Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shippensburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Geraldine  Leatherman

Geraldine Leatherman

May 1, 2022

Geraldine Norma (Longley) Leatherman, 103, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home in the Westgate community of Baltimore, where she had resided for the past eighty two years. She was a homemaker throughout her life. The beloved wife of the late Roland W. Leatherman, mother of Stanley R. Leatherman, Sr., Neal B. Leatherman,...

Lee Chamberlin

Lee Chamberlin

Apr 30, 2022

Lee W. Chamberlin 87, of Shippensburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Lee was a son of the late Adam Reese and Mary Benita (Fogelsonger) Chamberlin and was born June 10, 1934 in Middle Spring. He grew up on the family farm and had a wonderful childhood with all his brothers and sisters....

Florence Hedge

Florence Hedge

Apr 30, 2022

Florence A. Hedge, 91, of Orrstown, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, April 30, 2022, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on April 26, 1931, in Spring Run, the daughter of the late Martin E. and Ethel M. (Shoemaker) Reed. Florence was a homemaker throughout her life, while also being the primary caregiver for her daughter, Robin....

Chester Kling

Chester Kling

Apr 29, 2022

Chester A. Kling, 86, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1935, in Oakville, a son of the late Albert and Ruth (Sites) Kling and married Darlene E. George on May 27, 1972, in Oakville. Chester worked as a farm hand for Smithdale Farms for...

Tracy Forrester

Tracy Forrester

Apr 28, 2022

The family of Tracy Lynn (Timmons) Forrester, of Orrstown, PA, is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 55. She was a beloved farm wife, mother, mother in law, and grandmother. She will be immeasurably missed. Born on September 11, 1966, Tracy was the second daughter of William B. Timmons and the late...

Nora  "Ginny" Neil

Nora "Ginny" Neil

Apr 27, 2022

Nora V. “Ginny” Neil, 71, of Pleasant Hall, departed this life on the morning of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Restore Health, Shippensburg. She was born on June 16, 1950, in Spring Run, a daughter of the late Chester and Pauline (Neil) Freet and married Amos Earl Neil on January 29, 1972. He preceded her in death on February 22,...

Dale Gallo

Dale Gallo

Apr 25, 2022

Dale L. Gallo, 61, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at The Gardens at Gettysburg. He was born Monday, November 21, 1960 in Chambersburg, PA. Dale was a son of the late Charles W. and Stella L. (Spangler) Gallo. He worked at Food Lion Distribution and was a 1979 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. Dale...

Mary Glessner

Mary Glessner

Apr 25, 2022

Mary T. Glessner, 95, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 7, 1926, in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Prokovich) Tuorinsky and married Roger L. Glessner on July 16, 1948, in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death on March...

Virginia Sheets

Virginia Sheets

Apr 24, 2022

Virginia P. (Parson) Sheets, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. She was born on March 14, 1949 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Zada K. (McConaughey) Parson. Virginia was a member of Grand Point Church, Chambersburg. She loved watching football, baseball, and...

Dr. Leon Kreger

Dr. Leon Kreger

Apr 22, 2022

Dr. Leon W. Kreger, Jr., 96, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Village Square at Menno Haven with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 9, 1926 in Liberty, PA, a son of the late Leon W. and Ida A. (Miller) Kreger, Sr. Leon was a 1944 graduate of...

Norlynn John

Norlynn John

Apr 20, 2022

Norlynn Renee John, 69, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home. Born Monday, November 3, 1952 in Flint, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late John Schupe and Barbara J. Morettes. Norlynn was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. She worked as a Computer Security Specialist at Letterkenny Army Depot....

Wanda Black

Wanda Black

Apr 19, 2022

Wanda M. Black, 74, of Orrstown, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born Thursday, March 18, 1948 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Dennie W. and Janet Pearl Kendall VanScyoc. Wanda was a member of the Green Spring First Church of God, Newville. She...

Larry Wiest

Larry Wiest

Apr 18, 2022

Larry Alan Wiest, 57, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, April 18, 2022, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1964, in Harrisburg, a son of Patricia (Stine) Ott and the late Eugene Wiest. Larry worked hard throughout his entire life. He did some farming, worked at Allen Distribution and Volvo, and was...

Clarence Adams

Clarence Adams

Apr 17, 2022

Clarence H. “Pete” Adams, Sr., 85, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1936 in Shippensburg, a son of the late Harper L. and Ruth (Perry) Adams. Pete worked at Kraft Foods, Chambersburg for 37.5 years. He loved hunting, spending time with his family, and taking trips...

Charles Flory

Charles Flory

Apr 13, 2022

Charles Flory, Jr., 63, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 9, 1958, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Charles and Florence Joanne (Darr) Flory, Sr. Charles married Lori J. Donahue in May of 2021. Charles at times worked in auto body repair and as...

Judith Culbertson

Judith Culbertson

Apr 13, 2022

Judith D. Culbertson, 75, formerly of Shippensburg, late of Chambersburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Menno Village. She was born on January 12, 1947, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Hazel G. (Groce) Diehl. Judy married Charles A. “Chub” Culbertson in May of 1985 in the Middle Spring Presbyterian...

Barbara Peters

Barbara Peters

Apr 10, 2022

Barbara J. (Baughman) Peters, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Dresher-Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center, Fort Washington. She was born on March 24, 1942 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Orville and Mary (Karper) Baughman. Barbara loved people and parties. Throughout the years she participated in the Century Club at Shippensburg...

Diane Robertson

Diane Robertson

Apr 7, 2022

Diane Kay Robertson, 70, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home. Born Monday, October 8, 1951 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Jane Demuth Stermer. She is survived by her companion Robert Tenta, Shippensburg; one son, John C. (wife Jackie) Shade, Honey Brook, PA; two sisters, Patsy Johnson, St. Augustine, FL,...

Levi Lynch

Levi Lynch

Apr 6, 2022

Levi J. Lynch, 28, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the Chambersburg Hospital, after a lengthy illness, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Monday, February 7, 1994 in Carlisle, the son of Jimmie B. (Shelly Gilbert) Lynch and M. Heather (Fishel) Lynch. Levi was a 2012 graduate of the...

Ethel Irwin

Ethel Irwin

Apr 6, 2022

Ethel M. Irwin, 80, formerly of Lebanon, late of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. There will be no public viewing, visitation, or funeral service. Interment will also be private.