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Carl C. "Bucky" Rebuck, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Carl C. “Bucky” Rebuck, Jr., of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of January 26, 2026 at Chambersburg hospital.
He was born on May 1, 1945 in Newville, a son of the late Carl C. Rebuck Sr. and Margaret R. (Cohick) Rebuck.
Bucky was employed as a dock worker for Roadway Express for 33 years. Following his time with Roadway, he worked in...
Hari Maya Kadariya
Jan 25, 2026
Hari Maya Kadariya,, 97, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on January 1, 1929, in Bhutan.
Her funeral service will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg.
John E. Young
Jan 23, 2026
John Edward Young, 87, of Roxbury, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. He was born on August 13, 1938, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Robert John Young and Lillian Snyder Young. He was additionally preceded in death by his brother, Robert Young.
John is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Eyler Young, whom...
Gail A. Stevens
Jan 20, 2026
Gail A. Stevens, 85 of Irwin, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville PA.
Born Friday, December 13, 1940 in Chambersburg. She was the daughter of the late George Sowers and Ruth Russell Sowers of Cleversburg.
Gail was of the Methodist faith. She retired from PHEAA of Harrisburg. During retirement, she enjoyed sewing and puzzle books.
Surviving...
Donald Eugene "Gene" Finkey, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Donald Eugene “Gene” Finkey, Jr., 69, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home.
Born Tuesday, July 31, 1956 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Donald Eugene Finkey, Sr. and Sandra Jean (Henry) Tubo.
Gene was a graduate of Clearfield High School. He retired in 2021 from DHL as a forklift operator, after eleven years of...
William Handshew, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
William Handshew Jr. 89 of Newville passed away on Monday January 19, 2026, at his home.
He was born on February 10, 1936 in Oakville, a son of the late William and Hazel E. (Helm) Handshew. William married Hazel L. Devor on April 7, 1962. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2015.
William worked as a custodian at the Pennsylvania...
Vesta M. Davidson
Jan 19, 2026
Vesta M. Davidson, 87, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
She was born on October 13, 1938 in Newville, a daughter of the late Jacob Alfred Franklin and Florence Virginia Ott Franklin Anderson.
Vesta attended the Shippensburg Area High School. She worked as a school aide with Shippensburg Area School District...
Galen S. Asper
Jan 18, 2026
Galen S. Asper, 89, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
He was born on July 21, 1936, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Hugh and Frances (Stoey) Asper.
Galen farmed for the majority of his life and was also a long-time elected supervisor of Shippensburg Township for over twenty years. He was a member...
Shirllinda L. Force
Jan 15, 2026
Shirllinda L. Force, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital with her loving husband by her side.
She was born on October 4, 1952 in Lock Haven, PA, a daughter of the late Pearl Berry.
Shirllinda retired as a supervisor from Andrews Air Force Base. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church...
Sarah Ruth Diehl
Jan 13, 2026
Sarah R. Diehl, 89, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born on March 10, 1936, in Concord, a daughter of the late William W. and Olive L. (Harris) Scott.
Sarah worked at the former Franklin Clothing Company for forty three years. She was a member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren...
Dorothy "Pinky" (Morgan) Nye
Jan 12, 2026
Dorothy “Pinky” (Morgan) Nye, 96, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Monday, January 12, 2026 at Green Ridge Village.
She was born on September 3, 1929 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Howard Harry and Gwennie Lee (Davies) Morgan. Everyone knew her as “Pinky”, a nickname she earned in childhood for loving to wear the color pink.
Dorothy was a...
Patricia A. Piper
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia A. Piper, 93, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on February 28, 1932, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Jesse and Lydia (Myers) McCrae. Patricia married Leroy Piper, Jr., on October 6, 1951, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on February 26,...
Eric L. Boyd
Jan 9, 2026
Eric L. Boyd, 66, of Lurgan, passed away the evening of Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home.
He was born on November 24, 1959 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Adrian L. “Adie” and Peggy A. Stouffer Boyd.
Eric worked as a cement truck driver for Valley Quarries, Inc. He was known to love playing horseshoes and spending time outdoors,...
Clifford Jacob Cook
Jan 7, 2026
Clifford Jacob Cook, 79, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Saturday, August 3, 1946 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Jacob Franklin and Beatrice Orlea Cooper Cook.
He served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Clifford owned and operated Cook’s Automobile and Welding Shop...
Jane L. Bender
Jan 6, 2026
Jane L. Bender, 71, of Newburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 19, 1954 in Newburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty Gabler Gardner. She married Richard L. Bender on October 8, 1977.
Jane was a 1972 graduate of Shippensburg Area...
Marshall K. Mailey
Jan 3, 2026
Marshall K. Mailey, 82 of Shippensburg, sadly passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Shippensburg Health Care Center. He was born September 9, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Frederick and Lavina Jean (Unger) Mailey.
Marshall was a graduate of both Cedar Cliff High School (1961), and the University of Arkansas (1966). His career as a Physical Education...
Stephen Edward Rosenberry
Jan 3, 2026
Stephen Edward Rosenberry, 77, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the WellSpan York Hospital.
He was born in Chambersburg, on January 24, 1948, a son of the late George and Lorraine (Crusey) Rosenberry. Steve was a U.S. Navy Veteran, enlisting on July 14, 1967 and honorably discharged on April 1, 1971. He married...
Harry R. Thomas
Dec 31, 2025
Harry R. Thomas, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on June 25, 1937 in Fayetteville, PA, a son of the late Reuben J. and Ethel Mae Henderson Thomas.
Harry worked as a groundskeeper for various different employers, retiring in 2010. He was a...
Kelly Kirby, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Kelly Kirby, Jr., 84, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1941 in Sarton, WV, a son of the late Kelly and Stella Morgan Kirby, Sr. He married Martha Rae Suders in 1971. She preceded him in death on December 8, 2022.
Kelly worked as a foreman for AWI...
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