All Obituaries

Leroy M. Wetzel Jr, 75, passed away with his family by his side November 6, 2019, at his home.  He was the loving husband of Kae Wetzel (McCawley) of 17 years.  Born September 24, 1944, in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Leroy M. Wetzel and Kathryn Wetzel (Shuyler).  Leroy was a graduate of Biglerville High School’s Class of 1963 where he was very active in sports including football, basketball and track.  In 1965 Leroy joined the Air Force and was stationed...

Julie Ann Margaret Gebhart-Eckenrode of Gardners, PA passed away at the age of 53 on November 3, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a 2 year battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She was born to the late Raymond and Doris Gebhart, Jr. on April 17, 1966.  She was a 1984 graduate of Delone Catholic High School.  Julie was married to Richard Francis Eckenrode, Jr. on October 18, 1986.  Together they have three daughters, Audrey Heikes, Hillary Raver, and Josephine...

Harold L. Geiman, 91, of Manchester, MD, entered God’s eternal care, Friday, November 1, 2019 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home.    Born November 26, 1927, in Manchester, MD, he was the son of the late Jacob M. and Maude E. (Houck) Geiman.  Harold was the loving husband of the late Mildred M. (Warner) Geiman with whom he shared seventy-four years of marriage until her passing on January 21, 2019. Mr. Geiman was a member of St. David’s Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA,...

Janet Anna Myers, 87, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Tuesday, October 30, 2019 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg, PA. Born April 10, 1932 in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Anna L. (Myers) Wagner. Janet was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA.  She retired in 1994 from United Defense after several years of service as a drill press operator.  Upon retirement she worked at the House of Hanover, Homewood at Plum...

Dr. Gregory A. Rongione, DDS, 51, of Littlestown, PA, entered God’s Eternal Care on Friday, October 25, 2019.  Born November 8, 1967 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Deacon Frank, Sr. and Theresa C. (Ristaino) Rongione.  Gregory was the loving husband of Marcie A. Bidinger with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Dr. Rongione was a 1985 graduate of Calvert Hall College High School, Towson, MD. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola College of...

Jane E. Houghland, 98, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Brethren Home, with her loving family by her side. Born January 15, 1921 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frederick V.  and Emily (Olin) Knight.  Jane was the loving wife of William Houghland with whom she shared 71 years of marriage until his passing on June 5, 2012. Jane is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Hanover, PA.  She enjoyed...

Mary “Rilene” Pieper, 88, of Bonneauville, PA, went home to join her husband, the late Dick Pieper, on Wednesday, October 16. 2019 at the York Hospital with her family by her side. Born January 6, 1931 in Enid, OK, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Blanche (Johnson) Hobbs.  Mary was the loving wife of the late Richard A. “Dick” Pieper with whom she shared 57 years of marriage until his passing on May 11, 2018. Raised in Mississippi, Mrs. Pieper was a...

Laura Lorraine Clare, 61, of Hanover, PA, entered God's eternal care on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Born April 17, 1958, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Lorraine L. (Harvey) Schad and the late Charles Schad.  Laura was the loving wife of James W. Clare with whom she shared forty years of marriage. Laura was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Hanover, PA. Laura was a graduate of Randallstown High School.  She...

Virginia Miller Blocher, 95, of New Oxford, PA, entered peacefully into God’s eternal care, Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Brethren Home, New Oxford, PA. Born April 2, 1924 in Leckrone, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Muriel (Bromberg) Miller.  Virginia was the loving wife of the late Robert B. Blocher who died February 26, 1984.       Virginia was a graduate of Uniontown High School and earned a B.S. in Education from the University...

Philip Roy Meckley, 90, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s Eternal Care, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Gardens at Gettysburg Nursing Center.  Born October 8, 1929, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Corene C. (Rice) Meckley.  Philip was the loving husband of Ethel M. (Sterner) Meckley with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Philip was a member of St. David’s Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA.  He retired in 1991 after 36 years of service as a truck...