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John L. Zeek, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
John L. Zeek, Sr., 82, of Orrstown, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, November 23, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Thursday, February 12, 1942 in Upper Strasburg, a son of the late Enos W. and Florence C. Wrights Zeek. He married Marjorie L. Apple on November 18, 1968.
John was a United States Navy and...
Jeffrey G. "Buzzy" Swartz
Nov 22, 2024
Jeffrey G. “Buzzy” Swartz, of Shippensburg, went home to be with the Lord, on the morning of Friday, November 22, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born in Chambersburg, on September 17, 1956, a son of the late Max and Ottie (McManus) Swartz, Sr. Jeff married Patricia Ann O’Donnell on October 17, 1992. She preceded him in death on...
Fay M. Hensel
Nov 22, 2024
Fay M. Hensel, 85, of Newburg, passed away the morning of Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
She was born on March 22, 1939 in Newburg, a daughter of the late Mark W. and Hazel I. Shuman Hensel.
Fay was a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg High School. She then went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in elementary...
Beatrice V. "Bea" Shoemaker
Nov 22, 2024
Beatrice V. “Bea” Shoemaker, 83, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.
She was born on March 8, 1941, in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Lester and Edna (Holtry) Hoch. Bea married James W. Shoemaker, Jr., in December of 1968. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2008.
Early in life,...
Eldon M. Wingert
Nov 21, 2024
Eldon M. Wingert, 83, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
He was born on April 30, 1941 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Elmer J. and Martha N. Myers Wingert.
Eldon retired as a welder from PennDot and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of...
James W. "Jim" Keating
Nov 20, 2024
James W. “Jim” Keating, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on February 4, 1934 in Carlisle, the son of the late James L. and Lydia G. Borrell Keating.
Jim was a 1951 graduate of the Shippensburg High School and United States Navy Veteran,...
William S. "Bill" Herb, Sr.
Nov 19, 2024
William S. “Bill” Herb, Sr., 84, of Camp Hill, passed away the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the UPMC West Shore Hospital.
He was born on Saturday, January 13, 1940 in Somerset, PA, a son of the late Clayton Ernest and Maxine Sipe Herb. He married Barbara A. Solt on September 1, 1962 in Palmerton.
Bill was a 1958 graduate...
Arthur Robinson Ashway
Nov 19, 2024
Arthur Robinson Ashway, 90, of Newburg, departed this life on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville.
He was born on April 3, 1934, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Arthur E. and Violet C. (Gallagher) Ashway.
In younger years, Arthur farmed, but for the majority of his working life he drove truck for Toma Concrete;...
Mangal S. Rai
Nov 16, 2024
Mangal S. Rai, 28, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Interment will follow in the Cleversburg Cemetery at 1 Walnut Dale Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service on...
James E. "Jim" Alexander
Nov 15, 2024
Jim was born in Newton, Kansas and later moved to Wichita. He started his military service in 1968 with the US Marine Corps at MCRD San Diego, California. He would later serve with a battalion landing team in Vietnam; whom he was most proud. He left the Marine Corps in 1972 and then enlisted in the US Navy in 1976....
Robert Eugene Runshaw
Nov 14, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Runshaw, 79, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his home.
Born Wednesday, March 21, 1945 in Orrstown, he was a son of the late Paul R. and Grace V. Rhoads Runshaw.
Robert was a 1963 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He served in the National Guard. He retired January 2, 1999 from Letterkenny Army Depot...
Peggy A. Elliott
Nov 12, 2024
Peggy A. Elliott, 92, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on Sunday, October 9, 1932 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Doris Hancock Crist.
Peggy was a 1950 graduate of the Chambersburg High School and member of the Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed...
Teresa M. Wines-McLean
Nov 11, 2024
Teresa M. Wines-McLean, 62, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, November 11, 2024, at her home.
She was born on November 30, 1961, in Laurel, MD, a daughter of the late George E. Wines, Sr., and Wanda J. Crawford.
Teresa worked at Bimbo Bakeries, Carlisle for twelve years. In her free time she enjoyed yard sales, shopping, going...
Miriam Elizabeth Barnhart
Nov 8, 2024
Miriam Elizabeth Wenger Barnhart, 87, of Biglerville, passed peacefully in her home with loving family by her side on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Born Wednesday, December 9, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Earl and Zora Jane (Crusey) Wenger.
Miriam was a 1954 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School. Miriam was a painter, pianist, and organist who always enjoyed...
David Scott Bishop, Sr.
Nov 8, 2024
David Scott Bishop, Sr., 66, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the U.P.M.C. Carlisle Hospital.
He was born on October 26, 1958, in Mechanicsburg, a son of the late Francis J. and Verna E. (Vogelsong) Bishop. David married Shirley A. Koser on April 3, 1976, at Green Spring First Church of God.
David worked as a mechanic...
Emily Corinne Tsambiras
Nov 8, 2024
Emily Corrine Tsambiras, 40, of Boiling Springs, departed this life on the morning of Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
She was born on September 1, 1984, in Waynesboro, a daughter of Curtis E. and Laura A. (Brinton) Blubaugh. Emily was a 2002 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School; a 2006 graduate of Temple...
Dorothy E. Harris
Nov 5, 2024
Dorothy E. Harris, 103, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Providence Place, Chambersburg, with her daughters at her side.
She was born on July 13, 1921, in Newburg, a daughter of the late Charles P. and Mary (Watson) Fogelsanger. Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School. She married Howard D....
Jeffrey Scott Orndorff
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Orndorff, 55, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Monday, May 5, 1969 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Kenneth L. Orndorff and Betty C. Johnson Sparks of Shippensburg.
Jeffrey was a 1988 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He was of the Protestant Faith. Jeff worked as a...
Victor Kline "Vic" Coble
Oct 28, 2024
Victor (Vic) Kline Coble, 77, of Shippensburg, PA passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the York Hospital.
Born on March 20, 1947, in York Haven, Vic was a pillar of strength and an everlasting source of love for his family and friends. He was a devoted husband to Shelby J. (Elmes) Coble, with whom...
Louise Pisle
Oct 27, 2024
Louise Pisle, 93, of Shippensburg passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Orrstown Personal Care Home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 17, 1930, in Newville, the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Pearl (Gilbert) Mowers. She was married sixty-six years to Elwood J. Pisle who preceded her in death on...
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