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Patsy A. Martin
Dec 30, 2025
Patsy A. Martin, 73, of Chambersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home.
She was born on February 18, 1952 in Newville, a daughter of the late Glen R. and Janet G. Souders Horn, Sr.
Patsy was a 1970 graduate of Big Spring High School and former member of Cumberland County Farm Women. She loved collecting antiques, tending...
Miriam Louise (Rock) Beaver
Dec 29, 2025
Miriam Louise (Rock) Beaver, 91, of The Village of Pond Bank, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Menno Haven Brookview Health Care Center, Chambersburg.
Born Sunday, September 16, 1934 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Roy Nicklas and Esther Mae Bumbaugh Rock.
She was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. Miriam was a Life member...
Tony A. Stoops
Dec 27, 2025
Tony A. Stoops, a child of God, 65, of Chambersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior the afternoon of Saturday, December 27, 2025.
He was born on August 31, 1960 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Shover W. “Bill” and Helen R. Yeager Stoops.
Tony was a graduate of Shippensburg University and taught American History for 30 years from...
Merle C. Zinn
Dec 25, 2025
Merle C. Zinn, 84, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, December 25, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born on August 24, 1941, in Carlisle, a son of the late Clarence and Pauline (Stone) Zinn. Merle was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting on March 7, 1960, and honorably discharged on March 6,...
John T. Baum, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
John T. Baum, Sr., 94, of Walnut Bottom, passed away the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on July 14, 1931 in Mount Rock, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late John S. and Pearl S. Hurley Baum. He married Beulah L. Stum on October 23, 1953.
John was a member of Trinity United...
Mary L. "Susie" Suders
Dec 24, 2025
Mary L. “Susie” Suders, 92, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on May 15, 1933, in Mainsville, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mildred Perry Helm.
Susie was a member of the Mainsville United Brethren Church and president of the Golden Age Club in Shippensburg. She enjoyed putting...
Fredric A. "Fred" Roux
Dec 23, 2025
Fredric A. “Fred” Roux, 87, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 26, 1938 in Laconia, NH, a son of the late Armand and Louise (Kirk) Roux. He married Janet S. (Schell) Roux, who survives him.
Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg has been entrusted with his funeral arrangements....
Pamela Jean Winecoff
Dec 22, 2025
Pamela Jean (Saunders) Winecoff, 72, of Newville PA, passed away 12/22/2025 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born in Chambersburg Pa, she was the daughter of the late Emory Jacob and Bessie Winifred (Werdebaugh) Saunders.
Pamela was married to Michael Winecoff for 47 years. He was a loving husband and dedicated caregiver for many years
She is survived by two...
William E. Walker
Dec 20, 2025
William E. Walker, 75, formerly of Yadkinville, North Carolina, late of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 22, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Ben and Betty Walker and married Nancy E. (Allen) Walker, who survives him.
The Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg, has...
Eva M. Farner
Dec 19, 2025
Eva M. Farner, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
She was born on March 28, 1935 in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, a daughter of the late Clarence H. and Eva E. Clever Forrester, Sr.
Eva was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church and the Moon and Star Glass...
Elizabeth S. "Liz" Fitzgerald
Dec 11, 2025
Elizabeth Sheller “Liz” Fitzgerald, Fayetteville, PA, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born 18 December 1932 in Guilford Township, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Hess and Alice Coble Sheller. Her husband, Carroll S. Fitzgerald, passed away on 25 March 1988.
She retired in 2000 from the U.S. Army Industrial Logistics Systems Center...
Donald Raye Shaffer, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Donald Raye Shaffer, Jr., 78, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 9, 1947, in Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Donald Raye and C. Eleanor (Ford) Shaffer, Sr.
Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Earlier in life he worked in supply at the...
Florence S. Coover
Dec 9, 2025
Florence S. Coover, 83, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
She was born on January 10, 1942, in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Preston W. and Zelda F. (Stong) Seilhamer. Florence was a 1960 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, a 1964 graduate of Chambersburg Practical Nursing School, and earned a degree...
Elam R. Martin
Dec 9, 2025
Elam R. Martin, 75, of 150 Quarry Hill Rd., Shippensburg, PA, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born to the late David A. and Lizzie (Reiff) Martin. He married Frances (Zimmerman) Weaver on March 29, 1973.
He was a member of the Meadow View Old Order Mennonite Church and a retired farmer. He...
Elizabeth Weishaupt
Dec 8, 2025
Elizabeth Weishaupt, 84, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
She was born on February 9, 1941 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a daughter of the late Adam T. and Lizzie A. Williamson McKeown.
Elizabeth attended McGraw High School in New York and was a member of the Royal Orange Lodge of Ireland....
Donald "Don" William Swope
Dec 6, 2025
Donald William Swope, 69, of Shippensburg, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 16, 1956, in Chambersburg, son of the late John W. and Wanda J. (Smith) Swope. Don was a 1974 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School.
Don is survived...
Evelyn L. Fuller
Dec 1, 2025
Evelyn L. Fuller, 101, of Shippensburg passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Orrstown Personal Care Home. She was born on November 7,1924 in Orrstown, PA.
She married her husband Guy J. Fuller July 7, 1951. They were married 58 years before he preceded her in death on October 14, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Paul Martin and...
Howard Leslie "Les" Vaughn
Nov 28, 2025
Howard Leslie “Les” Vaughn, 79, of Newville, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home.
Born Friday, July 12, 1946 in Newville, he was a son of the late Howard G. and Irene R. Mixell Vaughn.
Les retired in 2003 from Carlisle SynTec Systems, after 10 years of service. He was a member of the Newville Cowboy Church.
He is survived...
Constance G. Plasterer
Nov 15, 2025
Constance G. “Connie” Plasterer, 81, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Tuesday, march 14, 1944 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was a daughter of the late Norman H. and Iola O. Blubaugh Gibble.
Connie was a 1962 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. She worked in the cafeteria for the Shippensburg School District with...
Ted Gareth Martin
Nov 15, 2025
Ted Gareth Martin, 82, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Born Saturday, December 26, 1942 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Wayne P. and Helen I. Bender Martin.
He was a 1961 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Ted served in the United States Army...
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