An Explanation..

In the last few years I have done some research on all branches of my family tree. I have found much information through research sites on the internet such as Ancestry. I also had a written history and scrapbook of the DeVine family that came from Catherine and Dorothy DeVine.

I have decided to try to put much of my family history research online so others may see it. This will include text and photos of many different surnames, such as DeVine, Hochwalt, Weaver, Becker, Murray and Vanderslice. It also includes revisions of that original DeVine text. In no way do I wish to tarnish the work that was done before I started my research. I just want to share what I have found. Both versions I am sure have mistakes and misinformation.

I invite my family members to leave comments and share stories and corrections!


Thursday, January 12, 2012

Newspaper Abstracts of Becker, Leonard

Not sure if all these people are related, but I believe most are. The red text are ones I cannot connect at this time.

11/11/1878 the Hanover Citizen
On the 26th ult., in Heidelberg twp., John BECKER, Sr. Aged 66 years, 7 months and 18 days (this MAY be John Becker, husband of Sophia Fitzkee, father or Adam Becker. No one seems to know where either John or Sophia are buried or when they died. Last census records have them in Abbotstown in 1870.)

7/12/1889 New Oxford Item
June 30th by Rev John Tomlinson, Mr. Edward Becker of York Co to Miss Myra Kneper of Berwick Twp

11/11/1891 New Oxford Item
Col Stewart executor of John D Becker dec’d sold the hotel property in York Springs to Clinton Lerew for $2,100.00

11/1/1901 New Oxford Item
John E Becker was found dead in his bed at his home in Hanover at Tuesday morning by his housekeeper Miss Anna Goodfellow. He was aged 65 years 7 months and 1 day

Miss Alice Becker of Near Porter’s York Co was injured Monday afternoon by an explosion of dynamite. She was cleaning house at the home of Paul Thomas and on the top of a cupboard she found a box containing two dynamite cartridges one of which she pricked with a pin causing it to explode terribly lacerating her left hand, badly burning her face and also injuring her right hand somewhat

1/4/1901 the New Oxford Item
Mrs. Adam Becker of Midway aged about 56 years Wednesday morning fell down a flight of stairs, cut a gash three inches long on her forehead above the right eye. The wound required several stitches to close.

6/20/1902 New Oxford Item
Mr. Ammon G McIntyre and Miss Vergie E Becker both of New Chester were united in marriage at the Reformed Parsonage, Philadelphia Street,this place, on Sunday June 15th by Rev P.E. Heimer


11/20/1903 The Evening Herald
Hanover York Co PA
George Becker died at his home, 617 Abbottstown Street, last night at , of blood poisoning, the result of a scratch on his right leg from a finger nail.  He was confined to bed for a week.  Deceased was aged 67 years, 5 months and 21 days.Mr. Becker was a carriage builder at New Baltimore for a number of years, moving to Hanover nine years ago, where he conducted a fertilizer business in the warehouse near Five Points, rear of Baltimore Street. About 36 years ago he was married to Miss Lucy Ann Myers, of Seven Valley, who with one daughter, Mrs. Levi Bowman, of Abbottstown Street, and one son, Dr. Harvey M. Becker, of Sunbury, survive him.  He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Henry Schue, of Five Points, Adams County, and two brothers, Simon and Elias Becker, of New Baltimore.The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock; short services at the house conducted by Rev. Dr. J. C. Koller.  Interment in the graveyard at Bair's meeting-house.


8/24/1904 The Gettysburg Compiler
Seven male bastards were returned born; being located as follows.
A male child in Hamiltonban, mother Effie Wagaman, reputed father Henry Stoops. One was reported from Huntington Twp.; mother Sallie E Bupp, reputed father George Palmer. In Oxford Twp one male, mother Rosie Devine, reputed father Samuel Devine. Two males in Reading Twp., mothers Annie Sipe and Mabel Bauserman, reputed fathers respectively Darlington Jacobs and Harry Chronister and two males in the first ward of McSherrystown, mothers Carrie Leonard and Rose Small, reputed fathers Emanuel Becker and Harry Small, and process was awarded for the arrest of Henry Stoops , Harry Chronister and Harry Small.
1906 The New Oxford Item
Court Items
Com. vs. Emanuel Becker, George Little, charges assault and battery, on oath of William Rife. Sentenced to pay costs of prosecution.

