All Obituaries

Phyllis Auerbach Lipsitz, age 95, of York Township, York, died at 2:29 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Autumn House East. She was the wife of the late Stuart F. Auerbach and the late Sheldon Lipsitz. Born April 11, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late David and Eva (Schneider) Raises. She was a member of Ohev Sholom Congregation, retired from Visiting Nurses Association of York, where she worked as the Office Administrator for 30 years. She is survived by a son, Marc ...

Palmer A. Grove, age 91, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 4:25 AM Monday, July 13, 2026, at Rest Haven-York. Born August 22, 1934, in Red Lion, the son of the late Walter E. and Grace (Abel) Grove, he was retired as a machine operator for Fincorp. Mr. Grove is survived by his great aunt, Delores Abel, of York; and his cousin, Marta Zambito, of York. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Phyllis Grove. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, ...

Sonja E. Brainard, age 88, of Springettsbury Township, York, died at 2:21 AM Thursday, July 9, 2026, at UPMC Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman Brainard, Jr. Born May 11, 1938, in York, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Louisa (Winand) Resh. She enjoyed watching wildlife in her backyard and soap operas, and was an avid wrestling fan. Mrs. Brainard is survived by two sisters, Gloria Beckwith, of York, and Joan Goodwin, of Alexandria, Virginia; two brothers, ...

Dale E. Lefever, Jr., age 69, of Dover, died at 1:34 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Inners Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dallastown. Born July 18, 1956, in York, a son of Sandra (Woods) Lefever, of West York, and the late Dale E. Lefever, Sr.  He was a graduate of York VoTech and worked for Stone Container for more than twenty years and then worked for Colony Park Lanes North as a maintenance mechanic.  He was a member of Refuge Baptist Church, in Lewisberry, the National ...

Gertrude L. Brubaker, age 87, of Springettsbury Township, York, died at 11:55 AM Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Brubaker. Born June 3, 1939, in York, she was a daughter of the late Erney and Mary (Fortney) Byers. She was an advocate for the SPCA and served on its Board of Directors, and as Board President. Mrs. Brubaker is survived by a son, Scott A. Beaverson, Esq., of Spring Grove; three daughters, Jennifer ...

Douglas C. Glatfelter, age 61, of Shrewsbury Township, New Freedom, died at 3:27 PM Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his residence. Born September 1, 1964, in York, he was the son of the late Barbara (Roberts), and he had worked for various fast-food restaurants in New Freedom. Mr. Glatfelter is survived by a cousin, Gregory Roberts, of New Freedom. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, is in charge of private funeral arrangements.

Anna Mae Cook, age 90, of Springettsbury Township, York, died at 7:37 PM Friday, July 3, 2026, at Wellspan York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Orven D. Cook. Born March 10, 1936, in New Freedom, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Miller) Miller.  She was a member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church. Mrs. Cook is survived by two daughters, Denise L. Rider, of York, and Vickie J. Kline, and her husband Greg, of York; four grandchildren, Abbie Heilman, and her ...

Gerasimos “Gerry” Noifeld, age 79, of South Middleton Township, Carlisle, died at 1:42 AM Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Carlisle Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 21, 1947, in Greece. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, is in charge of private funeral arrangements.

Morris J. Free, age 78, of Newberry Township, Manchester, died at 8:56 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Bonnie J. (Kohler) Free. Born November 16, 1947, in York, he was a son of the late Edward W. and Lois L. (Wagner) Free.  He retired from Voith Hydro as a Machine Operator and, after retirement, he returned to Voith Hydro as a Consultant. He also was a wartime Veteran serving in active duty in Vietnam as an airplane mechanic. In addition to his ...

Kim M. Deeley, age 67, of Fairview Township, New Cumberland, died at 7:06 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg. Born August 29, 1958, in Rome, New York, she was a daughter of the late Paul Deeley and the late Elizabeth (Martineau) Deeley Flagg. She is survived by two daughters, Theresa Slaseman, of Etters, Sanfra Murphy, of Perkasie; a son, Earl Murphy, of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Claudia Shertzer, Noah Murphy, Hunter Breiner, and Sakari Worthington; a brother, Paul ...