All Obituaries

Joyce E. Werner, 86, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Friday, May 8, 2026, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover, PA. Born December 27, 1939, in Baltimore County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Sadie A. (Brenneman) Thomas.  Joyce was the loving wife of Dale J. Werner with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.  Joyce was a member of St. David’s United Church of Christ, Hanover, PA, and was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. Joyce was ...

Ronald E. Smith, age 83 of Littlestown, PA passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Born December 21, 1942 in Hanover, PA, he is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn Cookson Smith, and their two children, Rhonda Smith Gehman, Hanover and Michael J. Smith, Herndon, VA, and two grandsons, Gavin M. Smith and Alexander G. Smith of Virginia. Ron was predeceased by his beloved parents-in-law, Joseph M. and Thelma G. Cookson, brother-in law, Michael Cookson, and parents Wilford W. and ...

Michael Gilbert Carter (70) passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at home. Michael was the son of the late Gilbert and Marylou Carter, the husband of Jennifer (Warehime) Carter, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage, and the father of Zachary Michael Carter and John Gilbert Carter. Michael was born on October 11, 1955, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia C. Hudgins. He is survived by a sister, Susan Carter of Richmond, Virginia, ...

Sharon D. Fullerton, 68, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born May 10, 1957, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late William A., Sr. and Thelma (Hockensmith) Klein.  Sharon was the loving wife of David I. Fullerton with whom she shared 12 years of marriage.  Sharon was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover, PA.  She was a life member of the Hanover VFW ...

Carole J. Grimes, 63, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born September 26, 1962, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Wol.  Carole was the loving wife of Marlin J. Grimes, Jr., with whom she shared 20 years of marriage.  Carole was a member of the Hanover Home Association.  She loved walking her dog, watching football – she was a big Alabama fan, ...

David E. Gordon went to be with our Lord, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his 3 girls and their husbands. David was the loving husband of the late Sonya A. “Sonnie” (Hudson) Gordon with whom he shared 57 years of marriage until her passing on March 1, 2016. Born June 12, 1939, in Homer, NY, he was the son of the late Osborn “Bud” and Leta “Gus” (Goodale) Gordon. David was a graduate of Eichelberger High School.  He served his ...

Wade A. Staller, 86, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Tree of Life Memory Care, Hanover, PA, with his loving family by his side. Born July 20, 1939, in Mount Carmel, PA, he was the son of the late Norman G. and Ada M. (Carl) Staller.  Wade was the loving husband of Joan P. (Glock) Staller with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.  Wade was a 1957 graduate of Bound Brook High School, Bound Brook, NJ, and attended Rutgers University in ...

Jacqueline Yvonne (Blocher) Grenier, 87, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Thursday, April 16, 2026, at SpiriTrust Lutheran at Utz Terrace, Hanover, PA, with her loving family by her side. Born December 29, 1938, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Horace B. and Hazel M. (Shipley) Blocher. Jacqueline was the loving wife of the late Edouard J. Grenier, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage until his passing on May 1, 1997. Jacqueline was a lifelong ...

Margaret “Peg/Peggy” (Smith) Utz, 79, passed away at her home on April 15, 2026.  She was married to Gary Utz for almost 50 years. Born February 4, 1947, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Robert A. Smith and Anna (Hartlaub) Smith. She was employed at the telephone company for 40 years, United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania.  Peg is survived by her son, Tony Smith of McKnightstown and his wife Maxine.  She has two granddaughters, DeeDee and Greta.  ...

Ronald R. Beeler, Sr., 82, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at UPMC Hanover Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Born February 8, 1944, in Boiling Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Gayle A. (Schugart) Beeler.  Ronald was the loving husband of Sarah C. (Wisotzkey) Beeler.  Ronald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover, PA, where he was a former Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Fraternal ...