All Obituaries

Junior L. Spahr YORK – Junior L. Spahr, 93, entered into rest at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive in York. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie (Abel) Spahr. Born November 13, 1926 in North York, Junior was the son of the late Melvin D. and Mary A. (Hamme) Spahr. Junior served in the U.S. Army with the 32nd Signal Company during World War II. He retired from Nabisco in Chicago, IL following 43 years of service. Junior was a...

Madelyn M. Shermeyer   DOVER - Madelyn M. Shermeyer, 80, lifelong resident of Dover, passed away on February 22, 2020 at York Hospital. She was a loving mother and wife, and a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Harry Shermeyer, Jr.   Madelyn was born in Dover, PA, the daughter of the late Charles W. “Whitey” and Thelma E. (Weir) Myers. She was a graduate of Dover Area High School, Class of...

Shirley E. Weaver DOVER – Shirley E. Weaver, 75, entered into rest at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services Dallastown. Born December 16, 1944 in Mechanicsburg, she was a daughter of the late Parker and Martha (Pyles) Stone. Shirley worked in numerous factories over the years, as well as in the kitchen at Ski Roundtop. She enjoyed sewing, baking, reading, going to yard sales, playing Bingo and playing cards. Shirley is survived by six children, Connie...

Shirley M. Keefer MANCHESTER – Shirley M. Keefer, 78, entered into rest at 1:28 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Bruce F. Keefer. Born July 24, 1941 in York, Shirley was a daughter of the late Clara M. Knisely. She worked as a laborer for Cochrane Foundry, Inc. in York. Shirley enjoyed playing pool, throwing darts, fishing, word searches and adult coloring books.  She was a great cook. Shirley is survived by two daughters,...

Clara M. Crane DOVER – Clara M. Crane, 92, entered into rest at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Walter L. “Pap” Crane. Born March 14, 1927 in Port Royal, Clara was the daughter of the late Jonas and Anna (Moore) Williams. She had 15 years of service at American Chain & Cable in York where she was a bar cutter. Clara was a member of South End Democratic Club, Shiloh American Legion Post 791 and...

Donald F. Waltermyer Sr. YORK - Donald F. Waltermyer Sr., 87, peacefully went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Manor Care, Dallastown. He was born February 19, 1932, in York, the son of the late Walter and Gladys Waltermyer. He was a member (and deacon) at Providence Presbyterian Church (PCA) in York, and later became a member at Narberth Presbyterian Church in Narberth, PA. He was the owner of Waltermyer Floors which served the greater York area from the...

Frances P. Rouscher DOVER – Frances “Fran” P. Rouscher, 80, entered into rest at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Rouscher who passed away on January 28, 2019.  They were married almost 63 years. Born July 12, 1939 in York, Fran was a daughter of the late John B. and Catherine P. (Oerman) Noel. She had 25 years of service for Weis Markets in Dover where she worked in the produce department. Fran was...

George P. Eyster, Jr.    WEST YORK – George P. Eyster, Jr., 93, entered into rest at 9:59 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born November 12, 1926 in Davidsburg, George was a son of the late George P. and Fairy G. (Raffensberger) Eyster. George graduated from Dover High School in 1944 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Japan and the Army Band. He was employed by Nina Dye Works and later retired following 40 years as a...

Janet P. Weber DOVER – Janet P. Weber entered into rest at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her home. Born July 8th in York, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Moul) Knoke. Janet graduated from York High.   She worked as an administrative assistant, beautician and taught cosmetology at Signature Beauty Academy. She was a member of Zion U.M. Church in York, Viking Club and the Shiloh American Legion Post 791. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Joni A. Fry YORK – Joni A. Fry, 56, entered into rest at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her home. She was the loving wife of Craig A. Fry.  They celebrated 25 years of marriage on May 14, 2019. Born May 18, 1963 in Dillsburg, Joni was the daughter of John C. and Rose A. (Bentz) Leister of Dover. She had been employed by Ceva in Mechanicsburg and previously, Rite-Aid in Camp Hill. Joni was a great artist.  She enjoyed going to the drags and car shows with her...