Rev. Ronald E. Bowersox, Retired, of Jean-Lo Way, York, Pa., died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition to his daughter, among his survivors is his wife, Joyce Bowersox. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Dallastown, Pa.
Mrs. Catherine E. “Cathy” (Matthews) Buffton, wife of Rev. William G. Buffton, Retired, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Memorial services were held Monday, February 8, 2016, in Beach Lake United Methodist Church, Beach Lake, Pa. Interment was in Beach Lake Cemetery, Beach Lake, Pa.
Pastor Patricia C. Gable, Retired, of Butter Road, Dover, Pa., died Thursday, March 24, 2016, in York Hospital. Among her survivors is her husband, Rev. Dr. Dennis R. Gable, Retired. Memorial services were held Monday, March 28, 2016, in Otterbein United Methodist Church, Emigsville, Pa. Interment was in Salem Union Cemetery, Dover, Pa.
Rev. J. Marco Hunsberger, Retired, of Adams Street, Williamsport, Pa., died February 17, 2016, at home. Among his survivors is his wife, Beverly A. (Smith) Hunsberger. Memorial services were private and at the convenience of the family.
Mr. Michael Pedone, of Kellows Road, Honesdale, Pa., died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at home. Among is survivors is his wife, Rev. Alice Pedone, Retired. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Smith Hill United Methodist Church, Honesdale, Pa. Interment was in Smith Hill Cemetery, Honesdale, Pa.
Mrs. L. Bernice (Sheeks) Shafer, of Newry Street, Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Sunday, February 14, 2016, in Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, Pa. She was the widow of Rev. Donald L. Shafer, Retired. Among her survivors are her daughter, Rev. Elaine Shafer-Stroud, Altoona District Assisting Elder; her son-in-law, Rev. Byron Shafer-Stroud, Retired; her son, Rev. D. L. Brinton Shafer, Retired; and a granddaughter, Rev. Elizabeth Shafer-Glass, serving on loan to Virginia Conference. Memorial services were held Monday, February 22, 2016, in Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring, Pa. Interment was at the convenience of the family.
Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Shearer, Retired, of Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, Pa., died Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Willow Valley. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 9, 2016, in First United Methodist Church, Ephrata, Pa. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Pa.
Mrs. Thelma F. Williams, of Berkstone Circle, Harrisburg, Pa., died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at home. She was the widow of Rev. J. Carl Williams, Retired. Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, Pa.
Rev. Edward H. Yarnell, Retired, of Glendale Road, York, Pa., died Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Manor Care Health Services. He is survived by his wife, Elsie M. (Phillips) Yarnell. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Aldersgate United Methodist Church, York, Pa.