5/25/1906 The New Oxford Item
An infant son of John Alwood of Midway, while playing on the floor of the front porch Wednesday evening about had the little finger of his left hand badly crushed by being accidentally rocked upon by a rocking chair in which Mt Alwood was seated.


4/18/1907 The New Oxford Item
The banns of Marriage between Emanuel Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Becker of Midway and Miss Caroline Leonard of McSherrystown were published in St Mary’s Church on Sunday.

11/30/1910 The Gettysburg Compiler
Mrs. William J Troup of Hanover met with death in a pathetic form. She was nursing her husband who was in bed powerless from paralysis, when paralysis overcame her. This was on last Friday evening and the next morning neighbors saw a light burning in the dining room and all the doors locked. They procured a ladder effected an entrance through a second story window and a most distressing sight met their gaze. Mrs. Troop was in an unconscious condition on the floor and her husband in bed powerless to help her. Mrs. Troup lingered until Sunday morning when she passed away at age 74 years 1 month and 28 days .She is survived by her husband, two sons Edward J Troup, Hanover and Calvin H Troup of Bellefonte PA and one daughter Mrs. Catherine Thomas of Hanover She is also survived by a sister Miss Mary Alwood of Hanover and 3 brothers Adam Becker of Midway, John Becker of Hanover and Henry Becker of Conewago Twp Adams Co. Funeral on Tuesday Nov 29th.Services by Rev A.M. Heilman, pastor of St Matthew’s Lutheran Church . Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery. The condition of Mr. Troup is very critical.


4/12/1911 The Gettysburg Compiler
Child Swallows Carbolic Acid
Carl (should be Carroll) Becker four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Becker had a narrow escape from death The family mover from Conewago Twp to Hanover last week and in the house into which they moved there was a bottle containing carbolic acid The child got hold of the bottle and drank some of the acid The quick call of a physician and washing the child’s stomach saved his life but mouth and throat were somewhat burned by the acid.

9/28/1912, Sat, Adams County News
Mrs. Mary Bolden wife of John Bolden living near Abbotstown while sitting at the table Friday evening about was stricken with apoplexy and died a few moments later. She was aged 75 years
Before marriage she was Miss Kahlbaugh and she is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs. Mary Baker of Berwick Twp. Also by four sisters; Mrs. William Sell, Mrs. Emanuel Sell and Mrs. Adam Becker of Midway and Mrs. Amos Meckley of Abbotstown.  Funeral Monday September 23 from the home at and services and interment at Dub’s Church Rev J.H. Hartman Officiating


8/24/1912 Adams County News
Emanuel Becker of Main Street has the champion tomato which weighs over 2 ½ pounds and measures 17 inches in circumference.


11/13/1912 The Gettysburg Times
Article on diphtheria epidemic in Midway and McSherrystown mentions quarantines being raised. It includes the name of sick children.
‘Gladys Becker, daughter of Emanuel Becker’
‘Marguerite Becker daughter of James Becker’
‘Stella Weaver daughter of Henry Weaver’


4/11/1914 Adams County News
Gladys Becker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Becker of McSherrystown died about Saturday morning from Spinal trouble, aged 6 years and 5 months.


11/18/1916 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Mrs. Henry Becker
Mrs. Amanda McAllister(this was how it was printed in the paper-should be McMaster) Becker, wife of Henry Becker a Civil War veteran and pensioner, died at their home in Hanover Tuesday at 11 o’clock, aged about 70 years. She had been ill the last three weeks from a complication of diseases. The deceased was a daughter of the late William McMaster of Conewago Twp The family moved to Hanover three years ago from Bittinger.Beside her aged husband  the following children survive William Becker of near Bittinger Mrs. William Bumm East Middle St Hanover Edward Becker of near Hanover Mrs. Samuel Nace Gulden’s Station Mrs. Ammon McIntyre Conewago Mrs. Arthur Rowe near Bittinger and Miss Naomi and Joseph Becker at home An only brother William McMaster of near East Berlin and two sisters Mrs. Henry Butler of Edgegrove and Mrs. John Becker George St Hanover also survive.

