Obituaries

Glenn E. Reynolds DOVER – Glenn E. Reynolds, 91, entered into rest at 4:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Autumn House West.  He was the husband of the late Mildred (Weidner) Reynolds. Born March 18, 1931 in Thomasville, Glenn was a son of the late Allen and Leah (Stauffer) Reynolds. He graduated from East Berlin High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Glenn was a farmer and also worked for the York County Fair Association.  He was a member of...

John Wesley Messersmith York – John “Dr. Doo Wopp” Wesley Messersmith went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, May 16th from York Hospital.  He was born in York May 4, 1946 to the late Sterling Earl Messersmith and Mary Hazel (Everhart) Messersmith. John cherished time spent with his two daughters Corey Lynne Gallagher and husband Glenn and Kelly Jo Lamison and husband Phil; grandchildren Kingston and Cash Gallagher and Evan, Joah and Jorja...

Maria Bobbitt   HELLAM - Maria Bobbitt, 89, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, May 8, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (Kingston Court). She was the wife of the late Franklin Bobbitt who passed away on June 20, 2021.    Born November 9, 1932 in Yugoslavia, Maria was a daughter of the late Johann and Magdalena (Klepp) Wittman.  She was self-employed and operated her own daycare center.   Maria and her husband were very active members of...

Shirley M. King Reisinger YORK – Shirley M. (Gillen) King Reisinger, 85, entered into rest at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at SpiriTrust Lutheran - Village at Sprenkle Drive.  She was the wife of the late Simon H. King and Glenn D. “Skip” Reisinger. Born April 22, 1937 in York Haven, Shirley was a daughter of the late William H. Gillen and Saloma (Kope) Gillen Rubinic. She was a homemaker and loved animals.  She was also a fan of NASCAR and her favorite...

George E. Chaney MANCHESTER – George E. Chaney, 70, entered into rest at 11:46 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at UMPC Memorial.  Born May 31, 1951 in York, he was a son of the late William H. and Florine (Housseal) Chaney. George is survived by two sons, Kevin E. Chaney of York Haven and Jason A. Chaney and wife, Tiffany of York; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Chaney of East Berlin; and a brother, Robert Chaney of Manchester.  In addition to...

Mae E. Ruppert YORK – Mae E. (Keiser) Ruppert passed away at UPMC Memorial on Monday, May 2, 2022.  She was born in Freysville on February 26, 1930, the third child of the late John William and Cora Agnes (Young) Keiser.  She was the wife of the late Junior P. Ruppert who died on May 5, 2021.  They wed on November 20, 1948 and were married almost 73 years. Mae is survived by a daughter, Darlene Snelbaker and a son, Brian Ruppert.  She also was the mother of...

Doris E. Lehr DOVER – Doris E. (Fink) Lehr, 94, entered into rest at 2:02 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Dallastown.  She was the wife of the late John A. Lehr. Born May 22, 1927 in York, Doris was a daughter of the late Albert and Grace (Emsweiler) Fink. She was employed by Pfaltzgraff Pottery where she was a kiln operator.  Doris enjoyed playing BINGO and Rummy. She is survived by two children, Deborah J. Coble and husband,...

Barbara A. Trone DOVER – Barbara A. (Geubtner) Trone, 86, entered into rest Saturday morning, April 30, 2022 at her home.  She was the wife of the late John E. Trone, Sr.  They were married 60 years. Born December 22, 1935 in York, Barbara was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mann) Geubtner. She graduated in 1953 from York Catholic High School and worked as a bookkeeper for The Bon-Ton Corporate Office in York. Barbara was a member of St. Matthew Evangelical...

Mary Lou Taylor DOVER – Mary Lou (Oberlander) Taylor, 94, entered into rest at 8:14 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Providence Place in Dover.  She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Taylor. Born May 25, 1927 in York, Mary Lou was a daughter of the late Michael L. and Kathryn (Urich) Oberlander. She attended West York High School and had over 30 years of service for Chief Packing Company where she was an office manager. Mary Lou was a member of Salem Lutheran...

Charles A. Kester Charles A. “Chuck” Kester, 51, of Dover, PA entered into rest at 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Judy L. (Peoples) Kester. The couple celebrated 25 years of marriage on May 25, 2021. Born August 19, 1970, in Clearfield, PA, Chuck was a son of Terry C. and Barbara J. (Fiasco) Kester of Curwensville, PA. Chuck graduated from Curwensville Area High School in 1988 and earned an Associate’s degree...