Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shippensburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Stephen G. Hartman

Stephen G. Hartman

Mar 11, 2026

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Rose Spataro Dillner

Rose Spataro Dillner

Mar 8, 2026

Our beloved, Rose Dillner passed peacefully at Menno Haven Brookview Personal Care in Chambersburg on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the age of 95. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, amazing friend, lifelong educator and an extraordinary individual.

The youngest of three children, Rose was born on October 22, 1930 to Italian immigrants, James and Betty (Campo) Spataro in...

Richard T. Price

Richard T. Price

Mar 7, 2026

Richard T. Price, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Born Tuesday, July 13, 1948 in Kingston, Luzerne County, PA., he was a son of the late Thomas R. and Virginia W. Witt Price.

He was a 1966 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He received his Master’s degree in Math from...

Kenneth Lee Geesaman

Kenneth Lee Geesaman

Mar 7, 2026

Kenneth Lee Geesaman, Sr., of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 29, 1937, in Quincy, PA, the youngest child of the late Josiah E. and Violetta K. Snyder Geesaman. He was the loving husband of Nina Joan Berkstresser Geesaman. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this year on...

Kenneth E. Stoner, Jr.

Kenneth E. Stoner, Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

Kenneth E. Stoner, Jr., age 71, of Hubert, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 6, 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice Hospital in Wilmington, NC. He was born on April 5, 1954 to the late Kenneth E. and Rosey M. (Bowermaster) Stoner of Shippensburg, PA.

He attended the Shippensburg Area Senior High School...

Betty Lou Fogelsanger

Betty Lou Fogelsanger

Mar 4, 2026

Betty Lou Fogelsanger, 92, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Providence Place in Chambersburg.

Born Friday, September 8,1933 in Shippensburg as Betty Lou Mangle, she was a daughter of the late Marion Edward and Helen Hall Mangle. She was the wife of the late Donald Herbert Fogelsanger.

She was a 1951 graduate of the Shippensburg High School, and later...

Donald E. "Don" Hall

Donald E. "Don" Hall

Mar 3, 2026

Donald E. “Don” Hall, 78, of Shippensburg, passed away at Chambersburg Hospital Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

He was born on June 20, 1947, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Elmer C. and Elsie M. (Kauffman) Hall.

Don worked in agriculture all his life, primarily for Wayne Feeds and eventually retired from Martin’s Elevator in Hagerstown, MD.

He was a member of the...

Ronald Lee "Ron" Koser

Ronald Lee "Ron" Koser

Mar 1, 2026

Ronald Lee “Ron” Koser, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on November 4, 1952 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Leroy and Crea L. Hammond Koser.

Ron was a 1971 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School and member of the Newburg First...

Dennis W. Lehman

Dennis W. Lehman

Mar 1, 2026

Dennis W. Lehman, 69, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on April 22, 1956, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Marlin E. and Lillie Mae (Henderson) Lehman. Denny was a 1974 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School and a 1979 graduate of Shippensburg University, earning...

Dorothy "Jean" Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...