All Obituaries

Florence M. Tome, age 90, of Mount Wolf, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Tome. Born November 19, 2023, in York, she worked for BonTon, Danskin, and Giant. Mrs. Tome is survived by a son, Robert H. Tome, Jr., and his wife Susan, of York; four grandchildren, Andrew C. Tome, Aimee R. Smith, Benjamin Hoffman, and Alex Hoffman; and seven great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Rodney, James, and Barry Tome. A...

Robert F. Snellbaker, age 60, of York, died at 5:25 PM Monday, December 4, 2023, at York Hospital. Born November 22, 1963, in York, a son of the late Ivan F. and Alverta R. (Kyle) Snellbaker, he had worked in janitorial services, and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Mr. Snellbaker is survived by two sisters, Susan E. Weisensale, and her husband Brian, of York, and Cynthia Snellbaker.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ivan Snellbaker. Kuhner Associates Funeral...

Olive Padden, a nearly life-long member of the York community, died Sunday December 3, 2023, at the Riddle Village Retirement Community in Media, Pennsylvania. She was 93. Olive Catherine Padden was born to Anne (McDermott) Padden and John F. Padden in New Richmond, Wisconsin on January 27, 1930, two months prematurely. Weighing less than three pounds at birth, Olive was not expected to live. But live she did, for a very long time, with the spirit, determination, resilience and strength...

William S. “Bill” Kirkendall, Sr., age 67, of Spring Garden Township, York, died at 3:09 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Connie D. (Ramer) Kirkendall with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 25, 2023. Born July 19, 1956, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late Donald and Norma L. (Price) Kirkendall, he was the owner of Salvage One. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was also an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed...

Catherine M. Huber, age 88, of West Manchester Township, York, died at 8:35 AM Sunday, December 3, 2023, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village at Sprenkle Drive. Born July 11, 1935, in York, a daughter of the late George A. and Erma R. (Findley) Huber, she retired from Dentsply Sirona, and was a member of Saint Marks Lutheran Church and a lifelong supporter of the York High Bearcats. Ms. Huber is survived by two nephews, Barry J. Cousler, and Jeffrey M. Cousler; two nieces, Kimberly S. Huber, and...

Wanda E. Laughman, age 81, of East Manchester Township, Mount Wolf, died at 4:20 AM Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of Chauncey Todd Laughman for 55 years. Born December 11, 1941, in Manchester borough, a daughter of the late Walter and Miriam (Weigle) Baker, she worked as a secretary for Dr. Ned Blymire and Dr. George Blymire, and was a member of Pleasureville Christian Church, and the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Laughman was preceded...

Denise E. (Alwine) Kinard, age 64, of Shrewsbury, passed away at York Hospital in the presence of her daughters on the morning of December 2, 2023. She heard her favorite movie, funny confessions, singing, prayers, laughter, and love during one last girls’ night that she gifted Rachel and Joanna. Mrs. Kinard was a 1977 graduate of Susquehannock High School and a 1978 graduate of Patricia Stevens Modeling School in Baltimore. She worked at Pediatric Care of York as a medical assistant,...

Juanita E. Hanna, age 93, of York, died at 9:25 AM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at York North Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Charles R. Hanna. Born July 24, 1930, in York, one of six children of the late Thomas W. and Irene (Franklin) Foller, she was a 1948 graduate of William Penn High School.  She had worked as a waitress and factory worker and was a member of the Auxiliary of Mount Wolf VFW Post 2493. Mrs. Hanna is survived by two daughters, Judy...

John M. Phillips, Jr., age 74, of Conewago Township, York, died at 2:37 AM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence. Born March 5, 1949,  a son of the late John M. Phillips, Sr. and the late Alice E. (Fitzgerald) Phillips, he retired as a captain in the US Air Force after more than 20 years of service.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronaut Engineering, and, as a Viet Nam War Veteran, served as a Titan II Missile Commander.  Prior to retirement he served as...

Thelma J. “Jeanie” Kauffman, age 93, of Manchester Township, York, died at 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Bobby E. Kauffman. Born November 26, 1930, in York, a daughter of the late Paul E. Bixler and the late M. Louise (Falkenstine) Bixler Hamme, she was a 1948 graduate of North York High School.  She worked as a library aide for the Central York School District and for 20 years at Rutters Farm Stores. She was a member...