2/1/1919 Star and Sentinel
John Becker of Hanover died Friday afternoon at Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore to which institution he was admitted on Thursday evening. Death was due to hemorrhage of the brain. He was aged 45 yrs 7 months and 25 days
He leaves his parents, his wife, four children, six brothers and four sisters including Emmanuel Becker McSherrystown and Mrs. Pius Kuhn White Hall.
He was a member of St Vincent’s Catholic Church St Joseph Beneficial Society and Holy Trinity Society of McSherrystown. The funeral was held in Hanover on Thursday morning at


New Oxford Item
Adam F Becker of Co G 200th PA Infantry of Midway has had his pension increased from $10.00 to $12.00 a month


4/17/1920 (Saturday) Gettysburg Compiler
Date of death 4/12/1920
William J Troup, the only Hanover soldier to participate in the Battle of Gettysburg, died Monday morning at his home in Hanover after a stroke of apoplexy, aged 76 years 2 months and 15 days. The veteran is credited with being the first Hanover man to leave that town to enter the service of his country in the Civil War. He served three years and three days. Mr. Troup enlisted at the age of 17 on the 18th day of July 1861, in Battery G First Pennsylvania Artillery Reserve Corps. He fought in 13 battles and came out without a scratch. He participated for two days in the fight on Cemetery Hill. Mr. Troup was first stricken with paralysis twenty years ago and since then has been living retired.Ten Years ago he suffered a second stroke. He is survived by only one daughter who made her home with him, Mrs. Kate Thomas, two sons Edward of Hagerstown and Calvin of Bellefonte.


3/9/1923 Gettysburg Times
“Veteran of Civil War Died at 82
Wednesday evening about Adam Francis Becker of Hanover being missed from his home for a time, his wife went in search of him and discovered his lifeless body in an outhouse on the premises. He had been dead for sometime when discovered. The family physician was summoned at once but could only confirm the death. The cause was found to be heart Trouble. His age was 82 yrs 8 months and 25 days.
The undertaker JT Kernan of McSherrystown who was called got in touch at once with Dr C.G. Crist, Coroner of Adams County who gave him permission to move the body to the house. Upon learning the cause of death it was not considered necessary to hold an inquest and the body was prepared for burial by Mr. Kernan.
Mr. Becker was a son of the late John and Sophia Becker. Fifty-four years ago he married Miss Lavina Kahlbaugh who survives him with the following children; George, Charles,, James, and Frank Becker and Mrs. Curvin Cromer, Midway; Mrs. Nathan Houser and Mrs. James Lingg Middletown; Mrs. Joseph Kuhn, White Hall, Pius Becker, Hanover and Emanuel Becker, McSherrystown. He is also survived by a brother Henry Becker, Midway; 46 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren
He was a retired Blacksmith and a Veteran of the Civil War, having served as a member of Co. G 200th Pennsylvania Infantry (article actually says 209th)
Funeral Saturday morning from St Vincent’s Catholic Church Hanover with a High Requiem Mass, Rev W.A. Howard celebrant. Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery Hanover.


3/17/1923 Gettysburg Complier
Adam F Becker died from heart trouble at his home in Midway, this county, last Thursday aged 82 years 8 months and 25 days. When his lifeless body was found word was sent to Dr C.G. Crist Coroner of Adams Co. who considered inquest unnecessary when the cause of death by heart trouble was clear. He was a son of the late John and Sophia Becker and married Miss Lavina Kahlbaugh who survives with the following children George Becker, Charles Becker, James Becker, Frank Becker and Mrs. Curvin Cromer of Midway. Mrs. Nathan House and Mrs. James Lingg of Middletown, Mrs. Joseph Kuhn of White Hall Pius Becker of Hanover and Emanuel Becker of McSherrystown. He is also survived by a brother Henry Becker of Midway. He was a retired Blacksmith and a Veteran of the Civil War, having served as a member of Co. G 200th Pennsylvania Infantry. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St Vincent’s Catholic Church with a High Mass of Requiem by Rev W.A. Howard and interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery Hanover.


