All Obituaries

James J. Diffendarfer Jr., age 88, of Mount Wolf, PA went to be with his Heavenly Father at 10:55 AM on Sunday October 17, 2021. He was the husband of Jacqueline Diffendarfer.   Born May 22, 1933 in York, PA, he was a son of the late Hilda (Wilders) and James J. Diffendarfer Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in Fairbanks, Alaska during the Korean War, and retired as electrical foreman from Campbell Chain Company in 1997.  In retirement James gave of his time and talents to the...

William G. Beshore, age 95, of Fairview Township, Lewisberry, died at 11:20 PM Friday, October 15, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit, Camp Hill.  He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Shimmel) Beshore. Born November 23, 1925 in Goldsboro, he was the son of the late Ray and Kathryn (Koellner) Beshore.  He served in the US Navy during WWII, and was retired from the US Army Depot.  He was a member of Paddletown Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in Newberrytown. Mr....

David L. Shoemaker, age 81, of Manchester Township, York, died at 5:20 AM Friday, October 15, 2021, as a result of Covid-19.  He was the long time companion of Mary G. (Zeek) Young.  He is also survived by five children, as well as a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born April 9, 1940 in Columbia County, the only child of the late Frank J. Shoemaker, and the late Margaret E. (Whitenight) Shoemaker Eyer, he was retired from Caterpillar, Inc., and prior to that had...

Carla J. Diffendarfer, age 67, of Manchester Township, York, unexpectedly died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Wayne E. Diffendarfer. Born December 6, 1 953 in York, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. Hunt, and the late Norma (Mitzel) Hunt-Shoff. She was retired from York City School District after 35 years of employment, and was a lifetime attendee of Faith Bible Fellowship Church. Mrs. Diffendarfer is...

Hearld M. Hall, age 71, of York, died at 9:25 AM Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Linda M. (Lloyd) Diehl. Born April 29, 1950 in Scott County, Virginia, a son of the late Ann L. (Smith) Hall, he had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was retired from York International. He was a longtime member of Corn Hill Fishing and Hunting Club in Lycoming County, and was a fan of NASCAR,...

Vincent P. (Vinnie) Lomenzo, Jr., age 58, of West York, died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at York Hospital. Born July 11, 1963, in Long Island, New York, a son of the late Vincent P. Lomenzo, Sr., he was the owner of VZ Home Improvements, and enjoyed car shows, going to the beach, and spending time with family. Mr. Lomenzo is survived by a son, Zachary Lomenzo; a daughter, Angelina Lomenzo; four brothers, Frank Lomenzo (Wendy), Jimmy Lomenzo (Barbara), Anthony Hengst- Lomenzo (Missy), Mark...

Linda E. Garner, age 73, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 11:12 PM Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law.  She was the wife of the late James Garner. Born August 18, 1948 in York, a daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Delores E. (Heiner) Kauffman, she was retired from the East York Walmart. Mrs. Garner is survived by a daughter, Jennifer L. Myers, and her husband Russel, of York; a son, Chad A. Deardorff, and his wife Jessica, of York;...

Charles F. Waltmire, age 87, of West Manchester Township, York, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at UPMC Memorial. He was the husband of Donna F.  (McGurk) Waltmire. Born August 16, 1934 in York, he was a son to the late Stewart E. and Ruth P.  (Snelbecker) Waltmire. He had retired as an Industrial Engineer, having worked at Voith Hydro, and York Borg Warner. In addition to his wife of 67 ½ years, Mr. Waltmire is survived by two sons, Steven W. Waltmire, and Gregory A....

Mary Jane Gay, age 96, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 5:15 PM Saturday, October 2, 2021 at York Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Richard W. "Curly" Gay. Born December 11, 1924, in York, she was the only child of the late Henry D. and Mary E. (Jacobs) Constantine.  She had worked as a teacher's aid for York Suburban School District for more than 20 years, and was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Gay is survived by a son, David V. Gay,...

James M. Bowman, age 43, of York Township, York, died at 12:55 PM Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his residence.  He was the husband of Tami (Bajorek) Bowman. Born December 4, 1977 in York, a son of Kay (Tracy) Bowman, of York, and Thomas Bowman, and step son of Sue Bowman, of York, he was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and had worked in banking, lending and sales.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in...