Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Shippensburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Richard Lee Horst

Richard Lee Horst

Jun 20, 2025

Richard “Rich” Lee Horst, of Shippensburg, PA entered into eternal rest after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He passed away at Hershey Medical Center on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1958 in Chambersburg, PA to Wayne Leroy Horst Sr. and Martha “Patty” Vermont (Helm)...

Larry L. Kelley

Larry L. Kelley

Jun 18, 2025

Larry L. Kelley, 77, of Carlisle, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Sunday, September 21, 1947 in Shippensburg, a son of the late Herman S. “Sammy” and Martha M. (Lynch) Kelley, Jr.

Larry was a retired truck driver, working for John F. Walters Trucking and Sysco Foods. After...

Jeffrey Wade Mangle

Jeffrey Wade Mangle

Jun 16, 2025

Jeffrey Wade Mangle, 66, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 5, 1958, in Chambersburg, a son of Dawn E. (Reed) Mangle and the late Ronnie L. Mangle. Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Brenda K. Glass on January 17, 1981, in the...

Ida M. Becker

Ida M. Becker

Jun 15, 2025

Ida M. Becker, 82 of Walnut Bottom, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

She was born on January 1, 1943, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Rena (Bauer) Rymalowicz.

Ida worked as a retail manager for Boscov’s in Philadelphia. Her favorite pass time was to spend it with her...

Lawrence D. Gutshall, II

Lawrence D. Gutshall, II

Jun 15, 2025

Lawrence D. Gutshall, II, formerly of Shippensburg, late of Millerstown, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, June 15, 2025.

He was born on November 16, 1952, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Lawrence D. Gutshall and Faye (Foose) Gift.

Larry was a mechanic for the majority of his life working at Coy’s Garage, Shippensburg. He then worked as a...

Deborah Sue Fleck

Deborah Sue Fleck

Jun 14, 2025

Deborah Sue Fleck, 67, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home.

She was born on December 1, 1957, in Pontiac, MI, the oldest daughter of Nancy I. (Weatherhead) Konkle and the late Raymond G. Konkle. Deborah was a graduate of Walled Lake High School, and attended Pensacola Christian College and Hyles-Anderson College....

Bernita E. Killian

Bernita E. Killian

Jun 11, 2025

Bernita E. Killian, 92, of Shippensburg, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025. Born on March 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Dorothy (Burkholder) Killian.

A 1951 graduate of Carlisle High School, Bernita dedicated her entire career to serving the community as a manager at Woolworths in Carlisle, where she...

Thomas "Tom" Bradford Lynch, Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Bradford Lynch, Jr.

Jun 8, 2025

Thomas Bradford Lynch, Jr., known to most as Tom, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a loving son, nurturing big brother, devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and someone who could always be counted on to show up and help—no matter what.

Born on February 26, 1961, Tom was the kind of person...

Eldora Effie Gleim

Eldora Effie Gleim

Jun 6, 2025

Eldora Effie Gleim, 90, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Friday, June 6, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born on May 1, 1935, in Elizabethtown, a daughter of the late Mervin M. and Mary E. (Reider) Fansler, Sr. Eldora married James E. Gleim, Sr., on February 5, 1954, in Oberlin. He preceded her in death...

Irene M. Shoul

Irene M. Shoul

Jun 1, 2025

Irene M. Shoul, 88, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the WellSpan York Hospital.

She was born on May 21, 1937, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Francis and Jane (Hedley) Koubek. Irene married James R. “Jim” Shoul on February 4, 1956 in Govans, MD.

Irene worked as a bus driver for...

Ruth V. Holland

Ruth V. Holland

Jun 1, 2025

Ruth V. Holland, 82, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1942 in Newville, PA, a daughter of the late Clyde Wagner and Helen M. (Halter) Traini.

Ruth was a 1961 graduate of the Big Spring High School and was a hairdresser for most of her working...

Charles Ray Hartman, Sr.

Charles Ray Hartman, Sr.

May 31, 2025

Charles Ray Hartman, Sr., 84, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Thursday, July 25, 1940 in Quincy, Franklin County, he was a son of the late Mildred Louise Hartman.

He was a 1958 graduate of the Quincy High School, and a 1962 graduate of West Chester University. After...

Jimmy L. Holtry

Jimmy L. Holtry

May 27, 2025

Jimmy L. Holtry, 75, of Shippensburg, passed away early Tuesday morning May 27, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born Monday, May 15, 1950 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Leslie L. Holtry and Helen Margaret Mixell Holtry.

Jimmy was a member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church and the Vigilant Hose Volunteer Fire Company, both in Shippensburg.

In his early...

Larry J. Highlands, Sr.

Larry J. Highlands, Sr.

May 27, 2025

Larry J. Highlands, Sr., 88, formerly of Shippensburg and resident of Paramount Senior Living, passed away the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on Thursday, March 18, 1937 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Jack and Mary Willhide Highlands.

Larry was a 1955 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. Early on in his working...

Patricia Ann Bailey

Patricia Ann Bailey

May 26, 2025

Patricia Ann Bailey, 79, late of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.

She was born on October 4, 1945, in Martinsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Hollingshead) Shane.

Patricia worked as a C.N.A. at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, from where she retired. She then...

Johnny E. Haines

Johnny E. Haines

May 26, 2025

Johnny Eugene Haines, 81, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 26th, 2025.

Born on April 4, 1944, in Keyser, West Virginia, John was a beloved husband, father, and Pappap whose quiet strength and steadfast love were the heart of his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Stella; his two daughters, April and Jenny; his...

Bernadette Dais

Bernadette Dais

May 24, 2025

Bernadette Dais, 65, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her home.

She was born on November 26, 1959, in Lorain, OH, a daughter of Nathaniel J. and Geraldine (Killings) Dais.

Bernadette as a homemaker throughout her life. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, drawing, knitting, riding bicycles, and music. Bernadette liked music and...

John L. Barner

John L. Barner

May 21, 2025

John L. Barner, 85, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

He was born on Monday, March 11, 1940 in Shippensburg, PA, Franklin County, a son of the late George H. and Katherine Fitzgerald Barner, Sr.

John graduated from Shippensburg High School. After being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, John made a career working in the...

John G. Strayer

John G. Strayer

May 21, 2025

John G. Strayer, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1934 in Shippensburg, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late William and Bernice Ott Strayer.

John worked as a forklift operator for Knouse Foods.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Gough Strayer...

Timothy Scott Eyer

Timothy Scott Eyer

May 19, 2025

Timothy Scott Eyer, 57, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 15, 1968, in Shippensburg, a son of Linda (Boyd) Eyer and the late Robert “Jim” Eyer. Tim married Sheila A. Umbrell on October 5, 1996, in the Messiah United Methodist Church, Shippensburg.

Tim worked for Volvo Construction...