All Obituaries

Robert C. Wagner, Sr. MANCHESTER – Robert C. Wagner, Sr., 72, of Manchester passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Linda (Largent) Wagner who he married 29 years ago on August 28, 1991. Robert was born May 9, 1948 in York and was the son of Norman Eckard of Mount Wolf and the late Katie Eckard. In 1966 Robert graduated from Manchester High School in Manchester.  He was a truck driver for the former Beverage Transport Company in York and...

Claude S. Shelley MANCHESTER – Claude Steven “Steve” Shelley, 72, of Manchester, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.   He was the husband of Colette (Miller) Shelley who he married 45 years ago on June 7, 1975. Claude was born January 16, 1948 in York and was the son of the late Claude and Catherine Shelley. In 1966 he graduated from Northeastern High School in Manchester.  He was employed by the Camp Hill State Prison in Camp Hill. ...

Charles E. Benedict YORK HAVEN – Charles E. Benedict, 48, of York Haven, passed away at 7:35 AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. Charles was born August 11, 1972 in York and is the son of Fern (Kurtz) Belford of IN and the late Ray E. Benedict, Sr. He was employed by Syncron in York. In addition to his mother, Charles is survived by his brother, Ray E. Benedict, Jr. of York Haven, PA;  his sister, Michele Cooper of Jacobus, PA; his step brother, Scott Smith of IN;...

Robert E. Lease YORK – Robert Eugene Lease, 62, of York, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at York Hospital. Robert was born December 20, 1957 in York and was the son of Luther Lease of York and the late Gloria (Grunden) Lease. He graduated in 1975 from Dover High School in Dover.  He was previously employed by GTE Sylvania in York and was a former member of St. David’s Evangelical Congregational Church, Dover, PA. In addition to his father, Robert is survived...

Wanda M. Reigh  YORK – Wanda Mae Reigh, 96, of York, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Autumn House East. She was the widow of Robert E. Reigh. Mrs. Reigh was born on March 9, 1924 in Juniata, Blair County, the daughter of the late John M. and Mary Edith Roland McCartney. She was a 1942 graduate of Altoona High School, worked at the York Corporation and was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Emigsville. Mrs. Reigh is survived by her sons, Robert L. Reigh and...

Thomas E. Green MANCHESTER – Thomas Eugene Green, 71, of Manchester passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Roxy (Bender) Green whom he married 52 years ago. Thomas was born March 13, 1949 in York and was the son of the late Vernon and Carrie (Einsig) Green. He graduated in 1967 from William Penn High School in York.  He was a construction Manager for Kinsley Construction for 33 years.  He was a former Fire Chief and member of the...

Melvin M. Motooka Melvin M. Motooka, 78, of York, passed away October 3, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Jeannette (Hollerbush) Motooka. Mr. Motooka was born November 16, 1941 in Hana, Maui, HI and was the son of the late Yasutaro and Fujiko (Tanaka) Motooka. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1959 and Maui Tech in 1961. Mr. Motooka served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966. He worked at Foodland Supermarket in Maui, HI as a meat cutter for 25 years until his retirement in...

Phyllis L. Newcomer Manchester - Phyllis L. (Wagner) Newcomer, 92, of Manchester, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Center. Born January 21, 1928 in York County, the daughter of the late Wilbert R. and Florence L. (Eckenrode) Wagner.  She was preceded in death by her two husbands, James Leroy Frantz and Samuel Newcomer, son James Frantz and daughter Anna Duncan; along with her sisters Florence King, Betty Wombach and...

  YORK HAVEN - Pauline E. Ellenberger, 85, of York Haven, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Ellenberger was born October 8, 1934 in Galloway Township, NJ. She was the wife of the late Earl W. Ellenberger and the daughter of the late James D. and Hazel N. (Heinbaugh) Snyder. Pauline was a wonderful mother, who is survived by her two daughters, Kristi Hampton, wife of Scott D., of York Haven, PA and Kaye E.  Romano, wife of Michael, of Mill Creek, PA;...

YORK- James E. Deardorff, Sr., 82, of York, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at York Hospital. Mr. Deardorff was born February 14, 1938 in Dover the son of the late Ralph H. Deardorff, Sr. and Dorothy Stevens Deardorff. He was a retired employee of RCA-Burle, a member of the Hawks Club and Pleasurville American Legion Post #799. James enjoyed spending time at his cabin along the Juniata River, gardening and winemaking. Mr. Deardorff is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sara...