All Obituaries

William H. Eater, II, age 76, of Springettsbury Township, York, died at 1:44 AM Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. He was the husband of Doris A. (Frey) Eater. Born April 9, 1948, in York, the only child of the late William H. and Dolores R. (Urey) Eater, he worked for McCrory Distribution as a manager for many years until its closure.  He then worked for Tasty Snack as a delivery driver, and later retired from Bowlers Supply. After retirement he worked...

Grace Anna Ailes, age 106, of York Township, Red Lion, died at 5:30 AM Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Rest Haven of York. She was a devoted wife of the late Edwin W. Ailes whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born September 16, 1917, in Peach Bottom Township, she was a daughter of the late Bunyan H. and Mary J. (Fulton) Wise.  She attended Delta High School and graduated in 1935. Upon her passing she was the last member of that graduating class. She then worked her way through...

Bonnie G. Rausch, age 83, of West Manchester Township, York, died at 8:37 AM Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Henry J. Rausch, Sr. Born April 17, 1941, in Beards Fork, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Henry Hubert and Goldie Rebecca (Maye) Withrow, she worked as a babysitter for many years and was a member of the Red Hat Society and card club, and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Mrs. Rausch is survived by five children, Beth A. Boren, of York,...

Joyce A. Topper, age 81, of Manchester Township, York, died at 9:20 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran in the Village at Sprenkle Drive. She was the wife of the late Joseph I. Topper, Jr, who was the love of her life for 27 years. Born February 12, 1943, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Donald W. and Obern W. (Weibley) Miller, she had worked at Servomation for 10 years and was an Avon sales representative for 30 years. She was a member of Saint Peter’s Lutheran...

Douglas L. Zerbe, age 89, of Windsor Township, York, died at 12:00 AM Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley J. (Paules) Zerbe. Born April 18, 1935, in White Plains, New York, the son of the late Leon Zerbe, Sr. and the late Olive G. (Rodgers) Zerbe, he retired from York International Engineering.  He was a member of York International Relief Association, Hawk Gunning Club, and Locust Grove United Church of Christ. In addition to his wife of 69 years,...

John S. Kochenour, age 67, of York, died at 6:13 AM Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. Born May 10, 1956, in York, a son of the late Glenn B. and Virginia (Anstine) Kochenour, he graduated from York Suburban High School in 1974, and worked at many different restaurants as a cook. Mr. Kochenour is survived by his brother, Jeffrey D. Kochenour, and his wife Judy, of York; a sister, Jill S. Mundis, and her husband Toddy, of Mount Wolf; and his close friends, Brenda J. Test, of York,...

Glenwood R. Hoskin, age 79, of Newberry Township, York Haven, died at 12:25 PM Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Donna (Goodermuth) Hoskin. Born October 23, 1944, in York, a son of the late Edward L. and Charlotte L. (Lease) Hoskin, he retired from McCrory Distribution as Director of Transportation. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Mr. Hoskin is survived by a son, Glenwood Hoskin, Jr., of York Haven; a daughter, April Hoskin, of York Haven; two...

Jerrold “Jerry” Cohen, 73, beloved husband of Sharon Heiges Cohen, his wife of 53 years, died at 4:42 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, at York Hospital.  Jerry was born January 13, 1951, in New Rochelle, New York, the son of the late Seymour and Sarah Cohen. He retired from Susquehanna Bank as a bank manager and later worked for AAA and Lehman Volvo in retirement. He was a very active member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. Music was Jerry’s passion....

Michele R. Spangler, age 46, of Manchester Township, York, died at 9:28 PM Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence. Born July 4, 1977, in York, she was the daughter of Martin D. and Kimberly A. (Huber) Wilt, of York. Ms. Spangler is survived by a daughter, Gracie K. Spangler; a sister, Nicole L. Shaffer, of York; and her paternal grandmother, Jeanne Wilt. Workinger Semmel Funeral Homes and Cremation, 849 East Market Street, York, is in charge of private arrangements.

Sarah J. “Sally” Myers, age 71, of West Manchester Township, York, died at 12:23 PM Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was the wife of Michael E. Myers. Born November 11, 1952, in York, a daughter of the late Harry W. Harman, Jr. and the late Betty Jane (Bury) Harman, she retired after 30 years of service as a secretary with the York City School District.  She was a member of Saint Stephen’s United Church of Christ and loved making Sunday family dinners. In addition to...