michael L. Bievenour, 73, entered into rest the morning of Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Amanda Chien with whom he shared 12 years of marriage.   Born December 25, 1947 in Dover, Michael was a son of the late Michael J. Bievenour and Dorothy E. (Staub) Schrum.   He graduated from Dover High School in 1965 and went on to serve a combined 20 years in the U.S Army and Army Reserves. Michael retired from FCI...

Lottie A. Berkheimer   YORK – Lottie A. Berkheimer, 89, entered into rest at 10:40 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services North.  She was the loving wife of Robert R. Berkheimer who passed away on April 28, 2021.  The couple celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 24, 2020.   Born June 6, 1931 in Dover, Lottie was a daughter of the Carl E. and Elizabeth C. (Lauer) Stover.   She graduated from Dover High School in 1949.   Lottie was a...

Clair G. Harro   LEWISBERRY – Clair G. Harro, 86, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Faye (Hughes) Harro.  The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 20, 2020.   Born January 24, 1935 in Newberry Township, Clair was the son of the late Rev. Vance W. and Beulah M. (Myers) Harro.   He graduated from New Cumberland High School and had 29 years of service for Duplex Products.   Clair was a...

Floyd D. Drawbaugh   DOVER – Floyd D. Drawbaugh, 93, entered into rest at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran – The Village at Sprenkle Drive in York.  He was the husband of the late Phyllis E. (Gettel) Drawbaugh.   Born September 15, 1927 in Dover, Floyd was a son of the late William D. and Minnie (Smith) Drawbaugh.   He was U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII.   Floyd worked for Lyon Metal in York for 25 years and Gichner...

William A. Bobb     DOVER – William A. Bobb, 93, entered into rest at 1:21 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Geraldine Mae (Edleblute) Bobb.  They were married 65 years.   Born October 29, 1927 in Grantham, he was a son of the late James E. and Mary E. (Humes) Bobb.   William served in the U.S. Army and worked for Teamsters Local 776.   He was a former member of Dillsburg Legion Post 26 and Lower Allen VFW...

Barry L. Sowers   YORK – Barry L. Sowers, 70, entered into rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Melinda "Mindy"  A. (Moritz) Sowers.  The couple celebrated 40 years of marriage on December 13, 2020.   Born August 12, 1950 in York, Barry was the son of Pauline D. “Pete” (Bortner) Sowers of York and the late Charles J. “Jake” Sowers.   He graduated from Dover Area High School...

Sherry Lynn Alden Missinger   DILLSBURG – Sherry Lynn Alden Missinger, 45, entered into rest on Friday, May 5, 2021 at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York.    Born November 1, 1975 in York, she was a daughter of the late Diana Elaine Christine Alden.   Sherry worked as a certified nursing assistant.  She loved swimming and going to the beach.  Sherry adored her sons dearly, as well as her grandson, nieces and nephews.  She was excited for the arrival of...

Junior P. Ruppert   YORK – Junior P. Ruppert passed away at Providence Place of Dover on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  He was born in York County on January 13, 1929, the youngest son of William H. and Mary Jane (Bush) Ruppert.  He married Mae E. (Keiser) Ruppert on November 20, 1948 and they were married 72 years.   Junior is survived by a daughter, Darlene Snelbaker and a son, Brian Ruppert.  He also was the father of Steven Ruppert, deceased.  Junior was...