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David R. "Davey" Newell, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
David R. “Davey” Newell, Jr., 42, of Orrstown, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Sunday, September 1, 2024.
He was born on November 1, 1981 in Chambersburg, a son of David R. Newell, Sr. and Rindi L. Thrush Dellinger.
Davey was a 1999 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School, member of the Walnut Bottom Rod & Gun Club, and was...
Laxmi Narayan Mishra
Aug 31, 2024
Laxmi Narayan Mishra, 76, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
His funeral service will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg.
Roy N. "Tiny" Bowermaster
Aug 27, 2024
Roy N. “Tiny” Bowermaster, 76, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.
Born Tuesday, March 23, 1948 in Walnut Bottom, he was a son of the late Janet J. (Bowermaster) Hartman.
Roy was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from D & J Truck Repair, Shippensburg, as a mechanic, with 25...
Ronnie Watson
Aug 27, 2024
Ronnie Watson, 70, of Newburg, departed this life on the morning of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
He was born on October 18, 1953, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Thomas E. and Jean M. (Shughart) Watson, Jr. Ronnie married Maria L. Farias Pacheco in 2018, in Shippensburg.
Ronnie worked as a...
Jerry R. Foust
Aug 25, 2024
Jerry R. Foust, 73, of 9546 Cumberland Highway, Orrstown, PA, passed away the morning of Sunday, August 25, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on February 12, 1951 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Gerald M. “Jack” and Emma F. Brechbill Foust. He married Sharon D. Bigler on December 18, 1971.
Jerry retired as...
Kenneth Lee "Chub" Alexander, Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Kenneth Lee “Chub” Alexander, Jr., 59, of Shippensburg, departed this life with God, on the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, with his family at his side.
He was born on July 26, 1965, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Kenneth Lee Alexander, Sr. and Nancy Ann Alexander.
Kenny worked in construction for the majority of...
Bruce "Jimmy" Alexander, Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Bruce “Jimmy” Alexander, Jr., 63, of Newburg, passed away the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024.
He was born on April 18, 1961 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Bruce and Janet Runk Alexander, Sr.
Jimmy was an exceptional contractor, working for various employers throughout his working years. He also owned and operated his own general contracting business for over 10...
Michael R. Ott
Aug 23, 2024
Michael R. “Mike” Ott, 64, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, with his loving wife by his side.
Born Monday, January 26, 1960 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Wesley L. and Mary Ellen Lautsbaugh Ott, Sr.
Michael was a member of the Rising Hope Church in Shippensburg, and a member of their Sunday...
Lavonne Kay "Vonnie" Reeder
Aug 23, 2024
Lavonne Kay “Vonnie” Reeder, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, August 23, 2024.
She was born on March 25, 1947 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Elmer O. and Helen P. (Statler) Hoffman.
Vonnie retired from Shively Motors. She was an avid collector of Boyds Bears and Longaberger baskets. She also enjoyed vacationing at the beach.
She is survived...
Levi J. Maciejewski
Aug 20, 2024
Levi James Maciejewski, child of God and follower of Christ, went to be in the arms of Jesus on August 20, 2024 at the age of 13.
He was born on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Chambersburg, a son of Mark S. and Tricia L. (Koons) Maciejewski.
A beloved student at Shippensburg Area Middle School, he was known by many for his...
Marie F. Belanger
Aug 20, 2024
Marie F. Belanger, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home.
Born Monday, March 27, 1944 in Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Josephine Gobeil Belley.
Marie was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg.
She is survived by her very close friend, Harold “Cliff” Skelton, Shippensburg; one son,...
Tiffany Ann Reese
Aug 18, 2024
Tiffany Ann Reese, 37, of Newburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home.
Born Thursday, December 25, 1986 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Cindy Sue Doyle Reese and Jeffrey Lee Reese of Newburg.
She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Newburg, and attended the Chambersburg First United Methodist Church.
Tiffany was a...
Rev. J. Richard "Dick" Buchanan
Aug 18, 2024
Rev. J. Richard “Dick” (Grandpa) Buchanan, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on April 23, 1934 in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Albert Henry and Mary W. Headlee Buchanan. He married Mary V. Hawk on March 9, 1957.
Dick was...
Kandy R. Gilbert
Aug 16, 2024
Kandy R. Gilbert, 68, of Shippensburg departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
Born Saturday, March 24, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Paul D. and Zola Mae (Hockenberry) Richardson. She married Robert Paul Gilbert on June 24, 1972 in Fayetteville who passed away on June 10, 2010.
Earlier in life,...
Helen Louise Wagner
Aug 15, 2024
Helen Louise Wagner, 92, life-long resident of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home.
She was born on January 14, 1932, in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Orris) Hykes. Helen Louise was a 1949 graduate of Shippensburg High School and a 1952 graduate of the former Penn Hall Conservatory...
Gloria J. Cassidy
Aug 15, 2024
Gloria J. (Rotz) Cassidy, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on July 21, 1951 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Melvin J. and Lillian B. (Helm) Rotz. She married Herbert R. Cassidy on January 24, 1970. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2021.
Gloria was a...
Eleanor "Ellie" Hoover
Aug 14, 2024
Eleanor “Ellie” Edmonson Hoover, 89, of Newburg, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home.
She was born on Sunday, December 30, 1934 in Willow Hill, PA, a daughter of the late Frank Allison and Mary Clippinger Piper Edmonson. She lived in Amberson until her marriage to George Andrew Hoover. They were married on December 1, 1954...
Khadga Bahadur Biswa
Aug 14, 2024
Khagda Bahadur Biswa, 68, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Rock / Grace Nepali Church at 22 Mount Rock Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Interment will follow in the Cleversburg Cemetery at 20 Walnut Dale Road,...
Kenneth N. Leinbach
Aug 13, 2024
Kenneth N. Leinbach, 40, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1984, in Chambersburg, a son of David N. and Elaine N. (Nolt) Leinbach. Kenneth married Linda W. (Zimmerman) on November 2, 2006, in Orrstown.
Kenneth was a self-employed farmer and a member of the Clearfield...
Crystal Ann Hutchinson
Aug 12, 2024
Crystal Ann Hutchinson, 63, of Pleasant Hall, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
Born Tuesday, October 25, 1960 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Alfred L. Hutchinson and Mary Ann Hepfer Hutchinson of Pleasant Hall, PA.
Crystal loved Barney, country music, Elvis Presley, and David King the Elvis Experience. Crystal loved going...
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