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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...
Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman
Aug 11, 2024
Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman, 19, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
He was born on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in Shippensburg, PA, a son of Larry N. and Ella S. Burkholder Zimmerman of Shippensburg.
Delbert worked for Cumberland Supply, LLC in Newville. He was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Elizabeth L. Palmer
Aug 8, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Leach Palmer passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, just five days short of her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years James Palmer, infant son James Michael Palmer, and two brothers. She leaves six children, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also embraced numerous foster children...
Audrey J. Vojtowicz
Aug 5, 2024
Audrey Jean (Miller) Vojtowicz, 94, of Johnstown, passed away on August 5, 2024 surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by Charles A. Vojtowicz (husband), Delores Kristoff (sister), Robert Miller (brother), Gabriel Issac Chamberlin (great-grandson). She is survived by Forrest Miller (Martha), Barbara Yurasek (Steve), children (affectionately known as the 7’rs), Robin, Raymond, Rhonda (Jim), Racine (Leo), Regina (Danny), Randy,...
Thelma Joyce Mellott
Aug 4, 2024
Thelma Joyce Mellott, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Sunday, August 25, 1935 in Scotland, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Jacob and Beatrice Orlea Cooper Cook.
Thelma was a 1953 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She retired from the former Stanley Company with over 50 years...
Janice Mae Chamberlin
Aug 4, 2024
Janice Mae Chamberlin, 70, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on May 3, 1954, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Hughie D. and Dorothy M. (Dunlap) Laughlin. Janice married Wilbur C. Chamberlin on August 25, 1973, at the Newburg First Church of God.
Janice was primarily...
David Michael Molino
Aug 3, 2024
David Michael Molino, 74, of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born Sunday, July 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry P. and Mary Trapani Molino.
David was a registered architect with Centura Associates for over 35 years in Chambersburg, PA. He had a passion for woodworking...
Robert Allen Markelwitz
Aug 3, 2024
Robert Allen Markelwitz, 60, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home.
Born Sunday, July 5, 1964 in Carlisle, he was the son of Donald Eugene Markelwitz of Dillsburg, and the late Betty Lou Wagner Markelwitz.
Robert formerly worked at Carlisle Tire and Rubber. He was of the Christian Faith.
He is survived by three daughters, Aleisa L. Markelwitz,...
Phyllis A. Minor
Aug 2, 2024
Phyllis A. Minor, 84, of Shippensburg passed away at Green Ridge Village Nursing Home at 7:35pm on August 2, 2024 after being on hospice at her home.
Born on April 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Cora (Holtry) Baughman. She was a graduate of the Shippensburg Area High School class of 1958.
Phyllis worked at the former...
Anthony W. "Tony" Cessna
Aug 1, 2024
Anthony W. “Tony” Cessna, 68, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Gardens of Gettysburg.
He was born on April 28, 1956, in Symrna, TN, a son of the late David L. and Mary E. (Groves) Cessna.
Tony was a U.S. Marine Corps., veteran enlisting on October 26, 1973 and honorably discharged on April...
Patty L. Deihl
Jul 28, 2024
Patty L. Deihl, 71, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home.
She was born on Monday, May 25, 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Daymond and Flo Mae (Clever) Francisco.
Patty worked as a registered nurse for Holy Spirit Hospital and eventually retired from the PA Psychiatric Institute. Patty loved and cherished...
Nicholas E. Hockenberry
Jul 26, 2024
Nicholas E. Hockenberry, 46, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the evening of Friday, July 26, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on June 9, 1978, in Chambersburg, the son of Lewis E. Sites and the late Pamela E. (Rotz) Sites.
Nicholas worked as a forklift driver at the Ulta distribution warehouse for the past three years. In his...
Liz Mariel Alicea Rivera
Jul 25, 2024
Liz Mariel Alicea Rivera, 53, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home.
She was born on February 27, 1971 in Puerto Rico, a daughter of Humberto Alicea and Ana Luz Rivera Garcia, and stepdaughter of Rolando Cardenas.
Liz was a member of the Iglesias Pentecostes Jesucristo Fuente De Vida in Chambersburg. She enjoyed crafting and...
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