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Peggy A. Dyarman
Nov 10, 2025
Peggy A. Dyarman, 90, longtime resident of Oakville, passed away the morning of Monday, November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Thursday, July 25, 1935 in Shippensburg, Franklin County, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Grace M. Myers Killian. She married Fred W. Dyarman on October 31, 1954. He preceded her...
Jaganath Pokhrel
Nov 9, 2025
Jaganath Pokhrel, 46, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, November 9, 2025.
His funeral service will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg.
Michelle R. "Shelly" Wirick
Nov 7, 2025
Michelle R. "Shelly" Wirick, 54 of Newville passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1971 in Carlisle, a daughter of John Wirick and Linda Horn Bailey.
Shelly graduated in 1989 from Big Spring High School and attended Vo-Tech for Cosmetology. After graduating, Shelly began her career as a beautician in Shippensburg,...
Nancy Elizabeth Mellott
Nov 7, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Mellott, 81, departed this life on the morning of Friday, November 7, 2025, at The Village at Luther Ridge, Chambersburg.
She was born on September 7, 1944, in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Mangle) Hall. Nancy married Jack G. “Digger” Mellott on November 14, 1970. He preceded her in death on February, 23, 2024.
Early in...
Jean Ellen Flewelling
Nov 2, 2025
Jean E. Flewelling
April 3, 1934 – November 2, 2025
Jean Ellen (Holtry) Flewelling of Newville, PA, passed away at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA, on November 2, 2025. Her spirit remained strong even as her body succumbed to the devastation of several strokes. Jean was born on April 3, 1934, the youngest daughter of William H. and Curvey E. (Myers) Holtry....
Christine A. Varner
Oct 28, 2025
Christine A. Varner, 76, departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg.
She was born on March 6, 1949, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Gabler) Gardner and married Ray E. Varner on July 15, 1978, in Carlisle.
Christine worked at Carlisle Tire and Rubber, the...
Allen L. "Doc" Weller
Oct 27, 2025
Allen L. “Doc” Weller, 73, of Newburg, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at UPMC West Shore.
Born Sunday, October 19, 1952 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Jay J. and B. Winifred Davidson Weller.
Doc was a 1971 graduate of the Shippensburg Area High School. He worked as a dairy farmer on his family farm. Doc enjoyed hunting...
Rose V. Brown Horn
Oct 23, 2025
Rose V. (Geyer) Brown Horn, 92, resident of Providence Place, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Menno Haven Chambers Pointe.
She was born on Sunday, January 1, 1933 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Charles Denton and Elva (Stains) Geyer.
Rose was a member of the Upper Strasburg Church of God and Martha Custis Chapter #342, Order...
Anthony W. "Tony" Hartman
Oct 22, 2025
Anthony W. “Tony” Hartman, 59, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1966 in Chambersburg, a son of Bonnie L. (Parr) Zinn.
Tony was a 1984 graduate of Chambersburg High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice from Pennsylvania...
Ruthie Danielle Basilio Reed
Oct 21, 2025
Our beloved daughter, Ruthie Danielle Basilio Reed, was born into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2025, at 4:16 p.m., after 18 weeks and 3 days of being so deeply loved. Weighing 1.8 ounces and measuring 7.8 inches long, Ruthie was beautifully and wonderfully made. She had her daddy’s nose and ears and looked so much like her big...
Jacquelyn B. Hoover
Oct 18, 2025
Jacquelyn Ann Brechbiel Hoover, born July 14, 1938, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was the beloved daughter of Benjamin Walter Brechbiel and Thelma Wenger Brechbiel.
She graduated from Shippensburg Area High School in 1956 and went on to complete her nursing education as a 1959 graduate of the Washington County Hospital School of Nursing in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Jacquelyn began her extensive nursing career in...
Roberta D. "Bobbi" Howell
Oct 18, 2025
Roberta D. “Bobbi” (Humer) Howell, 78, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home.
She was born on September 7, 1947 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Robert W. Humer and Lena H. (Shearer) Jones.
Bobbi was a graduate of Chambersburg Area High School and retired from Letterkenny Army Depot. She enjoyed shopping, had...
William Vessels Edwards, III
Oct 12, 2025
William (Bill) Vessels Edwards III, 83, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Oldwick, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
Born on March 7, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Vessels Edwards, Jr. and Ruth (Pearse) Edwards, Bill had memories of living next-door to his grandparents, riding...
Darcy A. Clever
Oct 11, 2025
Darcy A. Clever, 63, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on June 5, 1962 in Chambersburg, a daughter of James K. and Zenith C. Rosenberry Reed. She married Rodney G. Clever on February 4, 1983.
Darcy was a 1980 graduate of Chambersburg...
Lawrence A. "Mick" McNaughton
Oct 10, 2025
Lawrence Albert “Mick” McNaughton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 82, at Wellspan York Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family as he made his gentle transition Home.
Born on December 19, 1942, in Riverdale, Maryland, Mick was the son...
Diana L. Ferrell
Oct 10, 2025
Diana L. Ferrell, 81, of Chambersburg, passed away the afternoon of Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on Monday, June 5, 1944 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mabel C. Stamey Baer, Sr. She married Charles P. Ferrell on December 2, 1963.
Diana was a 1962 graduate...
Diane Lee Ballance
Oct 10, 2025
Diane Lee Ballance, 63, of Shippensburg, departed this life and was delivered into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on the afternoon of Friday, October 10, 2025, at the UPMC West Shore Hospital.
She was born on January 6, 1962, in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Ocie M. and Mary (McKeown) Ballance and was a 1981...
Preston J. McMillen
Oct 6, 2025
Preston J. McMillen, 83, of Chambersburg, passed away the evening of Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on Friday, August 14, 1942 in Rochester, PA, Beaver County, a son of the late James Bennett and Louise Pearl (Dunlap) McMillen. He married Sandra L. (Hamilton) on May 19, 1962.
Preston was a...
Janet L. Grove
Oct 6, 2025
Janet L. Grove, 95, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
She was born on Wednesday, May 7, 1930 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late L. Roy and Emeline E. Zullinger Alleman.
Janet was a 1950 graduate of Shippensburg High School and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Orrstown....
Della R. Besore
Oct 5, 2025
Della R. Besore, 86, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Born Monday, February 6, 1939 in Robertsdale, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Jean Barber Duvall.
She was a graduate of the Robertsdale Senior High School.
Della retired from the James Burd Elementary School in Shippensburg, where she...
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