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Dorothy "Jean" Thomas
Feb 28, 2026
Dorothy “Jean” Thomas, 89, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center with her loving family by her side.
She was born on November 12, 1936, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Parker M. and Dorothy E. Neff Russell.
Jean worked as a secretary for the Dean of Education and Human Services...
Harold R. Keller
Feb 23, 2026
Harold R. Keller, 95, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
He was born on January 16, 1931, in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, a son of the late Arthur G. and E. Catherine (Grove) Keller. Harold was a 1950 graduate of Shippensburg High School. As a proud U.S. Army veteran, he served honorably...
Phyllis M. Martin
Feb 23, 2026
Phyllis M Martin, 79, of Chambersburg, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a sudden heart attack.
Born October 24, 1946 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carrie (Wadel) Stewart. She is survived by husband Glenn E. Martin. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 19, 2026.
She graduated from Chambersburg...
Dale Bowers Heberlig
Feb 22, 2026
Dale Bowers Heberlig, 83, of Shippensburg passed away the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026 at his home.
Born May 12, 1942, in Newville, he was a son of the late Anthony B. and Mary Grace (Bitner) Heberlig. He is survived by his wife Shirley Marie (Mixell) Heberlig. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary together September 17, 2026.
He graduated from...
Louise Helm
Feb 21, 2026
Louise Helm, 93, of Shippensburg, passed peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Carlisle Hospital.
Born December 5, 1932, in Perry Valley, Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Ellen Mangle Kauffman.
She graduated from Shippensburg Area High School in 1949 and worked numerous years at each of the following: The Beistle Company, SKF...
Ira G. Plasterer
Feb 21, 2026
Ira G. “Jerry” Plasterer, 82, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on July 3, 1943, in Shippensburg, a son of the late H. Scott and Margaret (Naugle) Plasterer. Jerry married Constance Gibble on August 25, 1962. She preceded him in death just a little over three months ago,...
Dolores P. Wargo
Feb 20, 2026
Dolores P. Wargo, 86, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Thursday, August 3, 1939 in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Harry Hockenberry and Margaret A. Bigler Smith, and a stepdaughter of the late Charles W. Smith.
She was a 1958 graduate of the Shippensburg Area...
Glenn Eugene Kendig
Feb 19, 2026
Glenn Eugene Kendig, 77, of Shippensburg, and a resident of the Orrstown Personal Care Home, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at WellSpan York Hospital.
Born Tuesday, September 16,1948 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Evelyn R. Sowers Kendig.
Glenn was a 1966 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School, and then received his business degree...
Janet L. Arnold
Feb 19, 2026
Janet L. Arnold, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday February 19, 2026 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
Born April 22, 1939 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and GlenCora (Bovard) McIntire. She married Ronald E. Arnold on January 6, 1962. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2013.
Janet was a...
Carolyn L. Walker
Feb 17, 2026
Carolyn L. Walker, 84, of Newville, passed peacefully the morning of February 17, 2026.
She was a daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Jane Minnich Walker.
Carolyn worked in housekeeping for various nursing homes in the area. She was a fun loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She enjoyed sunny days and spending time with her family, and she will...
Carl Lee Mixell
Feb 16, 2026
Carl Lee Mixell, 63, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 31, 1962 in McConnellsburg, a son of the late Lester Dale Mixell, Sr. and Betty J. Piper Radabaugh.
Carl worked as a welder at Grove Manufacturing. He was a member of...
Larry E. Bishop
Feb 16, 2026
Larry E. Bishop, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.
He was born on March 26, 1937 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Janet (Bishop) Hafer.
Larry was a graduate of Chambersburg High School and worked for Mack Trucks, Inc. for 35 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved camping, hunting, and fishing. He...
Barbara J. Wiser
Feb 15, 2026
Barbara J. Wiser, 78, of Orrstown, departed this life on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Penn State Health M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
She was born on May 30, 1947, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Merle and Elizabeth (Brindle) Johnson. Barbara married Kenneth L. Wiser on April 13, 1968, in the Mongul United Brethren Church. He...
Sharon L. Baer
Feb 10, 2026
Sharon L. Baer, 69, of Newburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on March 7, 1956 in Chambersburg, PA, a daughter of the late Wilbur T. and Mary M. Helm Kelso, Sr.
Sharon was a 1974 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School and retired as a...
Steven Raymond McIlveen
Feb 8, 2026
Steven Raymond McIlveen, 78, went home to be with his Lord, passing peacefully in his sleep at Transitions Healthcare Shook Home, on the morning of Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was born in Warren, OH, to Margarite D. and Stephen A. Vasil on July 14, 1947. He later changed his name to that of his step-father, Howard W. McIlveen, who was...
John Joseph Simpson, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
John J. Simpson, Jr., 85, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Tuesday, January 28, 1941 in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Elizabeth Bernadine (Applegate) Simpson, Sr.
John served in the United States Navy. He worked for many years at Letterkenny Army Depot. After leaving Letterkenny, he ventured into...
Vivian L. Holtry
Feb 6, 2026
Vivian L. Holtry, 89, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
She was born on June 22, 1936 in Shippensburg, PA, Cumberland County, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Margaret Van Scyoc Koser. She married Clarence W. Holtry, Jr. on June 22, 1957. He preceded her in death on...
Geraldine Marie Flory
Feb 6, 2026
Geraldine Marie (Railing) Flory, 78, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully the morning of February 6, 2026 surrounded by family.
Gerry was born on July 14, 1947 to John and Mary Railing of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
As a long-term resident of Chambersburg, Gerry graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1965. After graduation, she devoted most of her life working for the...
Steven Paul Brenize
Feb 4, 2026
Steven Paul Brenize, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born Tuesday, January 25, 1955 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Doris M. (Crider) Brenize.
Steve attended the Prince Street United Brethren Church in Shippensburg since 2007 being involved with many events and activities. He was a counselor...
Rev. Philip E. Steele
Feb 4, 2026
Rev. Philip E. Steele, 68, of Newburg passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. Philip was born on November 20, 1957, son of the late Luther O. and Dorothy M. (Diehl) Steele. On September 3, 1977, he married the love of his...
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