6/21/1924 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Henry John Becker Linden Avenue Midway died at Wednesday at his residence Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis which Mr. Becker suffered last Saturday. He was aged 78 years 4 months and 18 days His parents were the late john and Sophia Becker. His wife preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Becker was a veteran of the Civil War having served as a private in Co.G regiment 200, Pennsylvania Infantry the Following Children survive; William Becker, near Bittingers, Edward Becker, Hanover, Joseph Becker Gettysburg Miss William Bubb Pennville Mrs. Samuel Nace Gulden’s Station, Adams Co. Mrs. Ammon McIntyre Mt Pleasant Twp. Mrs. J W Stimeling and Mrs. AJ Rowe, York Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with services at the house the Rev Dr Marsby J Roth pastor of Trinity Reformed Church officiating. Interment in the New oxford Cemetery


10/21/1925 The Gettysburg Times
“Eleven Year old Girl Dies on Tuesday”
Mary L Becker died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel J Becker McSherrystown yesterday morning at . She was aged 11 years .death was due to a complication of diseases and followed an illness of six months. The little girl was on of the children eligible to be confirmed in St Mary’s Catholic Church McSherrystown at the service which was held there on Sunday and was given a private ceremony at her home by the Right Rev Phillip R McDevitt, bishop of the Harrisburg Dioceses while confined to bed Sunday.
Surviving are her parents Emanuel J and Carrie Becker, three brothers and a sister; Ray, Joseph, Charles and Elizabeth all at home and her grandmother Mrs. Becker Midway
Funeral services Friday morning at with service in St Mary’s Church with Rev Dr L.A. Reudter, pastor officiating Interment in St Mary’s cemetery McSherrystown


4/9/1931 New Oxford Item
Miss Mazie Wentz daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S Wentz Hanover RD 2 and Carrol Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Becker Hanover were united in marriage Saturday in the parsonage of the West Manheim Reformed Church by the Rev E.M. Sando, Pastor


1/2/1932 Gettysburg Compiler
Mrs. Evelyn Becker Krug 29, wife of Donald Krug Hanover died Tuesday morning at at the Hanover Hospital where she had been a patient for more than five weeks. Death was due to heart trouble from which she had been suffering from since last spring.
Surviving beside her husband are her parents Pius L and Minnie E Becker Hanover her paternal grandmother Mrs. Lavina Becker Midway and the following brothers and sisters; Carroll, Gerald, Mildred Lavere Ardella and Ernestine Becker of Hanover
Funeral services from the home of her parents Friday morning at the Rev James A Huber rector of St Josephs Catholic Church Officiating Interment in St Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Hanover


6/9/1931 New Oxford Item
From "30 years ago" column
Pius L Becker Conewago Twp and Miss Mary E Klemm McSherrystown were married in Bonneuville by the Rev J.C. Thompson


6/5/1937 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Earl Joseph Becker, son of George Becker and the late Mrs. Sarah B. (Small) Becker, Midway, died Monday evening at . He was aged 22 years. The deceased was a shoe worker employed at the Byron Heel and Innersole plant. Surviving are the father and the following brothers and sisters:Raymond Becker, Mrs. Edward Colgan, Mrs. Claude Zepp, Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. Albert Troite, all of Midway; Ralph Becker, McSherrystown; Albert Becker, New Oxford, and Arthur Becker, at home. The funeral will be held on Thursday with a requiem high mass at in St. Vincent's Catholic church, Hanover. The Rev. William Huygen, rector, will officiate. Interment will be made in St Joseph's cemetery.
3/29/1941 Gettysburg Times
A marriage license was issued this morning at the courthouse to Arthur Emanuel Becker son of George A Becker and Anne Marie Klunk daughter of Mrs. Mary Klunk all of Hanover

