All Obituaries

Thomas Michael Appler, 80, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on October 9, 1945, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Kenneth U. and Romaine (Warehime) Appler. Tom was born and raised in Gettysburg and graduated from Littlestown High School with the Class of 1963. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country for three years while stationed in Augsburg, Germany. During ...

Kimberly MacKenzie-Smith, 52, of Littlestown, formerly of West Chester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following a three-year battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of James A. Smith, with whom she shared 18 wonderful years of marriage. Born on August 25, 1973, in Ridley Park, Kimberly was the cherished daughter of Donald, Jr. and Joan M. (Przeklasa) MacKenzie of West Chester. Kimberly was raised in West Chester and graduated ...

Margaret L. “Peggy” Clarke, 75, of Littlestown, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford.  She was the loving wife of Jeffrey H. Clarke, Littlestown; together they shared 50 years of marriage. Born July 28, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Law) Lawler. Peggy attended Catholic school through high school and was crowned May Queen.  She graduated from Millersville University where she was an ...

Rebecca Katherine Nevells of McSherrystown, Pa., passed away on June 18th, 2026 at Hanover General Hospital.  She was born in Annapolis, Md. on Aug. 3rd, 1967, the first daughter  of Sarah (Sally) and Grover Nevells.  The world was made a little brighter that day. Rebecca graduated from F.S.K. high school in Carroll county in 1985 and over several years earned a degree in Social Work from U.M.B.C.  Her primary job soon after graduating was with the State of Md. working ...

Robert W. Mitz, 80, of Hanover, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at home.  He was the loving husband of Carolyn Ann (Morgret) Mitz, Hanover; together they shared five and a half years of marriage.  Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Ann (Harner) Mitz who passed away June 22, 2019. Born August 11, 1945 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Catherine E. (Harner) Mitz. Robert was a machinist for 36 years with SKF, Hanover and was a member of the ...

Frederick J. Cucco, Jr., 78, left this world after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses, while at his home in Adams County, PA, on June 16, 2026.  His wife of 46 years, Cheryl A. Cucco (Hylock), was by his side. Fred was born on April 20, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, to his parents, Frederick J. Cucco, Sr. of Naples, Italy, and Opal L. Whittemore of Warrenton, NC.  Fred graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in 1966, majoring in Printing.  He became ...

George Wayne Matthews, 58, of Littlestown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born April 26, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of George F. Matthews and the late Betty Lee (Trostle) Matthews. George spent his early years in Baltimore and later resided in Westminster and Taneytown before making Littlestown his home. A proud graduate of Westminster Senior High School's Class of 1986, he worked alongside his father ...

Darlene Grace Reed, of Littlestown, PA, peacefully passed away at home Sunday May 31, 2026 at the age of 82 years with her loving children by her side. She was a very loving and giving person, always willing to help anyone, especially the poor, hungry, and lonely.  She was a gentle mother who always rushed quickly to our side whenever we had an injury (even when her kids were adults).  Family was very important to her and she would do anything to keep her family safe. A ...

Darlene J. (Jones) Burton, 74, of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the loving companion of Stephen Bialecki, with whom she shared many cherished years. Born on December 5, 1951, in Towson, Maryland, Darlene was the daughter of the late Roy V. and Bertha L. Jones. Darlene will be lovingly remembered by her companion, Stephen Bialecki; her children, William Clayton Ward and his wife, Jennifer, Christine Turner and her husband, ...

Phyllis A. Baumgardner, 94, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at The Gardens at Gettysburg.  She was the loving wife of the late LeRoy A. Baumgardner, Sr. Born February 26, 1932 in Silver Run, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Annie (Krumrine) Bittle. Phyllis was a 1950 graduate of Littlestown High School and was a member of Christ Church, Littlestown.  She was a bundle carrier and mail room supervisor at the Hanover Evening Sun for many ...