Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Apr 3, 2022

HAZEL D. THOMPSON, of Red Lion, formerly of Delta, PA died on Sunday April 3, 2022 in Seaton Springwood, York, PA. She was the beloved wife of Donald Kilgore Thompson who died on September 4, 1995.

A member of a very elite group, Hazel celebrated her 100th birthday this past January 4th. Hazel was born to the...

Apr 3, 2022

B. GAIL SNODGRASS, 76 of Stewartstown, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in her home. Gail was the beloved wife for 55 years of Ralph A. Snodgrass.

Born on November 6, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late H. Wilbert and Virginia (Boyle) Lloyd and a1963 graduate of Kennard Dale High...

Mar 27, 2022

Jesse Justin Coale, 49, of Darlington, MD died at Franklin Square Medical Center on Sunday, March 27, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on April 21, 1972 in Havre de Grace, MD to his late father Frederick James Coale and his mother Sandra Lee (Fox) Slade.

Jesse was a very giving man who...

Mar 22, 2022

ROBERT LEE THOMPSON, 79 of Brogue, PA, lived his life on his own terms and died on his own terms in his home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 with his loving wife of 61 years, Connie M. (Laird) Thompson at his side. Bob was known to live his life exactly as he wished and it was no different in...

Mar 21, 2022

ELIZABETH NAOMI BROOKHART, 87 of Airville, formerly of Perry Hall, MD died on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Manor Care York South. She was the beloved wife of Chester Brookhart, Jr. who passed away on August 26, 2004.

Born on May 12, 1934 in Owings Mills, MD, she was a daughter of the late Harry Nathan and...

Mar 16, 2022

MIRIAM EVELYN HERBST, 91 of Delta, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in York Hospital. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of Vernon J. Herbst who died in August 2021.

Born on April 17, 1930 in Lower Chanceford Township, PA, she was the only child of the late Goldie Barrett and a lifetime...

Mar 14, 2022

JEAN FULFORD GALBREATH, 92 of Street, MD, passed away in her home on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was the beloved wife for 59 years of William Calvin Galbreath who died on April 21, 2012.

Born on April 23, 1929 in Harford County, MD, she was a daughter of the late John T. Dayhoof, Sr., and Alice...

Mar 13, 2022

Lucille Elizabeth Malcolm, 90, of Delta, PA died at her home on Sunday, March, 13, 2022. Lucille was born in Baltimore, MD to her late parents David Ellsworth and Mary Lillian (Beck) Dick. She was married to the late Richard L. Malcolm.

Lucille was a vibrant woman who had a zest for life and was the greatest...

Mar 12, 2022

DIANE C. LLOYD

AUGUST 2, 1940 — MARCH 12, 2022

Life story prepared by her family - Born August 2, 1940, Diane was the daughter of Hazel Estelle Jones Lloyd and Mark Lavelle Lloyd, who both preceded her in death. Diane came into this world in Whiteford, Maryland. She and her family resided in Cardiff,...

Mar 12, 2022

Edward Lee Slusher, 85 of Darlington, MD, died on Saturday March 12, 2022 in Towson, MD. Edward was born on July 27, 1936 to his late parents, Montague Slusher and Rosa (Shaw) Slusher in Maybeury, WV. He was the beloved husband of Katherine (Cullum) Slusher with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Edward was a veteran...

Mar 12, 2022

Ezekiel Billings, Jr., 96, of Darlington, MD died at his home on March 12, 2022. Ezekiel was born to his late parent's Ezekiel and Gladys Clementine (Brooks) Billings in Coaldale, WV. He was marred to Madeline (English) Billings who preceded him in death.

Ezekiel worked for many years as a welder at the former Wiley's Shipyard. After...

Mar 11, 2022

Gerald Patrick Dahler, 74, of Delta, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at home. Gerald was born in Baldwin, MD to his late parents, Andrew Frederick and Margaret (Coomes) Dahler. He had lived in the Delta area since 1992.

Gerald worked as an electrical foreman for Windsor Electric, retiring after nearly 30 years of continued service. He...

Mar 7, 2022

Viola Mae Boothe, 88, of Delta, PA died at home early Monday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Viola was born on December 15, 1933 to her late parents, John Crookshank and Lena (Howell) Crookshank in Marfrance, WV. Viola moved to Aberdeen, MD to care for an ill family member when she was 16. While there she...

Feb 27, 2022

On February 27, 2022, Dennis M. Ortman died peacefully in his home. Dennis was born on December 19, 1934 a son of the late E. Charles Ortman and Elizabeth (nee Hanlon) Ortman. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Verl (nee Rookstool) Ortman; his son, Michael of White Hall, MD; his son, Donald of Groveland, FL...

Feb 27, 2022

LIFE STORY PREPARED BY THE FAMILY: Robert Lee Gootee, Jr. Aka Rob, Aka Roberto, Aka Little Robert -son of Bob Gootee, twin brother of Sandy Gootee; left us far too soon on February 27, 2022 at the age of 21, at his home in Delta, PA. He was born December 23, 2000 at Upper Chesapeake and grew up in...

Feb 24, 2022

Keith Dennis Cleary, 74, of Street, MD died on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at York Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1947 to his late parents Johnny Cleary and Isabella (Wagner) Cleary. Keith was a life-long resident of Street.

Keith worked as a mechanic for the State of Maryland, Department of Transportation. He worshiped at Carsins...

Feb 22, 2022

JANET H. (WILEY) HOLBROOK, 52 years of Street, MD, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in her home. She was the wife and business partner of C. Larry Holbrook, and they had shared 21 years of marriage.

Born on March 27, 1969 in York, PA, she was the fifth child born to Barbara Louise (Jones) Wiley of...

Feb 19, 2022

William Russell Preston, Jr., 79, beloved husband of Caroline (Linkous) Preston of Bel Air, MD and dear son-in-law of Grace W. Linkous of Pylesville, MD died on Saturday February 19, 2022 at Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. William was born in Baltimore to late William Russell Preston, Sr. and Margaret (French) Preston.

After retiring, William and...

Feb 15, 2022

Mabel Caroline Johnston, 87, of Aberdeen, MD, died at Stella Maris Hospice Center on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Mabel was born in Covington, VA to her late parents, George and Cora (DePriest) Vance and was married to the love of her life, the late Robert Johnston.

Mabel was always a hard worker, the child of sharecroppers and...