9/18/1940 Wednesday  Gettysburg Times
Charles Francis Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Becker McSherrystown and Miss Dorothy Treadway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W Treadway Hanover were married Saturday by the Rev Patrick McGee rector of St Mary’s Catholic Church McSherrystown


1/8/1942 New Oxford Item
Joseph Conrad, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Becker .near town, was christened in St Mary’s Church on Sunday. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Bolin of Hanover. The Rev Robert D Hartnett pastor officiated Mrs. Becker was the former Miss Evelyn Bless of near town


10/30/1943 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Bless-Myers
Miss Helen E Myers daughter of D. Elmer Myers East Berlin and Conrad Frederick Bless son of the late Conrad Frederick Bless and Mrs. Martha E Bless New Oxford were married of Saturday morning October 16th in a ceremony in the Lutheran parsonage at Abbotstown by the Rev Snyder Alerman .pastor of the bride and groom. The bride wore a winter white dress trimmed in red and had black accessories. She carried a white miniature Bible, a gift from the Bridegroom. Mrs. Bless was employed for several years as a nurse at the Methodist Home for the Aged West Philadelphia. Mr. Bless is engaged in Government work at the present.


1/27/1945 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Mrs. Edith Alwood 68, widow of Augustus R Alwood, Hanover died at her home Monday evening at .
Mrs. Alwood was the daughter of the late Lewis Charles and Louisa Mummert Richstein and was born March 1, 1876. Her husband preceded her in death April 22, 1927. A son, Sgt. Eugene L Alwood, age 32 years, died August 11th from wounds received while in action in France.
Surviving here are five daughters; Mrs. Urvan Wright, Baltimore; Mrs. Mildred Coffman Hanover Mrs. E.L. Krug at home Mrs. Stewart Shauck Spring Grove and Mrs. Raymond Stauffer at home; five grandchildren several great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Toomey Baltimore and Miss Charles Mehring Littlestown. Funeral services Thursday afternoon with services conducted at her late residence at , the Rev Howard E Sheely pastor of Trinity Reformed Church officiating. Interment in Rest Haven Cemetery.


5/10/1945
Mrs. Sarah Kuhn Becker wife of Charles Becker died Thursday morning at her home in Midway. She was 68 years old and death followed an illness of five months. A daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Carlin Kuhn, she was a member of the St Vincent’s Catholic Church.  Survivors are her husband and three children; Mrs. Stella Scheivert, Hanover Mrs. Eva Hartman Spring Grove and Cpl Francis Becker Cohlran Field, Macon. Funeral services were held Monday morning.Interment was in Conewago Chapel Cemetery. (This Charles was a son of Adam Becker)


8/23/1945 New Oxford Item
William H Becker 78, Hanover RD#3 died Friday night at his home. He had been ill for three months. Mr. Becker was a former boiler fireman at Steacy –Wilton Quarry. The deceased was a son of the late Henry and Amanda (McMaster) Becker. He was twice married His first wife, the former Jane Slusser ,died in July 1938.His second wife is the former Sarah E Bupp. Mr. Becker was a member of the Holy Name Society of St Vincent’s Catholic Church Midway. Surviving are his widow a brother Edward Becker, Hanover and four sisters ; Mrs. Ammon McIntyre, McSherrystown  Mrs. Arthur Rowe York Mrs. Samuel Nace Hanover RD and Mrs. Naomi Stimeling York .A requiem Mass was celebrated Tuesday in St Vincent’s Church . The Rev Mark P McElwee, rector, officiated. Interment was made in the Conewago Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Stavely, Charles Gantz, Lloyd Sanders, Grayson and Dale McIntyre and Nelson Smith


11/27/1947
Joe Becker Jr of near Red Hill is confined to his home due to illness


12/7/1950 Thursday “20 Years Ago” column
Evelyn M Bless, Hanover and Joseph C Becker McSherrystown were married Saturday


