All Obituaries

Dorothy A. Best YORK HAVEN – Dorothy A. (Hocker) “Meme”  Best, 83, of York Haven, passed away 5:33 AM, Friday, January 15, 2021 at Penn State Health, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Best. She was born January 1, 1938 in Harrisburg and was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Foultz) Hocker. Dorothy was a former member of the Goldsboro Fireman’s Club and a member of Paddletown United Methodist Church in...

  Clair F. Kendig MANCHESTER – Clair F. Kendig, 82, of Manchester, passed away at 7:10 AM, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home in Manchester.  He was the husband of Pat (Weirich) Kendig who he married 56 years ago on July 11, 1964. Clair was born February 1, 1938 in Manchester and was the son of the late Charles Kendig and Irene (Mayar) Lyon and the step-son of the late George Lyon.  He graduated in 1956 from Central High School in York.  He was employed by...

    Allen J. Koller YORK – Allen Jacob Koller, 70, of York, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Manor Care Dallastown.  He was the husband of Darlene M. (Jones) Koller. Allen was born August 1, 1950, in York and was the son of the late Lewis and Almeda (Holtzapple ) Koller. He graduated in 1968 from Northeastern High School in Manchester.  He owned and operated A. J. Koller Trucking Company for 50 years and was leased to York Building Products.  In...

Faye D. Decker DOVER – Faye D. (Gladfelter) Decker, 91, of Dover, passed away at 2:50 AM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at York Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Gene R. Decker who passed away January 11, 2019. Mrs. Decker was born April 18, 1929 in Manchester and was the daughter of the late Albert M. Gladfelter, Sr. and Sylvia (Kroft) Gladfelter. She graduated in 1947 from Manchester High School in Manchester.  She retired in 1995 from the former AMP, Inc., now...

  Luther George Lease YORK – Luther George Lease, 90, of York, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Gloria (Grunden) Lease. Mr. Lease was born May 13, 1930 in York and was the son of the late Charles and Emma (Kochenour) Lease. Luther is survived by his daughter, Peggy Eisenhart and her husband Dennis of York; six grandchildren; DJ Eisenhart and his wife Jami, Corey Eisenhart and his wife Courtney, Emily Showalter and her...

Dr. Bonner M. Smith, III MOUNT WOLF - Dr. Bonner M. Smith, III passed away on December 30, 2020 at home with his devoted wife of 42 years by his side. Bonner was born May 24, 1943 to Bonner M. Smith II and Christine Trippe Smith, both preceded him in death. Bonner had a full life which included playing minor league baseball and racing cars. He served as an accountant and owned car dealerships until he answered a higher calling. After witnessing an accident and seeing how long it took to...

Mary J. Bishop MANCHESTER – Mary J. (Criswell) Bishop, 76, of Manchester, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home in Manchester.  She is the wife of William K. Bishop who she married 57 years ago on November 30, 1963. Mary was born September 22, 1944 in York and was the daughter of the late Thomas Ervin Criswell and the late Ruth (Crist) Criswell.  She was retired in 2009 after 18 years of employment with Danskin in York.  She was a member of Otterbein...

James M. Bastress YORK – James M. Bastress, 78, of York, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at York Hospital.  He was the husband of Brenda (Stoner) Bastress. Mr. Bastress was born August 5, 1942 in York, PA and was the son of the late William and Charlotte (Staub)Bastress. He graduated in 1960 from William Penn High School in York.  James was employed for the past 18 years by Wal-Mart. Mr. Bastress is survived by his sons, Martin Bastress of North Carolina and Wayne...

Madaline (Z) Glassick MANCHESTER – Madaline (Zeigler) Glassick, 92, of Manchester, entered into eternal rest  Monday, December 21, 2020 at Manor Care South.  She was the wife of the late Robert C. Glassick, Sr. who passed away August 13, 2014.  The couple celebrated 64 years of marriage on July 14, 2014 prior to Robert’s death. Madaline was born September 6, 1928 in Alpine, York County, a daughter of the late John D. and Pauline (March) Zeigler.  She lived...

  Jill W. Sherman YORK - Jill W. (Wolf) Sherman, 74, of York, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care.  Jill was born September 30, 1946 in York and was the daughter of the late George H. Wolf, Jr. and Dorcas (Eimerbrink) Wolf. She attended Northeastern High School in Manchester.  She retired in 2012 from Assurant Solutions in York and previously was employed by Conewago Elementary School in the cafeteria  and FCI Electronics.  She...