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Dorothy "Pinky" (Morgan) Nye
Jan 12, 2026
Dorothy “Pinky” (Morgan) Nye, 96, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Monday, January 12, 2026 at Green Ridge Village.
She was born on September 3, 1929 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Howard Harry and Gwennie Lee (Davies) Morgan. Everyone knew her as “Pinky”, a nickname she earned in childhood for loving to wear the color pink.
Dorothy was a...
Patricia A. Piper
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia A. Piper, 93, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on February 28, 1932, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Jesse and Lydia (Myers) McCrae. Patricia married Leroy Piper, Jr., on October 6, 1951, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on February 26,...
Eric L. Boyd
Jan 9, 2026
Eric L. Boyd, 66, of Lurgan, passed away the evening of Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home.
He was born on November 24, 1959 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Adrian L. “Adie” and Peggy A. Stouffer Boyd.
Eric worked as a cement truck driver for Valley Quarries, Inc. He was known to love playing horseshoes and spending time outdoors,...
Clifford Jacob Cook
Jan 7, 2026
Clifford Jacob Cook, 79, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Saturday, August 3, 1946 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Jacob Franklin and Beatrice Orlea Cooper Cook.
He served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Clifford owned and operated Cook’s Automobile and Welding Shop...
Jane L. Bender
Jan 6, 2026
Jane L. Bender, 71, of Newburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 19, 1954 in Newburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty Gabler Gardner. She married Richard L. Bender on October 8, 1977.
Jane was a 1972 graduate of Shippensburg Area...
Marshall K. Mailey
Jan 3, 2026
Marshall K. Mailey, 82 of Shippensburg, sadly passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Shippensburg Health Care Center. He was born September 9, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Frederick and Lavina Jean (Unger) Mailey.
Marshall was a graduate of both Cedar Cliff High School (1961), and the University of Arkansas (1966). His career as a Physical Education...
Stephen Edward Rosenberry
Jan 3, 2026
Stephen Edward Rosenberry, 77, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the WellSpan York Hospital.
He was born in Chambersburg, on January 24, 1948, a son of the late George and Lorraine (Crusey) Rosenberry. Steve was a U.S. Navy Veteran, enlisting on July 14, 1967 and honorably discharged on April 1, 1971. He married...
Harry R. Thomas
Dec 31, 2025
Harry R. Thomas, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on June 25, 1937 in Fayetteville, PA, a son of the late Reuben J. and Ethel Mae Henderson Thomas.
Harry worked as a groundskeeper for various different employers, retiring in 2010. He was a...
Kelly Kirby, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Kelly Kirby, Jr., 84, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1941 in Sarton, WV, a son of the late Kelly and Stella Morgan Kirby, Sr. He married Martha Rae Suders in 1971. She preceded him in death on December 8, 2022.
Kelly worked as a foreman for AWI...
Patsy A. Martin
Dec 30, 2025
Patsy A. Martin, 73, of Chambersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home.
She was born on February 18, 1952 in Newville, a daughter of the late Glen R. and Janet G. Souders Horn, Sr.
Patsy was a 1970 graduate of Big Spring High School and former member of Cumberland County Farm Women. She loved collecting antiques, tending...
Miriam Louise (Rock) Beaver
Dec 29, 2025
Miriam Louise (Rock) Beaver, 91, of The Village of Pond Bank, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Menno Haven Brookview Health Care Center, Chambersburg.
Born Sunday, September 16, 1934 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Roy Nicklas and Esther Mae Bumbaugh Rock.
She was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. Miriam was a Life member...
Tony A. Stoops
Dec 27, 2025
Tony A. Stoops, a child of God, 65, of Chambersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior the afternoon of Saturday, December 27, 2025.
He was born on August 31, 1960 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Shover W. “Bill” and Helen R. Yeager Stoops.
Tony was a graduate of Shippensburg University and taught American History for 30 years from...
Merle C. Zinn
Dec 25, 2025
Merle C. Zinn, 84, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, December 25, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born on August 24, 1941, in Carlisle, a son of the late Clarence and Pauline (Stone) Zinn. Merle was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting on March 7, 1960, and honorably discharged on March 6,...
John T. Baum, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
John T. Baum, Sr., 94, of Walnut Bottom, passed away the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on July 14, 1931 in Mount Rock, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late John S. and Pearl S. Hurley Baum. He married Beulah L. Stum on October 23, 1953.
John was a member of Trinity United...
Mary L. "Susie" Suders
Dec 24, 2025
Mary L. “Susie” Suders, 92, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on May 15, 1933, in Mainsville, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mildred Perry Helm.
Susie was a member of the Mainsville United Brethren Church and president of the Golden Age Club in Shippensburg. She enjoyed putting...
Fredric A. "Fred" Roux
Dec 23, 2025
Fredric A. “Fred” Roux, 87, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 26, 1938 in Laconia, NH, a son of the late Armand and Louise (Kirk) Roux. He married Janet S. (Schell) Roux, who survives him.
Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg has been entrusted with his funeral arrangements....
Pamela Jean Winecoff
Dec 22, 2025
Pamela Jean (Saunders) Winecoff, 72, of Newville PA, passed away 12/22/2025 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born in Chambersburg Pa, she was the daughter of the late Emory Jacob and Bessie Winifred (Werdebaugh) Saunders.
Pamela was married to Michael Winecoff for 47 years. He was a loving husband and dedicated caregiver for many years
She is survived by two...
William E. Walker
Dec 20, 2025
William E. Walker, 75, formerly of Yadkinville, North Carolina, late of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 22, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Ben and Betty Walker and married Nancy E. (Allen) Walker, who survives him.
The Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg, has...
Eva M. Farner
Dec 19, 2025
Eva M. Farner, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
She was born on March 28, 1935 in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, a daughter of the late Clarence H. and Eva E. Clever Forrester, Sr.
Eva was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church and the Moon and Star Glass...
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