1/30/1954
George A Becker 84, retired painter who lived with his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Claude Zepp, Hanover died Friday at in Hanover Hospital where he was admitted several hours earlier. He had been in ill health for sometime. A son of the late Adam and Lavina (it is written as Lucinda) Becker he was a member of St Vincent’s Catholic Church Hanover rand the Holy Name Society Mr. Becker was affiliated with the McSherrystown Lodge 720 LOOM ,New Oxford Social and Athletic Club and New Oxford Sons of the Veterans Chapter
Surviving are seven children , Raymond G Becker, Mrs. Edward Colgan Mrs. Claude Zepp Mrs. Paul Smith Mrs. Albert Trone and Arthur and Albert Becker all of Hanover, 20 grandchildren  ten great grandchildren  five brothers Charles, Pius, Frank and James Becker all of Hanover and Emanuel Becker of McSherrystown and a sister Mrs. Mary Houser Littlestown.
Funeral services Monday at 8:30 am with prayers at the JT Kernan Funeral Home Main St McSherrystown followed by a requiem High Mass in St Vincent’s Church. The rector Rev Joseph G Gotwalt will be celebrant. Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery


7/5/1954 Gettysburg Times
Funeral services for Emanuel J  Becker 71 who died early Saturday morning at his home in McSherrystown  following a heart attack were held this morning with a requiem high mass at the Church of the Annunciation of the BVM in McSherrystown The Rev Msgr Patrick F McGee officiated .Interment was in the Church cemetery
Mr. Becker was a son of the late Adam and Lavina Becker and was a cigar maker by trade He was a member of the Church of the Annunciation of the BVM in McSherrystown and was affiliated with the F.O.E. McSherrystown and the Hanover Home Association.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Carrie Leonard Becker five children; Raymond Hanover, Charles, Mrs. Paul Lawrence and Mrs. Francine DeVine all of North Street McSherrystown and Joseph Becker New Oxford RD #1;11 grandchildren and one great grandchild; four brothers and one sister; Charles F Becker, Pius, Frank and James Becker all of Hanover and Mrs. Mary Hauser Middletown

7/7/1954
Another article printed… Says he died at and had been in ill health for sometime… Funeral Services were held this morning at with prayers at his late home followed


5/5/1955 Gettysburg Times
Charles Francis Becker 38, husband of Mrs. Dorothy Becker McSherrystown died Wednesday at from a heart condition
A son of  Mrs. Carrie  Becker, McSherrystown  and the late Emanuel J Becker, he served with the navy during World War II and was employed at York Corporation Mr. Becker was affiliated with McSherrystown Lodge 720 Loyal Order of Moose Harold Bair Post 14 American Legion, Hanover and the New Oxford Social Club
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are two daughters Mary Jane and Barbara Becker at home, two brothers Joseph Becker New Oxford R#1 and Raymond Becker McSherrystown  and two sisters Mrs. Paul Lawrence and Mrs. Frances E Devine both of McSherrystown
Funeral services Saturday at 8;30 am with prayers at his Mother’s home followed by requiem mass at 9;00in the Church of the Annunciation of the BVM McSherrystown  Rt. Rev Msgr. Patrick F McGee will celebrate Interment will be in the parish cemetery Military rites will be in charge of Harold H Bair Post 14 Hanover


2/2/1962
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Devine 51, wife of Francis E DeVine McSherrystown died Thursday at at Hanover Hospital from a heart condition. She had been admitted to the hospital several hours earlier.
The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Carrie Leonard Becker of McSherrystown and the late Emmanuel J Becker. She was a member of Annunciation of the BVM McSherrystown and the Arch confraternity of the Passion.
In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by three daughters Mrs. Jon Rinerman McSherrystown, Ellen and Janet both at home two brothers Raymond McSherrystown Joseph New Oxford one sister Mrs. Vivian Lawrence McSherrystown and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning with prayers at the Walter’s Funeral Home McSherrystown at followed by a requiem Mass at Annunciation Church Msgr Patrick McGee officiating Interment in the parish cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon after where the Rosary will be recited at


