Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shippensburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Richard Lee "Dick" Henry

Richard Lee "Dick" Henry

Oct 21, 2026

Richard Lee “Dick” Henry, 85, of Newburg, passed away at home Wednesday, October 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 11, 1941 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary “Mamie” Warren Henry Sr. He married Ruth A. Hutchison on April 26, 1969. Their 57-year marriage was marked by a shared devotion to one another...

Dorothy R. Cramer

Dorothy R. Cramer

Oct 16, 2026

Dorothy R. Cramer, 87, resident of Shippensburg Health Care Center, passed away the evening of Friday, October 16, 2026.

She was born on April 7, 1939, in Lewistown, PA, a daughter of the late George and Frances Nace.

Dorothy attended Opossum Hill Union Church in Carlisle. She also faithfully attended Sunday services at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.

She is survived by five...

Linda L. Myers

Linda L. Myers

Oct 16, 2026

Linda L. Myers, 85, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA.

Born Saturday, April 26, 1941 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Richard M. and Anna Belle Leedy Myers.

She was a 1959 graduate of the Chambersburg High School, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from the Shippensburg State Teachers...

William A. Gould

William A. Gould

Oct 15, 2026

William A. Gould, 84, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on December 3, 1941 in Clearfield, PA, son of the late William L. and Edna E. Passmore Gould.

William was a 1959 graduate of Ferndale-Dale High School, Johnstown PA. He achieved his undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown College (1963), and his Masters (1965)...

Carol Mae Weaver Roberts

Carol Mae Weaver Roberts

Oct 14, 2026

Carol Mae Weaver Roberts, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Sunday, April 21, 1940 in Shippensburg, she was the daughter of the late Dale Burkholder and Edna Pearl Weaver Wyrick.

She was a lifelong member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church. Carol worked as a clothes presser for various clothing...

Berkley L. Chamberlin

Berkley L. Chamberlin

Oct 13, 2026

Berkley L. Chamberlin, 93, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on April 13, 1933 in Shippensburg, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late Urie E. and Blanch S. Rotz Chamberlin.

Berkley was a 1951 graduate of Shippensburg Senior High School and member of...

Lena Lorraine Brown

Lena Lorraine Brown

Oct 10, 2026

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life richly lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Lena Lorraine Brown on October 10, 2026, in Newville, Pennsylvania, just days after celebrating her 101st birthday. Surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a century well lived, Lorraine leaves behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, faith, and unwavering devotion...

Berneda Ann Highlands

Berneda Ann Highlands

Oct 9, 2026

Berneda Ann Highlands, 88, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg.

She was born on October 9, 1938, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Lewis W. and Edna (Bard) Barmont. Berneda married Robert “Dale” Highlands on April 13, 1957, in Hagerstown. He preceded her in death on September 27,...

Robin L. Bennett

Robin L. Bennett

Oct 6, 2026

Robin L. Bennett, 62, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born on June 18, 1964 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Robert Habel and Claudia Price (Joe) Jakob.

Robin was a 1982 graduate of Greater Johnstown Senior High School. She loved music and enjoyed playing it throughout the house....

Garnet L. Gayman

Garnet L. Gayman

Sep 30, 2026

Garnet L. Gayman, 81, of Pleasant Hall, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living.

He was born on October 4, 1944, in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, the son of the late Amos A. and Ruth V. Zullinger Gayman.

Garnet was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and faithful member of the Air Hill Brethren in Christ...

Jay LeRoy Lehman

Jay LeRoy Lehman

Sep 29, 2026

Jay LeRoy Lehman, 78, passed into the loving arms of Jesus in the late afternoon of Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Jay was born on October 25, 1947, the son of the late Anna R. Tanner. Jay was the devoted husband to his wife of 53 years, Barbara Ann Lehman. Together they have three children, Allison Wilson, Jason Lehman and Matthew...

Thomas Watts Stevenson, Jr.

Thomas Watts Stevenson, Jr.

Sep 28, 2026

On September 28, 2026, Tom Stevenson, 70, passed from the loving arms of his wife and into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born January 5, 1956 in Dundalk, MD.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Jane Stevenson, daughter Christina Eisenman, sons Matt and his partner Rose Craig, Daniel and his wife Emily. He...

Nancy G. Crider

Nancy G. Crider

Sep 28, 2026

Nancy G. Crider, 76, of Dillsburg, passed away the morning of Monday, September 28, 2026 at home after her battle with Alzheimer’s with her daughters by her side.

Born April 16, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Martin Singer.

Nancy was an avid reader. She attended the New Life Community Church in Carlisle, where she played the...

Bethany Faith Adams

Bethany Faith Adams

Sep 26, 2026

Bethany Faith Adams, 37, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital.

She was born on May 20, 1989, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Gayle) Adams.

Bethany's funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg.  There will be...

Harold Milton Bender

Harold Milton Bender

Sep 26, 2026

Harold Milton Bender, 95, of Carlisle, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Green Ridge Village, Newville.

He was born on September 14, 1931, in Newburg, a son of the late David and Ida Florence (Kauffman) Bender. Harold married Marie K. Calvert on June 10, 1955. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2004.

Harold worked...

Richard L. "JR" Stewart, Jr.

Richard L. "JR" Stewart, Jr.

Sep 25, 2026

Dr. Richard L. “JR” Stewart, Jr., 57, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Friday, September 25, 2026, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on June 5, 1969, in Indiana, PA, the son of Richard L. and Susan (Wagner) Stewart, Sr, and married Renee M. Fisher on December 19, 1993, in Lancaster, PA.

Dr. Stewart earned his undergraduate...

Ethel Marie Eutzy

Ethel Marie Eutzy

Sep 23, 2026

Ethel Marie Eutzy, 86, resident of The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone, PA, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

She was born on January 11, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel S. and Clara I. Carl Myers.

Ethel was the devoted wife of the late James Eutzy, with whom she farmed side by side, and a...

Beverly Louise Kendall

Beverly Louise Kendall

Sep 23, 2026

Beverly Louise Kendall, 75, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

She was born on July 30, 1951, in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Oscar and Isabell (Furry) Geyer and married John J. Kendall on October 31, 1987, in Smithport, PA.

Earlier in life Beverly worked as an executive secretary for the former Geyer Lumber...

Lisa Marie Wolfe

Lisa Marie Wolfe

Sep 22, 2026

Lisa Marie Wolfe, 59, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her home.

She was born on July 9, 1967, in Carlisle, PA, a daughter of John W. and Dorothy (Shughart) Wolfe.

Lisa was a graduate of Big Spring High School and was employed at the Naval Depot in Mechanicsburg. She was an avid fan of Snoopy from...

Kenneth Brady Leedy

Kenneth Brady Leedy

Sep 20, 2026

Kenneth Brady Leedy, 91, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg.

He was born on June 30, 1935, the son of the late Elmer W. and Ada B. (Smith) Leedy and married Shelby J. Wingerd on July 1, 1954, in Hagerstown, MD.

Early in life, Kenny worked at Bethlehem Steel, then...