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Brenda L. Wright
Apr 3, 2025
Brenda L. Wright, 61, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on Wednesday, March 25, 1964 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Norman and Darlene McFerren Wright, Sr. She married William L. “Bill” Eutzy on March 19, 1993.
Brenda was a 1982 graduate of...
Brent Ramsay Conner
Apr 2, 2025
Brent Ramsay Conner, 56, of Shippensburg, and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, assumed room temperature on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Friday, February 14, 1969 in Richmond, VA, he was a son of Shirley Councilman Rich, of Hagerstown, MD, and the late Elvis Robert “Bobby” Rich.
He was a 1987 graduate of Catoctin High School, Thurmont, MD. He retired...
Dale E. Reed
Mar 31, 2025
Dale E. Reed, 90, of Pleasant Hall, passed away the afternoon of Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on Saturday, September 8, 1934 in Shippensburg, Franklin County, a son of the late James F. and Lottie V. (Eyer) Reed, Sr. He married Portia L. (Ott) on September 27, 1956.
Dale was a 1952 graduate of the Shippensburg...
Robert D. Porter
Mar 29, 2025
Robert D. “Bob” Porter, 79, of Greencastle, and formerly of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital.
Born Tuesday, August 7, 1945 Philipsburg, Centre County, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Pearl R. Petrosky Porter.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He served in the United States Army 1st Infantry...
Kay G. Kyle
Mar 29, 2025
Kay G. Kyle, 84, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
She was born on Saturday, June 22, 1940 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, a daughter of the late Huber and Bessie (Bistline) Coy.
Kay was a 1958 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. She worked for Penn Pants, Newville Shoe Company, and...
Roy Ernest Keck
Mar 27, 2025
Roy Ernest Keck, 81, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the comfort of his own home.
He was born on July 22, 1943, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Roy J. and Victoria H. (Gilbert) Keck. Roy was a United States Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting on June...
Jay C. Chamberlin
Mar 23, 2025
Jay C. Chamberlin, 98, of Palmyra, and formerly of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Born Monday, October 18, 1926 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Bernard W. and Anna Pearl Wingerd Chamberlin.
He was a graduate of Shippensburg High School and attended the Shippensburg State Teachers...
Barbara S. Noll
Mar 23, 2025
Barbara Sue (Hock) Noll, 75, of Shippensburg, passed away in the comfort of her own home on March 23, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family, whom she absolutely loved. Her favorite saying was, “Family is everything.”
Barbara was born on January 5, 1950 in Waynesboro, the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Stamy) Hock.
Barbara graduated from Chambersburg High School before...
Arlin D. Rudolph
Mar 22, 2025
Arlin D. Rudolph, of 1649 Coon Road, Aspers, PA 17304, born May 15, 1986, died March 22, 2025, at the age of 38 years, 10 months, and 7 days.
He was a member at Mountain View Mennonite Church.
He was the son of Simeon and Wilma Showalter Rudolph, and the husband of Joanna Burkholder Rudolph.
In addition to his wife and parents, he...
Tobey A. Blackhurst
Mar 20, 2025
Tobey A. Blackhurst, 53, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born on November 29, 1971 in Midland, Michigan, the son of Bruce Blackhurst and the late Constance Lee (Baer) Blackhurst.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. There will be no public viewing, visitation, or service. Burial will be...
Gary Raymond Holder
Mar 20, 2025
Gary R. Holder, 63, of Orrstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Monday, May 1, 1961 in Cannock, Staffordshire, England. He was a son of the late Raymond and Betty Wilkes Holder.
He attended the Grand Point Church of Shippensburg.
Gary served as a Police Officer in Birmingham, England before he was...
Terry Lee Helm
Mar 20, 2025
Terry Lee Helm, 87, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home, in the care of his family and caregivers.
He was born on January 30, 1938, in Shippensburg, a son of the late John R. and Frances Keefer Helm.
Terry was a 1955 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He was a longtime active member...
Marie Stella Laughman
Mar 15, 2025
Marie Stella Laughman, 59, of Orrstown, passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her loving husband at her side.
She was born on June 11, 1965, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Ralph J. and Janet M. (Wagner) Richardson, Jr. Marie married her high school sweetheart, Matthew J. Laughman, on June 11,...
Gladys R. Horst
Mar 13, 2025
Gladys R. Horst, 100, who just celebrated her centennial birthday, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Orrstown Personal Care Home. She was a resident there for several years and just absolutely loved living at the personal care home.
Gladys was born on March 12, 1925, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late George M....
A. William “Bill” Minick, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
William “Bill” Minick, Jr., 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Wellspan York Hospital.
Born Friday, March 6, 1942 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Arthur William and Sarah Catherine Shuman Minick, Sr.
Bill was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He retired in 2007 from the Shippensburg Lumber Yard, with 41 years...
Paul H. Taylor
Mar 8, 2025
Paul H. Taylor, 78, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on March 1, 1947 in Willow Hill, a son of the late Wilbur and Louella (Price) Taylor. He married Georgia H. (Hammond) Taylor on January 29, 1972.
Paul was a faithful member of...
Robert E. "Bob" Wyrick
Mar 7, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Wyrick, 82, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
He was born on January 25, 1943 in Carlisle, a son of the late Robert P. and Joyce Shank Wyrick.
Bob was a 1961 graduate of the Shippensburg High School and was the caretaker for Spring Hill Cemetery for nearly 65 years. He...
Darlene F. Fraker
Mar 4, 2025
Darlene F. Fraker, 88, of Upper Strasburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on Wednesday, September 2, 1936 in Pleasant Hall, a daughter of the late Ambrose Aaron and Cora Blanche Shetter Patterson.
Darlene worked as a seamstress for over 50 years at various factories within the area. She was an active,...
Geraldine Elaine Bisbee
Mar 3, 2025
Geraldine Elaine Bisbee, 80, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Monday, March 3, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on May 28, 1944, in Endicott, NY, Broome County, daughter of the late John and Lela (Ames) Peterson.
The Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg, has been entrusted with her funeral arrangements. There will be no...
Nancy Ann Piper
Mar 1, 2025
Nancy Ann Piper, 84, of Orrstown, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born Saturday, November 23, 1940 in Mongul, the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Lucy E. Nye Mathna.
Nancy graduated from the Shippensburg High School. She worked at the former Richard’s Textile, Shippensburg, and G.S. Electric in Carlisle and Chambersburg.
She was a member...
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