6/8/1962 (Friday) The Gettysburg Times
Charles F Becker 91, Hanover died Wednesday at at the Hanover General Hospital where he was a patient two months. Born May 29th 1871 a son of the late Adam and Lavina Kahlbaugh Becker his wife Catherine Markle Becker died November 24th 1911. He was a member of the St Josephs Catholic Church Surviving are three children Mrs. Raymond M Scheivert with whom he resided ;Mrs. Eva Hartman Spring Grove and Francis A Becker Third Street and nine grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday with prayers at 8am at the Bucher Funeral Home Hanover followed by a requiem mass at 8;30 at St Josephs The Rt Rev Msgr Charles E Pork will be celebrant  Burial will be in the parish cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this evening when the Rosary will be recited at 8:00 O’clock

5/1/1963 New Oxford Item
The engagement of Georgia Anne DeVine to Joseph Conrad Becker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Becker New Oxford RD1 has been announced by the bride elect’s parents, Mrs. George Clifford DeVine New Oxford
Miss DeVine is a 1962 graduate of Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown and is employed by Blough Wagner Mfg Co Her Fiancé; a 1959 graduate of new Oxford High School served with the Army in Germany and is employed by Hanover Chevrolet.

1964
Miss Georgia Ann DeVine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C DeVine 101 Kohler Mill Rd New Oxford and Joseph Conrad Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Becker New Oxford RD1 were married Saturday at at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford.
Rev. Arnoldin performed the double ring ceremony and was celebrant for the nuptial Mass
Miss Josita Bevenour New Oxford cousin of the bride was soloist. Miss Maria Noel New Oxford was the organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Mary Frances DeVine sister of the bride and Miss Mary Frances Krichten McSherrystown were bridesmaids. John Becker New Oxford brother of the Bridegroom was best man. Ushers were Dennis H Eltz McSherrystown and Douglas Long Hanover.
About 150 guests attended a reception at the church Social Hall. The couple will reside at 36 Nth St
McSherrystown Mrs. Becker is a graduate of Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown and is employed by Blough-Wagner Mfg Co Inc. She is a student at Peg Horn’s School of Cosmetology. Mr. Becker is a graduate of New Oxford High School and served with the US Army in Germany. He is employed by Schultz Chevrolet Inc.


3/2/1968
Mrs. E. J. Becker
Mrs. Carrie M. Becker, 83, formerly of 525&1/2 North St. , McSherrystown, died at Friday at her Adams County Home. Mrs. Becker was a retired cigarmaker. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna Lawrence Leonard, and was a member of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and Joan of Arc Circle, Daughters of Isabella, McSherrystown. Her husband. Emanuel J. Becker, died in 1954. She is survived by two sons and a daughter, Joseph Becker. New Oxford R. 1, and Raymond J. Becker and Mrs. Vivian Lawrence, McSherrystown; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mary Houck, Hanover. The funeral service will be held Monday with prayers at at the funeral home in McSherrystown, followed by a requiem Mass at at Annunciation Church, McSherrystown. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Lawler will he celebrant. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday after The Rosary will be recited at


4/2/1983 Gettysburg Times
Raymond J "Manny"Becker, 78, 506 South St.McSherrystown, died Friday at Hanover General. Born in McSherrystown, he was the son of the late Carrie Leonard Becker He is survived by to wife. Miriam Meckley Becker. He was a member of the Annunciation Church McSherrystown, McSherrystown Home Association, and the McSherrystown Fish and Game. Surviving besides his wife is one sister, Vivian Lawrence of 516 North St. McSherrystown and one brother, Joseph Becker Sr. of 50 Becker Road, New Oxford.
Funeral services will be held Monday, meeting at the Hicks Funeral Home at followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation Church at . His pastor, the Rev Paul M Miller, will be celebrant Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening with prayers at 8 p m

