All Obituaries

Janet L. Sheffer LEWISBERRY - Janet L. Sheffer, 81, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 12th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald, and her son, Travis Sheffer, formerly of Dover.  She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Tamara and Ronald Eimerbrink of Lewisberry and Holly and Jerry Lee of Dillsburg, as well as 2 granddaughters, Tabitha and Tanya Eimerbrink, both of Lewisberry and 3 grandsons, Clayton Kyler of Enola and Travis and Marshall...

Sandra L. Newman YORK – Sandra L. Newman, 79, entered into rest at 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services York – North.  She was the wife of the late John H. Newman. Born June 19, 1941 in York, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Nettie (Sipe) Kauffman. Sandra worked as a bank teller and was a member of Hayshire United Church of Christ in York.  She enjoyed sewing and crossword puzzles. In addition to her husband and parents, she...

Grace M. Trimmer   DOVER – Grace M. Trimmer, 84, entered into rest at 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at The Haven at Springwood in York.   Born June 16, 1936 in York, she was a daughter of the late Ervin M. and Jessie E. (Seigman) Trimmer.   Grace was a self-employed cleaner who had also worked at the York County Blind Center and Gross’s Paint Store.   She was a member of Dover U.C.C. and the church’s Women’s Guild.  Grace was also a...

Ronald D. Rhine YORK – Ronald D. Rhine, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in York.  He was the husband of the late Ruth E. (Harlacker) Rhine.  They were married for 47 years. Born January 1, 1936 in Reading, Ronald was the son of the late Clarence Rhine and Adelaide (Brosseman) Black. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and had 31 years of service for Harley Davidson where he worked as a forklift operator. Ronald...

Richard A. Bankes MECHANICSBURG – Richard A. Bankes, 64, entered into rest at 6:20 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. Born February 10, 1956 in York, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Ethel L. (Wagner) Bankes. Richard enjoyed playing pool and baseball.  He loved to watch WWE on television and NASCAR.  His favorite NASCAR driver was Rusty Wallace. Richard is survived by two brothers, Dennis Bankes and wife, Sharon of Manchester and...

Justine E. Hake DOVER – Justine E. Hake, 76, entered into rest at 12:17 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Leroy D. Hake.  The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage on April 27, 2020. Born September 9, 1943 in York, Justine was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Mary E. (Wolf) Travis. She graduated from Central York High School in 1961 and had 39 years of service in the Department of General Services for the...

Ronald M. Byers DOVER - Ronald M. Byers, age 69, went to be with the Lord and loved ones who passed on before him Saturday, August, 1, 2020.  He passed peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Joyce D. (Fickes) Byers for 52 wonderful years. Ronald was born August 10, 1950 and was the son of the late Milford D and Clara (Wynegar) Byers of Dover. He was self-employed for many years in the tire retail business in the Dover area. In addition to his wife Joyce, Ronald is...

Norma Lucille Shaffer DOVER – Norma Lucille Shaffer, 91, entered into rest at 6:26 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at ManorCare North.  She was the wife of the late John C. Shaffer. Born February 23, 1929 in Dover, Norma was a daughter of the late James R. and Mabel (Julius) Kauffman. She was a member of Bermudian Church of the Brethren in East Berlin. Norma enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, cats and dogs.  In her later years, she enjoyed watching TV Land, especially The...

Ruth T. Harris DOVER – Ruth T. Harris, 92, entered into rest at 10:58 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home.  She was the loving wife of James C. Harris.  The couple celebrated 30 years of marriage on June 15, 2020. Born November 2, 1927 in Harrisonburg, VA, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Lillian (Bauserman) Tutwiler. Ruth was a homemaker who had also worked as a mail order clerk for Sears. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge.  In her...

Cathy Lee Dentler EAST BERLIN – Cathy Lee (Hoover) Dentler, 64, entered into rest at 4:26 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Wellspan York Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Pastor Larry M. Dentler.  The couple celebrated 38 years of marriage on June 12, 2020. Born March 14, 1956 in Martinsburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Replogle) Hoover. Cathy worked as a registered nurse specializing in rehabilitation.  She enjoyed a time of employment...