Obituaries

Loretta E. Lebo MANCHESTER – Loretta E. (Stoll) Lebo, 89, entered into rest Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital.  Born July 10, 1933 in Wellsville, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Flora W. (Crisamore) Stoll. Loretta retired from Giant Food Store in Manchester and was previously employed by Orinoka Mills in York. She enjoyed spending time with her family and is survived by a sister, Mary O. Lehman of York; a brother, David J. Stoll of...

James W. Cobb, Jr. DOVER – James Warren Cobb, Jr., husband of Deborah Gamblin Cobb, died on May 22, 2023 at his home in Dover, PA after a lingering illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 16, 1950 to the late James Warren Cobb and Margaret Alma Berninger Cobb. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, his son, Christopher Cobb and wife, Sarah and daughter Jamie Cobb Mulhollen; his grandchildren, Bryce and Sydney Cobb, Kyley and Kaleb Mulhollen; one sister, Darlene Rupinsky and husband,...

Romolo Anthony Langione YORK – Romolo Anthony “Tony / Big Tone” Langione, 63, entered into rest unexpectedly Friday morning, May 19, 2023 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Shana J. (Sipe) Langione.  The couple celebrated 41 years of marriage on September 12, 2022. Born July 12, 1959 in York, Tony was the son of Ramon A. and Harriet L. (Wire) Langione of York. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1977.  Tony retired in December of 2021...

Michael L. Decker DOVER – Michael Lee Decker, 62, entered into rest unexpectedly at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Stephana J. (Brenneman) Decker.  They were married for 42 years on May 9, 2023. Born August 2, 1960 in York, Michael was a son of Kathryn M. (Seifert) Decker of Dover and the late Milton M. Decker. He graduated from Dover High School in 1978. Michael was the manager of the Dover Branch of E&B...

Nancy J. Platts DOVER - Nancy Jane Platts, 70, entered into rest at 7:04 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home.  She was the loving wife of John M. Platts.  The couple celebrated 28 years of marriage on August 20, 2022. Born March 1, 1953 in York, Nancy was a daughter of the late Jacob A. Berkheimer and Fairy J. (Kann) Stare and a step-daughter of the late Lottie Berkheimer and Ronald Stare. She attended West York High School and worked as a secretary for 25 years for Platts...

Douglas K. Grove, Sr. DOVER – Douglas K. Grove, Sr., 53, entered into rest Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home. Born March 21, 1970 in York, he was a son of the late David T. and Kimberly M. (Kottmyer) Grove. Douglas had worked as a plumber for James Craft & Sons, Inc. He was a member of York Haven Fire Company.  He loved fishing and enjoyed working on his Camero. Douglas is survived by his son, Douglas K. Grove, Jr. and his significant other, Karissa Witmer of Wrightsville;...

Craig A. Hertzog DOVER – Craig A. Hertzog, 67, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Kimberly A. (Weaver) Hertzog.  The couple celebrated 42 years of marriage on August 24, 2022. Born March 11, 1956 in York, Craig was a son of the late Richard D. Hertzog and Gloria J. (Smith) Wolfgang and step-son of the late Connie Hertzog. Craig graduated from Central High School in 1974.  He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy,...

Lewis E. Wentz YORK – Lewis E. Wentz, 80, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home.  He was the companion of the late Winifred L. “Winnie” (Moody) Dawson who died May 18, 2022.  They were together for over 50 years. Born February 5, 1943 in Alum Bank, PA, he was a son of the late Irvin and Elenora (Berkebile) Wentz. Lewis was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Harley-Davidson in York and was a member of Shiloh American Legion Post 791; Prince...

Louella M. Wagner DOVER – Louella M. (Leibenknecht) Small Wagner, 93, entered into rest at 5:05 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Quintin B. Small, who died March 21, 1981 and Donald L. Wagner, who died February 4, 1995. Born December 9, 1929 in Dover, Louella was the daughter of the late George and Janet (Neiman) Leibenknecht. She graduated from Dover High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her class....

Margaret L. Shaffer YORK – Margaret L. “Marg” Shaffer, 86, entered into rest on Tuesday evening, April 18, 2023 at her home.  She was the loving wife of Harold E. “Shaf” Shaffer.  The couple celebrated 64 years of wedded bliss on December 20, 2022. Born May 17, 1936 in Dover, Marg was the daughter of the late Shuman and Alda M. (Smith) Ketterman. She was a member of the Dover Area High School Class of 1955, where she was a stand-out athlete and...