1991
Arthur Emanuel Becker 69, 16 Beck Mill Rd in Hanover died this morning at the Hanover General Hospital.
Born in Conewago Twp he was the son of George and Sarah B Small Becker. He was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church in Hanover, McSherrystown Home Association and the McSherrystown Fish and Game.
He is survived by his wife Anna K Becker at home, five sons Arthur J Becker of Hanover Thomas E Becker of Fairfield CA Donald R and James H Becker both of New Oxford Robert Becker of Bellefonte; three daughters; Mrs. Willis (Mary Ann) Smith  of Hanover Mrs. Bruce (Patricia Spiridonff of Thomasville and Mrs. Randy (Teresa) Garrett of Hanover; six grandchildren a brother Albert Becker of New Oxford four sisters Mrs. Iva Colgan of Hanover Mrs. Ruth Zepp, Mrs. Marie Smith Hanover, and Mrs. Helena Trone of McSherrystown . Funeral Services are at Saturday at St Joseph’s Church Arrangement by Wetzel Funeral Home Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery


1/11/1996 Gettysburg Times
Evelyn M Becker 82 of Becker Rd New Oxford PA died Tuesday Jan 9th at her home
Born in Hanover she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Martha Vanderslice Bless. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph C Becker in 1988.
She was a member of The Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford
She is survived by two sons Joseph C Becker and John B Becker both of New Oxford and 2 granddaughters
After cremation arrangements will be at the convenience of the family
The Feiser Funeral Home Inc 302 Lincoln Way West New Oxford is in charge of the arrangements

1/16/1996
……..Funeral Services will be held Friday Jan 19th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Rev Francis J Hudak .Interment will be in the church cemetery


2004
Miriam M Becker 96 of McSherrystown died Wednesday April 28th in Hanover Hospital
Born March 17th 1908 in Hanover She was the daughter of the late Paul and Carrier Breighner Meckley She was pre-deceased by her husband Raymond J Becker who died April 1st 1983’
Mrs. Becker retired from the Hanover Shoe Company She was a member the Annunciation Catholic Church McSherrystown
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.She was pre deceased by three sisters, Beatrus Young, Geraldine Longenecker and Mary Pauline Ackerman.Hicks’ Funeral home

LEONARD RECEIVED AS SISTER IN NJ CONVENT
Miss Jean Leonard, daughter of J. Harry Leonard, McSherrystown, was received as a sister into the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy Order at a ceremony held on Wednesday in St. Rose’s Catholic Church, Newfield NJ. Miss Leonard will be known as Sister Cecelia Marie and will be stationed for the present at Villa Rosselo, Ostawba Ave., Newfield .Relatives and friends from this vicinity who witnessed the ceremony included J Harry Leonard. Mrs. Carrie Becker Mr. and Mrs. Neal Leonard and children; William, Betty, Linda and Christiana, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kimmeman and son Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Little, Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard Jr., Phyllis Brenner, Mrs. Mary Aumen, Hanover, Joseph Staub New Oxford and James Miller Gettysburg.


7/8/1965 New Oxford Item
John H Leonard, 83 of 119 North St McSherrystown, a retired cigarmaker, died Monday evening at at home after a long illness. He was a son of the late John and Annie Lawrence Leonard his wife Elizabeth Martin Leonard died in 1947. Mr. Leonard was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in McSherrystown, and of the Holy Name Society. He also belonged to the McSherrystown Eagles, Home Association and Fish and Game. Surviving are these children John H, Mrs. Donald Kinneman and Neal E all of 3rd St.Midway. Mrs. Paul Little ,Hanover, Genevieve M at home Mrs. Joseph Staub Hanover R 4 Sister Marie Consilia DM St Mary’s Convent, Old Forge Francis H , Hanover. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Raymond Houck Hanover and Mrs. Carrie Becker N St McSherrystown. Funeral Services this morning after prayers at at the Walter Funeral Home with a requiem Mass at Annunciation Church at with the Msgr. Patrick F McGee in charge. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

11/16/1906
Harry J Leonard son of Mrs. Annie M Leonard of McSherrystown and Miss Elizabeth Martin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L E Martin of East Berlin formerly of McSherrystown married Sunday 11/11/1906 at at Paradise Church




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