On Wednesday, October 15, 2020, Elfriede L. Howard (Elfie), loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 86. Elfie was born May 17, 1934 in Salzburg, Austria. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Chessley B. Howard III (Chess), her parents Franz and Katharina Lederer, and siblings, Gilda, Dieter, and Herbert. Elfie is survived by her daughter, Caroline H. Vaughan (David) of Westminster, MD, sister-in-law Betty Duvall, several nieces and nephews in Australia, California, Canada, and Colorado. Elfie's early years were the tumult of WWII and the past war reconstruction era. It was during the post war era that she met Chess and fell in love with a young, dashing...

Our beautiful lovely dollbaby Sky, though your soul has left your earthly body your light is still here with us. You have inspired us through your actions, your words and your love. Sky Danee Campbell was a breathtakingly beautiful individual. On Saturday evening, October 10th, Sky was taken from this physical world. There are no words to describe this tragedy. If you've ever had the pleasure of being in Sky's presence, you know how truly remarkable she was. Your soul is still alive for those of us living. Your soul has shown us the path. Anna, Chris, Sage, Sean and Hadley and her surviving family will continue to walk on, carrying the beautiful torch you have passed to us. A...

Miriam Elizabeth Forry, 86, of Hanover, PA, entered God's eternal care, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Columbia Cottage, Hanover, PA with her loving husband by her side. Born November 20, 1933, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Elizabeth M. (Bair) Fuhrman. Miriam was the loving wife of John J. Forry with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Miriam was a member of Sonlight Christian Fellowship, New Oxford, PA, where she was a member of the Ladies' Sewing Circle. Miriam studied accounting and was a graduate of the Thompson Business School in York, PA. She worked in the payroll department for the Doubleday publishing company until moving out of town. She...

Benjamin Harnish Noll, Jr., 89, of Spring Grove, PA, entered God's eternal care, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. Born July 11, 1931 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin H., Sr., and Elsie B. (Weaver) Noll. Benjamin was the loving husband of the late Alta Mae (Bomberger) Noll who died May 25, 2006, and with whom he shared fifty-two years of marriage. Benjamin was a member of Hershey's Mennonite Church, Thomasville, PA, and served as a Deacon for fifty years. Benjamin was a 1949 graduate of East Hempfield High School, Landisville, PA. He was a life-long farmer, and also worked as a clerk at Paul Sensenig's Meats and Tanger's...

Dr. Charles W. McNett, Jr. passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He was 83. He is survived by his two sons, Charles W. McNett III "Bill" of Columbia, MD., and Edward C. McNett "Ted" of Hanover, PA; daughters-in-law, Sharon L. McNett and Hannah S. McNett; two granddaughters, Erin G. McNett (Ted) and Samantha R. McNett (Bill); and two nephews, Edward C. McNett and Stephen M. McNett and their families. He is preceded by his wife, Eva Friederike Hess McNett; a brother, Albert Wollaston McNett Sr.; a sister, Leila Bell McNett; and a nephew, Albert Wollaston McNett, Jr. He earned his PhD from Tulane University in Archaeology. He was an instructor at Bethany...

John Leroy Miller, 91, of Hanover, PA, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on January 8, 1929 the son of the late Brinton H.and Margaret V. (Kraut) Miller of Hampton. Mr. Miller was an Army infantry veteran of World War II and retired from Bearings, Inc. as a branch manager in Trenton, NJ. He was a member of Patmos #348 Masonic Lodge in Hanover and Mt. Moriah #116 Masonic Lodge, Towson, MD; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason Lodge, and a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Trenton Forrest Lodge #4, Trenton, NJ. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Mary Lou; son John Howe and wife Regina of North Carolina; son Earl Ellwood of Littlestown; grandchildren:...

Romaine E. Spangler, 97, Hanover, PA, entered God's eternal care Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Martin's Care Home, Littlestown, PA, loving family by her side. Born October 6, 1922, in East Berlin, PA, Romaine was the loving wife of the late Harold "Hack" Spangler, sharing 67 years of marriage. Romaine was an avid bowler and bowled until she was 90 1/2. Romaine is survived by 4 daughters, Jeanne Bollinger, Joyce Wentz, Julie Spangler, & Jill Fissel; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 9 siblings. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1214 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331 or Martin's Care Home, 159...

Formerly of Silver Spring, MD, Joyce Bunde Pinto passed away in Hanover, PA, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Beloved wife of Jack W. Pinto; loving mother of Jeff, Jamie, and Doug, she is survived by her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A 42-year survivor of breast cancer, she was sustained by a deep faith in Christ.

Thomas Michael Janoski, 83, of Hanover, PA, suddenly entered God's eternal care, Tuesday, July 02, 2019 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born May 14, 1936 in Larksville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Janoski and Helen (Elko) Janoski. Tom was the loving husband of the late Nancy (Nelson) Janoski with who he shared 54 years of marriage. Tom was a 1954 graduate of Larksville High School and still met annually with a few classmates. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard and spoke often of his service to his beloved country. Fresh out of the Coast Guard, Tom was an Air Traffic Controller at Dulles Airport in Virginia. Shortly after, he went to work at NASA (Goddard Space Flight...

Robert H. Kerr, 80, of Hanover, PA (formerly of Rochester, NY), entered God's eternal care, Saturday, July 29, 2019 at Homewood at Plum Creek Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. Born September 14, 1938, in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Esther (Martin) Kerr. Robert was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Pitcher) Kerr, with whom he shared fifty-nine years of marriage. Bob was a graduate of Solvay High School, Solvay, NY and earned his bachelor's degree in safety engineering from Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY. He was a veteran and served his country proudly as a sergeant in the Army National Guard. He worked for Xerox...

Patricia H. (Reck) Becker, 72, of Hanover, PA, entered God's Eternal Care, Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the York Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born June 13, 1947, in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Marvin E. and Harriet M. (Hetrick) Reck. Patricia was the loving wife of Lynn O. Becker with whom she shared fifty-one years of marriage. Patricia was a 1965 graduate of Hanover High School, Hanover, PA. She was a homemaker and supermom. Patricia was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown, MD. She was a member of the ELK's Auxiliary, the Charlestown Women's Club, and the Reunion Committee of the Class of 1965. Patricia enjoyed playing Mexican Train...

PATRICIA (PATTY) BOYD THOMAS BRADY, LOST HER BATTLE WITH BOTH ALZHEIMER'S AND FATHER TIME, SHE PASSED IN THE WEE HOURS OF JUNE 5TH 2019 , JUST FIVE DAYS FROM CELEBRATING HER 90TH BIRTHDAY. THE ONLY CHILD OF FOREST A. AND ANN E. BOYD, PATRICIA WAS A PROUD ALUMNA OF BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL'S CLASS OF '47. WHERE SHE PARTICIPATED IN DRAMA AND CHEER LEADING AND REGULARLY ATTENDED CLASS PICNICS AND REUNIONS. PATRICIA GRADUATED FROM WILKES COLLEGE IN 1951 WITH A BA IN ENGLISH. SHE WON DRAMAS "THE GOLDEN BOY" FOR HER LEADING ROLE IN 1950. PATRICIA STARTED HER TEACHING CAREER AT FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL IN FREDERICK MD IN 1955 AND CONTINUED TEACHING ENGLISH LITERATURE AND HONORS ENGLISH AT CALIFORNIA...