All Obituaries

Ann N. VanTassel, age 82, of Windsor Township, York, died at 9:10 PM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Rest Haven Rehab and Nursing. She was the wife of Barry T. VanTassel. Born May 15, 1938 in York, a daughter of the late Sherman and Bertha (Wallick) Floyd, she was a member of Pleasureville United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband of 61 years, Mrs. VanTassel is survived by three granddaughters, Jennifer A. Scott, Amy M. Zuver, and Katie L. Keeney; five great grandchildren; a niece,...

Jolene A. (Engles) Gilbert, 82, passed away at UPMC Memorial surrounded by her family on November 19, 2020 at 8:00 PM. She was born in York to the late Walter L. Engles and Laura Mae (Sechrist) Engles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, John H. Gilbert. She was employed by a sewing factory and the Spirit of ’76 Motel in York. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great friend to all who knew her. She is survived by two sons, Steven J. Vicchiotti, and his...

Phyllis J. Jacoby, age 87, of Conewago Township, Manchester, died 5:25 AM Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Luther D. “Jim” Jacoby, with whom she celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2020. Born November 26, 1932 in Manchester, a daughter of the late Paul G. and Florence M. (Weigle) Lingg, she was a graduate of Manchester High School. She had worked in the office at L.D. Jacoby Sales and Service...

Darlene L. “Dottie” Brunson, age 81, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 10:48 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald G. Brunson. Born July 5, 1939 in Springfield Township, the daughter of the late George and Helen C. (Shrum) Messman, she had worked as a legal secretary for several firms in York prior to her retirement. She was a member of Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Brunson is survived by a daughter, Lori A....

Martin Dennis Wagner was born on May 10, 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin. Marty, as he was affectionately known by his close friends and loved ones, lived for 69 years. He died on November 17, 2020. Marty was preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Wagner, as well as his siblings, John Wagner and Bob Wagner. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joann May Wagner. Also his children, Martin Dennis Wagner, Jr., Melissa Ann Carrozza, Andrew James Wagner, and Daniel Conrad Wagner....

William F. “Shorty” “Pork” Burhans, age 96, of Conewago Township, Dover, died at 3:16 AM Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence. He was the loving companion of Susan Filson for ten years and the husband of the late Martha (Myers) Burhans. Born January 24, 1924 in York, a son of the late Ross and Carrie (Oberlander) Burhans, he served in the US Army Air Force during World War II and received the Purple Heart Medal. He worked as the head flagman for Dorsey Speedway...

Timothy W. Cover, age 72, of Dover, died at 12:41 PM Thursday, November 12, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Minehart) Cover. Born July 6, 1948 in York, a son of the late James E. and Emma P. (Lynart) Cover, he was a 1967 graduate of Spring Grove High School. He had retired from General Dynamics after more than 30 years of employment. Mr. Cover collected trains, stamps and coins and loved his grandsons. His favorite quote was “Have a quality day!” In...

James V. Potter, age 69, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 7:40 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at York Hospital. Born August 9, 1951 in York, a son of the late David H. and Grace Potter, he was a graduate of York Suburban High School. He was a former co-owner of the Lincoln Highway Garage Sportsman Dining Room and was retired from York Tape and Label, where he worked as a Supervisor. Mr. Potter is survived by his daughter, Mary E. “Beth” Harrison, of York;...

Gertrude K. Beck Manchester - Gertrude K. Beck, age 84, formerly of Manchester, died at 9:09 AM Monday, November 9, 2020 at her residence in York. She was the wife of the late Roy C. Beck, Jr. Born May 29, 1936 in York, a daughter of the late Robert and Rosella (Rouscher) Trimmer, she had worked as a dress maker for 30 years. Mrs. Beck is survived by a daughter, April Edleblute, of Manchester; a son, Robert C. Trimmer, and his wife Malisa, of Lewisberry; seven grandchildren, Jeffery,...

Alberta M. Miller Manchester - Alberta (Bert) Mary Miller, 88, of Manchester, died Monday, November 9, at home. She was the wife of the late Paul John Miller. Bert was born May 19, 1932 in Oxford, New York. She was the daughter of the late George Mills Cawley and Ruth Adeline (Wright) Cawley. Bert was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, where over the years she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and was an active member of WELCA. Many will remember her from her years working and...