All Obituaries

Margie N. Topper, age 90, entered into God’s eternal care according to His promise in John 3:16, on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Country Meadows of York-West. Born November 23, 1929, in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Claude P. and Anna J. (Huggins) Bankert. Margie was the loving wife of the late Robert C. Topper, who died July 30, 1999, and with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey K. Topper and his wife, Judith, of Hanover,...

Barry L. Seaks, age 64, of Felton, died at 10:18 AM on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Kathy L. (Overmiller) Seaks. Born on October 31, 1955 in York County, he was one of 12 children to the late Stanley and Viola (Druck) Seaks and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Seaks is survived by a son, Philip Seaks, and his wife Angela; two daughters, Crystal Bathory, and her husband Les, and Kim Warner; eight grandchildren,...

Phyllis J. Kimmons, age 92, of Spring Garden Township, York, Phyllis died peacefully on July 4, 2020 in her home of 67 years, surrounded by love, as she had lived her life. She was born December 21, 1927 in York, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Schriver) McCoy. She graduated from William Penn Senior High School in 1945, and retained valued friendships with many classmates, including a lunch group that continued to meet monthly until recently. In early 1946, while working as...

Janet R. Wallick, age 86, of Dover Township, Dover, died at 6:29 PM on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Wallick. Born on August 10, 1933 in York, a daughter of the late Harry C. and Anna I. (Dick) Yingling, she graduated from York Catholic High School. She had retired from Doe Spun and was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Wallick is survived by three sons, Frederick E. Wallick II,...

Mary Jane Cowburn, age 84, of York, passed away at 6:30 PM Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Rest Haven-York Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born December 15, 1935, in York, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Bertha R. (Ellis) Sheetz. She had worked for Dentsply and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing BINGO and traveling to New York City. Mrs. Cowburn is survived by a son, Robert E. Cowburn, and his wife Susan, of Windsor; a daughter-in-law, Laura...

Kenneth H. Matthews, 73, of York, Pennsylvania, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, at his beloved beach town, Avalon, New Jersey.  He was born on January 4, 1947, to the late Clifford and Eleanor (Dixon) Matthews of Downingtown, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Downingtown Senior High School in 1964.  Ken attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in music education in 1968. Additionally, he earned his Master’s...

Edwin F. Smith, Jr., age 88, of York, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran in the Village at Sprenkle Drive. Surviving him are his beloved wife of 68 years, Sally May (Burns) Smith; his eldest son, William E. Smith, and wife Jane, of Lake Worth, Florida, grandchildren Jeremy (Crystal) of Tallahassee, Florida, Derek (Whitney) of Lake Worth, step grandchildren, Gregory Roelke and family of York, Jamison Roelke of Lancaster, and his great...

Catherine R. Smith, age 97, of Newberry Township, Manchester, died at 10:53 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Russell Smith. Born September 11, 1922 in Violet Hill, a daughter of the late Raymond F. and Pauline L. (Stoner) King, she was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of York since 1943. Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, Russell E. Smith, of Mobile, Alabama, Edward R. Smith, of York, and Douglas R. Smith, of Dillsburg; six daughters, Lavon M....

Russell M. Jefferson, Jr., age 76, of Dover, died at 10:22 PM Sunday, June 28, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services North. He was the longtime fiancé and soul mate of Bonita M. Harris. Born on September 2, 1943 in York, a son of the late Russell M. and Mary (Murray) Jefferson, he was retired from Voith Hydro. He was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where he coached boy’s basketball. He was also a coach of Southern York football, the Community Progress Council...

Mary E. Aughenbaugh, age 98, of Dover, died at 2:04 AM Friday, June 26, 2020, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Aughenbaugh. Born May 22, 1922 in East Manchester Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Hilda M. (Shaffer) Loucks. She was a 1940 graduate of Manchester High School, and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Manchester, and Mount Wolf VFW Post 2493 Auxilary. Mrs. Aughenbaugh is survived by a grandson, Duane J. Aughenbaugh, and his wife...