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Crystal Thelma Craig
Sep 6, 2024
Crystal Thelma Craig, 95, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Sunday, August 25, 1929 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Rankin and Nellie Vannant Shoap.
She enjoyed puzzle books, and sitting on her front porch watching the deer.
Crystal is survived by one son, Barry A. (Deanna) Craig, Shippensburg; two daughters, Darla F....
Harry Irving "H.I." Gates
Sep 5, 2024
Harry Irving "H.I." Gates, Professor Emeritus of Sculpture at George Washington University, Artist, and Devout Krishna Devotee, Passes at 89
Harry Irving Gates, known to many as "H.I.," passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA, with his Hare Krishna brother Haridasa Dasa by his side. H.I. passed just minutes after learning of the birth of...
Allan Eugene Gipe
Sep 3, 2024
Allan E. Gipe, 81, of Orrstown, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Sykesville, Maryland.
Born Friday, June 25, 1943 in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of the late Emery and Dorothy Marker Gipe.
He was a 1961 graduate of Chief Logan High School in Burnham, PA.
Allan retired from AT&T in 1990 as a Communications Technician. He...
Fredith Louise Diehl
Sep 3, 2024
Fredith Louise Diehl, 96, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg.
She was born on Sunday, July 29, 1928 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, a daughter of the late Roy M. and Mary Catherine Snoke Davidson.
Fredith was a lifetime member of the Newburg United Methodist Church, where she participated in their Bible...
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...
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