All Obituaries

Michael E. Shaffner YORK - Michael E. Shaffner, 54, entered into rest at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in York. He was the loving husband of Tammy L. (Sites) Shaffner. The couple celebrated 23 years of marriage on October 28, 2019.   Born March 11, 1966 in York, he was a son of the late Gary C. and Wanda J. (Shaffner) Simmons.   Michael graduated from York Vo-Tech and worked as a roofer for Tecta, Inc.   In addition to his wife,...

Brian A. Sipes   DOVER – Brian A. Sipes, 65, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.  He was the loving husband of Kay E. (Reynolds) Sipes.  The couple celebrated 19 years of marriage on January 1, 2020.   Born May 3, 1954 in York, Brian was a son of the late Millard and Mae (Holtzapple) Sipes.   He graduated from York Vo-Tech in 1972.   Brian’s passion was making old cars new again and he co-owned K.E. Rodgers Auto...

F. Shirley Kunkle DOVER – F. Shirley Kunkle, 85, entered into rest at 3:24 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Larry A. Kunkle.  The couple celebrated 33 years of marriage on May 17, 2019. Born November 4, 1934 in York, Shirley was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth R. (Simon) Snyder. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1952 and was a homemaker.  Shirley also worked for York Optical in Etters for...

Nancy L. Laughman DOVER – Nancy L. Laughman, 85, joined her beloved husband, Donald E. Laughman,Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020. Born October 31, 1934 in Conewago Township, Nancy was a daughter of the late Oscar “Bill” and Sarah A. “Noot” (Beck) Witmer. She worked as a seamstress for Danskin. Nancy was a member of Mt. Washington United Brethren Church. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Nancy is survived by her...

Marcia L. Nace NEWBERRYTOWN – Marcia L. Nace, 73, entered into rest at 11:08 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Born July 29, 1946 in York, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Betty C. (Criswell) Einsig, Sr. Marcia was a homemaker and a member of Valley Grange #1360 in Lewisberry. She is survived by two sons, Richard F. “Scooter” Nace and girlfriend, Lynsay Stambaugh of York and Brondell S. “Bumper” Nace and wife,...

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...