Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Raymond Arthur Thomas, 88 of Pylesville, MD, died on Friday, December 22, 2023. Married for 68 years at the time of her death in December of 2022, he was the beloved husband of Ella Mae (Baker) Thomas. Born on May 30, 1935, he was the last and 13th child of the late Samuel Frederick Thomas and Ruth Edith (Linton)...

Dec 15, 2023

Rickie Dean Bratton, 61, of Street, MD, died at The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to his late parents, Ralph J. and Shirley B. (Duran) Bratton. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy C. (Kelly) Bratton for 31 years, until her death...

Dec 3, 2023

Irene Reding departed this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Citizen's Care Center in Havre de Grace, Maryland. She had resided since 2019, always with unreserved praise for the care she received. She was 96.

While at Citizen's Care she found great contentment sharing her faith in Jesus Christ with other residents. She devoted hours daily...

Dec 3, 2023

LESTER CARL STEWART, 68 of Fawn Grove, PA died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at York Hospital. Married on June 9, 1979 at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Fawn Grove, he was the beloved husband for 44 years of Donna Ann (Winkler) Stewart until the time of her passing this year on April 7th.

Born in...

Dec 2, 2023

Life story prepared by her loving family: Virginia "Ginny" Lee Waddell, 81, of Delta, PA, passed away on December 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ginnny was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 8, 1941, to the late Lawrence E. & Ruth E. DeVaughn.

She was a staple of the local "Delta Family...

Nov 29, 2023

Oscar Wayne Adams, 81, of Jarrettsville, MD, died peacefully at Seaton Springwood, York PA, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Oscar was born in Rocks, MD, to his late parents, Earl T. and Hassie M. (Mink) Adams. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Jean (Jacobson) Adams.

Oscar loved music was a talented musician, playing both the piano...

Nov 27, 2023

Gladys Martha Leister, 87, died at York South Nursing and Rehabilitation, on Monday, November 27, 2023. Gladys was born in Essex, MD, to her late parents, Herman and Pauline (Dietz) Gellert. She was married to her beloved husband, Stanley E. Leister, until his death on November 1, 2016.

Gladys graduated from Kenwood High School in 1954. She...

Nov 27, 2023

William Franklin Kohlbus, 77, died at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. William was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to his late parents, Jesse R. and Emma M. (Tracey) Kohlbus. He was married to Sally J. (Wayne) Kohlbus, who survives at home.

William graduated from Kennard-Dale High School in 1966. After graduation, he completed a...

Nov 27, 2023

Brenda Ruth Roberts, 81, of Street, MD, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born to her late parents, Carl T. and Noma (Gaultney) Roberts.

Brenda was a graduate of North Harford High School class of 1960. She loved being a "duck farmer" and represented her beloved North Harford...

Nov 25, 2023

PHILIP VAGUE GROOM, 88 of Delta, PA for the past 37 years, died in York Hospital on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Married on January 21, 1988, he was the loving husband of Myrna Elaine (Felix) Groom for 35 years. Born on March 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the only child of Kenneth Lyle Groom and Mary Ann...

Nov 24, 2023

CARRIE MAE (SPEARS) HOLCOMB FARRINGTON, 94 of Port Deposit, MD, died in her home on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1929 in North Wilkesboro, NC to the late Lewis A. Spears and Bertha (Cornett) Spears. She was the loving wife of the late Evert Paul Holcomb for 28 years who died in 1974 and...

Nov 12, 2023

ROBERT EUGENE SMITH, 90 of Delta, PA, passed away early on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in his home. His loving wife, Leona M. (Krick) Smith of 68 years died on June 22, 2022.

Born on October 4, 1933 in York County, PA, he was the oldest of three sons born to the late Clarence Smith (known as...

Nov 7, 2023

STEVEN AUSTIN MORRIS, 59 of Fawn Grove, PA, passed away early in the morning of Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in his home. Married on August 31, 2018 to Linda Marie (Teague) Morris, they had shared five years of marriage.

Born on February 6, 1964 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was a son of Charles Wilmer Morris,...

Nov 7, 2023

VICKI HAWLEY WOOD (Vicki Hawley Shanor) of Street, MD, died in her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born on February 10, 1960 in Dunn, NC, she was one of four children born to Linda (Baggett) Hawley and the late Mac Hawley. At the time of her death, she was 63. Vicki was born and raised in North Carolina...

Nov 6, 2023

Betty Ann Farrell, 72, of Delta, PA, died at York Hospital on Monday, November 6, 2023. Betty was born in Quakertown, PA, to her late parents, Kenneth and Florence Mae (Reinert) Reichard. Betty was married to her husband, Donald William Farrell, for almost 50 years.

Betty was a graduate of Quakertown High School. Prior to retirement, Betty...

Nov 2, 2023

Paul Richard Perecinsky, 67, of Delta, PA, died at York Hospital on Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Johnstown, PA, to his late parents, Paul and Janet Elaine (Dunmyer) Perecinsky. He married his loving wife, Sara (Orms) Perecinsky, on June 10, 1990.

Paul was a dedicated family man; he loved...

Nov 1, 2023

Ronald Lee Ark, 74, of Port Deposit, MD, died at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Ronald was born in Annapolis, MD, to his late parents, William Clifford and Juanita (Crabtree) Ark. He was married to his best friend, Linda Louis Ark.

Ronald was a graduate of Severna Park High School. Following graduation, he enlisted and served...

Oct 27, 2023

MICHAEL S. WILSON, 54 of Delta, PA, died in his home on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was one of three children of Violet (Orwick) Carman and the late Robert S. Wilson. Born on November 6, 1968, he was a lifetime resident of York County, PA and a graduate of the York County Technical High School where he studied...

Oct 25, 2023

Kenneth W. Petrosky, 69, of Pylesville, MD, died on October 25, 2023 at the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House, Forest Hill, MD. Kenneth was born in Baltimore, MD, to his late parents, Samuel W. and Mary Jane (Sawell) Petrosky.

Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Following honorable discharge from military service, Kenneth...

Oct 24, 2023

Life story written by her family - Louise Ann White (Wengert) was born November 7, 1929, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the third child of Samuel and Ada Wengert. Louise grew up on her family's dairy in Lebanon with her six brothers and sisters. While in high school, Louise enlisted as a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol where she trained...