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Bernita E. Killian
Jun 11, 2025
Bernita E. Killian, 92, of Shippensburg, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025. Born on March 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Dorothy (Burkholder) Killian.
A 1951 graduate of Carlisle High School, Bernita dedicated her entire career to serving the community as a manager at Woolworths in Carlisle, where she...
Thomas "Tom" Bradford Lynch, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Thomas Bradford Lynch, Jr., known to most as Tom, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a loving son, nurturing big brother, devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and someone who could always be counted on to show up and help—no matter what.
Born on February 26, 1961, Tom was the kind of person...
Eldora Effie Gleim
Jun 6, 2025
Eldora Effie Gleim, 90, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Friday, June 6, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on May 1, 1935, in Elizabethtown, a daughter of the late Mervin M. and Mary E. (Reider) Fansler, Sr. Eldora married James E. Gleim, Sr., on February 5, 1954, in Oberlin. He preceded her in death...
Irene M. Shoul
Jun 1, 2025
Irene M. Shoul, 88, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the WellSpan York Hospital.
She was born on May 21, 1937, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Francis and Jane (Hedley) Koubek. Irene married James R. “Jim” Shoul on February 4, 1956 in Govans, MD.
Irene worked as a bus driver for...
Ruth V. Holland
Jun 1, 2025
Ruth V. Holland, 82, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1942 in Newville, PA, a daughter of the late Clyde Wagner and Helen M. (Halter) Traini.
Ruth was a 1961 graduate of the Big Spring High School and was a hairdresser for most of her working...
Charles Ray Hartman, Sr.
May 31, 2025
Charles Ray Hartman, Sr., 84, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Thursday, July 25, 1940 in Quincy, Franklin County, he was a son of the late Mildred Louise Hartman.
He was a 1958 graduate of the Quincy High School, and a 1962 graduate of West Chester University. After...
Jimmy L. Holtry
May 27, 2025
Jimmy L. Holtry, 75, of Shippensburg, passed away early Tuesday morning May 27, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Monday, May 15, 1950 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Leslie L. Holtry and Helen Margaret Mixell Holtry.
Jimmy was a member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church and the Vigilant Hose Volunteer Fire Company, both in Shippensburg.
In his early...
Larry J. Highlands, Sr.
May 27, 2025
Larry J. Highlands, Sr., 88, formerly of Shippensburg and resident of Paramount Senior Living, passed away the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on Thursday, March 18, 1937 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Jack and Mary Willhide Highlands.
Larry was a 1955 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. Early on in his working...
Patricia Ann Bailey
May 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Bailey, 79, late of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
She was born on October 4, 1945, in Martinsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Hollingshead) Shane.
Patricia worked as a C.N.A. at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, from where she retired. She then...
Johnny E. Haines
May 26, 2025
Johnny Eugene Haines, 81, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 26th, 2025.
Born on April 4, 1944, in Keyser, West Virginia, John was a beloved husband, father, and Pappap whose quiet strength and steadfast love were the heart of his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Stella; his two daughters, April and Jenny; his...
Bernadette Dais
May 24, 2025
Bernadette Dais, 65, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born on November 26, 1959, in Lorain, OH, a daughter of Nathaniel J. and Geraldine (Killings) Dais.
Bernadette as a homemaker throughout her life. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, drawing, knitting, riding bicycles, and music. Bernadette liked music and...
John L. Barner
May 21, 2025
John L. Barner, 85, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
He was born on Monday, March 11, 1940 in Shippensburg, PA, Franklin County, a son of the late George H. and Katherine Fitzgerald Barner, Sr.
John graduated from Shippensburg High School. After being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, John made a career working in the...
John G. Strayer
May 21, 2025
John G. Strayer, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1934 in Shippensburg, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late William and Bernice Ott Strayer.
John worked as a forklift operator for Knouse Foods.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Gough Strayer...
Timothy Scott Eyer
May 19, 2025
Timothy Scott Eyer, 57, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1968, in Shippensburg, a son of Linda (Boyd) Eyer and the late Robert “Jim” Eyer. Tim married Sheila A. Umbrell on October 5, 1996, in the Messiah United Methodist Church, Shippensburg.
Tim worked for Volvo Construction...
William Patrick "Bill" Diehl
May 17, 2025
William Patrick “Bill” Diehl, 72, of Clearfield, departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
He was born on April 22, 1953, in Philadelphia, a son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Cronin) Lockwood. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War era, enlisting on October 14, 1970, and honorably discharged on May 8, 1972.
Bill worked as a musician...
Gary L. Porter
May 16, 2025
Gary L. Porter, 87, of Palm City, FL., and formerly of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.
Born Saturday, October 9, 1937 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late George D. and Edith Holtry Porter.
He was a 1956 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He served...
Lois Jean Foltz
May 15, 2025
Lois Jean Foltz, 94, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle, PA.
Born Tuesday, June 10, 1930 in Upper Strasburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late John Elder and Fannie Ethel Bricker Pugh.
Lois retired after 39 years, as the owner and operator alongside her husband of Foltz Sunoco Gas Station in Shippensburg....
Allan J. Lovell
May 14, 2025
Allan J. Lovell, 85, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg.
He was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1940 in Chambersburg, the son of the late John Albert and Eleanor Amelia (Coy) Lovell.
Allan was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School and worked for the Shippensburg News-Chronicle for over 45 years. He...
Roland E. Schaeffer
May 12, 2025
Roland E. Schaeffer, 77, of Shippensburg, formerly of Hampstead, MD, passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.
He was born on June 7, 1947 in Greenmount, MD, son of the late Elwood C. and Miriam P. (Yost) Schaeffer. He was married to Theresa E. (Conroy) Schaeffer.
Roland grew up in Lineboro, MD and was a 1965...
Edna Denise Foreman
May 11, 2025
Edna Denise (Sites) Bricker Foreman, 99, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, May 11, 2025.
She was born on January 29, 1926, in Clear Spring, Maryland, a daughter of the late George A. and Mamie C. (Funkhouser) Sites. Edna married Bruce Milburn Foreman, Jr., on May 28, 2005, in at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hagerstown.
Edna earned a...
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