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Virginia A. "Ginny" Sailhamer
Oct 25, 2024
Virginia A. “Ginny” Sailhamer, 97, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Friday, October 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born on November 1, 1926, in Spring Run, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Carson and Eva (Clugston) Goshorn. Ginny was a 1945 graduate of Fannett Township High School, a class of thirteen students. She married...
Gary L. Miller
Oct 23, 2024
Gary L. Miller, 78, of Oakville, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital.
He was born on September 15, 1946, a son of the late Henry William and Winifred Bernice Eyer Miller, Sr. He married Betty M. Corkle on April 15, 1994. She preceded him in death on November 8, 2008.
Gary was a graduate...
McKinlee J. "Mack" O'Donnell
Oct 18, 2024
McKinlee Joseph “Mack” O’Donnell, 38, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 as the result of a long battle with brain cancer.
He was the son of the late William O’Donnell, Sr. and Gloria Mansour-Staggs O’Donnell.
He is survived by his mother, Gloria O’Donnell; two brothers, Dan O’Donnell of Orrstown and Billy O’Donnell of Shippensburg; and several nieces and nephews, whom he...
Mary A. Kenyon
Oct 18, 2024
Mary A. Kenyon, 78, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
She was born on June 14, 1946 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Charles Francis and Sarah Florence Coy Ostra.
Mary was a 1964 graduate of Shippensburg High School and attended the First Assembly of God. She was an avid...
Donald Eugene Uglow, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Donald Eugene “Don” Uglow, Jr., 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, with his loving wife by his side.
Born Tuesday, July 5, 1955 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Donald Eugene Uglow, Sr., and Janet Louise Smith Uglow, Shippensburg.
Don was a 1973 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He...
David Russell Snyder, Sr.
Oct 17, 2024
David Russell Snyder, Sr., 101, of Abington, PA passed away on October 17, 2024 with his children by his side.
He was born on July 12, 1923 in Elkins Park, PA, a son of the late Maurice and Lena Black Snyder.
Shortly after graduating from Cheltenham High School, Dave joined the Navy and served on the USS Sumter during WWII in the...
Linda N. Dickinson
Oct 17, 2024
Linda Naugle Dickinson, 77, of Shippensburg passed away the morning of Thursday, October 17, 2024 after a courageous 27-year battle with cancer.
She was born on September 22, 1947 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Ross A. and Louise Hoch Naugle. She married Donald C. Dickinson on June 14, 1970.
Linda was a 1965 graduate of Shippensburg Senior High School where...
Larry David Short, Sr.
Oct 17, 2024
Larry David Short, Sr., 79, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Friday, July 13, 1945 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Milton David and Mae Elizabeth Heckman Short.
Larry will be remembered fondly by those who loved and understood him. He led a solitary life by choice, but loved his...
Loretta M. Clouse
Oct 17, 2024
Loretta Mae Mellinger Clouse, 83, of Shippensburg, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Loretta was born on Friday, March 28, 1941, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ethel Angle Mellinger.
She attended the Shippensburg First Church of God.
In her spare time, Loretta loved spending time with her family but also enjoyed...
Esther A. Fisher
Oct 17, 2024
Esther A. Fisher, 61, of 197 Peebles Road, Newburg, PA 17240, passed away the evening of Thursday, October 17, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 9, 1963 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of the late Christian and Katie Allgyer Fisher.
Esther was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin “Bennie” Fisher of...
John Robert Gribble
Oct 14, 2024
John Robert Gribble of Howard, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14th, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 87. He was born on March 11, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late John A. and Lenore J. (Miller) Gribble of Shippensburg, PA. He is survived by his daughters, Leilani (Brian)Vaughn of Shippensburg, PA, Lynne (Barry)...
Charles E. Stanat
Oct 13, 2024
Charles E. Stanat, 82, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
Born Thursday, March 12, 1942 in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late Emil and Gertrude Stevens Stanat.
Charles was a 1960 graduate of Lake Ariel High School. He served in the National Guard.
He was a member of the First United Methodist...
Jack Matthew Sease
Oct 11, 2024
Jack Matthew Sease, 81, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
He was born on August 10, 1943, in Gettysburg, a son of the late Robert R. and Melba Sease. Jack married Velda M. Williams on October 14, 1967, in Thurmont, MD.
Jack worked at the Beistle Company, Shippensburg, for...
Peggy Joyce Myers
Oct 10, 2024
Peggy Joyce Myers, 91, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home.
Born Monday, December 12, 1932 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late John Robert and Hazel Meredith Suders.
She attended the First Assembly of God Church, Shippensburg.
Peggy is survived by three sons, Rodney, Dennis, and Randy Myers; two daughters, Tammy Leisher and Donna...
Barbara Ann (Hoover) Gontz
Oct 10, 2024
Barbara Ann (Hoover) Gontz, 91, of Chambersburg, formerly of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on March 21, 1933, in Yellow Creek, Indiana Co., Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Abraham and Eva (Hale) Hoover. Barb married Cardinal L. Gontz on May 15, 1954. He preceded her...
Kenneth H. Swartz
Oct 8, 2024
Kenneth H. Swartz, 88, life-long resident of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
He was born on October 21, 1935, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Paul G. and Frances E. (Dunlap) Swartz. Ken was a 1954 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He married Virginia Lee Dellinger on November 24, 1957, in Hunterstown, PA....
Elizabeth Kirk-Anderson
Oct 8, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” E.W. Kirk-Anderson, 83, of Shippensburg, formerly of Baltimore, departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Baltimore, on January 31, 1944, daughter of the late Walter L. and Beatrice (Gartside) Kirk.
Liz was the co-founder of the Animal Welfare League of Greater Baltimore, and its CEO for over forty years....
Martha W. Martin
Oct 8, 2024
Martha W. Martin, 75, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home.
She was born on Friday, January 14, 1949 in Ephrata, PA, a daughter of the late Martin S. and Esther B. Weaver Shirk. Martha married J. David Martin on November 17, 1970.
Martha was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale...
Max E. Crider
Oct 7, 2024
Max Eugene Crider, 64, of Newville, passed away the afternoon of Monday, October 7, 2024 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital.
He was born on September 22, 1960 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Lester L. and Evelyn L. Martin Crider. He married Berniece K. Hawbaker on January 5, 2002.
Max was a faithful member of the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church,...
Jean R. Ferich
Oct 7, 2024
Jean R. Ferich, 91, of Chambersburg, passed away the evening of Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on September 29, 1933 in Upper Darby, PA, a daughter of the late Jacob and Sara Ressler Stutzman.
Jean was a 1951 graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia and a 1973 graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College where she...
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