Local obituaries for Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

May 7, 2023

With a heavy heart, I must announce the passing of my father Edward Smith.

1928 – 2023 He passed in the early morning hours of May 7, 2023.

He was a father, A grandfather, and friend to many.

Ed moved to New Freedom 50 years ago and has been...

Apr 25, 2023

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Charles S. Beard, II, 77, of York New Salem, passed away at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Alice (Dapp) Beard for exactly 53 years on the day he passed. Charles was born on September 13, 1945 in York to the late Helen (Edgar) Beard and Charles S. Beard, Sr....

Apr 25, 2023

Perla S. (Schultz) Kranich, 95 of York, PA died peacefully, surrounded by family both near and far, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was predeceased by her eldest daughter Clarabeth (Hirsch) Grossman and her husband of 55 years, Ivan "Ike" Kranich. She is survived by her brother M. Barry Schultz of Doylestown, PA, three children, Fritz S. Hirsch and...

Apr 24, 2023

On Monday, April 24, 2023, Norma Rae (Thoman) Metz, 79, of Red Lion passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late William H. Metz, Jr. for 49 years before his passing in 2010. Norma was born on July 12, 1943, in Glen Rock, to the late Leroy and Ruth (Smith) Thoman. She was...

Apr 18, 2023

Laura Alice Reed, 87 of Seven Valleys, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

She was one of 8 children. She was born in Staffordsville, Kentucky on April 9, 1936 to her late parents Rollie and Murzie Meade. She was previously married to the late Bobby J. Reed (deceased April...

Apr 18, 2023

Anna M (Tome) Daniels, 44 year wife of Glenn E. Daniels, Jacobus, PA entered into rest April 18, 2023.

She was the proud mother of Glenn E Daniels, II. Anna was the daughter of Joyce Tome, Red Lion and proceeded in death by her father Jacob J. Tome. She is survived by a sister Patricia Shaeffer of...

Apr 15, 2023

Thelma B. (Hostler) Baugher, 94, of Glenville, PA passed away, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home peacefully surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Daniel E. Baugher Sr., married 72 years before his passing on 3/1/2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 21, 2023 at St. Jacob’s (Stone)...

Apr 11, 2023

On Tuesday April 11, 2023, Robert E. "Bob" Tome, 80, passed away at ProMedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dallastown. Bob was born on June 17, 1942 in York to the late Lester D. and Elsie M. (Markle) Tome. He worked for Tate Products for many years before retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Red Lion Bible...

Apr 10, 2023

On Monday, April 10, 2023, Douglas M. Bartell, 70, passed away suddenly at home in New Freedom. He was the devoted husband to Susan (Sotdorus) Bartell for 38 years. He was born on May 3, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to Herbert and the late Betty (Hetrick) Bartell. Doug graduated from Woodlawn High School in Maryland where he played baseball...

Apr 2, 2023

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, William E. "Bill" Bruaw, 83, passed away after a brief illness at the Pappus House in York. He was the loving husband of Mary K. (Yost) Bruaw for 60 years. Bill was born on December 29, 1939 in Seven Valleys to the late Harry and Sevilla (Hoff) Bruaw. He graduated from Spring Grove High...

Mar 31, 2023

Julian Sevilla Grote, 89, passed away March 31st, 2023 in Hanover, PA. Julian was born April 12, 1933 in Manheim Township, PA to the late Albert E. and Bertie M. (Albright) Grote. She graduated from Codorus Township High School in 1951. She worked for York Tape and Label Co. and retired in 1994 after 32 years. Julian was a...

Mar 29, 2023

James L. Williams, age 83, of New Freedom, passed away on March 29, 2023, after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on August 12, 1939, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Jim was the son of the late Carlton L. Williams and Lorna L. (Porter) Williams. Jim attended Moon Township High School and both Lehigh University and...

Mar 29, 2023

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Dean E. Kreeger, 88, of Seven Valleys passed away at home. He was the devoted husband to JoAnn (Plymire) Kreeger for 58 years. Dean was born on January 12, 1935 in North Codorus Township to the late William and Sadie (Herman) Kreeger. He was a press operator for Cole Steel for many years, then...

Mar 26, 2023

On March 26, 2023, Joseph Andrew Starz, Jr., 87, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was the devoted husband to Rev. Jacqueline F. (Freeman) Starz for 64 years. Joseph was born on August 27, 1935, in York, PA to the late Marian L. (Andrews) and Joseph Andrew Starz, Sr. He graduated from North...

Mar 23, 2023

Roseann Pechter Cohen, age 94, of York and Lancaster, Pa., died in Lancaster on March 23, 2023. She was born in 1928 in Jersey Shore, Pa., to Samuel and Dora Lurie Pechter. Samuel , the son of Hiram and Esther Pechter of Vienna, Austria, started a department store clothing business in Jersey Shore, that Roseann remained proud of her...

Mar 22, 2023

Linda (Ferree) Frantz, 70, of Seven Valleys, passed away at York Hospital March 22, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Thomas L. Frantz. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Linda Frantz was born in Springfield Township on May 25, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Grace E. (McConnell)...

Mar 21, 2023

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Lucille (Yelton) Lecrone, 80, passed away peacefully at home in Seven Valleys. She was the wife of the late Michael H. Lecrone. Lucille was born on February 24, 1943 in Bakersville, NC, to the late Fred and Willie Mae (Briggs) Yelton.

Lucille was a hard worker, working for a Cotton Mill in...

Mar 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Sandra Ann (Blondie) Orlowsky, 81, of York, passed away at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Orlowsky. Sandra was born on December 26, 1941 in Middleport, PA to the late Joseph and Mae (Evans) Yuscyk.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Wheeler, Brenda (Toby) Runkle, Patricia...

Mar 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Tim R. Meckley, 62, passed away peacefully at home. Born on September 7, 1960 in York, he was the son of the late Betty Jane (Walker) Meckley and Clark E. Meckley, Sr.

Tim graduated from Spring Grove High School, then attended York Technical Institute, where he received his Computer Aided Draftsman (CAD)...

Mar 6, 2023

Bethel "Sandy" Gosnell passed away on March 6, 2023 in Carlisle, Pa. She was born in Anne Arundel County, MD and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Merrell Prince. She is survived by her ex-husband Charles E. "Chuck' Gosnell, her sons Charles E. Gosnell, Jr. and John C. Gosnell, 2 grandchildren and her brother Earney Prince and...