Obituaries

Johnnie K. Bare, Jr. MOUNT WOLF – Johnnie K. Bare, Jr. 66, of Mount Wolf, East Manchester Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 2, 2023.  He was the longtime companion to Lynette Moul for 26 years. Johnnie was born May 29, 1957, in York and was the son of the late Johnnie K. Bare, Sr. and Kathryn (Free) Bare. Before his retirement, he served the community of East Manchester Township for 31 years on the Road Maintenance Crew. In addition to Lynette, Johnnie...

Kelly R. Brown MOUNT WOLF – Kelly R. Brown, 63, of Mount Wolf, passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg. Kelly was born August 8, 1959, in York and was the son of Dean R. Brown of Mount Wolf and the late Lu An Brown.  He graduated in 1977, from Northeastern High School in Manchester, PA.  He worked for the former New York Wire Cloth in Mount Wolf.  He was a member of the Wago Club, and St. John Lutheran...

Harold D. Murphy YORK - Harold D. Murphy, 94, of York, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Ethel R. (Silk) Murphy who passed away, November 5, 2017. Mr. Murphy was born October 12, 1928, in Mount Wolf, East Manchester Township, and was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Kohr) Murphy. He was employed for 24 years by Lyon Metal Products in Red Lion, PA, before retiring in 1983; 10 years with Stanley Tools before retiring in 1996, and...

Thelma E. Fetrow YORK – Thelma E. (Hoke) Fetrow, 98, of Erie, formerly of Newberry, passed away peacefully at Manchester Commons in Erie, PA.  She was the wife of the late John G. Fetrow, Jr., to whom she was married for 74 years before his passing on April 24, 2021. Mrs. Fetrow was born November 9, 1924, in East Manchester Township, PA and was the daughter of the late Millard and Myra (Raffensperger) Hoke. She graduated from New Cumberland High School and...

Charles Anthony Zito, Jr. YORK – Charles Anthony Zito, Jr., 81, of York, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Mount Wolf.  He was the former husband of Christina (Collins) Zito for over 30 years. Charles was born April 19, 1942, in Bayonne, New Jersey and was the son of the late Charles A. Zito, Sr. and Augusta (Ribordy) Zito. He graduated in 1960 from Leonia High School in Leonia, New Jersey and in 1966 from Fairleigh Dickinson...

Kristina Faye Nelson YORK – Kristina Faye (Meadows) Nelson, 74, of York, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of George Wayne Nelson. Mrs. Nelson was born January 31, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Marlin and Margaret (Mullins) Meadows. She graduated in 1967, from Sherman High School in Seth, West Virginia.  She was employed as a Payroll Manager at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly,...

Gregory R. Johnson, Sr. DOVER – Gregory R. Johnson, Sr. 61, of Dover, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital. Greg was born, April 22, 1962, in York and is the son of Dale and Linda (Haas) Johnson of York. He graduated in 1981 from York County Vo-Tech in York.  He was employed by Garrod Hydraulics in York as a Chrome Plating Manager. In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by his son, Gregory R. Johnson, II, and his wife Amanda of Felton, and...

Nicole A. Anderson YORK HAVEN – Nicole A. Anderson, 37, of York Haven, passed away, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Nicole was born October 3, 1985, in York and was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Hoffman) Anderson. She graduated in 2004 from Northeastern Senior High School in Manchester.  She was employed by Dentsply Sirona in York. Nicole is survived by her son, Damien Landis of York Haven, PA, her sisters, Leslie Anderson, and...

Susan Jane Schylaske MOUNT WOLF – Susan Jane (Talley) Schylaske, 74, of Mount Wolf, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home in Mount Wolf.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Schylaske who passed on July 26, 2003. Susan was born October 13, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland and was the daughter of the late James and Eleanor (Denlein) Talley. Susan is survived by her son, David Schylaske and his wife Karie of Mount Wolf; her grandson,...

Patricia A. Sheaffer  MOUNT WOLF – Patricia A. (Fries) Sheaffer, 80, of Mount Wolf, passed away, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Wellspan Surgical and Rehabilitation Center in York.  She was the wife of the late Melvin “Boobie” E. Sheaffer who passed away August 5, 2006. Patricia was born May 24, 1942, in Mount Wolf and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ruth (Hartman) Fries. She graduated in 1960 from Northeastern High School in Manchester, and attended...