All Obituaries

Beverly Ann Graf, 77, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s Eternal Care on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover, PA.   Born May 9, 1941, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Pauline (Grim) Markle.  She was the loving wife of the late Wilson E. Graf, who died November 23, 2017 and with whom she shared fifty-seven years of marriage.   Bev was a member of New Hope Faith Community Church.   Bev was a 1959 graduate of...

Joanne Rita Higgins, 69, of McSherrystown, PA, entered God’s Eternal Care, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. Born May 30, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Anna M. (Roccia) Drago.  She was the loving wife of Frank H. Higgins, II with whom she shared fifty-two years of marriage.  Joanne was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Hanover, PA.  Joanne was a floral designer for 40 years...

Harry F. Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Hanover, PA. He was the son of Betty Jane Kosh and Fred Johnson, of Mechanicsburg, PA. He was a member of Providence Community Church. Harry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed but not forgotten. He was a passionate educator, coach and outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, golf and tennis. He was also a decorated athlete in high school and college, whose accomplishments were recognized...

Betty J. Wolff, 87, of York, PA, entered God’s Eternal Care Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Colonial Manor, York, PA.  Born August 3, 1931, in Glenville, PA she was the daughter of the late John S. and Annie I. (Grote) Markle.   Betty was a member of St. Paul’s Dubs Church, Hanover, PA.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family.  Betty is survived by her children, Dennis L. Crushong, Sylvia A. Louey, Benton A. Wolff,...

Kenneth R. Beard, Sr., 77, formerly of Fairfield, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA.   Born January 1, 1941 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Iona (Richard) Beard.  Kenneth was the loving husband of the late Dottie L. (Flohr) Beard who died November 25, 2015.   Mr. Beard served his country proudly in the U.S. National Guard Reserve.  He worked in the tool room for Alloy...

Micheal R. Beil, 59, of East Berlin, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side. Born February 14, 1959, in Mechanicsburg, PA, he was the loving son of Robert E. and Justine O. (Pease) Beil.  Micheal was the loving husband of Kelly E. (Miller) Beil with whom he shared thirty-seven years of marriage. Micheal was a 1977 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, PA.  He was a self-employed auctioneer...

Robert Edward Picardi, 88, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Monday, November 5, 2018 at UPMC-Pinnacle Hanover, with his loving family by his side. Born August 27, 1930 in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Henry D. and Mary (Beatrice) Picardi.   Robert was the loving husband of Lois A. (McLaughlin) Picardi with whom he shared sixty-three years of marriage. Robert was a veteran, having served his country proudly in the United States Army. Robert graduated...

Walter B. Dickensheets entered into God’s eternal care on October 30, 2018 at age 93.  He was the loving and caring husband of Evelyn G. Krumrine for seventy years.  Walter was the son of the late Harry E. and Sarah Hoff Dickensheets.  He served two years in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945.  He was employed by Revonah Spinning Mill for ten years, Utz Potato Chip Co. for twenty-nine years and Weis Markets for ten years. Walter is survived by children, Allen and wife...

Charlie M. “Shakey” Feeser, 87, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side.  Born August 23, 1931, in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late Mark and Carrie L. (Stehl) Feeser.  Charlie was the loving husband of the late Dolores M. (Fuhrman) Feeser with whom he shared forty-eight years of marriage until her passing, March 10, 2004. Charlie was a veteran, serving his country proudly in the...

Ruth A. Sterner, 72, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Monday, October 22, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Born December 16, 1945 in Sparks, MD, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Lulu M. (Cullison) Alban. Ruth graduated from Eichelberger High School in 1963.  She worked for Doubleday for two years after high school, saving up money to attend college.  She attended York Junior College for one year and transferred to Moorehead State University in...