Local Dillsburg Area Obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our Dillsburg, PA area obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

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Sandra Danner Dillsburg

Sandra Lee Danner, 80, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born May 22nd, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Kirk) Orner. Sandra was a retired Medical Assistant and was a member of Hope Grace Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and shopping. She is survived by her husband Larry C. Danner; two daughters, Kelly L. Hurley of ...

Sandra Lee Danner, 80, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born May 22nd, 1945, in Harrisburg, ...

Donald Pentz Carlisle

Donald Eugene Pentz, 69, of Carlisle, PA passed away Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at the U.P.M.C. Harrisburg Hospital. He was born November 27th, 1956, in Hanover, PA the son of the late John R. and Velma M. (Griest) Pentz. Donald was a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School class of 1975. He was a retired professional truck driver after many years. Donald attended Grace Bible Chapel in Gardners and enjoyed riding his bicycle and ...

Donald Eugene Pentz, 69, of Carlisle, PA passed away Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at the U.P.M.C. Harrisburg Hospital. He was born November 27th, 1956, in Hanover, PA ...

Laura Keller Dillsburg

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Teresa Pifer York Springs

Teresa Mae Pifer, 63, of York Springs, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. She was born July 22nd, 1962, in Carlisle, PA the daughter of Theda R. (Vaughn) Wenger of Dillsburg and the late Ray O. Wenger. Teresa was a graduate of Northern High School class of 1981 and was employed as the officer manager for the Magisterial Court, 19th District York County in Dillsburg for over 27 ...

Teresa Mae Pifer, 63, of York Springs, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. She was born ...

Cindy Estes Dillsburg

Cindy L. Estes, 69, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at her home. She was born October 14th, 1956, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Madelyn J. (Walck) Hawbecker and was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. Cindy had various occupations over the years starting out after high school working for Berg Electronics, then working as a pharmacy technician for Merck Medco and See-Right Pharmacy. She then went ...

Cindy L. Estes, 69, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at her home. She was born October 14th, 1956, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late ...

Robert Burkhardt Dillsburg

Robert Griffith Burkhardt, 85, of Dillsburg passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 27, 1940, in Camden, NJ the son of the late John H. Burkhardt and Elizabeth A. (Mastin) Athey. Robert was also preceded in death by his step-father, Harold Athey. Robert was retired from Kinney Shoe Corporation in Shiremenstown where he worked in the warehouse. After his retirement he worked for the Northern York County ...

Robert Griffith Burkhardt, 85, of Dillsburg passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 27, 1940, in Camden, NJ the ...

Arthur Smyrski Dillsburg

Arthur Thomas Smyrski, 82, of Dillsburg, PA, recently a resident of Celebration Villa, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. He was born March 7th, 1943, in Rutland, VT the son of the late John A. and Helen M. (Pifko) Smyrski. Arthur was the widower of Grace A. (McKee) Smyrski. Arthur was a graduate of West Rutland High School Class of 1960 and he was a retired machinist for ...

Arthur Thomas Smyrski, 82, of Dillsburg, PA, recently a resident of Celebration Villa, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp ...

Frances "Frannie" Hager Dillsburg

Frances Jean “Frannie” Hager, of Dillsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Grand View Campus, Sellersville, PA. She was 86. She was the loving wife of the late R. Lamar Hager until his passing on October 19, 2006. Born in Sellersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Freeman ...

Frances Jean “Frannie” Hager, of Dillsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Grand View Campus, Sellersville, PA. She was ...

JoAnne Gahres Dillsburg

JoAnne (Scalamogna) Gahres, 93, of Dillsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born December 12, 1932, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Kennedy) Scalamogna. She was a graduate of William Penn High School. JoAnne was the widow of Paul N. Gahres. She worked for nearly 30 years for Shelby Mutual Insurance Company. She retired from Merchants & Business Men's Insurance Company as assistant claims ...

JoAnne (Scalamogna) Gahres, 93, of Dillsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born December 12, 1932, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and ...

Joseph Whitacre, Sr. York Springs

Joseph Walter Whitacre, Sr., age 90, of York Springs, PA, passed away on Feb 24th, 2026. He was born on Sept 12th, 1935, in Siddonsburg, PA, to Harley A. and Leota P. Whitacre. He married his childhood sweetheart, Eleanor Irene Runkel, on Oct 3rd, 1954, and loved her till she passed in 1998. Joe was employed as an accountant at National Cash Register (NCR) for more than 30 years. He and Eleanor raised 5 children, were active in the Harmony Bethel Church, and ...

Joseph Walter Whitacre, Sr., age 90, of York Springs, PA, passed away on Feb 24th, 2026. He was born on Sept 12th, 1935, in Siddonsburg, PA, to Harley A. and Leota P. Whitacre. ...

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