Robert G. Heltibridle, Sr.
May 4th, 2012
Robert G. Heltibridle, Sr., 76, of Hanover, died Friday A.M., May 4, at the Brethren Home, New Oxford. He was the husband of Janet (Forsythe) Heltibridle for almost 57 years. Born June 21, 1935 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Lee Garland & Lulu (Myers) Heltibridle. He was a '53 Westminster High School graduate and acquired an Associates degree from American University of Washington D.C. where he was in the 91st session of the FBI Academy. He served in the Secret Service in the uniform division for 24 years retiring in 1980 as Deputy Chief.
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Robin L. Stotsky Jr.
May 1st, 2012
Robin L. Stotsky, Jr., 26, of McSherrystown, died Tuesday, May 1, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Mt. Joy Township. He was the longtime companion of Jamie Farley of McSherrystown. Born Feb 3, 1986 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Robin Stotsky, Sr. of York and Sherry E. (Rexroth) Stotsky of York. Robin worked in construction for BFPE International of York.
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Arthur A. Capella
Apr 21st, 2012
Arthur A. Capella, 94 of Chambersburg died Saturday April 21 at Penn Hall Nursing Center in Chambersburg. He was the husband of Clara Clark Capella of Chambersburg for 72 yrs. Born Jan 9, 1918 in New York City, he was the son of the late Virginio and Alinda Gilone Capella. Arthur was a graduate of Evander Childs High School in NYC and attended a textile school and worked in the textile industry before joining S. Alexander & Company in NYC as a clerk and working his way to CEO/ owner. He retired at age 65 and spent over 10 years in Hilton Head , S.C.. He was a member of the New York State Guard during WWII. He was a member of a sporting club, Fur, Fin and Feathers. He served in various leadership positions in the New York State Truckers Association
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James W. Young, Sr.
Apr 10th, 2012
JAMES W. "JIM" YOUNG, Sr., 69, of Littlestown, died Tues, April 10, at Gettysburg Hospital. Born Aug 7, 1942 in San Diego, CA, he was the son of the late Joseph & Helena (Hazlet) Foerhkolb. He served in the U.S. Navy assigned to the Beach Masters Unit during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Bon Secure Hospital, Baltimore as Director of Plant Operations.
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Ralph W. Thompson
Apr 10th, 2012
Ralph W. Thompson, 80, of Gettysburg, died Tuesday, April 10, at his home. He was the husband of Nellie M. (Boyd) Thompson for 55 years. Funeral Service is Saturday, Apr 14, at 10 A.M. at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. Gary R. Bowers officiating. Viewing is Friday 6 - 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown.
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Lt. Col. Harold C. Lemaire
Apr 6th, 2012
Lt. Col. Harold C. Lemaire (U. S. Army Retired), 65, of New Oxford died Friday, April 6, at Genesis Health Care, Gettysburg Center. He was the husband of Sandra (Arrant) Lemaire for 33 yrs. Born Oct. 17, 1946 in Santa Monica, CA, he was the son of Harold B. and Louise (Rock) Lemaire of Yucca Valley, CA.
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Dawn E. Arentz
Mar 25th, 2012
Dawn E. Arentz, 78, of Littlestown, died Sunday A.M., March 25, at her home. She was the widow of Clair E. Arentz who died April 3, 2010. Born January 17, 1934 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late James R. & Delta E. (Snyder) Strevig. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ U.C.C., Littlestown.
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Joan O.Gravels
Mar 22nd, 2012
Joan O. Gravels, 87, of Silver Run, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at home.
Born Jan 18, 1925, in Maple Cross, England, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Doris Pangborne Howard. She was the wife of Philip H. Gravels Jr., who died March 6, 2006.
She sailed on Queen Elizabeth's last passage to the United States.
Shirley A. Renner
Mar 11th, 2012
Shirley A. Renner, 82, of Littlestown, died Sunday, March 11, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Paul E. Renner for 64 years. Born Sept 9, 1929 in Pleasant Valley, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer & Arlene (Kemper) Myers. She was a graduate of Charles Carroll School. She had been a secretary for Brown & Shipley of Westminster and was a homemaker later in life.
