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Homer Leroy Layton
Jul 16, 2026
Homer Leroy Layton, 82, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories built on hard work, laughter, and the simple joys of family and friends.
Born on September 27, 1943, Homer was the son of the late James Harold Layton and Mary Darcus Boylen.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carmela Layton (née Fiore),...
Sharon Louise "Weezie" Robinson
Jul 15, 2026
Sharon Louise "Weezie" Robinson passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and unconditional love that will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Born to the late Charles E. Pearce and Charlotte E. Pearce (née Stoots), Sharon lived life with determination, compassion, and just the right amount of fun....
Cheryl Merryman Ambrose
Jul 15, 2026
Cheryl Merryman Ambrose, 63, of Reedville, Virginia, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia, following a short illness.
Born on August 23, 1962, in Philadelphia, PA, Cheryl was the daughter of Donald Wilson Merryman and Patsy Marie (Miller) Merryman. She was a 1980 graduate of North Harford High School in Pylesville, Maryland....
Lawrence Benedict Kastner
Jul 9, 2026
Lawrence Benedict "Larry" Kastner, born on October 3, 1946, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026. Larry was the beloved husband of Marta Markline Kastner, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, devotion, and countless cherished memories. He was the proud grandfather and "Poppy" to Kaelynn & Austin Castro, Madison Loveland, Lillee Moore, and his treasured great-grandson,...
Daniel James Wasmer
Jun 29, 2026
Daniel James Wasmer, 57, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born on March 27, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland, Daniel was the son of the late Carl James Wasmer and Betty Regina Wasmer (née Whisman).
Above all else, Dan's greatest accomplishment in life was the family he loved so deeply. He shared a remarkable marriage...
Nancy Lorraine Wheeler
Jun 27, 2026
Nancy Lorraine Wheeler, age 88, of York, PA, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home.
Nancy, the beloved daughter of the late Frank T. Wheeler and Florence E. Wheeler (née Smith), was born on May 12, 1938, in Phoenix, MD. She grew up in Baltimore's Hamilton neighborhood and graduated with honors from Eastern High School in 1956....
Ruth Eleanor Knell
Jun 23, 2026
Ruth Eleanor Knell, age 90, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1935, in Baltimore City, Maryland, Ruth was the daughter of the late Robert John Kittel and the late Ida Virginia Kittel (née Oursler). She was the beloved wife of the late Charles S. Knell, with whom she shared a...
Doris M. (Murray) Morales
Jun 7, 2026
Doris M. (Murray) Morales, of York, entered into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old
Doris was the wife of the late Charles E. Wilson, who died on October 1, 1985, and the late Augustus Morales, who died on February 19, 2016. She was also the cherished companion...
Linda Jean Wright
May 31, 2026
Linda Jean Wright, 78, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 31, 2026, at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 30, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late James Earl Blevins and Georgia Helen Harris Blevins. Throughout her life, Linda was known for her kind heart, unwavering love for...
Ruth Rogers Myers
May 17, 2026
Ruth Rogers Myers, 97, of Delta passed away in her home, surrounded by family on Sunday May 17, 2026.
Born in Hammonton, NJ on September 08, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie (Mawson) Rogers. She graduated from Reading High School in 1946. She then graduated with her B.S. in Education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee...
Morgan Mitchell Rickey, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Morgan Mitchell Rickey, Jr., lovingly known to many simply as “Morgan,” passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 8, 1941, in Perryman, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Morgan Mitchell Rickey, Sr. and Helen Meyers Rickey.
In addition to his parents, Morgan...
Melinda Sue "McAllister" Jones
May 17, 2026
Melinda Sue “McAllister” Jones, 66, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home on May 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Born in Havre De Grace, Maryland, on October 6, 1959, she was a lifelong resident of Delta.
During the 1980s, Melinda worked at the Triple M Sub Shop and the food truck at the Peach Bottom Atomic Station. Afterward,...
Betty I. Yeager
May 16, 2026
Betty I. Yeager went home to the Lord on May 16, 2026.
Betty is survived by her loving husband, James R. Yeager. She is also survived by her daughter, Robbin L. Fowler of Delta; two grandchildren, Autumn B. Harkins (Harry Cordrey) of New Park and Sean M. Harkins of Delta; and three great-grandchildren, Austin J. and Arianna N. Cordrey of New...
Dennis Allen Overbay
Apr 24, 2026
Dennis Allen Overbay, 69, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to the late Delbert C. Overbay and Maxine J. Overbay (Barker), Dennis lived a life marked by loyalty, generosity, and deep love for his family and friends.
Dennis was married to his beloved wife, Lisa Overbay (Prell), for 12 years before her passing in 2023,...
JoAnn Britton
Apr 17, 2026
JoAnn Britton, formerly of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026.
Born on May 18, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Scarborough and Marian Scarborough (née Fisher). JoAnn was the beloved wife of the late Richard H. Britton, with whom she shared a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
She was a...
Shirley Mae Cochran
Apr 16, 2026
Shirley Mae Cochran, 84, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at York Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Silver and Mary Silver (née Lane).
Shirley was a devoted mother to Virginia J. White and Stephen L. Cochran. She was a loving sister to Robert A. Silver and...
Leslie "Gump" A. Smith
Apr 14, 2026
Leslie “Gump” A. Smith of Airville, PA, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Delta, PA to the late William R. Smith and Lola (Pomraning) Smith. He was preceded in death by his siblings: J. Willis Smith, Eunice (Smith) Chamberlain; William Smith and Joyce (Smith) Shildt.
Gump grew up with a strong work ethic and...
Shiela Marie Smith
Apr 10, 2026
Shiela M. Smith, 77, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the faith that guided her life.
Born on March 17, 1949, Shiela was the daughter of the late James Arthur Hedrick and Helen Marie Hedrick (née Snyder). She was also preceded in death by her brother, James...
Esther Marie Glenn
Mar 19, 2026
Esther Marie Glenn (née Atkins), 62, of Airville, passed away on March 19, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, whimsy, and pursuit of knowledge.
Esther is survived by her husband, Mitchell Glenn; her sons, Adrian Glenn and Kenneth Morton, Jr.; her grandchildren, Mabel Morton and Marigold Morton; her daughter-in-law, Samantha Morton; her sister, Mary Jo Eaton; her mother-in-law, Sue Glenn,...
Vicki Lynn Locklear
Mar 19, 2026
Vicki Lynn Locklear, of Minot, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at her home on March 19, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends who were as close as family. In that sacred and quiet moment, she was welcomed into her eternal home, embraced by her Lord and Savior, and reunited with those who...
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