Joan Concilio shares a letter from Frances (Graff) Crerand, who passed away in January 2019 at the age of 96, and who lived in York her entire life.
Local memories Archives
Only in York County author shares how she met fellow Yorkers on a distant cruise ship, and readers share memories of the J.S. Hershey Baking Co., Sitler’s dress shop, LoPiccolo’s restaurant and more.
Readers of Only in York County share their memories of Silco Cut Price Stores, Shive’s Furniture Store and other former businesses in downtown York, Pa., as well as a recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch apie or A.P. or apeas cake.
Only in York County readers share memories of Snyder’s Super Thrift and information on former store owner H.H. Haugh and want to know more about York Safe and Lock making hog troughs.
Joan (Grimes) Concilio, the mother of Only in York County author Joan Concilio, passed away April 17, 2019. She was 84 and lived in York County more than half her life.
Only in York County readers recall past grocery stores, including the A&P, Food Fair, and one with a slanted floor on George Street.
Readers of Only in York County share their memories of past schools, including Mount Rose, Mount Pleasant and Franklin.
Only in York County author Joan Concilio remembers her friend and YDR correspondent Barb Krebs, who passed away March 22, 2019.
In honor of her wedding, Only in York County author Joan Concilio is sharing a bunch of York County wedding miscellania and seeking more wedding memories.
Only in York County readers talk about the York Valley Inn and its Sword and Shield Restaurant (and discuss a different York Valley Inn that causes frequent confusion.)