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Emily I Eyler
Mar 9th, 2012
Emily I Eyler, 83, of Westminster, died Friday March 9 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. She was the widow of the late Myrten E. Eyler who died in 1990. Born Nov. 15, 1928 in Rome, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Newell G. and Olive Twitchell Wright. Emily was a graduate of Tacoma Park Academy in Tacoma Park, MD. She retired from Telemecanique of Westminste
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Lorraine A. Mellott
Mar 9th, 2012
Lorraine Adelle Mellott passed away on March 9, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Everett, Bedford County, Pa. on August 30, 1926. Lorraine was the daughter of the late Benjamin Rush Mellott and Lottie Grace (Shaffer) Mellott. She moved to Littlestown with her parents in the 1940s after the family farm was sold on the Granite Station-Two Taverns Road. Lorraine worked for the Windsor Shoe Company for a number of years before retiring. She resided in Littlestown until her death. Lorraine was an avid fan of Gene Autry and loved animals including her dog, Chaquita, her numerous cats, and wild bird
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Geraldine E. Broseker
Mar 3rd, 2012
Geraldine E. Broseker, 90, died Sat. Mar 3 at the Belair Health and Rehabilitation Center in Belair Md. She was the wife of Charles W. Broseker of Baldwin, Md for 21 yrs and was predeceased by her first husband Harold D. Feeser in 1984. Born April 27, 1921 in Littlestown, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Wolf Straley. She was a member ofTrinity United Church of Christ in Hanover and had retired from Staub's Drug Store in Hanover.
John E. Shomper
Feb 25th, 2012
JOHN E. SHOMPER, 72, of Littlestown, died Saturday evening, Feb 25, at his home. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Swam) Shomper for 53 years. Born April 10, 1939 in Hanover, he was the son of the late James H. & Evelyn C. (Spangler) Shomper. John was a '57 Littlestown High School graduate and was retired from HADCO Lighting of Littlestown after 41 years as a foreman and plant supervisor. He served in the U.S. Navy from '57-'61 and served in reserves for 2 years.
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Herman L. "Bud" Newman
Feb 22nd, 2012
Herman L. "Bud" Newman, 89, formerly of Littlestown, died Tues, Feb. 21, at the Masonic Care Health Center in Wallingford, Ct. Bud was the husband of Ruth E. (Pettyjohn) Newman also of Wallingford. Born Oct. 11, 1922 in Carroll County, MD, he was the son of the late Wilmer B. and Mable (Bankert) Newman. Bud was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a Regional Service Manager for USM Corp of Harrisburg for 27 years and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Littlestown.
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Mary C. Sanders
Feb 21st, 2012
Mary C. Sanders, 43 of Littlestown died Fri Feb. 17 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 23, 1968 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Preston J. and Hilda S. Breneman Sanders.
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Walter E. Hughes
Feb 17th, 2012
Walter E. Hughes, 95, of Boonsboro, MD, died Friday, Feb. 17, at Meritus Health Center, Hagerstown. He was the widower of Virginia (Finnacom) Hughes, who died Nov 28, 2000. Born Feb 16, 1917 in Kansas, he was the son of the late Walter E. & Matilda (Brown) Hughes. He was a high school graduate and retired as an Assistant Director of the Division of Research at Atomic Energy Commission in 1972. He served in the Navy during WWII.
Richard A. "Dick" Little, Jr.
Jan 13th, 2011
Richard A. 'Dick' Little Jr. 79, of Littlestown, Pa. Richard A. "Dick" Little Jr., 79, of Littlestown, Pa., died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2011, at York Hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1931, in Gettysburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Richard A., Sr. and Mary Smeak Little. He was the husband of Shirley Hawk Little, his wife of 56 years. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Korea for a year after the war.
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Rebe Etta Weikert
Feb 22nd, 2006
Rebe Etta Leach Weikert, 97, died Saturday, February 2, 2013.
She was born January 28, 1916 in Akron, Ohio, the older daughter of H. Thomas and Anna
(Bailey) Leach.
When she was 13 years old, Rebe Etta’s father lost his employment in Akron as a result of the
depression, and the family was forced to relocate to several communities as he sought steady
work during the 1930's. They moved to Bath, NY, then to Ridgeway, PA, eventually settling in
Lewistown, PA where Rebe graduated from high school in 1933. Finally, both parents found
employment in Harrisburg where Rebe lived until she moved to Littlestown as a bride.
Elva R Weaver
Feb 1st, 2006
Elva R. Weaver, 90, formerly of Littlestown; currently residing in West Chester, died early Wed., Jan. 2, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. She was the widow of P. Bernard Weaver who died Aug 21, 2002. Born Feb 28, 1922 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Horace & Carrie Wine. She was a 1940 Littlestown High School graduate and was employed with Sylvia Garments, Littlestown and was retired from Berkheimer Electric, Littlestown as a bookkeeper.
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Harold O Sentz
Feb 22nd, 2005
Harold O. "Pop" Sentz, 84, formerly of Littlestown died Early Sat. Sept 22 at the Hanover Hospital. He was the the husband of Kay Crouse Sentz of Hanover for 63 yrs. Born June 26, 1928 in Littlestown, he was the son of the late Orville C. and Eva Parr Sentz.
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