Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

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Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

The oldest locally owned and family operated funeral home in York County. In late 1880, George W. In 1881, G.W. In the early 1900s, G.W.'s son, Harry C.

Geiple began the family business of manufacturing and selling furniture in Glen Rock, PA. made his first recorded sale of a coffin or casket and became interested in the undertaking business. In August of 1892, he attended and graduated from Clarke's School of Embalming in Baltimore. Geiple, attended the Clarke's School of Embalming in Harrisburg and entered into the "family trade." At this time, the name of the funeral home became G.W. Geiple and Son. The family tradition continued as Harry's son George Eugene graduated from Gettysburg College and Eckles College of Embalming in Philadelphia. He took his apprenticeship with his father and received his Pennsylvania Funeral Director License on January 12, 1942. Following his father's death, Harry Geiple changed the business's name to H.C. On August 30, 1975, George Eugene's son, Glenn E. Geiple, graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Services, becoming the 4th generation of funeral directors in the Geiple Family. Following Harry's death in 1979, the business was incorporated and became Geiple Funeral Home, Inc. In 1985, Geiple developed a working relationship with John D. Jackson of the Jackson Funeral Home, Inc. on East Market Street in York. This relationship led to the purchase of corporate stock in Jackson's and the branch, Geiple Funeral Home, Inc., ultimately merged. With George Eugene's health failing, Glenn purchased the corporate stock from him on January 4, 1992, and continued to own and operate the Geiple Funeral Home until December 4, 2020. On this date, Glenn Geiple sold the funeral home to Robert Predicce. After this exchange, the funeral home name changed to Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Geiple-Predicce Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. is the oldest locally owned, family-operated funeral home in the York County area. Licensed in both Maryland and Pennsylvania, we serve families in south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

12/29/2025

Wayne Detwiler, Sr.

Wayne L. Detwiler, SR. August 19, 1935 - December 27, 2025 Wayne L. Detwiler , SR. (90), previously of State College, PA, more recently from Country Meadows, Leader Heights, York, PA, died at WellSpan York Hospital, PA. Born August 19, 1935, in Nazareth, PA, he was the son of the late Don L. Detwiler, SR. and Kathryn (Quarry) Detwiler. On December 24, 1960, in Allentown, PA, he married Kathryn A. Werst. He is survived by three children: COL(ret) Wayne L....

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12/26/2025

Arnold Bowser

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Arnold L. "Arnie" Bowser, 89, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was the devoted husband to Evelyn C. (Pfeifer) Bowser for 64 years. Arnie was born on July 11, 1936, in Punxsutawney, PA, to the late Harry M. and Hazel Ford Bowser. He graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind in 1957. He then received a Bachelor's Degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1960 and received his Master's Degree...

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12/22/2025

Gail Taylor

Gail Taylor of Fredericksburg, VA, died on December 16, 2025, at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on February 22, 1953, in York, PA, and graduated from Elizabethtown High School, Shippensburg University (BA), and William & Mary (MA). After many years of trying to adopt as a single woman, she flew to China, to adopt her only daughter, Laura (Taylor) Tutchings. She is survived by her daughter Laura and son-in-law Tommy...

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12/10/2025

Charles McWilliams

On Monday, December 8, 2025, Charles A. McWilliams, 94, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Sidney F. (Smith) McWilliams for 68 years. Charles was born on April 24, 1931 in Glen Rock, to the late Elwood C. and Virtie M. (Ness) McWilliams. He was born, raised and died on Glen Avenue in Glen Rock. Charles graduated from Glen Rock High School in 1950. He then joined the US...

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12/08/2025

12/07/2025

Wallace Stebbins

Wallace O. "Wally" Stebbins, 91, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025. He was born in Baltimore on November 9, 1934 to the late Arthur V. and M. Sophie (Buchmeier) Stebbins. Wally is survived by his daughter Kristen Hasenstab and her husband Jason; grandchildren Michaela Jeanfreau, Justin Jeanfreau, and Madison Grothe ; great-grandchildren Valerie Jeanfreau and Evangeline Laskosky. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Stebbins. Wally graduated from Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore in...

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12/05/2025

Janet Becker

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Janet A. (Delp) Becker, 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles E. Becker for 57 years before his passing in 2014. Janet was born in North Codorus Township on December 5, 1938 to the late Samuel E. and Geneva M. (Stengle) Delp. She is survived by three sons, Dennis C. Becker and his wife Sheila, Bradley E. Becker and his wife Beth and Samuel...

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12/02/2025

Nelson "Butch" Kozlowski

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Nelson G. "Butch" Kozlowski, Jr., 76, passed away. Butch was born on March 9, 1949, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Alma (Yeager) and Nelson Kozlowski, Sr. He graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore in 1967, then went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Business in 1971, from the University of Baltimore. He was a dedicated Freight Agent for Landstar System, Inc. for over 30 years until his passing. In his spare time,...

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11/28/2025

LeMos Stallard

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, LeMos P. (Winn) Stallard, 88, of Glen Rock, passed away at home, with her husband of 68 years, Donald G. Stallard, by her side. She was born on August 27, 1937, in Pottsville, PA, to the late John and Anna (Lindenmuth) Winn. Also preceding her in death is her daughter, Susette D. Stallard. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, November 30, from 2: 00pm until a funeral service begins at 3:00pm at Geiple-Predicce...

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11/25/2025

Franklin Buck

Franklin J. Buck, Jr., 88, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. He was born in Allentown, PA on April 8, 1937 to the late Franklin J., Sr. and Lillian (Wetherhold) Buck. Franklin is survived by his wife Lydia (Wild) Buck; children Scott Buck, Nicoletta Wild, Nicolas Wild, Markus Buck and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three siblings. Services will be private by the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Fund at Austin...

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11/23/2025

Virginia Hof

On Friday, November 21, 2025, Virginia L. (Tyler) Hof, 86, passed away at Rest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation in York, PA. She was the devoted wife of the late Gunther O. Hof for 53 years before his passing in 2014. Virginia was born on July 25, 1939, in her Bedford, PA home, to the late Forest W. and Olive (Koontz) Tyler. She loved her Grandfather's farm and the farm life. After the family moved to Brooklyn Park, MD for her...

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11/19/2025

Mahlon Bechtel

Mahlon Lee Bechtel, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 20, 1950, in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Mahlon was a proud graduate of Halifax High School, class of 1969. He was married to his wife Lorrie for nearly 44 years before her death in 2024. Known affectionately as "Blue" in his high school days, Mahlon had a lifelong passion for vehicles-especially muscle cars. Over the years, he owned and cherished a...

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53 Main Street
Glen Rock, PA
17327

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+17172356822

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http://www.geiple.com/

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