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Christopher Varner
Aug 18, 2023
Christopher “Chris” L. Varner, 65, of Shippensburg passed away on August 18, 2023 in his home among loved ones. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Carlisle, a son of Leroy E. Varner and the late Evelyn Mae (McDilda) Varner. Chris was a 1976 graduate of Big Spring High School, after which he served in the Air Force. He...
Dana Peterson
Aug 18, 2023
Dana L. Peterson, 91, formerly of Shippensburg, late of Carlisle, departed this life on the morning of Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1931, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Ardella (Helm) Peterson. Dana was a graduate of Shippensburg High School and a United States Army veteran. He married Mary Irene Lepley...
Paul Berkner
Aug 16, 2023
Paul L. Berkner, 76, of Shippensburg, was received in the arms of Jesus the morning of Wednesday, August 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Sewickley, PA, Allegheny County, a son of the late Paul J. and Mary (Ubrey) Berkner. Paul was a member of the Chambersburg Alliance Church, where he was...
Rose Kordzikowski
Aug 15, 2023
Rose Mary Kordzikowski, 91, of Edison, NJ, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from her daughter’s home in Shippensburg, surrounded by her loving family. Born Monday, July 11, 1932 in Hazelton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Stanley and Helen S. Andrefski Waskewich. Rose was a member of the Guardian Angels...
Catherine Moyer
Aug 14, 2023
Catherine May “Cathy” Moyer, 73, of Newport, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Sunday, February 26, 1950 in Wayland, New York. She was a daughter of the late Edward D. Holmes and June Lila Noragong Rauber. Cathy was a member and very involved at the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church. She retired after 30+ years...
Addison Kreamer
Aug 14, 2023
Addison F. Kreamer, Jr., 84, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, passed away the evening of Monday, August 14, 2023 at the River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born on May 13, 1939, a son of the late Addison F. and Louise E. (Truckenmiller) Kreamer, Sr. Addison enjoyed fishing, farming, and anything that had to do with nature. He...
Mary Gardner
Aug 14, 2023
Mary Grace (Clapsadle) Gardner, 84, of Newburg, passed away the evening of August 14, 2023 at her home. She had become bed-ridden toward the end of her life and developed cancer. Mary Grace was born on May 16, 1939 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Grace Mackey Clapsadle. Most recently, Mary and her husband, Richard Gardner,...
Betty Wyrick
Aug 12, 2023
Betty J. Wyrick, 99, resident of Green Ridge Village, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born on Sunday, March 23, 1924 in Oakville, a daughter of the late Harry Clinton and Carrie J. (Holtry) Wyrick. In her working years, Betty was employed by the former Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company and retired from the former...
Gary Schafer
Aug 9, 2023
Gary G. Schafer, Sr., 76, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1946 in Allentown, a son of the late Garfield L. and Eleanor (Bogert) Schafer. He married Virginia L. “Ginny” Delycure on November 28, 1968. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Ginny, he...
Rebecca Dopp
Aug 9, 2023
Rebecca Louise Dopp, 74, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Paramount Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville, surrounded by her loving family. Born Wednesday, April 27, 1949 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence S. and Carolyn M. Mowery Souder. Rebecca attended the Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed making cards. She is...
Daniel Spero
Aug 7, 2023
Daniel Spero, 77, of Scotland, PA passed away in his home on the evening of Monday, August 7th, 2023, surrounded by beloved family and friends. He was a man that has given so much time, labor, and advice to his community, neighbors, and other individuals throughout the years. Dan was born on October 17, 1945, in Shippensburg, PA, a son...
Paul Ile
Aug 6, 2023
Paul D. Ile, 79, a resident of Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1943, in Roxbury, a son of the late Phillip and Mamie (O’Donnell) Ile. He married Mary Jane Clough in 1963, in Hagerstown. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2020. Paul...
Merle Vaughn
Aug 3, 2023
Merle C. Vaughn, 94, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1929, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Frances and Margaret (Weaver) Vaughn. Merle married Mary I. Barrick on June 7, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2022, after seventy-four years...
Ronald Baer
Aug 2, 2023
Ronald P. “Ron” Baer, 88, resident of Green Ridge Village, passed away the morning of Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born on Friday, July 19, 1935 in Upper Strasburg, a son of the late Orval W. and Pauline E. (Pugh) Baer. Ron retired as a self-employed dairy farmer, farming for over 32 years. He also hauled livestock for over...
Arlene Jumper
Jul 31, 2023
Arlene Marie Jumper, 87, a resident of the Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville, departed this life on the evening of Monday, July 31, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on September 17, 1935, in Mechanicsburg, a daughter of the late John A. and Edna (Sheets) Orris. Arlene worked at the former R & S Dress Factory, Shippensburg, and...
Michael Watson
Jul 29, 2023
Michael Allen Watson, 53, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1970, a son of the late John D. and Helen M. (Witter) Watson. There will be no viewing, visitation, or service at this time.
John Martin
Jul 24, 2023
John Z. Martin, 74, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, July 24, 2023 at the York Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1949 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Aaron I. and Lizzie R. (Zimmerman) Martin. John was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church. He is survived by...
Mary Shew
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Lou Shew, 80, formally of Newburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Green Ridge Village. She was born on Friday, May 14, 1943, in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Nelson Charles and Mary Alice (Hockenberry) Clugston. Mary was a 1961 graduate of the Big Spring High School. She was the...
Garnet Stum
Jul 22, 2023
Garnet Duane Stum, 87, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1936, in Newville, a son of the late Louis E. and Hulda R. (Johnson) Stum. Duane was a 1954 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University, and...
Frank Reese
Jul 18, 2023
Frank L. Reese, 68, of Oakville, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1954 in Fayetteville, PA, the son of the late Donald Frank “Bud” and Sarah Jane (Reasner) Reese. Frank was a member of the Hub City Club, Oscar M. Hykes American Legion Post #223, Durff-Kuhn VFW Post #6168, and...
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